4th of July Tablescapes & Decorations

Get ready to celebrate Americas birthday with these fabulous 4th of July patriotic tablescapes and decor ideas. 

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Good morning friends! Can you believe tomorrow is the 4th of July! Summer is flying by and I am slowly ticking things off my bucket list, this weekend I will do a few more when we celebrate Independence Day with family and friends.

I typically do not decorate too much for the 4th of July, I hang my flag and have a vintage ironstone picture filled with mini flags on my counter. But after seeing this elegant and patriotic table from Cindy Hattersley on Pinterest I think I am going to have to up my game this year adding more flowers and natural elements for my 4th of July celebration.

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4th July Tablescapes

Setting a festive and inviting 4th of July tablescape is easier than you think. I found a few more from fellow bloggers to use as inspiration.

Tips for Setting a 4th of July Table

1. Take stock of what you already have, you don’t need to run out and buy a bunch of stuff, unless you want to. Save some money and use what you have but add a few patriotic colors and touches.

2. Tableware, this includes plates, cups, napkins, and utensils. You can use red, white, and blue, stars, stripes or even your vintage transferware. Get out your white bowls that you typically use for cereal in the morning, place them on top of the red plates that you use for Christmas or Valentine’s Day.

Be sure to choose pieces suitable for indoor or outdoor use, like melamine plates or sturdy disposable sets, especially if you have lots of children coming to your celebration. You don’t want to break one of your favorite pieces or have someone spill their dinner from wimpy paper plates.

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3. Tablecloths, runners or placemats add another layer of texture and fabric to your table. You can use solid or themed fabrics, bandanas, blankets, sheets or scarves as well.

4. Centerpieces can be as simple or as elaborate as you want to make them. Mason jars or vintage ironstone pitchers filled with seasonal flowers, miniature flags, pinwheels, or a combination are great options.

Or raid your front porch or garden and add red and white geraniums in terra cotta planters to the center of the table or some flowers from your cutting garden. Don’t forget to use some of your herbs, it’s one of my favorite fillers when making flower arrangements.

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5. Decorative accents like star-shaped confetti, mini flag picks on the deserts or appetizers, and little bowls of colorful candy are inexpensive additions to your table and add a festive touch. Or make a party favor. Edible treats are always nice or something the guests can take home, a decorative sugar cookie, a bag of candy or a box of sparklers.

These cone favors are a family favorites. 

6. Don’t forget lighting. Add string lights to your deck or few trees, you could even use your Christmas lights, after all you will be digging them out of storage soon enough. Or add LED candles to the table and surrounding area to create a warm, inviting atmosphere, especially once the sun goes down.

If you opt for real flame candles you could place them in lantern so there is no chance of an accidental fire.

7. Patriotic bunting, big and small flags, paper lanterns, pinwheels, balloons are all great ways to add color, texture and fun to your party space. Hang lanterns in the trees, float colorful balls in your pool, place small flags and pinwheels in your garden containers. The possibilities are endless.

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8. Add a beverage station. Be sure to have glasses, drink stirrers, cocktail shaker, ice and everything you need for serving water, cocktails, wine and beer.

Place the station away from the flow of “traffic” so that people are comfortable  lingering and making the cocktails that they like but are not in the way of the kitchen, grill or table.

9. Make sure that your serving trays, stands, and bowls match your “theme.” I personally use white serving pieces for everything because they are neutral, they let the food take center stage and they match with everything.

Don’t forget the kids! Make a separate table for the little kids and add a craft, crayons of even this patriotic puzzle that you can print on your computer. 

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Red, White and Blue Party Food

Speaking of food, why not serve a few red, white and blue foods at your party? A colorful fruit salad made with strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and white peaches is an option. Or make a sweet red, white and blue treat to serve to your guests?

You cannot go wrong with this easy and delicious pound cake. Or how about this blueberry swirl bundt cake or blueberry crumb bars?

Need some savory ideas, check out my 10 Favorite 4th of July barbecue foods. 

Until Next Time

I hope that you have a happy and safe 4th of July and that you gleaned one or two ideas for your 4th of July tablescape from this post. Remember you can create a beautiful table and party using everyday items and what you already own in creative ways.

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