Welcome to Decorate and More with Tip. Today I’m sharing a fun way to have a little July 4th lunch out on the porch. If you are coming over from Rita’s Panoply, did you enjoy her table? I am sure she gave you tons of inspiration. I am joining 20 other bloggers to share some inspiration on tables dressed for the upcoming holiday, July 4th. The Patriotic Tablescape Blog Hop is hosted by Chloe, Celebrate and Decorate and Andrea, Design Morsel. After you view my 4th of July table at the bottom of my page I have listed the 20 other blogger’s tables for you.
To view my other July 4th tablescape you can click here → INDEPENDENCE DAY TABLE.
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My first thought about my July 4th table was dishes, I would love to set a beautiful table with fancy dishes for each place setting, but let’s be real….we don’t want to spend our day washing the dishes. Most of us like the simple fact of eating and having fun with our families, I know I do. I am going to share a fun table setting giving us the option to eat, toss and have fun.
I am not too sure how warm it will be July 4th for eating on our back porch, but hopefully having an early lunch with the ceiling fan going it will keep us comfortable. I am sure the menu for the day will be something off the grill. 🙂
For the table’s backdrop I placed my white table cloth on the table. With all the colors and patterns on the table the white keeps it less busy. This can be thrown in the washer to be clean later. I placed my DIY plastic tablecloth wreath in the center adding a vase and American flags tucked inside.
To view my tutorial for the plastic tablecloth wreath click here → DIY DOLLAR TREE WREATH.
Even outside on my patio table I still like to layer starting with my red rattan place mats and DIY star plate chargers. You can check out my tutorial here → DIY STAR CHARGERS. I placed a solid white Chinet plate topped with a July 4th paper dessert plate to create a pretty place setting.
I added little navy pails to hold the plasticware and napkin for each placesetting. I also added a little package of pop candy and party popper to enjoy after our meal.
Can’t wait to see what the party popper does.
Now I have the table all planned out…it’s time to figure out what’s going to be on the grill.
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Don’t miss going over to The Little Yellow Corner Store . I can’t wait to see what she is sharing! Below, is the listed of everyone participating in the July 4th tablescape blog hop, click on their name and it will take you right over to their tables.
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Terrie, what a gorgeous and fun tablescape. I love the little favors like the pop rocks and little pails. What a great idea! Pinned!
Thanks Michelle. The little pails are my favorite and will be a fun little treat for everyone. Thanks for pinning!
It looks like you are ready for the 4th, Terrie! What a fun and festive table! I love the navy pails and the DIY Dollar Tree Wreath. Have a wonderful holiday with your family! Pinned!
Thank you so much Lynne. I am ready to enjoy our grand baby and no cleaning up for sure. Happy 4th my friend.
I love everything about this tablescape; it’s so pretty and fun! The navy pails are such a cool addition. Now I’m feeling so inspired!
Thank you so much Jane. It was fun working on the disposal table for sure. I love the little treats in the pails too.
You’ve thought of everything! That tablescape looks completely joyous and fun. Happy 4th of July!
Awe! Thank you Sonja. I just want to have fun and not a lot of work. I think I accomplished it.
What a beautiful centerpiece! Glad to be hopping with you, your table is beautiful!
Thank you Kristin. I always have fun hopping with you.
Terrie, those pop rocks sure brought back some childhood memories! They make perfect 4th of July favors. I love your festive and casual outdoor tablescape. Using paper plates makes so much sense when it’s hot. And why not? They look great and make life easier! It was fun hopping with you!
I know they did me too. I use to sit and eat them with my cousin. We would have sore mouths. ha!
Thank you Rebecca!
Terrie, such a cute table. Love the chargers and your wreath from a dollar store find. It looks great. So fun hopping with you.
Thanks Cynthia. I just love Dollar Tree. What would we do without the store? UGH! Don’t think about it.
Terrie, you certainly kept things real for this 4th of July tablescape, and with finesse! I wasn’t sure if the plates were melamine or paper in the opening photo, so kudos for upping your game in the appearance. The individual buckets look like total fun. I can see my husband’s family getting sheer joy out of those. Love your centerpiece too. Lots of really creative DIY projects on this table. Well done! Happy summer!
Thanks Rita. I want to get some melamine dishes for the patio but haven’t as of yet. I love the little pails myself and will have fun with them this coming 4th of July. With the COVID-19 we will be staying put at home so we need to have some type of fun hoping we will be able to sit in our yard to watch neighbor’s firework displays.
Happy July 4th Rita
Terrie, your table is spot on for how the holiday should be enjoyed…..that is the concentration is on fun with the family and not washing dishes. I love your tablecloth wreath centerpiece. It is all about keeping it easy. And yet, your table is lovely and looks like you spent hours fussing over the details. Your little treat pails are such a fun idea and really adds to the party atmosphere. I am sure the fourth of July will be an enjoyable time at your house.
Thank you so much Marsha. We have a new grandbaby so my time wants to be holding and playing with her. The last thing I want to do is wash and clean up. They grow up way too fast as it is. It’s her first July 4th so MiMi wants to celebrate with her.
I really like the star chargers. Can’t wait to check out the DIY. Great idea to use paper. There are so many choices now it’s amazing. Thanks for participating in the hop.
Thanks Andrea. I haven’t ventured out to go shopping so I used what I had on hand. I want it to be as simple as it can be. I want more time to spend the day with our new grand baby. Happy July 4th Andrea to you and your family.
Your Fourth of July table is perfection, my friend!! I love those DIY chargers and using disposable plates and tableware is so smart, especially now with COVID 19 still so prevalent!!
Thanks Christine. You know I want more time to hold my grand baby than be washing dishes. But you are so right. With the virus it’s better to throw away. Great idea!
Have a great day my sweet friend!
Terrie, your patriotic table is both beautiful and adorable! I love the centerpiece, and to be perfectly honest we will be eating on paper plates, too. It’s to hot to spend the day doing dishes! The pails with party favors are such a cute finishing touch that I am sure each guest will enjoy!
Thank you so much Shannon. I wanted a pretty table, now a days you can find some really cute disposable dishes. I wanted to share that paper can also make a pretty and fun table. You are so sweet. Thank you. Happy July 4th to you and your family.
Terrie, it is so nice to meet you. I love your table for its patriotic touches and the easy clean-up. No one wants to spend the day in the kitchen. The pails are the perfect complement to your tablesetting. It is fun to hop with you today!
Thank you Pam. Love meeting you and your blog. I went for simple and to share you can have a pretty table with paper as well.
Happy 4th of July to you Pam!
Oh my Terrie, you certainly have that right….who wants to spend the day cleaning up? You have styled a fun and festive table without anyone having to deal with doing the dishes! Your dollar store wreath is so festive AND so creative! Bravo! Thanks for joining and hopping with us again!
Thanks Chloe. I enjoy sharing ways to dress a table for a Holiday. Today, I wanted to share how our readers can set a table with paper and still have a fun and pretty table.
Thanks for hosting the hop. It is always fun working with you! Happy 4th!
Very fun Terrie, and I’m with you on the paper plates, and yours are adorable! I try to use paper plates for family holidays so I don’t have to constantly empty the dishwasher 🙂 Love the individual buckets of fun filled goodies and your flag flying centerpiece!
Thanks Jenna. Yes I went for easy so I can spend time with our new grand baby. I love to have a little fun with party favors for all of my tablescapes, gives something for my guest. Happy July 4th Jenna.
Terrie, Your table is such a festive and easy way to celebrate the red, white and blue! Your star-spangled chargers are so cute! I don’t know that I would have had the patience to stencil all those stars around the edges. So happy to be hopping with you today. Wishing you a Happy 4th ♥
Thanks Mary, actually the chargers were so easy since I used a stencil.
Happy July 4th to you and your family Mary!
Very cute. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Rebecca. Hope you have a safe and fun July 4th.
I love your festive 4th of July table! Patio dining is definitely the way to go for the summer and I love that you used disposable plates. Now if you want to have a “socially distant” dinner, you can safely throw everything away. Such a cute table and I love those chargers! Great hopping with you again! Pinned as always!
Shelley
I love your festive 4th of July table! Patio dining is definitely the way to go for the summer and I love that you used disposable plates. Now if you want to have a “socially distant” dinner, you can safely throw everything away. Such a cute table and I love those chargers! Great hopping with you again! Pinned as always!
Shelley
Fabulous Fourth of July table decor! My prayer is that this holiday will instill in all of us how fortunate we are to live here.
Thanks Donna. Yes…I am afraid that the normal activities will probably be cancelled. I hope we can enjoy being home bound this July 4th. I am planning some outdoor fun with games and ending the evening with some fireworks. Hope you have a fun and safe July 4th!
Very cute table Terrie, love the DIY chargers. The blue pails are great addition and who doesn’t remember Pop Rocks?
Enjoy hooe it won’t be too hot on the 4th.
Cindy
Thank you Cindy. I love the chargers too. I know when I saw the pop rock candy I just had to add them to my pails. They were so fun when we were young. Bringing us some fun at are age is always something I like to do.
What a fun and festive table, Terrie! I love your little patriotic pails! Pinned! Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
Thank you Cecilia. I love add a party favor to a place setting. Thanks for stopping by.