I sure hope that your May has kicked off to a good start. The heat is settling in quick around our parts. We've kicked off May with watching our softball girls win the District. Next week we start another round of ball. It's so much fun to watch these girls and especially our girl, Mallory. She plays centerfield. We were so proud of both teams that played against each other. They all, hand in hand gathered together as one of our girls prayed for the game and also for one of our young men that was in a horrific car accident and fighting. His name is Kaden if you can think to lift him up to our Lord. I had the opportunity recently to speak to a group of women at a ladies luncheon event at a local church. Oh we had so much fun. I wished I had gotten pictures of the beautiful decorations. We had a TEA PARTY and we each kept the cup that we drank out of it. Isn't she just lovely? Easter has come and gone but we sure have a great time with family. We gather each...
Did I tell you already that I just adore my little white Christmas tree? So much fun to decorate!
This years 4th of July tablescape was kid friendly...I decided to make everything easy, carefree but cute. I began with a Heart, an Apple and a USA Flag....Ya can't wrong with this mixture for a centerpiece now can ya?
My blue enamel tea pot is one of my favorite pieces and yes, I have plates to match (hee-hee) Added some greenery, a little garland and there ya go! Works for me!
Nestled the centerpiece on a patriotic place mat and added a few apples. I actually had more apples but the 3 year old grandgirl decided to see if they were REAL!
Old but still holding on...are my Dollar Tree coasters!
With these cute glasses sitting on top of them.
Blue place mats, white plates and just the cutest little red star shaped dessert plates! Found these at the Dollar Tree! Kid friendly and throwaway!
Since I decided to do a little real and a little paper/plastic and kid friendly I decided on this for my white flatware.
White paper cups (8 to a pack from the Dollar Tree) with a little garland around each one. I actually slapped just a dab of glue on the cup to hold the garland in place. Flatware tucked inside the napkin in the cup and placed in the middle of each place setting.
Now this served several purposes. One to hold the flatware and napkin and the other purpose was for the grandbabies to drink out of. TOSSED when used. ( I bought a stash so was good to go)
Isn't he just the cutest thing ever? I named him Willard. I don't know why but he just looked like a Willard to me!
Simple red candle with a little garland wrapped around them. Put one on each end of the table. No, I didn't light them! With the garland I really didn't want to LIGHT up the place!
Simple, kid friendly and cute...
Bought one of the cute little red pinwheel fans from the Dollar Tree and opened it up, cut it in two and made two little back covers for the chairs. Was going to stick a patriotic bow on the back but time just got away from me!
YEPPERS, I had some large cans left over from a previous project...
More pinwheels and lanterns.
Dollar Tree hat with flowers! Too cute don't ya think?
You gotta have apple pie right?
And this one too?
Really cute on my pretty dishes.
Worked for me with rolls and butter.
Yeah I get a little crazy sometimes but thought the cute little star shaped plastic plates was perfect too!
And what July 4th could be complete without a sparkler?
Heather from http://whipperberry.com/ shared this printable. Pop over and print if you want too. (Thanks Heather) my grands loved it.
I bought a box of Sparklers (5 to a box). I used my hole puncher and punched two small holes at the top and two at the bottom. Inserted the sparklers through the holes. Used 2 per cutout.
Secured the back with tape.
Placed in a cute little basket and well, once again...my grands were happy campers!
I have enjoyed sharing my 4th of July with you this year. I hope you all have a wonderful and safe 4th!
I am joining Jann today over at Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olsen http://jannolson.blogspot.com/2014/07/share-your-cup-thursday-109.html for her Share Your Cup Thursday. Be sure to check out some of the features and post.
Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Your 4th of July décor is great!! Your grandkids will love that table and those sparklers! Love Dollar Tree, too. Our DAR group used those star-shaped plates at our Veterans Recognition Tea in May. They make for a gorgeous table! Have a great (and safe) celebration, Cindy!!
ReplyDeleteMercy....it all looks awesome!!! Oh, how I wish we lived close to each other. I'd have to just pop over and watch you decorate....and craft....and bake....and EAT!!! ;-) HOPE you have an awesome 4th of July weekend!!!
ReplyDeleteVery Cute, Cindy! Love it!
ReplyDeleteSo cute and festive! Love the cheese spreaders too! I always look forward to seeing how you decorate your white Christmas tree!
ReplyDeleteConnie Royals
it's all so very awesome, cindy! your family will be thrilled with your decorations--esp that tree! happy 4th!
ReplyDeleteneed you to come and decorate at my house, this all looks great!
ReplyDeleteWow, really great decor. You've thought of every tiny detail. Looks fantastic.
ReplyDeleteHave The Best Day Ever!
Aim
Hi Cindy, so enjoyed my visit to your lovely blog. Your 4th of July decor is wonderful and the table is so inviting. Love all your special treasures. What did we do before Dollar Tree??
ReplyDeleteSo nice to meet you and I am a new follower.
Happy 4th~
Hugs
Celestina Marie
A sparkling 4th of July table and festive setting for your family party! I love how you give attention to the small details - you think like me - in the details. Ed and I kept low key this year - no parties. We went to the band concert at the park and enjoyed dancing to some swing music, but it got so cold and we didn't dress for chilly. We went home and watched John Adams while listening to the fireworks. I love quiet and cozy.
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Kathy
It's all so fabulously fun Cindy! Willard is so cute and I love the sparklers too. Great table! Thanks for sharing it with SYC.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann