Tablescape Thursday~Patriotic Table

I am joining Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for  Tablescape Thursday. 

Also, Grace at Home.

 

Since  Memorial Day  ushers in a patriotic season,      with Flag Day not far behind, then of course, July 4th, I usually like to  do a bit of  red, white , and blue,  in the dining room.  This year I am keeping it simple mainly because we are in the  season of life where  simplificatioin is the standard, praise God! But I do have to say that  changing the table up  seasonally  is a simple pleasure for me..

For us this weekend,  I am in light dining, almost picnic, mode,  so when I found my mother's Heritage  blue woven  squares  that she always used on our picnics in the country, I  decided  I wanted to use them, even though they do not  actually fit the table.. Placed on the diagonal, they   leave the corners exposed,  but much like a picninc table would be.    I  rather like the simplicity of it!

I bought these blue tranferware  plates  last year and they are so appropriate  as they are   Johnson Brothers  The American History collection.. depicting  Boston Harbor.

 I love these flowers,  blue hydrandeas and red geraniums,    that boldly    scream summer is here!

 But the table looked a bit sparse, so in keeping with the  the colonial  timeframe I added the pewtewr  teapot, and  candlesticks to  complete the table.

 I rather like how the  room  comes together  even though some vestiges of spring still   bedeck other areas.

Our main celebration of  Memorial Day will be done with friends  up on the mountai.. our regular tradition for the last several years... I  love getting away up there to  David and Gerri's most comfortable home with the  forever  cool  and breezy  sunroom over looking  the  mountain view outside.  They do the grilling and others bring in the side dishes...  This time I am taking a kale super salad with  fruit.

Of course, besides the cranberries, I will add plump blueberries and maybe strawberries..  Keeping it cool and delish! I am also sharing on