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May 24, 2022

How To Create An Easy Patriotic Tablescape

It’s hard to believe that May is coming to an end and that means Memorial Day is right around the corner. You know I love creating a pretty table and I wanted to create an easy patriotic tablescape for when my family gathers next week.

Today I’m participating in a Patriotic Decor hop hosted by Pasha from Pasha Is Home. Myself and some of my very talented friends will be sharing our patriotic decor with you! If you are coming over from my friend Rachel from The Ponds Farmhouse, let me just say, I’m so glad you’re here! Her blog is beautiful and her Patriotic Picnic Ideas perfect for celebrating!

Here at my Cottage in the Mitten, you will find me sharing my love for home decor, DIY’s, my Cottage blankets and life with my sweet family.

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A Patriotic Tradition

Although Memorial Day, or as some call it Decoration Day, isn’t the official start of summer, it has always been the official start in my mind. I recently read that it was originally called Decoration Day (my mother’s family always called it that) and it originated during the American Civil War. People would take the day to place flowers on the graves of those who had been killed in battle.

Just a little Patriotic trivia for you!

Anyway, I love a reason to set a fun and easy table. When I think about a patriotic table, I think of flags, florals, and colors of red, white & blue.

So sit back and enjoy! I can’t wait to show you my whimsy red, white and blue!

Patriotic Dishes & Linens

Are you a minimalist? If so, I need your secret. If I’m being honest, I’m kind of a more and more person.

More pillows, more linens, more color, and more patterns. It’s just how I’m wired.

I love layering table linens, table clothes, runners, fabric chargers, and placemats. You name it, I’ve used them.

For this tablescape I used my grain sack table runner and wicker placemats.

I used my red napkins that you saw me use in my Christmas tablescape. Because I make blankets for a cause, I always have a large stash of fabric. I found some dark blue and white ticking fabric and thought it would be the perfect addtion to tie my napkins. I cut the fabric into strips and wrapped around the napkin once, leaving the knot on the back side. So simple, yet the strips fit right in with the theme.

Now on to my dish selection!

If you don’t have any transferware or blue and white dishes, I found a great deal on these dishes and they would also work perfectly!

Aren’t the patterns lovely?

I do love my transferware, but can we just talk about the glasses on my table for a minute?

Back in the day…the way back day, my dad owned a Marathon gas station. In 1969, when man walked on the moon, Marathon carried drinking glasses and pitchers to comemmorate that one giant leap for mankind. The glasses I am using are not thrifted, they are the actual glasses that my mother and daddy kept from that time. The pitcher has Apollo 11, Apollo 12 and Apollo 13 remembered.

I’m so grateful to have them and what better use for them than on my patriotic table?

Florals For My Patriotic Table

Like I mentioned earlier, Memorial Day reminds me of summer and summer reminds me of beautiful flowers. I am currently planting all my cut flowers, annual pots and some new shrubs. So be on the look out for those over the next few weeks.

For my table setting I wanted to use real flowers and a galvanized bucket I thrifted last summer.

Geraniums are my favorite. They are pretty, last long and can handle the crazy Michigan weather. I chose a red geranium, white impatients and these cute verbena – blue flare.

Don’t you agree?

I added the flags and a red ribbon to be a little more festive.

My oldest son and beautiful DIL just built a new home AND had twins last week!! They will have no time to worry about flowers this summer, so I am gifting them my Memorial Day centerpiece for their porch. It will be the perfect low maintenance flower pot.

I love a project that serves more than one purpose!

The Finishing Touches

Every table needs some candles, right? I did the most inexpensive decor trick and shopped my house. I pulled some candle holders and navy candles from another area in my home and used them on the table.

I added a very old red glass dish that my mother gave me and put some red, white and blue sugar cookies on it. Sugar cookies can draw even the adults to the table!

Because we use two large benches and only two chairs with our farm table, I also like to add some decorative pillows to the chairs. The pillows are always a great addition and help to tie the tablescape together. For this table, I used my red and white striped ones.

An Easy Patriotic Table

Well, that’s it.

Easy and festive…with a little pattern and layering! Remember, any items you don’t have and want to purchase, can also be used for the Fourth of July. I love buying items that can be used for multiple purposes!

Don’t forget to check out my friend Kristin with White Arrows Home. Kristin lives in an amazing log cabin in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. Today, she is sharing Stylish Summer Sunroom Dining Ideas. You won’t want to miss it!

I’m so very glad you joined me today. I hope you enjoyed yourself and I hope you have a wonderful Memorial Day!

Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram and Pinterest!

More Patriotic Decor Ideas from 8 Talented Bloggers

Simple Vintage Americana Porch Table Ideas // Dabbling & Decorating

How to Make Simple Patriotic Wall Decor // Robyn’s French Nest

No Sew Patriotic Scrap Flags // Tater Tots & Jello

Simple Ideas to Decorate with Red, White, and Blue // Simply 2 Moms

How to Make a Festive Patriotic Front Porch // Pasha is Home

Patriotic Picnic Ideas & How To Decorate // The Pond’s Farmhouse

How To Create An Easy Patriotic Tablescape // Cottage in the Mitten

Summer Sunroom Dining // White Arrows Home

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Comments

  1. Mary K Blaine says

    May 24, 2022 at 7:16 am

    Love your table scape Kim! I just bought some blue and white dishes for holiday decorating after your inspiration!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      May 24, 2022 at 8:33 am

      Thanks, Kay! You can use blue and white for so many gatherings! xo

      Reply
  2. RACHEL says

    May 24, 2022 at 8:13 am

    Kim,
    I love your festive tablescape and I have those same dishes. Now I’m going to pull them out for a patriotic table. Thanks for the inspiration.

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      May 24, 2022 at 8:32 am

      Thanks so much, Rachel! Those dishes are some of my favorites!

      Reply
  3. Barbara Waldorf says

    May 24, 2022 at 8:46 am

    I love your glasses and pitcher and hearing about the family history behind them. Beautiful as always!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      May 24, 2022 at 10:31 am

      Thanks so much, Barb! xo

      Reply
    • Cindy says

      May 25, 2022 at 7:24 pm

      Such a pretty table. Love the centerpiece holding our beautiful flag.

      Reply
      • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

        May 27, 2022 at 8:32 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
  4. Leslie Watkins says

    May 24, 2022 at 9:13 am

    Lovely! Can we really have enough blue and white dishes? Happy Memorial Day!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      May 24, 2022 at 10:31 am

      I don’t think so! Happy Memorial Day, Leslie!

      Reply
  5. Jen says

    May 24, 2022 at 9:34 am

    Kim, your table is beautiful! And I love the special glasses you have from your parents. How special! I’d love to feature your post in my week in rewind recap this Sunday.

    I hope you have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      May 24, 2022 at 10:30 am

      Thanks so much, Jen! Those glasses are truly special to me! So kind of you to feature my post! Have a wonderful day, friend! xo

      Reply
  6. Ann says

    May 24, 2022 at 10:02 am

    Kim that set of glasses are absolutely amazing wow. What treasures to have. Don’t break one😉

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      May 24, 2022 at 10:29 am

      I knew you would appreciate those, Ann! I have two different sets from two different years. They are a treasure for sure!

      Reply
  7. Tammy says

    May 24, 2022 at 10:17 am

    Kim, this tablescape is lovely. It turned out so beautiful. I love all the textures and the vintage vibe to it. Beautiful, my sweet friend.

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      May 24, 2022 at 10:22 am

      You are so kind! I’m so glad you liked it! Happy Tuesday! xo

      Reply
  8. Calypso in the Country says

    May 24, 2022 at 11:23 am

    So pretty and festive and I love the centerpiece!
    Shelley

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    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      May 24, 2022 at 12:26 pm

      Thank you, Shelley!

      Reply
  9. Kristin | White Arrows Home says

    May 24, 2022 at 2:07 pm

    I love everything! The ticking around the napkins is brilliant and the vintage glassware is so fun! I love the touch of purple flowers! All wonderful! Fun to hop with you!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      May 25, 2022 at 8:13 am

      I needed something easy and thrifty for the napkins and the ticking was perfect! Thanks Kristin! So fun to hop together!

      Reply
  10. AnnMarie says

    May 24, 2022 at 4:00 pm

    Love your pretty patriotic summer tablescape. Those glasses are super fun! And I love the ribbon you used to tie your napkins. So fun hopping together today. Pinned!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      May 25, 2022 at 8:14 am

      Thanks so much, AnneMarie! The glasses are special to me!! Great to hop with you, today!

      Reply
  11. jennifer says

    May 24, 2022 at 5:47 pm

    Your home looks so great all dressed up, Kim! I love your easy napkin ring idea and those plates are so pretty! I pinned your table to my Patriotic board to share. Love it!

    xoxo

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      May 25, 2022 at 8:15 am

      Thanks Jennifer! I appreciate your kind words! Fun to hop together, today!

      Reply
  12. Mary Anne says

    May 24, 2022 at 8:29 pm

    Your table looks beautiful! Congratulations on the new grand babies! It’s so sweet of you to gift the flowers to your son and his family! Happy Memorial Weekend!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      May 25, 2022 at 8:15 am

      Thanks Mary Anne! I think they will appreciate the flowers. Happy Memorial Day!

      Reply
  13. Anna says

    May 24, 2022 at 9:54 pm

    Kim- I love this tablescape. My favorite part are the geraniums you brought inside. I also love the little flags you tucked in on either side of them. Thanks also for the history lesson.

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      May 25, 2022 at 8:20 am

      Thank you, Anna! Geraniums are my favorite and I love the way they bring extra beauty inside! Happy Memorial Day!

      Reply
  14. Pasha says

    May 24, 2022 at 11:23 pm

    Kim – those original gas station cups are the coolest thing I have seen all day!! So special that they are from your very own dad’s station! Love all your great red white and blue ideas in this post!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      May 25, 2022 at 8:20 am

      I know! They are so special to me! Thanks for hosting, Pasha! Always a pleasure hopping with you!! xo

      Reply
  15. Julie Ciechanowski says

    May 25, 2022 at 5:07 am

    OMG, Kim, that table deco is such a great story as it is absolutely beautiful!!! I need to pull out some my patriotic stuff as well, it hadn’t even crossed my mind. And you pull it off on top of the beautiful miracle of your grand babies that arrived this week!!!!!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      May 25, 2022 at 10:18 am

      Thanks Julie! It was a fun table to put together. I always love a good reason to set a table and plant some flowers! The grandbabies were the BEST part of the week!xo

      Reply
  16. Ruth Newton says

    May 25, 2022 at 6:41 am

    Beautiful tablescape Kim! I love the Apollo glasses. They are so cool. Congratulations Grandma!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      May 25, 2022 at 10:18 am

      Thank you so much, Ruth!! xo

      Reply
  17. Michelle says

    May 25, 2022 at 7:30 am

    Beautiful as always Kim! I love those placemats. They can be used ALL summer. Al will be so jealous when I show him your Apollo glasses! Those are the coolest thing ever!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      May 25, 2022 at 11:04 am

      Aren’t they fun, Michelle! I love them!

      Reply
  18. Elizabeth@pineconesandacorns says

    May 26, 2022 at 9:32 am

    Friend, I am with you, more it more is more. I love my transfer ware, my decor and all the rest.
    Your table looks beautiful! I love lal of the holiday touches and trivia!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      May 27, 2022 at 8:32 am

      Thanks so much, Elizabeth! Happy Memorial Day weekend!

      Reply
  19. Robyn says

    May 26, 2022 at 1:46 pm

    I love your beautiful table! Thanks for sharing your gorgeous inspiration!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      May 27, 2022 at 8:32 am

      Thank you, Robyn!

      Reply
  20. Danielle says

    May 28, 2022 at 12:27 pm

    I just love this table! Nothing like a galvanized bucket full of flowers! So pretty!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      May 31, 2022 at 8:49 am

      Thanks Danielle! I’m so happy with how it came out!

      Reply
  21. Rachel - Tea and Forget-me-nots says

    May 28, 2022 at 4:10 pm

    Those dishes are a great find, beautiful.

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      May 31, 2022 at 8:47 am

      They are some of my favorites!

      Reply
  22. Diane says

    May 31, 2022 at 10:10 am

    Such a beautiful table Kim! And my husband would be so envious of the Apollo glasses!!!
    I love that you used potted plants for your centerpiece!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      June 1, 2022 at 3:53 pm

      Thank you, Diane! I was so excited when I remembered I had them!

      Reply
  23. Kristy Mastrandonas says

    May 31, 2022 at 3:31 pm

    I love your patriotic tablescape, Kim! And how fabulous to have that collection of commemorative glassware set!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      June 1, 2022 at 3:56 pm

      Thanks Kristy! I’m so thankful to have them!

      Reply

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