Patriotic Table Setting

The other day,

I found these cute melamine star plates at Michaels.

They were only 64 cents each.

So in the spirit of the 4th of July,

I came up with a quick table setting.

And when I say quick,

I mean - no silverware.

As you can see,

my dining room table was still extended from our last family gathering

so the whole tablescape looks a bit stretched out.

I would have used the kitchen table

but it was being occupied by two kids and a bunch of paint projects.

We are not spending much time out in this sweltering heat!

It helps having a red dining room for the 4th.

So basically, I enjoy the red for three holidays..

Christmas,

Valentine's Day

and now the 4th of July.

But I am still thinking of painting the room a lighter color.

Some apples in my Pier One star basket

added a little more red for the 4th.

I used blue checked dishtowels for the napkins.

And red striped ones on the ends

since I only had four of the blue.

Now, if we were actually eating in the dining room for the 4th,

we would be all set!

Are you entertaining for the 4th?

Are you getting these rediculously hot temperatures?

Linking to:
Under the Table and Dreaming - Sunday Showcase Party
Honey We're Home - 4th of July Link Party
A Stroll Thru Life - Table Top Tuesday
Not Just a Housewife - Show Me What Ya Got
Savvy Southern Style - Wow Us Wednesdays
DIY By Design - Sizzle into Summer Party