Long May She Wave

Long May She WaveA table honoring Old Glory, our American Flag

Thank you for joining us today as we launch our Summer 2023  Tablescape Blog Hop Thank you to our host Rita @ Panoply, the lady who keeps us organized and on track.

The stars and stripes are a recurring theme at my table today, set in honor of National Flag Day, celebrated tomorrow, June 14th.

My younger brother was born on Flag Day, so the date has always been extra special to me.

The linens and plate stack on my table today are all from my favorite company,Arte Italica and Crown Linen Designs.The stars and stripe smaller runner, layered on top of the beautiful white and flax linen runner, is one I found on Amazon.It's not fine linen, but it helps set the stage for my theme.

I have a passion for pretty linen tea towels.  I use them in my guest bath, my kitchen, and often include one tucked into my plate stacks for little extra detail.I couldn't resist ordering a pair of these Old Glory 100% European linen towels embroidered in the Ukraine.

My napkins of choice for this table are Victorian.

The cream color is perfect with the Finezza cream ceramics,

and the beautiful red embroidery is the crowning touch.

My beaded blueberry napkin rings are long ago retired 

from another favorite company, MacKenzie-Childs. 

The linens, both napkins and runner, pair beautifully with 

Arte Italica's Finezza Cream dinner ware, which I've slowly  

been adding to our home.  I am totally smitten with the beautiful and intricate lace design of these handmade Italian ceramics.

I also think the vintage mother of pearl and 

silver flatware are a nice compliment to the Finezza.

I added stars and stripes drink 

umbrellas for a touch of whimsy.

I often use a pair of flag needlepoint luggage tags as

napkin rings, though today I added them as part of my 

place card along with these cute patriotic figures.

Every table needs a touch of whimsy!

Which is why I also included a few 

star shaped sparklers and red and blue Tootsie Pops.

I presented the treats along with the flatware in Bauble Stockings.

 If you don't know about the darling needlepoint Bauble Stockings, you can read about them here.  Kate's enthusiasm and passion for her business inspires.  I've committed to support this endeavor by adding a few of these heirloom quality stockings each year, and was beyond 

excited to see Stars and Stripes Uncle Sam as a new design for 2023.

My Uncle Sam loving heart couldn't order this one fast enough, 

and Kate kindly mailed it immediately 

so I'd have it for this tablescape.

Home for the Holidays is for me a favorite 

previous design because of the flag.

If you have someone with a Christmas birthday that gets lost in the holiday rush, celebrate them with a Christmas Birthday in July.

These little patriotic Bauble Stockings would be the perfect gift.

Include a special sentiment, a gift card or small gift.

Stars and Stripes

Red, White, and Blue

Thank you for joining me today to honor Old Glory.

Hop on over to all the 

Summer Tablescape Inspiration

listed below:

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Debbee's Buzz - Alfresco Bee Theme Table and Florals

The Painted Apron - Boats, Floats and Fish!

The Little Yellow Corner Store - Pucker Up Lemony Tablescape - It is Time to Have a Bee-utiful Day!

The Cat's Whiskerz - A summer picnic tablescape for Canada Day

Pandora's Box - Summer Blues

Me and My Captain - Florida Blue Crab Summer Tablescape

From My Carolina Home - Welcome Summer Tablescapes

The Bookish Dilettante - Summer Tablescape:  Old Glory
My Thrift Store Addiction - Summer Picnic Brunch under the Texas Mountain Laurel

Red Cottage Chronicles - Lemon Tablescape for Summer

Hyacinths for the Soul - Long May She Wave  (You Are Here)

Celebrating Everyday Life - Create a Chic Seashell Table Setting This Summer

Dinner at Eight - A Summer of Colors

Bluesky at Home - Pretty Table for a Ladies Dinner Party

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