Thursday, June 23, 2011

Tablescape Thursday: All American Dads

As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him; 
Psalm 103:13
This past Sunday, Father's Day, Mr. Dishaholic & I spent some time with the family.  My parents, who were hosting the get-together, decided on an All-American menu of hamburgers, hotdogs, homemade french fries, & all the fixings (as we say around these parts).  Hot fudge sundaes were a perfect ending to the meal.   It was delicious!

Being the tablescape-aholic that I am, I offered to help set the table to coordinate with the "All-American" theme.  Well, what could be more all-American than baseball & red, white, & blue?


While we had originally hoped to enjoy the outdoors, the record-breaking 100+ temperatures forced us to move the gathering indoors to the dining room. 

A red & white checked tablecloth serves as the backdrop for this very casual table, while a variety of red, white, & blue dishes & accessories continue the theme.

The centerpiece included a jar filled with old baseball & softballs (purchased at an antique booth) & a couple of flags.  You can't have all-American without the American flag!



A baseball glove, borrowed from my husband, holds another baseball, while a second jar is filled with red, white, blue, & silver candy (which included Baby Ruths, of course).


A couple of popcorn containers & cracker jacks finish off this all-American centerpiece, giving us the guests a little something to snack on while the meal was prepared.


Each place setting began with a simple blue plate, & was topped with a red basket, perfect for hamburgers & fries!  A red & white checked liner, along with red & blue flatware, rests casually in the basket.


Alongside the basket, hotdog holders, alternating in red & blue, are ready to be filled with a yummy hotdog......well, just as soon as the red, white, & blue napkin is removed.  To continue the theme, the napkins are wrapped in ribbon with a "Take Me Out to The Ball Game" design.






A Coca-Cola glass, containing a blue & white striped straw, sits nearby.



A small metal pail hold peanuts for each guest, while a "baseball pennant" place card peeks out.




It was a fun family get-together & a time to tell our dads just how much we love & appreciate them!



Checked Tablecloth - Garden Ridge
Coca Cola Glasses/Popcorn Containers - Dollar Tree
Food Baskets - Walmart
Hotdog Holders - Target
Colorful Flatware - Kohls
{To see other tablescapes using the same item(s), click on the link(s) above.}

Thanks for stopping by.  I'm joining with Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday.

10 comments:

  1. Just darling in every detail! Love it.

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  2. What a perfect theme and setting! I just love it all!! Hope your evening is Plum Perfect!!

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  3. How cute -- love your all American table!

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  4. Beautifully conceived and executed...a myriad of wonderful ideas. Thank you for sharing your precious designs. Cherry Kay

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  5. What a fun way to celebrate Father's Day!

    Smiles,
    Carol

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  6. We Okie girls were thinking alike this week! Great table! Lori L

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  7. Super table.. Love all the special touches.. and being a baseball fan.. well this just speaks to my heart! many blessings, marlis

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  8. I love your American table! You are too clever. It is just perfect. Thanks for sharing.
    Blessings My Friend,

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  9. Shae, just love the nostalgic look and precious way you thought of everything. The glass decanters with baseballs and candy are great. Thanks for sharing….your so creative and thoughtful.

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  10. Love the sports decorations! And I have the same buckets from Target. Love their Dollar Spot! And using them with peanuts for place cards is super cute!

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