Happy Independence Day!

Mr. B & I don't usually do much for the 4th.

We will BBQ some ribs,

I'll make some cole slaw

and a macaroni salad

as well as a pie.

We used to be able to watch the

city's fireworks display

from the front porch

but,  the neighbors trees have

gotten too tall,

obstructing our view.

We have driven the few miles

to watch them close up but,

with both of us having to work the next day,

we will probably not do that this year.

Max does NOT like the 4th of July!

all of the fireworks and

firecrackers have him hiding

under the bed most of the night.

No matter what we old fuddy duddies

do, I ALWAYS

decorate!

I usually do up the little table

in the entryway but, now

that I have the buffet I filled

the top of it instead.

I painted and then modge podeged napkins on

some $1.00 bird houses from Joann's.

The flag tray is from Kohl's.

Regularly priced at $34.99, I paid

$6.99 on clearance!

Everything else was also purchased on

clearance or made by me.

You may remember

back at this post the fabric

I got while out thrifting a few weeks ago.

 

I knew right then and there I was

going to use it for this table

The blue placemats were given to me

by one of Mr. B's friends when

he was moving.

 The plates are all melamine

and were another clearance find

from Target several years ago.

The little hats are from

Party City.

I put a patriotic ribbon around my

go to white napkins and

laid red, white and blue flatware from

Family Dollar on top.

The bowls, for ice cream later,

were found in the Dollar Spot

at Target several months ago.

For the centerpiece,

I spray painted two Ragu jars,

and added some jute and stars.

They are filled with

flowers from my favorite flower shop

The Dollar Tree LOL.

I also spray painted a clear vase from Goodwill white

and loaded in a bunch of the symbol

of our freedom, American flags.

The blue stems are from The Dollar Tree and

the red plastic water glasses are from Kohl's.

 I love all of the red, white and blue

of this holiday!

I am so proud to be

an American!

I hope you have a wonderful day

with friends, family

or, just that special one that you love!

And,

Save room for some pie!

I always share my tablescapes with 

Kathleen at Let's Dish at Cuisine Kathleen 

Susan at Between Naps On The Porch Tablescape Thursday

and 

Marty at A Stroll Thru Life Table Top Tuesday

Click here to see where else I may be partying this week.
AND
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for my link party.