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Stars, Stripes, and Summer Style

Styled by CINDY COOPWOOD

   Old and new photos come together in this roundup of patriotic décor and Fourth of July tablescape inspiration, where everyday containers, well-loved tableware, and a generous mix of American flags of all sizes create festive arrangements with effortless charm. From vintage treasures tucked away in my closet to fresh finds and simple staples, creating patriotic tablescapes and festive displays doesn’t require starting from scratch! These ideas carry the spirit of the season well beyond the Fourth of July, setting the tone for the WHOLE summer, marking America’s 250th birthday. – C.C.

 

My favorite cast iron planter sits on the table on our porch year-round. It’s currently filled with ferns and was easy to convert into a Fourth of July centerpiece by simply adding a few flags and a red, white, and blue bow.
 
Plain navy napkins come in handy for patriotic place settings. (1) Simply fold over on itself, tie napkin into a loose knot, and tuck in a small flag for a simple patriotic touch. (2) Gather the napkin from the center and loosely tie with a festive ribbon. (3) Use a bamboo (or your favorite) napkin ring and tuck in a small American flag.

 

I set this table with my blue-and-white dishes—an all-time favorite estate sale find—on inexpensive rope placemats and bamboo flatware. Small flags tied with tags served as place cards, and more blue-and-white vases filled with hydrangeas clipped from the yard (and more flags) made the perfect centerpiece.

 

If you have ferns or other plants or clippings on your porch or entryway, tuck in small flags or drape a patriotic garland through the existing arrangements for an instant nod to the season.

 

Fill the cups of brass candlesticks with craft clay, insert flags in a variety of sizes, and tie with ribbons for a charming centerpiece.

 

Faux magnolia stems (these have been on my porch for months) in a wall basket are mixed with flags and draped with a felt star garland.
 
For this Delta Magazine shoot several years ago, Jean Owen of Tunica called on Mikelle Perry, daughter of her dear friend Carolyn Caraway, to help design the table. They used Carolyn’s mother, Janet Hood’s, antique quilt and tableware collection, including vintage enamelware and copper pieces, to celebrate the 4th of July.

 

 

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