Plans for our grand old flag pop and splash style 4th of July bash are coming together.
Traditional Home
You would think color palette inspiration is what I gleaned from the country French aesthetic of this Charles Faudree decorated bedroom.
Oh, it catches my eye and pops the patriotic palette, but what speaks 4th of July to me is the blue and white plates on the wall.
More on that further down the post.
Old Glory proudly welcomes visitors and the 4th of July to Places In The Home.
I never shy away from an opportunity to add a pop of color to interiors or exteriors.
Displaying the American flag and decorative throw pillows in red, white, and blue brilliantly colors my world in true patriotic style.
Our usual cast of characters made an executive holiday decision to hold our 4th of July bash at my brother’s house.
I voted for our 4th of July holiday to look a bit more like this…
but the majority ruled for our grand old flag pop and splash style 4th of July bash to be a home for the holiday celebration.
Relocating our 4th of July bash to my brother’s house puts us closer to the lake and his pool.
Now that’s smart party planning.
My new waterproof bluetooth speaker will make its inaugural debut. It’s not a party without the grooves and tunes of summer.
My Dad was a Veteran and a proud American.
His love of country was rooted in the American flag.
He fought for it, he never shied from his pride in it, and at the end of his life the American flag honored him.
In honor of my Dad, Veterans, and the military servicemen and women who serve our country, our flag flies for you.
What would a 4th of July tablescape be without a red, white and blue centerpiece?
I’m supplying the vase which is actually a cookie jar sans lid and the American flags.
Whatever greenery or flower I can find in blooming abundance in nature’s floral department (the yard) will be the center of centerpiece attention.
I happened to notice how full our neighbor’s magnolia tree is at present, and with their permission to “get all you want whenever you want” I’m thinking a bouquet of magnolias is where this centerpiece is going.
I’m staying true red, white, and blue with the party palette, but the 4th of July patio table will be set with vintage blue and white plates in various china patterns.
Real china plates?
Yes, real china plates.
Summer fabulous cotton towels as napkins.
Red Solo cups.
A pop of color, a splash of farmhouse style, and a party staple.
Summer sweet corn grown in the fields along the bayou is on the menu.
Some want it roasted.
Some want it cut off the cob and Southern fried with home grown tomatoes and sautéed Vidalia onions.
Some want it boiled, or as it was put to me, the way nature and the farm to table gods intended.
Summer sips, snacks, sweets, sides and sizzle simple is on the menu.
Dave the Builder will lead the barbecue pit crew, I’ll handle the sides, my brother is in charge of beverages and appetizers, and Mama Places In The Home is on dessert detail.
From planning to preparing to plating, our grand old flag pop and splash style 4th of July bash is a family affair.
We’re ready to go 4th, color our world and our holiday, and party in patriotic style.
We hope you all have a fantastic 4th of July.
If things don’t get planning and preparing crazy around here, I’ll pop in with a post next week.
Until next time.
