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Americana Tablescape for Summer

Tuesday, June 10, 2025


Happy Tuesday, My Lovelies!  Today I'm sharing with y'all my Americana Tablescape for Summer.  There are seventeen total stylists participating in this Summer Tablescape Blog Hop hosted by my friend Rita from the Panoply blog.  If you're blog hopping in order, then your list visit was at the Mantel and Table blog.  



Thanks so much for hosting these parties, Rita.  They are always so much fun!







One day recently in my inbox I saw a fun Americana napkin set from Terrain.  I loved all four patterns, and as a MacKenzie-Childs collector, I've always enjoyed mixing patterns.  These napkins were my inspiration for this table.  I also purchased the Americana banner as well.  You can see it in the background of the photo below.

I enjoy using red, white, and blue in tablescapes and other decor.  Our classroom/library is painted red, and I used shades of blues, whites and a little red in the upholstery and pillows.  I'm a proud American, and I love our country.  I like showcasing our patriotism in our decor.



I have been collecting some of the MacKenzie-Childs Limited Edition Collectors' Mugs.
The one above with the little gold star is the June 2025 mug.



Above are the four plate stacks with the four different napkins.  The star-shaped placemats are all the same.  I chose Mackenzie-Childs patterns with blues, reds, greens, and yellows to match my table runner.  I also coordinated mugs with the napkins and plate stacks.



Because our breakfast room table is rather narrow, I chose the MacKenzie-Childs Royal Stripe top hat bud vase.  The centerpiece features white spray roses, baby's breath, a mophead hydrangea, red roses, and Aloha Blue Ageratum.  I purchased the flowers at Bloom and Petal, a local florist.
I almost always use red roses on patriotic or Americana tablescapes because the red rose is our national flower.



This is an overhead view of the table.  I have it set for breakfast with bowls, plates, and mugs.
Our breakfast room table has a maple cutting board top, and it has been indestructible.  We have enjoyed many family meals tucked around this table.


For many years I have enjoyed using a couple of Taylor patterns in patriotic tablescapes:  King Ferry (ruffled luncheon plate) and Stoke Gabriel (berry bowl).  I have more pieces from these two patterns because I use them a lot with red, white, and blue settings.  They are two of my favorite patterns.










I hope you enjoyed your visit today!  If you're going in order, my blog is the last one on the list.  Thanks for your perseverance!  If you would like to go back and visit a few of your favorites, below is the list and links for all participants.


Home is Where the Boat Is - Lakeside Table with Thistle and Bees
Hyacinths for the Soul - Marching Into Summer
Pandora's Box - A Berry Good Brunch
Celebrating Everyday Life - Poolside Patriotic Party
Life and Linda - Adventure in the Skies
The Cat's Whizkerz - Come Sail Away
My Thrift Store Addiction - Heavenly Honeysuckle Picnic in the Garden
The Little Yellow Corner Store - What is Growing in the Garden Tablescape
Belle Bleu Interiors - A Quiet Summer's Afternoon
Thrifting Wonderland - Summertime...Living is Easy
Olla-Podrida - A Patriotic Tablescape
Corner of Plaid and Paisley - Summer With a Cherry on Top
The Bookish Dilettante - Americana Tablescape for Summer



Resources

The Vase and all plates, bowls, and mugs:  MacKenzie-Childs (Taylor and Wallcourt Collections)
Napkin set and banner:  Terrain
Table runner and napkin rings:  Pier1 (I purchased these several years ago.)
Star-shaped placemats:  Home Goods (last year)
Table spoons:  Horchow (Hotel Flatware)
Flowers:  Bloom and Petal













Until next time...

Blessings!
Ricki Jill



11 comments

  1. Love your fun patriotic table, and all your Makenzie-Childs pieces – they’re just perfect here! And the whole combination is so friendly and festive! LOVE those star placemats too! Thanks for sharing your always fun sense of style – it’s been great hopping with you! Take care and Happy Summer!

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  2. I don’t know where to begin. I love everything about this table. That dinnerware is fabulous, the footed mugs are wonderful, but I have to say that those star shaped placemats really blew me away. What a brilliant idea for something with a patriotic theme. My mother was big into tablesetting, I think I got that gene from her. She was a wonderful seamstress, and I can totally see her making these. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  3. Rikki Jill, your patriotic table is both beautiful and festive. You have so many wonderful MacKenzie Child’s pieces. The runner is so striking with your pretty floral centerpiece. I adore the mix of napkins with the sweet ruffle trim. I hope that you have a wonderful summer!

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  4. I am loving all the mixing and matching - and those napkins!! Love 'em! I always enjoy peeking at your collection and how you layer them - you do it so well! Have a delightful summer!

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  5. I love your whimsical patriotic table and it's always a treat to see your MC collections. Wishing you a lovely summer!

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  6. Ricki Jill, I always enjoy seeing your MKC ceramics collection in your hutch, what a treat to see it at your table! Love the whimsy of the star placemats and ruffled edge napkins that mimic your fluted plate and bowl edges. I’m a big fan of mixing and matching patterns too. Once again, it’s a treat to join you at the table and hop with you. Happy June!❤️🤍💙

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  7. Oh my goodness! Those Terrain patterns are fantastic! What a great springboard for your Americana theme! And those placemats from last year - love those too. Tell me, what is the pattern of the first bowl (and mug on the table to match)? Is that a Wallcourt pattern? I have several pieces of King Ferry also, and really like using them in spring/summer months, both on the table and as decor. Your mix of patterns is so free and fabulous, RIcki Jill. A true artist at work. Your watercolor art splashed through the post is also brilliant. Thank you for bringing your artist's hand of magic to the summer blog hop. I admire your style!

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  8. A lovely patriotic table to welcome summer. The mugs caught my eye. Love your fantastic MKC collection. The mix and match works wonderfully. The star shaped placemats really embrace your patriotic theme. Lovely flowers 🌺 too. Very fun and creative table Ricki Jill. Happy summer.

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  9. RJ your table is just beautiful. The placemats are amazing. Your bowls and plates match so well with your red white and blue theme. Looking amazing. Hugs. Kris

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  10. Wow Rikki Jill! This table just sings summer fun, There is so much to take in here! Love the star placemats and the ruffled napkins. So many wonderful MC pieces that mix and match so well. I love all the special touches in your blog post as well- like the Polaroids, the washi taped photos, the banner etc- so cute!!! Have a wonderful summer!!☀️🕶️

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  11. Ricki Jill, your table is perfectly delightful. I am a huge fan of mixing patterns and you did it flawlessly. I love seeing all of your MKC collections. The June 2025 mug is charming as are the placemats and napkins. It has been a treat seeing your American table. Happy Summer!

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