Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Patriots' Day Tablescape...

Patriots' Day is a civic holiday in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the state of Maine, which was originally a part of Massachusetts. It was created to pay homage to the military skirmishes which marked the turning point in the long struggle for independence between the American Colonies and England. Traditionally, Patriots' Day was celebrated on the 19th of April, in honor of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the first battles of the American Revolutionary War, fought on this date in 1775. In recent years, however, Patriots' Day has been observed on the third Monday of every April, thereby providing the residents with a three-day holiday weekend.










Since Patriots' Day was this past Monday I decided to do my tablescape in honor of this Massachusetts Holiday.

Please be sure to stop by and visit Susan at betweennapsontheporch who host's Tablescape Thursdays.


I began by covering my table with a red table cloth for a punch of color. I layered my white ironstone dinner plates from JC Penney with blue and white Royal Stafford plates I found at TJ Maxx, a few years ago. The red scallop salad bowl is also from JC Penny. My wine glasses are "Palm" and they were purchased from Home Goods. The Americana Boxes at the center of the table are from LTD Commodities, they normally sit atop a cabinet in my office which is Americana themed. The red, white and blue stars are from Michaels. I had all the items on this table in my home already, I didn't purchase anything new, and I just "shopped" around my house. I hope you enjoy my table and reflect on all the sacrifices of our military past and present.






17 comments:

  1. I do love your tablescape! I lived in Mass for years and loved celebrating Patriots Day! I've been gathering some things while thrifting for a 4th of July tablescape. This was great inspiration. Thanks for stopping by and leaving such a nice comment on my blog.

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  2. Very nice. I just love red, white and blue together, patriotic or not! The blue transferware is awesome.
    Thanks for sharing,
    Dena
    sweet pickles and chocolate

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  3. Red White and blue is always a favorite -- this tablescape is wonderful!

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  4. You've used my favorite color scheme! I can hardly wait for July to put together a great table like yours!

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  5. That is an adorable table scape! I love your plates....thanks for stopping over, glad you did, I chose this blog to follow:)

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  6. I wish we celebrated that holiday here! Love your red, white & blue table...especially the blue transferware & the stars are a nice touch.

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  7. I enjoyed your Patriot's Day tablescape. I learned about a new holiday today. And I used those same white ironstone plates from JC Penney in my tablescape today.

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  8. Very nice! I love patriotic tablescapes. I've been collecting items to do a Memorial Day and a 4th of July one.

    Great job using things you already had too!

    Hugs,
    Joanne

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  9. Thanks for telling us about this holiday -- interesting! The table looks so festive -- love those red scalloped salad bowls, and those stars add the perfect touch. This gives me ideas for Memorial Day and the Fourth!

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  10. Love your Americana tablescape. Your accessories are all just perfect and the dishes and linens are lovely. I've been browsing your blog and it is lovely. Thank you so much for your gracious comment on my TT. Hugs, Marty

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  11. What a nice table. So I lift my glass and say Cheers to Massachusetts and to all Americans.
    Greetings, Johanna

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  12. Kim, love your patriotic table...nothing like red, white and blue to make me smile!

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  13. Cute cute cute cute cute. Loving the whole thing. My kind of table!! I did mine to honor my state this week too! :-)

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  14. What a fun patriotic table. Love red, white, and blue and your table makes good use of the combo. Great job!

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  15. From one Kim to another: pleased to meet you, and I loved your tablescape! Americana is always so striking :)

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  16. Kim, I love this Patriotic table! What a great civic holiday to have in your state! Just tonight I heard that Mass. is the only one to still use the Constitution that Samuel Adams helped write for the state. Tell your husband and brother I thank them for their service to America. I am glad you honor them with this tablescape.♥ Joan

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