In this post: Patriotic decorations for July 4th can be kitschy. If you prefer elegant Fourth of July table decor, here are some ideas to honor the holiday in style.
While everyone enjoys a great party or barbecue for the Fourth of July, the festivities often start later in the day. Since we’re generally out in the evening, I like to do a table setting for an intimate brunch. As always, I start with a great print that defines my color story, here provided by the red, white and blues in the silk scarf, thrown atop the bistro table in lieu of a tablecloth.
Red roses are combined with white and blue hydrangea for the floral arrangement, which is punctuated by barbershop striped straws.
Candles and blue bottles help drive the theme home on the mantelpiece which serves as a backdrop for the setting.
The embroidered stars and ticking stripes pillows are among the key ingredients that tell the story of what this celebration is about.
What is a celebration without a little sweet?
Punch is served in crystal flutes with the whimsical striped straws.
I use my solid pieces over and over, including red linen napkins, navy salad plates, white dinner plates, as well as gilded chargers with beaded edging. The interest in this place setting is enhanced by the cottage floral butter plates. (See below for resource list.)
The book no American home should be without.
Happy Independence Day to all!!
Patriotic Decorations Source List – Click on the items below for direct links to the products. Where actual items were no longer available, I’ve provided similar options. (This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy.)
- Gold chargers
- White dinner plates
- Cottage floral bread plates
- Glen plaid champagne flutes
- First love flatware
- Red hemstitch napkins
- White embroidered napkins
- Lucite napkin rings
- Ticking stripe pillow
- Bird salt and pepper set
- Red and white striped straws
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Bev says
Thursday, July 3, 2014 at 8:41 pmLovely table…the hydrangeas and roses are perfect together.
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Thursday, July 3, 2014 at 10:29 pmThanks for visiting and commenting Bev! I’m glad you enjoyed. It means a lot to me… 🙂
Jenna says
Thursday, July 3, 2014 at 10:30 pmVery different and creative Lory, it looks like a private table set at the White House, the gold chargers are brilliant! Love the stars and stripes pillows too~
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Thursday, July 3, 2014 at 11:40 pmThanks Jenna! I knew I wanted to do something a bit different than a barbecue. Glad the formal approach comes across… 🙂
Sandra says
Thursday, July 3, 2014 at 11:31 pmVery elegant and intimate! Wishing you a peaceful and happy holiday.
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Thursday, July 3, 2014 at 11:43 pmThanks Sandra! A wonderful Fourth to you too… 🙂
Kim says
Thursday, July 3, 2014 at 10:57 pmCute setting and don’t you just love that star pillow. I love the textured stars. Thanks for coming by and I would love to have you join wow us Wednesdays, too.
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Thursday, July 3, 2014 at 11:05 pmThanks! And yes, I will most definitely come by… 🙂
Mary Alice Patterson says
Friday, July 4, 2014 at 8:12 amYour brunch table setting is perfect and beautiful! I love the combination of hydrangeas and roses.
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog for a visit.
Mary Alice
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Friday, July 4, 2014 at 10:31 amThank you too Mary Alice!!
Zenda says
Friday, July 4, 2014 at 9:27 amOMG, this is gorgeous! What a lovely idea!! Enjoy and Happy 4th!
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Friday, July 4, 2014 at 10:46 amThanks and right back to you!!
JoAnne says
Friday, July 4, 2014 at 3:15 pmI would love to have brunch at that sweet table and I have always thougt the villeroy and boch cottage dinnerware is charming . . . especially topped with that yummy tart!
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Friday, July 4, 2014 at 3:52 pmThanks for stopping by and commenting! I must admit, the tart is gone and I may have been responsible for that… 😉
Laura Ingalls Gunn says
Friday, July 4, 2014 at 6:20 pmWhat a truly pretty patriotic party. The scarf is gorgeous.
Have a Happy 4th of July!
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Friday, July 4, 2014 at 6:25 pmThanks! Right back to you!!
Candy S says
Friday, July 4, 2014 at 8:12 pmLove the patriotic brunch setting. Everything looks lovely.
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Saturday, July 5, 2014 at 11:09 amThanks Candy!!
Poppy says
Saturday, July 5, 2014 at 6:48 amYour fireside for the fouth is fabulously styled, Lory! The patriotic hued textures, prints, colours and shapes blend so brilliantly together to create a delightful and dramatic setting. Hope you had a wonderful celebration!
Poppy
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Saturday, July 5, 2014 at 11:10 amThank you so much Poppy! We did… 🙂
Suzan says
Monday, July 7, 2014 at 12:51 pmJust beautiful Lory – ALL of it – love the bottle and candles ( red white and blue )
Hope you had a wonderful July 4th weekend !
Hugs from Montreal
Suzan
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Monday, July 7, 2014 at 2:04 pmThank you so much Suzan!
Scribbler Unfocused says
Monday, July 7, 2014 at 3:04 pmI am so glad that you stopped by my blog and left a comment. I have never seen your blog before, but I am loving it!
Thanks for visiting, and I am adding you to my list of favorites.
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Monday, July 7, 2014 at 3:35 pmThank you so much! Yes, I just started my blog a few weeks ago, so thanks for the support… 🙂 I’m just getting the hang of how and where to subscribe to everyone, but I’m having great fun!
LuAnn says
Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at 12:09 pmLove the intimate Fourth of July tablescape you created! What a great idea. The accents you used really express the feel of the holiday!
LuAnn 😉
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at 12:25 pmThanks LuAnn!!
laurie says
Friday, July 11, 2014 at 3:13 pmYou made red, white, and blue look elegant. This is a stunning setting, and I love the use of the scarf for the table topper. laurie
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Friday, July 11, 2014 at 3:22 pmThanks Laurie! And thanks for stopping by… 🙂
Christine says
Sunday, July 13, 2014 at 7:24 pmGreat tablescape Lory. I am loving those dishes and goblets!
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Sunday, July 13, 2014 at 7:59 pmThanks Christine! You will see those goblets over and over, as I use them a lot… 😉
Olivia- Reinvented Collection says
Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at 11:29 pmLori, I love everything about this tablescape! The way the stripes and stars play with the patterns in your tablecloth are striking, but elegant, yet cozy and intimate. Did I find enough adjectives to describe how I see this space? 😉
Now that I’m aware of a Constitution Day, I think a big “shindig” would be a lot of fun. There are so many ways to host a fun party. I do love a good themed party with costumes. I know not everyone is terribly thrilled about the idea of dressing up but how fun would it be to have a period style Constitution party? It could be an elegant semi-formal affair or even a casual outdoor shindig complete with games of the time.
I wonder if any bloggers would be interested in doing a blog post with a tour? It would definitely be something new.
Thank you for sharing your post with me. 🙂 Everything is beautiful!
Olivia
Lory at Designthusiasm says
Thursday, July 7, 2016 at 6:57 pmHa ha… well, maybe next year… 😉 Thanks for the kind words!!
Liz @ Infuse With Liz says
Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 5:19 pmEverything is quite fabulous here. I especially like the floral arrangment. The soft colors of the hydrangeas mixed with the patriotic colors are wonderful and thos straws really made a great accent. You really have a wonderful decorating touch!