Southern Red, White and Blue

This upcoming weekend our local Red, White and Blue Festival is taking place. This is always such a fun time. Lots of activities for kids and adults alike. The festival starts with a parade and then over 2 nights there is a lot of great music, food and then it ends with a spectacular (and I mean really spectacular) fireworks show!

So, this week, I am in the mood for some Red, White and Blue!

A 4th of July table for 2.

You may remember this plant hanging from the shepherds hook in a previous post. Today, I've dressed it up for the holiday.

Remember this from Monday? I added a silver charger and a red candle.

Even the table doves got in on the act:

Even the birds got in on the act with their Uncle Sam hats.

A silver charger, white plate, red napkin and Spode Blue Fitzgerald plate on top make up the layers.
A silver charger, white plate, red napkin and Spode Blue Fitzgerald plate on top make up the layers.
Red cut glass goblets and two-toned flatware finish the setting.
Red cut glass goblets and two-toned flatware finish the setting.
A little fluted white bowl with blue trim for dessert.
A little fluted white bowl with blue trim for dessert.
Isn't he handsome?
Isn't he handsome?
We're ready to eat!
We're ready to eat!

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Tablescape Thursday with Between Naps on the Porch
with Between Naps on the Porch

Today’s Lagniappe:  Brie and Fig Tartlets
I found this great recipe using Fillo cups from Athens Foods.

1 4-ounce package sliced prosciutto
1 13.2-ounce wheel of brie cheese, rind removed, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
30 Athens Mini Fillo Shells (2 boxes)
1 10-ounce jar of fig preserves

In a large pan over medium heat, or on a baking sheet in a preheated 375ºF oven, crisp prosciutto. Place on paper towels to cool. Once the prosciutto is cooled, cut it into small pieces.

Place one cube of brie into each Mini Fillo Shell. Spoon a teaspoon of fig preserves over the brie. Bake shells in preheated 375ºF oven for 8-10 minutes until brie is melted.

Remove shells from oven and garnish each shell with small pieces of crisp prosciutto.


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12 responses to “Southern Red, White and Blue”

  1. Bill Avatar

    What an elegant take on the red, white, and blue! You can’t go wrong adding silver to a table as far as I’m concerned — the “little black dress” of tablescaping!

    Hope you have an enjoyable weekend.
    Bill

  2. Gail@Faithfulness Farm Avatar

    LOL…I LOVE your doves all dressed for the occasion! Your table is beautiful with a nice spot of whimsey 🙂

    Blessings!
    Gail

  3. Tricia@The Dull and the Dutiful Avatar

    What a festive table! Adding the Uncle Sam hats to your birds was an inspired touch — and gave me a big smile! I love all the patriotic elements!

  4. Barbara Avatar

    Something strange happened when I hit submit. I hope I am not repeating myself here. Red, white and blue is always such a great color scheme. I really like those fluted bowls. The hats on the birds brought a smile to my face.

  5. Barbara Avatar

    The color scheme is always wonderful. The little fluted bowls are so unusual. I really like them. Love the hats on your little birds!

  6. Johanna Avatar

    Very nice tablesetting. I love the dove with the tiny hat, such a fun. Great patriotic tablescape.
    Greetings, Johanna

  7. Kathryn@BonafideSouthern Avatar

    Love that great centerpiece! But what really takes the cake are those cute little birds with the Uncle Sam hats. Thanks for sharing and happy TT to you!

  8. Donna Avatar

    Love your red, white and blue!

    Donna

  9. Miss Merry Avatar

    Your table doves are adorable! What a pretty table,too. Your china is lovely. And your recipe sounds delicious!

  10. Mimi Avatar

    What a pretty table…love the silver charger plates…and the birds!

  11. Mid-Atlantic Martha Avatar

    Love your patriotic red white and blue tablescape. Those doves are wonderful! Great 4th of July inspirations.

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