Southern 4th of July Tablescape

After enjoying the Red, White and Blue Festival last week, my husband and I plan to have a quiet weekend at home this 4th of July. There are fireworks shows on both of the lakes (Bull Shoals and Norfork). We might venture out to see the show but otherwise we will be close to home.

However, being home doesn’t mean you can’t be festive!

A 4th of July table for 2.
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.
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.
Remember this from Monday? I added a silver charger and a red candle.
Even the birds got in on the act with their Uncle Sam hats.
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!

Thanks for stopping by. Hope you enjoyed your visit. You can find lots and lots of great tablescapes by lots of great people over at Between Naps on the Porch.

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Today’s Lagniappe:ย  Arkansas Sin
Who can resist this?

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 8 ounces diced cooked ham
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 (1 pound) loaf round sourdough bread
  • 1 cup buttery crackers

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, ham, onions and jalapeno peppers. Cut a circle out of the top of the bread, and remove the center leaving a 1 inch shell of bread. Fill bread with the cheese mixture.
  3. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until the dip is heated through. Serve with crackers for a wonderful taste experience!

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Comments

34 responses to “Southern 4th of July Tablescape”

  1. Betty Eshenour Avatar
    Betty Eshenour

    Don’t laugh but when I first saw this picture, I thought those pigeons were real; then I realized they weren’t.

  2. Ms. Linda Avatar
    Ms. Linda

    Christi, Once again you have charmed us all with your creativity, and zest for beauty at home-always. Our lives seem to be having more and more harshness-in our home we can have peace, quality, beauty all the things you encompass dearie.
    BLESS YOUR HEART!!! Thank you for continuing to remind us about home.

  3. Felecia~printersdevil Avatar
    Felecia~printersdevil

    I came back by to mention that I am hosting a Christmas in July Tablescape Party at my Playing Dishes blog. There will be one held each Saturday this month. Please come and participate or at least visit. A holiday tablecloth will be given away on the last Saturday, July 25. Info on signups is available by clicking my sidebar meme.

    I am also having a weekly Christmas giveaway at my Christmas Memories in My Heart blog. Weekly entries are closed out a midnight on Wednesday for this.

    Hopefully some of you tablescape regulars will pull together a tablescape for CIJ or pull out some photos from last year to post.

    Happy CIJ!

  4. Meredith from Merchant Ships Avatar

    I would never have thought to put a candle in a bird cage! Great idea for a non-floral centerpiece.

  5. Sharyn Avatar

    Beautiful tablescape…love it outside like that,

  6. Linda/ Mom Avatar
    Linda/ Mom

    * What a refreshingly lovely setting~~~ you created SUCH a pretty and charming space… and it’s so “happy”!!!

    Congrats on a most delightful posting!
    Linda in AZ *

  7. Mary @Boogieboard Cottage Avatar

    Great table, happy 4th! :O)

  8. Felecia~printersdevil Avatar
    Felecia~printersdevil

    Very festive table. I love the plates and the dip sounds great.

  9. Sheila Avatar

    Those cute birds with their Uncle Sam hats take the cake. Fun table!

    Happy Fourth to you…

    XO,

    Sheila ๐Ÿ™‚

  10. ~ ~Ahrisha~ ~ Avatar

    Your doves with the hats are too much! Love it.
    Enjoy the holiday~ ~Ahrisha~ ~

  11. Jacey Avatar

    I really enjoyed your July 4th tablescape. Love the little hats on the birds! Love your blue and white china, too.

  12. Brenda Kula Avatar

    Those are some very handsome birds you’ve got there! And patriotic ones at that. You know I’m crazed for that red tablecloth. And I love the way you set this up. You’ve given me further inspiration! The spot on the porch is lovely, and all ready for a relaxed holiday with your beloved. Happy 4th, hon!
    Brenda

  13. Christi at A Southern Life Avatar

    Hi Angie,

    You asked about the birds on my table. The three birds always sit on my back porch table. They belonged to my mother-in-law and I love them. They are in all of my back porch tablescapes. I thought they would be cute with Uncle Sam hats for this tablescape. Hope you enjoyed it. Thanks for visiting.

    Christi

  14. angie Avatar

    love the table could you share if there is a reason that the bird was used? Just wondering

  15. Kim Avatar

    I love the hats on the birds!!!! Great patriotic tablescape for two. I’m going to count up how many of us are doing red, white & blue tablescapes this week. I’ll bet it will be a lot. So far it’s 2 for 2.

  16. Lorna~Lace and Ivy Cottage~ Avatar

    I love what you did to your plant and yes, I remember your bird cage! Lovely setting! Happy 4th!

  17. Rainey Avatar

    I LOVE the birds and the hats too… Beautiful 4 of July table setting! Happy 4th of July!
    ~Really Rainey~

  18. Christine Avatar

    Very nice! And so wonderful to be able to dine out in the patio.Happy Independence Day!….Christine

  19. Martha Avatar

    You just have to love birds dressed up for the holiday! How cute!

  20. KBeau Avatar

    Beautiful tablescape. Have fun watching the fireworks. My son will be at Bull Shoals this weekend with his wife’s family.

  21. Katherine Avatar

    Nice patriotic decorations! I also have a 4th of July tablescape this week!

    Love the hats on the birds!

    Katherine

  22. Kathryn @ Bonafide Southern Avatar

    Looks like a lot of us did patriotic tables this week for the 4th of July! I love the little hats on the birds…very cute!

  23. Jewel Avatar

    What a fun festive table! I love that Spode pattern – it’s new to me. Your little bird is handsome indeed! ๐Ÿ˜€ Jewel

  24. Michelle @ Sweet Something Avatar
    Michelle @ Sweet Something

    How Festive! Glad you used your birdcage! Happy TT!

  25. Gloria Avatar

    Beautiful out door table for 2…just loved it…May you have a great and safe Fourth…hugs and smiles Gl?ria

  26. Pat Avatar

    This is beautiful! I love how you used the birdcage.

    Happy 4th of July!

  27. Sue @Rue Mouffetard Avatar

    Love the hats on the birds….very nice whimsical touch…Happy 4th.!!

  28. Jane Avatar

    Your tablescape is very festive and pretty! I love the Uncle Sam hats on the birds!

    Happy 4th of July!

    Jane

  29. abeachcottage Avatar

    love the little hat, what a great festive table

    happy TT

    Sarah

  30. Shelia Avatar

    What a colorful fun table! The perfect touch is the little hat on your birdie! Precious!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ๐Ÿ˜‰

  31. Barb Avatar

    Christi, everything looks just wonderful….so pretty and festive.

    Happy July 4th to you!

    Barb

  32. Alicia Mullins Avatar

    Oh my! Love your table. The birds are adorable and I will definitely be trying this dip!
    Alicia

  33. Homemaker Barbi Avatar

    Beautiful! What a great touch with the hats on the birds. Happy 4th of July!

    Danelle Ice / Homemaker Barbi

  34. ellen b Avatar

    What a fun outdoor table for two. Love the birds with the hats :0)
    And about that Arkansas Sin…sounds quite tempting!

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