Hello everyone, sorry I haven't visited much of you, but I'm finally getting the hang of our new schedule. Plus, I'm learning how to bake, so that's part of what's keeping me from blogging lately.
Well... for today's triple post, I'd like to share how our dining area that now normally looks like this...
To something like this! I'm sure Susan can appreciate the Met in this one. LOL
"A Salute to America"
Dollar Tree finds
My hubs was supposed to come home Sunday afternoons, but his new Chicago crew gets the 4th off every year, so he came home yesterday afternoon instead! Yay! And since I had no plans to do anything for the actual Independence Day, that also changed!We all of a sudden needed to put together a table and menu worthy of America's most important day of the year! Where did we turn to to pull this off? Why, Dollar Tree of course! See this candle, isn't just so cute?
Sally, are you seeing all the blue? LOL
Rhoda, my true treasure today are those wavy blue stemmed martini glasses! Only $1 each from DT! I found the last good six at that particular store. Yay me!
How do you like my placesetting? The placemats, glasses, candles and star bowls are all DT finds. The Libbey "Star" bowls are for potpourri, but since I don't do potpourris, I used them as our ice cream bowls! The red Canopy "Cranberry" plates (Walmart- $1 ea), I used as chargers for our shallow salad bowl, "Classic White" by Corelle (2005). The flatware, they're my everyday Hampton "Lace". See them perfectly balanced on top of the bowls? Mr. Man (my dear hubs) said it reminded him of fireworks sparks! How cool is that?!
We hit Albertson's for the menu and I found that the red Gatorade G2 "Fruit Punch" was the perfect complimentary shade! Those blue napkins (Anna's Linens- .99 ea) were from my Memorial Day table.
The other cute thing I found at DT were these three different looking hanging twister sticks I hung on our pendant chandy. Talk about a tall centerpiece! Gotta love that! And see the star banner on the drapes, that was the last one there and I knew it would be perfect with the table.
Instead of a full on flag theme, I let the candles show off our pride for the ol' "red, white and blue"! The "Two Bubble" glass candlesticks (Hobby Lobby- 80% off) looked great with the glasses.
The hubs said, "Wow" when all was lit and the gatorade was added. So cool!
What do you think? Did I do our country proud with this table? I got three YES votes from three full pledged citizens! LOL
Thanks a bunch to our hosts today and to all of you who came by to visit. Thank you all!
Chandy, it's absolutely gorgeous. I love it and you got most of it at the Dollar store. You are so clever and always have the most interesting tables. I am always so inspired. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteIt's all so pretty and patriotic!! I especially like the star ice cream dishes!
ReplyDeleteGood job.
Rhonda
It looks fabulous! Great DT finds ... I need to go there.
ReplyDeleteJane
What would we do without Dollar Tree? :) So glad you got to spend the holiday together! Thanks for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteLove those star dishes! It all looks amazing! Love it!
ReplyDeleteHi Chandy !
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful table, especially at candle light ! Very nice and I bet you loved spending time with your hubby !
HUgs ~ Kammy
Hi Chandy! I always love how you set a table! Your patriotic table is marvelous and to think you got so much of your pretties at the Dollar Trees! Gotta love those dollar stores! :) The streamers are extra festive too! You're learning to bake? How wonderful! You bake something and come right on over! :)
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Shelia ;)
Great martini glasses, and what a gorgeous table! It looks great by candelight! Your Dollar Tree table looks like a million bucks!
ReplyDeletePretty! Gotta love Dollar Tree.
ReplyDeleteGlenda
Your tablesettings are so innovative...I like how you placed the flatware in the star bowls!
ReplyDeleteChandy it's all so pretty! :)
ReplyDeleteHow festive this is! Love that you improvised and are using your star potpourri dishes as ice cream bowls. It all looks so pretty with the candles lit. I guess I should check out this Dollar Tree store. I've never been in one! :-)Sue
ReplyDeleteGreat settings and I love the candles down the center of the table! Great job!
ReplyDeleteI love what you did with your flatware and the star dishes! Good idea!
ReplyDelete~Liz
Thank you everybody! Glad to see you all here!
ReplyDeleteHi Chandy! I love your tablescape...so festive! And you did such a great job of finding bargians to carry out your theme! I also scrolled down to see your post about your trip to Utah! It looks like so much fun! Have a great week!...Debbie
ReplyDeleteHi Chandy,
ReplyDeleteWhat a totally gorgeous tablescape. It is so patriotic and creative. Very nice job! Amy :)
What a wonderful, patriotic tablescape! I too love Dollar Tree!
ReplyDeleteJackie
Very nice! Looks so soft in the candlelight.
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Wonderful, thrifty metamorphosis of your table Chandy!!
ReplyDeleteGlad you all like it, too!
ReplyDeleteBeing able to milk our countrys's birthday for the entire month of July is what i love about summer!!
ReplyDeleteYou did it proud!!
TTFN~~Claudia ♥
First question for this Canadian...what is DT and how do I get there?
ReplyDeleteGreat job Chandi. Very patriotic but still very classy and stylish.Your trademarks.
Wow so beautiful and impressive!
ReplyDeleteI live in WPB and try to play tennis...key word TRY :)
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Great table, Chandy, and you did a wonderful job pulling together lots of fun things! Linda
ReplyDeleteHi Chandy, Gotta love that $ Tree! Your table is stunning and I like the twisty things hanging from your lighting. Yes, you've done our country proud!
ReplyDeleteFun table for the holiday. I have to check out those $ stores in my area.
ReplyDeleteJoyce
Hello dear ladies! As always, you make my heart get all puffy! LOL
ReplyDeleteWell I can't imagine what happened yesterday to make the computer do that? I am glad you tried again today. Please let me know if anything like that happens again.
ReplyDeleteYep, I see that beautiful BLUE! Happy blue Monday to you and yours!
ReplyDeleteHi Chandy,
ReplyDeleteI have been meaning to visit for days. My blog was having issues, several people told me the right sidebar slipped to the bottom on some browsers. I had to tinker with it to sort it out so did not post much last week. I love your patriotic tablescape and especially how you fanned out the silverware. I will definitely use this neat idea, it is very effective. I am off to take a look at the posts I missed, happy baking!
Cathy
Howdy Chandy
ReplyDeleteWow this was fantastic !
Great tablescape.
I went to our local dollar Tree but nothing like this was found.
I am so thrilled for you what a great job of decorating.
Thank you for sharing the beautiful photos.
Blessings to you sweet lady.
Have a great week.
Hugs
What a very festive and pretty patriotic tablescape, Chandy! All the detail comes together so beatuifully! The photos are great, I especially loved the one with the candles glowing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Tina
Chandy -- this is fantastic! And I LOVE how you put things together with such good themes and consistent colors -- and then tell us that it came from Dollar Tree (one of my favorite places!) or other inexpensive sources ... and you make it all look like a million bucks!
ReplyDeleteI did get a bit worried when I saw the lit candles and the streamers hanging down from the light --- I am SUCH a worry wart, plus a bit afraid of fire.... so I was thinking, "OH NO they'll catch fire." But obviously they did not...all's well.
A wonderful tribute for the Fourth of July!
Thanks -- Cass
Cass I was afraid too, but the candles were far enough that none touched any of the sticks! It was a cool illusion though, huh?
ReplyDeleteThank you to all of you for visiting!
You did a great job.....it looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteHow festive, patriotic and so pretty, Chandy! And yes, your country is proud of you for creating that...Christine
ReplyDeleteHi Christine! Love to see you here!!!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and patriotic. I love a thrifty table.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Playing Dishes. You have been entered in the July 25 drawing for a Christmas tablecloth on the final day of the CIJ Tablescape Party. I can't wait to see your table for this week. Don't forget the party is Saturday. Mr. Linky will be up on my site Playing Dishes on Friday night.
Check out the meme button on the sidebar for complete details and also the red button about CIJ Giveaways on my holiday blog.
Thanks, Printer! I hope I win the tablecloth! Thanks I actually read both.
ReplyDeleteWow, girl you have been busy. What a wonderful experience to see all the history stuff. Glad hubs came home and you waved your magic wand and poof, Celebrate!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy the hear your are having fun doing all kinds of things.
Candy
What a beautiful tablescape. It makes me want to wave some sparklers or something. I love 4th of July and you did a great job.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Chandy,
ReplyDeleteThis is so festive and fun! Thanks for sharing I loved how you used the candlesticks,they look so neat that way! Cindy
You are amazing to do that so fast and festive...thanks for visiting my blog...it's been lonely over there and your comments really brightened things up ! LOL
ReplyDeleteGirl I left a comment and now I don't see it...what the heck!! any hoo this is wonderful my friend...Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
ReplyDeleteSarah, thanks, I love how it turned out as well!
ReplyDeleteCindy, I know, it looked great! I love how they look lined up.
ReplyDeleteLynn, I love coming over there, you know! Will visit you soon enough!
ReplyDeleteGloria, sometimes that happens to me! Glad you left a comment again!
ReplyDeleteThank you everybody for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteSooo beautiful! It makes me even more embarrassed that I don't even own a table cloth...
ReplyDeleteHello Holly! Welcome to my blog!
ReplyDeleteMy sweet friend Chandy, Forst, forgive me for being MIA. I am trying to get back int eh saddle.
ReplyDeleteLOve the new background!
And great tablescape. I LOVE to come here. You are such a great hostess, entertainer and creating such wonderful memories for your fmaily! A blessing to many. Myself included. Thanks!
WOW! Great setup for the 4th! Pus me to shame for sure! I love that you shop Dollar Tree! Who knew you could find such beautiful stuff for just a buck? Well I knew but I admit I never thought to decorate as lovely as you did with my findings!
ReplyDeleteNext time I need party inspiration I know who to ask! I popped in from SITS congrats on being Featured Blogger!!
Very impressive! Everything is so very well put together, and looks very glamorous.
ReplyDeleteYou're a talented lady, mrs!!! x
Visiting from SITS. This is a gorgeous tablescape! I can't believe the transformation!
ReplyDeleteso very festive!
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What a cute place setting and table decor. I'm amazed it all came from DT.
ReplyDeleteStoppin by from SITS, congrats on being FB!
Dawn
That is gorgeous!
ReplyDeletestoppin by from SITS, love your blog very unique I love all your settings i have seen so far, I love love the red white and blue theme I could so see that at my table thanks for a great place to come and get awesome ideas
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun 4th celebration!
ReplyDeleteI love all the tips on where to find the stuff! That's great!
ReplyDeleteThe table is beautiful!
Thank you ladies! My whole family loved it, too! So it was all worth it!
ReplyDeleteTHIS IS AWESOME....so classy n 4th of July-ied!
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Furls very high,
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