Sunday, July 5, 2009

A Blue...

... Red and White 4th of July!

I hope that everyone had a wonderful 4th of July weekend. We certainly did.

Welcome to Blue Monday and thank you Sally (Smilly Sally's Blog) for hosting Blue Monday every week!
I wanted to share with you a few photos of my table.

I made this M&M tablecloth w/matching napkins many many years ago. My in-laws and I use it for every use it every patriotic holiday. Either at our house, the lake house (before FIL sold it) or at my IL's house. The napkins are a generous 22". When I make napkins, I make them big enough to cover your lap!!! Look at how the patriotic M&M's and the white stars stand out on the blue fabric.

And dessert! Luscious blueberries {yum!} on the fruit pizza! Look at that deep blue color! And so fresh and jucy! This is one of our favorite desserts

And we cannot forget table decorations! After reading about all the bargains Gloria got at the $$$ Tree a couple of weeks ago, I went there to see what I could find. Flag garland. I decorated the chandi with it, used it for napkin holders and decorated my teapot with it. Oh, and I had DH and DD pick up red and white flowers for me. Actually DH was afraid to pick out flowers and had DD do it. Didn't she do a great job! I am tired of always using a clear vase... and there was one of my tea pots sitting there. Just the perfect shade blue and there were even two Teapartys here in the B'ham area Sat. Perfect! (This pot btw also makes a perfect pot of tea!)
I hope that you enjoyed my Blue Monday Post. Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to comment. I read each and everyone!
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13 comments:

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

Love the table cloth; my grandsons would love it! Very festive for the holiday. Thanks for sharing and have a Happy Blue Monday.

SmilingSally said...

That is a cute tablecloth and napkin set; I'm sure you're happy each time you pull it out.

Your centerpiece looks so patriotic. I love that deep BLUE. Thanks for sharing. Happy Blue Monday.

carolyn@simple~primitive~devotion said...

Everything looks great! Love the M&M's table cloth & napkins!

P.S. My blog name has changed, but if you pay me a visit, I hope you will remember me and add me to your blog list again.
Thanks!

Nancy Rosalina said...

How adorable, Melissa! Love all the decor and that fruit pizza!!!!! Nancy

Anya said...

Love those decorations...especially the M&M fabric!

Mary Bergfeld said...

Everything looks wonderful. Thank you for sharing your touches of blue with us. Have a wonderful day.

Terry said...

Howdy
Happy Blue Monday to you.
What a fabulous group of photos today.
Yummy foods too ,without all those calories !
What a marvelous way to spend a Monday afternoon thank you so much for sharing with us today.
I have had a fantastic time.
Happy Trails

jeanne said...

Hello Melisa, I sure enjoyed your 4th of July decorations and celebration. The M&M tablecloth and big napkins are my fave. I like the fact that everyone had input in the decorations. Fun for everyone. a great job of decorating.

We have been gone for almost two months and visiting has been slim to none. I'm glad to visit you again today.

Hugs...Jeanne

Rachel said...

That dessert looks beautiful AND super tasty!!

Ivory Spring said...

Missy,

Thank you for stopping by Blue Monday post two Mondays ago. Sorry it's taken me a while to get back with you. We have been gone.

I have missed you. I am glad you are back in blogland! What lovely July 4th things you have, and that dessert looks absolutely delicious.

Valerie said...

Missy I loved your table cloth and napkins. I loved all of the colors. And that dessert - Yummy. Great idea with the tea pot I also get tired of clear vases.

Hey I have something for you on my Saturday post hop over and get it!

Kitty Scraps said...

Good Morning Melissa!
I hope this bit of info will help you out in your search for a smaller Eiffel tower. I got mine from the Garden section last year in Hobby Lobby. BUT they are available as part of the orderable inventory for the Home Accents dept. You should be able to find it on the same aisle as the larger black metal ones. Look across the bottom of that shelf at the tags and there should be a tag for them to order you one. If not, let me know and I'll get you the SKU# for it so they can get one in for you! Good Luck!

Kitty Scraps said...

Hey Melissa,
Here's the SKU for that Eiffel tower, it's 466391... $24.99! Hope this helps you get one! *smiles*