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.
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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
Everyday Living - A Garden Table to Welcome 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
Dinner at Eight - Summertime Blues on a Carefree Table
Thrifting Wonderland - Summertime...Living is Easy
Olla-Podrida - A Patriotic Tablescape
Corner of Plaid and Paisley - Summer With a Cherry on Top
Mantel and Table - A Beautiful Red Table Setting - Roses Make It Easy
The Bookish Dilettante - Americana Tablescape for Summer
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
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