Happy Independence Day and A Parade

Happy Independence Day from our town to ours. It's the 4th of July and we are celebrating our freedom. 

What a way to start the day, a parade through the town square. 

The Scouts are honoring our freedom. 

Murray is a town of a little less than 20,000 but we know how to celebrate freedom.

Celebrate this great day of independence!! - Judy

Linking to:

The Scoop

Wow Us Wednesdays @ Savvy Southern Style on Tuesday evening
Simple & Sweet Fridays @ Rooted in Thyme on Wednesday
My Thrift Store Addiction

Share Your Cup Thursday @ Have A Cup of Mrs. Olson on Wed. evenings 

Share Your Style Link Party @ 21 Rosemary Lane on Wed. evenings
Home and Garden Thursday @ A Delightsome Life on Wednesday evening

Share Your Cup Thursday @ Have A Cup of Mrs. Olson
Thankful Thursday @ It's a Small Town Life

Tablescape Thursday @ Between Naps on the Porch

Foodie Friday & Everything Else @ Rattlebridge Farm on Thursday

Tablescape Thursday @ Between Naps on the Porch on Thursday morning

Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage on Thursday morning

Table It Link Party @ Life and Linda

Inspiration Monday @ Our Southern Home 

Dishing It and Digging It @ Rustic & Refined on Sundays

Patriotic Porch - Happy Fourth of July

It's the time of year that we celebrate our traditions. We bring out our red, white, and blue and show that we are proud to be Americans.

I'm displaying a small patriotic quilt that I recently made for my front porch.  

My begonias are adding to the patriotism with their beautiful red blooms and a small American flag.

The huge macho fern looks fabulous next to the begonias and flag. 

My roses to the right of the front porch, are flourishing with beautiful red flowers. 

I'm so thankful that my quilt is finished, and my flowers are blooming. 

Our back deck is also dressed for the Fourth with an Americana bunting and pots filled with patriotic colors.

I would love to hear how you show your patriotism - Judy.

Linking to these fabulous parties:

Met Monday @ Between Naps on the Porch

Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life on Tuesday

The Scoop @ Stone Gable Blog

Wow Us Wednesdays @ Savvy Southern Style on Tuesday evening
Simple & Sweet Fridays @ Rooted in Thyme on Wednesday
My Thrift Store Addiction

Share Your Cup Thursday @ Have A Cup of Mrs. Olson on Wed. evenings 

Share Your Style Link Party @ 21 Rosemary Lane on Wed. evenings
Home and Garden Thursday @ A Delightsome Life on Wednesday evening

Share Your Cup Thursday @ Have A Cup of Mrs. Olson
Thankful Thursday @ It's a Small Town Life

Tablescape Thursday @ Between Naps on the Porch

Foodie Friday & Everything Else @ Rattlebridge Farm on Thursday

Tablescape Thursday @ Between Naps on the Porch on Thursday morning

Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage on Thursday morning

Table It Link Party @ Life and Linda

Inspiration Monday @ Our Southern Home 

Dishing It and Digging It @ Rustic & Refined on Sundays

Show Your Patriotism for the 4th of July

The 4th is just about here and we are ready to celebrate. The fireplace and mantel are dressed in patriotic colors of red, white and blue.  

The 4th is always a favorite time to decorate in many of our homes across America. 

We can show our patriotism in many ways around the house. 

Whether it's your mantel . . .

the entire fireplace . . .

or a vignette in the kitchen. Hope you can spend a few minutes decorating to show your patriotism. 

Take care and celebrate with your family and friends. - Judy.

Linking to these fabulous parties:

Met Monday @ Between Naps on the Porch

Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life on Tuesday

The Scoop @ Stone Gable Blog

Sizzle into Summer@ DIY by Design on Tuesday

Wow Us Wednesdays @ Savvy Southern Style on Tuesday evening
Simple & Sweet Fridays @ Rooted in Thyme on Wednesday
My Thrift Store Addiction

Share Your Cup Thursday @ Have A Cup of Mrs. Olson on Wed. evenings 

Share Your Style Link Party @ 21 Rosemary Lane on Wed. evenings
Home and Garden Thursday @ A Delightsome Life on Wednesday evening
Thoughts of Home on Thursday @ White Spray Paint

Favorite Things Thursday @ Katherine's Corner

Grace at Home @ Imparting Grace on Thursday

Tablescape Thursday @ Between Naps on the Porch

Foodie Friday & Everything Else @ Rattlebridge Farm on Thursday

Tablescape Thursday @ Between Naps on the Porch on Thursday morning

Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage on Thursday morning

Table It Link Party @ Life and Linda

Inspiration Monday @ Our Southern Home 

Dishing It and Digging It @ Rustic & Refined on Sundays

Stars and Stripes Forever - Celebrating Freedom

At our house, we are all about celebrating freedom. Keeping our country free. We believe in the Star and Stripes Forever. 

For this special holiday, I have created a patriotic tablescape to celebrate our freedom. 

I'm using American flag placemats from Kohl's with a navy and white paisley tablecloth. 

My stack of dishes includes red plates, navy blue salad plates, and a red bowl. I love the patriotic napkins (Pottery Barn) folded in half and placed in the bowl. 

The red goblets were a gift from my Dad years ago.

 

Flatware is Laurie Gates by Hampton - Sizzle Ivory. 

The centerpiece for the table is a red bowl filled with vining red geraniums. 

Antique mercury glass pillar holders from Pottery Barn were added to each end of the geraniums. Then red flameless pillar candles topped each pillar. 

In some of my other posts, you have seen how my husband loves to grill. So, of course, he has been busy getting the pork butts ready for our celebration. Ya gotta love a "man who cooks."

One of the desserts we are having are individual mixed berry tarts I made with fresh fruit. I did have whipped topping to add for those who wanted it. I found the dessert on Pinterest here. 

The heart shaped flag plate is by Peggy Karr Glass. 

I hope you enjoy this special day with your family and friends.

Thanks for stopping in as we celebrate freedom - Judy.


Linking to:

OMHG Wonderful Wednesday on Monday

All About Home @ Follow the Yellow Brick Home and Common Ground on Monday at 6 pm

Through My Lens on Monday

Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life

Beautifully Made Link Party @ Across the Blvd. on Tuesday

Tuesdays With A Twist @ God's Growing Garden 

Tuesday Turn About @ My Wee Abode at 6 pm

Wonderful Wednesday @ Ducks in a Row on Tuesday evening

My Corner of the World @ Photographing New Zealand on Wednesday

Share Your Style @ French Ethereal on Wednesday at 6 pm

Thankful Thursday @ It's a Small Town Life

Tablescape Thursday @ Between Naps on the Porch

Funtastic Link Party @ Two Chicks and A Mom on Thursday 9pm

Little Things Thursday @ Random-osity

Thursday Favorite Things @ Katherine's Corner

Grace at Home @ The Charm of Home on Thursday 

Fabulous Link Party @ Peacock Ridge Farm, Living Large in a Small House, South House Designs, & Vintage Home Designs on Friday

Friendship Friday Blog Hop @ Create With Joy

FLORAL FRIDAY FOTOS on Thursday

Floral Bliss on Friday

A Morning Cup of Joe @ The Cottage Market on Friday

Farm House Friday @ County Road 407

Friday With Friends @ My Hubbard Home

Saturday Sparks @ Pieced Pastimes on Friday

Pink Saturday @ How Sweet the Sound on Friday

Garden Affair @ Jaipur Garden 

Mosaic Monday @ Letting Go of the Bay Leaf on Sunday

Love Your Creativity Link Party @ Life and Linda on Sunday at 2pm

Sundays on Silverado @ The House on Silverado

Inspire Me Monday @ Create With Joy on Sunday

Busy Monday @ A Pinch of Joy on Sundays at 5pm

Patriotic Recap

It's getting close to July 4th and our minds are turning toward patriotism. I have been looking at my patriotic posts over the last few years and wanted to share a few of my best shots.

Stars and Stripes - Let Freedom Ring was from 2013 and featured these gorgeous Pottery Barn pillows and a trayscape. 

Also in 2013, I posted a Patriotic Tablescape for the 4th. In addition to the tablescape, a centerpiece made with pieces from Dollar Tree was featured.

One of my all time favorites was this Independence Day post from 2012 in my dining room.

I hope you are getting your patriotism on and getting ready for the 4th - Judy.

Linking to:

Tablescape Thursday@ Between Naps on the Porch

Favorite Things Thursday at Katherine’s Corner

Home and Garden Thursday at A Delightsome Life
Grace at Home @ Imparting Grace

Home Sweet Home at The Charm of Home on Thursday

Feathered Nest Friday at the French Country Cottage

Common Ground for Be Inspired Friday

My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday

Jennifer Rizzo for Fabulously Creative Friday

Inspire Me Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life on Tuesday

The Scoop at Confessions of a Plate Addict

You’re Gonna Love It Tuesday at Kathe With an E

Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern