Actually the planning started last August when I bought these Ralph Lauren Hampton's Flag salad plates. The ceramic votives on clearance at Sur La Table were the perfect match. I wish I'd bought a couple more.
The napkins on the dinner table and the plaid ones pretending to be a tablecloth on the bistro table are both part of the Oh My Stars Americana Collection by DII, from Amazon.com.
The Stars & Stripes tapestry-weave runner was a freebie! One time when Hubby was out of town, the hotel where he was staying had a raffle for a gift basket where you just had to drop your business card in the pot to enter. Hubby won. It was a really big, sturdy oval basket with a handle, stuffed with goodies. Besides the runner, there was a Stars & Stripes barbeque apron and mitt, barbeque utensils, a gift box of various barbeque sauces and marinades, an electric ice cream maker, red insulated drink mugs, and a rattan picnic basket with table service for four. There may have been more stuff, but that's all I remember. Lol, he had to bring it home on the plane. This was years ago. Nowadays Homeland Security would have had a fit, and he'd also have to pay a carry-on fee.
I think that's it for the "new" stuff. The plates are Mikasa Italian Countryside, the red and blue chargers are Fiestaware. Stemware is Mikasa French Countryside and Dollar Tree.
Flatware is Reed & Barton Crescendo II, the mercury glass hurricanes are Andrea By Sadek and the red vase is from Michaels.
Time for fireworks.
I'll be joining Cuisine Kathleen for Let's Dish, and
Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday
What a beautiful table - especially all lit up with the candles!
ReplyDeletewoohoo. you snagged that blue hour shot perfectly!!!! Love the RL dishes a lot. And all the pieces just pulled it all together perfectly. I love your table.. it's perfectly the 4th! have a blessed week and weekend. xo marlis
ReplyDeleteEverything just comes together beautifully. I love the linens and those salad plates. I've seen those at HomeGoods. So far I have resisted temptation, but after seeing your table, I don't think I will have any willpower next time I spot them.
ReplyDeleteHomegoods has them? Then I'm guessing I paid too much!
DeleteWhat a great table! That last shot is perfect -- and you have the same salad plates I do. I think I also might have some of the votives -- a reminder to go and look!
ReplyDeleteOh my...this is so beautiful. It really has captured my imagination for sure. Love how rich in color it is. The accessories are fabulous. The outdoor setting is lovely.
ReplyDeleteLOVE your tablescape! Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteNice of your husband to win such a nice basket! Your table came together nicely - I like the fact that you can mix Ralph Lauren dishes with Dollar Tree finds and get a beautiful table!! Yeah!
ReplyDeleteI love this combo, love the plates and the beautiful setting too!
ReplyDeleteWell done!
I would never have guessed in a hundred thousand years that the table covering on the bistro table was napkins! Very clever move!!! This totally rocks! I could tell right away that the salad plates were Ralph Lauren. His stuff just has "that look" about it. You can never go wrong with Ralph! :-) How were able to stand it walking around with this plan in your head for a whole year??!?!!! You did a marvelous job with it!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I wish they'd make a tablecloth to match those plaid napkins because I really like that fabric. I agree about Ralph. Love his clothes, too.
DeleteWow, a free table runner! I love how you put the whole thing together. Those RL plates are stunning.
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful! Love the plates and napkins! The color of the glassware is so vibrant.
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job on this!
Thanks for linking to Let's Dish!
Cute flag dishes and napkins and weren't you the perfect recipient to get that runner! Lovely table!
ReplyDeleteThe dishes and napkins steal the show on this table! Wonderful way to celebrate 4th of July!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a gorgeous tablescape! The balance of color and pattern is especially nice. I really like it! I love the Mikasa French Countryside in the red. I keep wanting them, but I have other red goblets. Maybe I can give mine to my kids and buy more...Frivolous...but might do it anyway. Thanks for inviting us for a peak. Cherry Kay
ReplyDeleteThis is a favorite for me! Love the RL stars and stripes plates. I can see why you would be planning this from the time you found those fabulous plates. Great blue hours shot!
ReplyDeleteHappy 4th.
FABULOUS!! I would have never imagine the runner in the table were napkins, sooo clever!! The star and stripes plates from RL are gorgeous, wish I can get those around here, but there's non like that, they should, we have thousands of repats living here in my city and there are celebration for the 4th. of July all over the city! I'll just have to bring some from Miami. I'm loving your blue hour shots, they go with the patriotic atmosphere!
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Wow, what a gorgeous table! I love the runner and napkins.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful table, great RW&B, and lots of great accents. All of the elements are perfect for the 4th.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great patriotic table! And poolside makes it even better! I love your pretty dishes and those red goblets are perfect!
ReplyDeleteI'm totally loving this plates by RL! Thank you for coming by and for the lovely comments you left me and for the compliment on my grandgirl Victoria. Hugs,
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Gorgeous table. One of the best I have seen for The Forth! Those Ralph Lauren plates are great! Seems like the votives were made for them! I really like that you got a shot of the table in the candlelight! So pretty!
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