Tis the Season of Patriotic Tablescapes

Summer is the season of Patriotic Tablescapes 

here at Hyacinths for the Soul.

Let the parade of red, white, and blue begin.

Welcome to our

Summer Tablescape Blog Hop

Thank you to Rita, our amazingly organized and 

talented leader and author of the beautiful Panoply.

Each account in this hop offers abundant inspiration for creating 

beautiful tabletops for your summer meals and dinner parties.

Links are at the end of this post.

Summertime is the season when I bring 

out lots of red, white, and blue. 

As a long time fan of blue and white pieces, 

all that's needed is a pop of red for a nod to the 

patriotic vibe, Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Gather a few pieces on a tray, fill them with simple flowers, 

and you have a quick and inexpensive centerpiece.

I added sparkly star ornaments from 

among our Christmas ornaments.

Marbled paper stars, a paper flower, a few vintage flag buttons ~ simply shop your home for added details.

The plate stack is a mix of dishes that have lived here a long time.

The only thing new is the antique mother of pearl flatware,

a recent thrifty find sourced on a local online estate sale.

With a 70 percent discount, this lovey set was $25.

All that was needed was a little polish to the 

sterling ferrules and silver-plate blades and fork tongs.

Heart shaped checkered plates were handcrafted in

 Hungary for Mesa International, circa 1980s.  

I have them in red, green, blue, and yellow, so they add 

a whimsical touch to plate stacks throughout the year.

Linens are from my favorite, Arte Italica Crown Linen Design.

Vintage Garden chargers by Ambiance hold dinners plates

in MacKenzie-Childs Royal Check enamelware.

The red checkered heart holds a Royal Check mug.

I added a fresh magnolia bloom off my neighbor's tree.

Love the fragrance of fresh magnolias blooming!

Wine stems of blue glass are more oldies from our cupboards.

I created the charming place cards using 

an image from a patriotic 1920s calendar.

Here is a closeup of the beautiful 

Crown Linen embroidered linen napkins.

The unique napkin ring is actually a luggage tag.

 My friend Vickie @ The Menagerie gets credit for this clever idea.  Our table was set for just the two of us, but when I host a dinner party, I like to send our guests home with a little favor from the evening.  What better gift than a luggage tag for summer travels ahead?

Nothing fancy, though I think 

it all makes a festive statement.

Magnolia blooms are short lived. I certainly don't want to abuse the generosity of my neighbor with repeated snips of her blooms, so I popped in a faux hydrangea bloom found at the Dollar Store.

Not the same ambiance, and no fragrance, but it works.

I added more flower vignettes on the buffet.

A patriotic heart ornament is tied to the handle of 

the hydrangea filled Calico water pitcher.

Remember: shop your home, use what you have.  

It makes it fun!

Couldn't resist the colorful  

patriotic donuts from a local bakery.

They would be easy to make on your own.  

Buy a box of donuts and ice them in 

red, white, and blue with sprinkles on top.

Blue and white cache pots and a ginger jar flank

either side of the center silver tray. 

Potted red begonias will be planted outdoors later.

The sheet music flowers were sourced from

@robinramsayinfante on Instagram.

Our local HEB grocery store had these patriotic 

swirl lollipops for sale before Memorial Day.

Only 99 cents each, I bought them with the intent 

of using them in a flower arrangement.  

For now, I just tied ribbon to them 

and made a candy bouquet.

More Mother of Pearl flatware is gathered in a glass spooner, 

and stands ready should we have guests.

I hope you are inspired to

 set your own patriotic tabletop.

Thanks for joining me today.

Have fun hopping through these beautiful tablescapes:

Pandora's Box - Stars, Stripes, and Checks - A Summer Tablescape

Bluesky at Home - Easy Summer Outdoor Table Ideas

Life and Linda - A Taste of the Tropics

Corner of Plaid and Paisley - Yellow and Blue Alfresco Setting

Everyday Living - Celebrate Summer With The Red, White and Blue

Panoply - Summer Garden Party Tablescape

Hyacinths for the Soul - Tis the Season of Patriotic Tablescapes (You Are Here)

Home is Where the Boat Is - Anchors Aweigh on the Pontoon

Debbee's Buzz - Botanic Garden Floral & Butterfly Summer Table

My Hubbard Home - Easy Alfresco Dining Table | Tips for Summer

Me and My Captain - Camping, Fishing And Summertime Fun

Thrifting Wonderland - Butterfly Garden Table Setting

My Thrift Store Addiction - Honeysuckle and Hydrangeas Summer Tablescape

The Little Yellow Corner Store - Sweet Old Summertime

Red Cottage Chronicles - Dining Al Fresco - A Summer Tablescape

Celebrate and Decorate - Inspiration for Designing a Bright and Cheery a Summer Citrus Tablescape

From My Carolina Home - Summer Sunshine Tablescape and Hop

Living With Thanksgiving - Summer Celebrations

Zucchini Sisters - Red and White Tablescape in the Park

The Bookish Dilettante - Beach Reading Tablescape

The Painted Apron - Let's Go Fishing

Belle Bleu Interiors - A Summertime Luncheon in the Garden

Dinner at Eight - Summertime Blossoms on the Table

Joining

Love Your Creativity @ Life and Linda  Sundays on Silverado @ House on Silverado 

You're the Star @ Electric Red BarnHappiness is Homemade @ Bluesky at Home  Inspire Me Monday @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia    Celebrate Your Story @ Celebrate and Decorate  Keep in Touch @ Let's Add Sprinkles  Over the Moon @ Marilyn's Treats 

Tuesday Turnaround @ Bluesky Kitchen 

All About Home @ Common Ground  Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop @ Electric Red Barn
Share Your Style @ French Ethereal  Tablescape Thursday @ Between Naps on the Porch
Thursday Favorite Things @ Katherine's Corner Charming Homes and Gardens @ Shiplap and Shells  Embracing Home and Family @ The Everyday Farmhouse   Farmhouse Friday @ The Painted Hinge