A Nautical Fourth

A couple of weeks ago I showed you a lighthouse that I had completed for my Memorial Day décor (you can see that post here).  I love the lighthouse, cut from a SVGcuts file, and knew that it had to be the centerpiece of my Fourth of July tablescape. 

I placed the lighthouse and the keeper's quarters on a tray that I think looks a little like a pier. 

It is not the first time I used the "pier" or the house.  It was part of my "Shark Week" décor last year .  I did have to install a new roof! 

Once I got going with the nautical theme, I knew that we had to have a boat.  

I found this cute little rowboat, again on SVGcuts. 

And then I added one for each place setting.  I just love the little oars! 

The place settings consist of plain read plates which I have had for a few years.  I do not even remember where they came from.  The tableware is from Pier One. I believe that the napkin rings are too.  I sure do miss that store! The napkins are actually handkerchiefs, probably from the Target Dollar Spot last year.  I love using handkerchiefs for casual tablescapes.  They are cute, inexpensive and easy to wash. The glasses are from the Magnolia Home collection at Target. 

After I took the first round of pictures, I realized that the boat wasn't moored to the pier. 

Never fear!  I little "rope" and a couple of sticky dots took care of that! 

Should I add a little candy treat to the boat for my guests on the Fourth? 

Speaking of treats- the lighthouse is also a gift box. The house is too. 

And holds a tea light candle (a battery operated one!)

  

                    

I added a little flag to the pier.  I made the flag (it is actually a sticker on each side of a skewer).  But in the interest of total honesty,  I made a mistake on the back side. 

 

Did you know that flying the flag upside down is a signal of distress?   

No distress here!  I am enjoying this beautiful summer weather and I am so looking forward to a wonderful Fourth of July! 

I will be sharing this tablescape to one of my favorite blogs: Between Naps on the Porch

I hope that you have a Happy and Safe Fourth of July weekend! 

Thanks for stopping by! 

Cynthia