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Sunday, July 7, 2013

Summer Entertaining

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Hi everyone! It is a  beautiful and sunny Sunday afternoon, and I'm loving it! Especially after a really rainy week. Some  friends stopped by for a casual get-together, and I had a lot of fun setting up this  tablescape with a patriotic flair:


The red-white-and-blue quilted pillow on the bistro style chair adds a lovely accent to the entire theme:


I used my favorite quilt as a table topper:


I love summer entertaining out on the deck or patio:


Lemonade served in glass jars is a summer staple:


Made with freshly squeezed lemons:


And lemons stored in a small wooden box:


Or under a glass cloche:


Fruit kebabs on wooden skewers:


Marshmallows and brownie squares added to strawberries and blueberries make scrumptious dessert. The patriotic food labels were found HERE:


I used similar labels as a lemonade tag as well:



Crackers and striped blue pirouline in fun metal baskets make yummy treats:


I found these fun metal baskets for 99 cents each at Walmart:

Red, white, and blue make striking and colorful accents in any decorating theme, don't you think?


I lined the baskets with paper doilies:


and filled the brown kraft paper packages with potato chips:


They make nifty potato chips bag:


The wire basket holds the chips packages, and also is a wonderful way to carry and pass them around to guests:


I love mason jars! They serve a multitude of purposes. Here, I'm using them as a flatware holder:


I lined each mason jar with blue or red bandannas, which serve as napkins as well:


 Also, the guests can use the mason jars for their lemonade:


Hollowed out multicolored peppers make beautiful bowls for dipping sauces:


I filled them with chives and onion dip for the crackers:


I had fun with my patriotic tablescape, and I hope you enjoyed it as well! Thanks for stopping by and for your lovely comments. I love reading all of
them! It was a pleasure having you over!


~Hugs,Poppy~

Partying at:

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21 comments:

  1. Maureen WyattJuly 7, 2013 at 11:47 PM

    This is so pretty and I love all the ideas you gave us for serving pieces. Never would have thought of using peppers for dipping sauce!

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  2. RenéeJuly 8, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    So many cute ideas here, and I'm loving how colorful it is!

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  3. CynthiaJuly 8, 2013 at 6:23 PM

    What a fabulous table setting and setting for a very festive time. I would love to be a part of the festivities!

    Cynthia

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  4. chateau chicJuly 8, 2013 at 7:56 PM

    Your table looks great with all our special treats in patriotic containers. Love the quilt you used.
    Mary Alice

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  5. KellyJuly 8, 2013 at 8:52 PM

    You are so creative and clever! I love how you combined things that are pretty and fit your theme but are also functional. The jars filled with bandana napkins and utensils is such a great idea. Also, I loved the dessert skewers in red white and blue.

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  6. CEM MANIASJuly 9, 2013 at 6:09 AM

    Thanks for your visit in my blog! I am relaxing just looking at these images! Your blog is truly fabulous!!

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  7. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJuly 9, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    This is just so fabulous and so inventive. I love all of your wonderful serving containers that you created and that quilt is to die for. Stunning. Thanks tons for joining Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

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  8. MarleeJuly 9, 2013 at 8:56 PM

    What a charming setting! You sure know how to entertain. Now I am craving a fruit kabob. Cheers ~ Marlee.

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  9. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenJuly 10, 2013 at 2:01 PM

    Oh my, I want to come to your house the next July 4th!! What special details you've shared of your fun party!

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  10. MicupofteaJuly 11, 2013 at 4:09 AM

    WONDERFUl details...so festive!! Love the quilt and the bandanas. You have made such a welcoming table. Hope you had a great 4th of July :)
    S

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  11. DianeJuly 11, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    This is just fabulous! I love the way you staged everything and you used such clever ways to present the food. I certainly wish I owned a red, white and blue quilt like yours - it is perfect!

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  12. PattiJuly 11, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    Your wonderful quilt as a tablecloth caught my eye for sure! I do love red, white, and blue! You have such wonderful ideas and gorgeous photography!

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  13. thepaintedapron.comJuly 11, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    Very cute, love the quilt and you have just given me a great idea for the beverage server I'm using at a party this weekend! Thanks! It all looks so inviting and fun!
    Jenna

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  14. Beeutiful by DesignJuly 11, 2013 at 6:43 PM

    Love your quilt! The lemon idea is great too I'll have to borrow that one -Jennifer

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  15. Simply Suzannes at HomeJuly 11, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    Suzanne of Simply Suzannes at Home

    I love all your details and personal touches! Every little thing can make your family and friends feel so special! Thanks for sharing!

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  16. Cheryl July 12, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    Great ideas for summer entertaining...your table looks fabulous! (I have that same quilt, although I can't for the life of me remember where I got it!)

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  17. Tammy @ A Walk in the CountrysideJuly 12, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    I love your festive table!

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  18. Ann @ Corner of Plaid and PaisleyJuly 12, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    Great Table!! That summer patriotic picnic vibe is oozing goodness in your back yard! Love it!

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  19. AnonymousJuly 12, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    I love the idea of stuffing the pepper with dip- too cute. We make fruit skewers with fruit and cheese cubes, but I think my kids would like yours better- marshmallows & brownies! Come to think of it, I might like yours better! Take care - Dawn

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  20. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonJuly 15, 2013 at 11:14 PM

    Poppy, what a fun spread for your friends. Everything looked so festive and colorful. I love the striped cookies and the potato chip cartons. I too love peppers for holding dips. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  21. KathyJuly 16, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    Hello Poppy, your outdoor setting is wonderful - so inviting! Isn't it nice to be able to get out to enjoy the beautiful sunshine with friends! Lovely post! I am so delighted you shared with Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

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Thanks for stopping by and for your loving thoughts. They make me smile!Hugs~Poppy