Are you looking for a simple 4th of July centerpiece? Let me share my easy idea for a festive centerpiece!
Summertime is here and it is thyme to start planning our 4th of July Celebration! I’d love to share my “recipe” for an easy 4th of July centerpiece!
Are you looking for a unique way to incorporate something that represents your love of our country into your 4th of July Celebration?
This year I am really focusing on a “Love” theme and using it throughout the year. One thing that really represents “Love” to me is anything heart shaped.
Simple 4th of July Centerpiece
This angel vine heart shaped topiary was just what I needed for the centerpiece of our 4th of July themed tablescape. I placed the topiary in a decorative ceramic pot and then centered it on an acrylic tray with red, white and blue stripes. How easy is that?
The “love” sign looks like it is made out of barn wood. I really like that because it reminds me of the barn on my family farm. If you are interested in learning more about what awesome things I found in the barn last year, you can read about it here!
Red, White & Blue Accents
Of course, you can’t have a 4th of July celebration without flags and red, white & blue accents!
In addition to my heart shaped angel vine topiary, I used two tall gray toned candlesticks topped with flags. On top of the shorter of the two candlesticks is a vintage inspired Uncle Sam hat with two flags. The Uncle Sam hat motif is repeated in the place settings. I actually found these cute little hats at the Dollar Store. They came in a pack of 5 hats for $1.00.
Each place has a blue placemat with a silver charger. On top of the charger is a star shaped red paper plate accented with the Uncle Sam hat. The star paper plates also came from the Dollar Store. The linen runner is gray toned and has double stripes of navy blue running along the edge.
In case you are wondering what happened to the 5th hat….. Gracie Mae decided she should wear it for the festivities!
One More Look at the Table
Red, White & Blue Layered Jello Salad
This Red, White & Blue layered Jello Salad is not only festive looking, it is easy to prepare and quite delicious! The first time I made it was for a 4th of July celebration with my parents several years ago. It has become my signature 4th of July (really any summer holiday) salad!
Red, White & Blue Salad
Equipment
- medium saucepan
- small saucepan
- 9 x 13 x 2 inch dish
- 2 large mixing bowls
- hand mixer
- wooden spoon
- spatula
Ingredients
- 1 3 ounce package raspberry-flavored gelatin
- 1 3 ounce package blueberry-flavored gelatin
- 3 cups boiling water, divided
- 1 envelope unflavored gelatin I use Knox brand
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 cup Half & Half
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanillla extract
- 1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 1 21 oz. can blueberry pie filling
Instructions
- Dissolve raspberry gelatin in 2 cups boiling water. Pour into a 9 x 13 x 2 in dish; Chill until firm
- Sprinkle unflavored gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water in a medium saucepan; let stand 1 minute. Cook over low heat, stirring until gelatin dissolves.
- Combine half & half with sugar in a small saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Combine this with the unflavored gelatin mixture, vanilla and cream cheese in a large mixing bowl. Beat until smooth.
- Gently pour cream cheese mixture over first layer of salad. Cover and chill until firm
- Dissolve blueberry gelatin in remaining 1 cup boiling water. Stir in blueberry pie filling.
- Gently pour pie filling mixture over first two layers of salad.
- Cover and chill at least 8 hours or until firm. To serve, cut salad into squares.
I hope my ideas gave you some inspiration for your own 4th of July Celebration! For even more ideas, follow along on the 4th of July Blog Hop below! 11 of my blogger friends (12 ladies including me) are also sharing their tips and ideas for a fantastic 4th of July celebration!
If you are joining the hop from A Life of Balance, Welcome! I am so glad you are here!
Next stop on the hop is Peacock Ridge Farm. Renee is sharing the perfect yard game to add to your 4th of July celebration! It looks like a lot of fun!
Kippi at Home // House on Silverado // Sonya Burgess // Zucchini Sisters
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My Family Thyme // A Life of Balance // From Farmhouse to Florida // Peacock Ridge Farm
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This Dear Casa // Feet Under My Table // Darling & Dapper Life // Olivia O’Hern
How fun, Kim! I love setting things up on my porch. It heralds summer! Great hopping again with you friend! Happy weekend!
Thank you, Leslie! Happy to be hopping again with you, too!
I love your porch decorations. My favorite is sweet Gracie Mae!!!
Happy hopping with you.
Hugs,
Kippi
Thank you, Kippi! Thanks for putting the hop together for us!
Great festive decor! Your pup is too cute in her hat. She’s the belle of the ball!
Thank you , Marie! Gracie Mae loves all the attention! She isn’t a fan of the fireworks though! She is hoping her hat will help block out the noise!
Your table looks so cute and festive and the jello salad looks like the perfect summer treat. My littles are really into their jello right now so I’ll have to try this one soon! Thanks so much for sharing, your ideas are always great 🙂
Thank you, Allison! the jello is so good! and it is so pretty to look at! I hope your children will like it!
What a fun and festive table, Kim! Your sweet Gracie Mae looks like she’s getting in on the fun too! This red, white, and blue jello salad looks like such a treat. I’m definitely adding it to my menu this year. It is so much fun to hop with you. Have a wonderful weekend!
thank you Lynne! This was a fun hop to do , wasn’t it? The salad is so delicious! thanks for hoping with us!
So many things to love about this post! Beautiful tablesetting, cute dog, and patriotic Jello! 🇺🇸
Pinned!
Niky @ The House on Silverado
Thank you , Niky! The jello is quite festive for the occasion!
This is super fun and those little hats are adorable. So excited to be on the hop with you.
Thank you , Sonya! this was such a fun hop to do! Glad I could join in!
I love your table setting Kimberly. So festive, yet simple. And that jello dessert looks delicious.
thank you , Janet! the jello recipe is so delicious!
Those patriotic little hats were a great dollar store find, Kimberly, and just the right size for Gracie Mae! Your table looks festive and welcoming. I want to try your jello recipe…I know my daughter would love it! It was fun hopping with you 🙂
Thank you , Rebecca! I enjoyed this hop very much! It is always fun to hop with you !
Wow, your jello looks great. Will definitely have to try it! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you , Olivia! I hope you & your family enjoy it!
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