My family had a lovely little 4th of July.......unfortunately, my husband is working in Canada and had to stay up there so he missed out and we missed him. I went over to my Mom's house to spend the day with her and my brother, Todd.
My Mom always takes time to make lots of special moments. Look at the table she set! She used her collection of state plates that she collected as a young girl. The embroidered table cloth was made by my Great-Great Aunt Weed (yes, that is a nickname!) and my Mom made up the little red, white and blue thread spools with angels and candles on top!!! So cute!
My Mom and I used to make a habit of going to postcard shows and antique shops to collect ephemera. Here is one of her cards.
We put the hamburger buns on the United States Capital plate!
The Happy Birthday USA card is placed near a picture of my Grandma with her brothers and a picture of my Grandpa when he graduated from Purdue!
A darling hat gives a summery feel!
Beautiful Roses in July....they are cut short and put in a flower frog for visual impact.
Our Illinois salad plates.
You gotta have deviled eggs!!
It is so hot around here so we were outside admiring the new landscape for a brief time. This is the house I grew up. Such wonderful memories.
My Mom got this cool garden ornament in New Carlisle, Indiana. It would be fun to go looking for old plates and make your own.
Ahem, it would not be a holiday without some Tab!!!
Fabulously gorgeous day with my peeps!
Lovely pictures! I will need to go back and look at them again! Great patriotic decorations. And you have a Purdue grad in your family! We have many in mine -- including me!
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Oh my gosh!!! How wonderful!!! Thank you for taking me on that fabulous tour of your mother's house. I'm awe struck!!! Something fantastic everywhere you look.
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What a great plate collection and party decorations. GORGEOUS roses.
ReplyDeleteOh fun fun fun! Loved seeing all the glories of your 4th decorations and celebrations! Hope you had a good one!
ReplyDeleteOh wow!! I don't know which photo is my favorite.... I just love hose older frames especiallyl the one of your dad graduating from
ReplyDeletePurdue.... Mom really has a nice flare for designing lovely vinyettes!!!
Take care, Faye
Your Mom has a home full of lovely things! What a nice way to spend the 4th of July.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful celebration you had, Laura! Thanks for the tour of your Mom's and your growing up home. Her geraniums are gorgeous!
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Love your mom's house, decorations, table setting. I love everything:-)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good time was had by all. Love the decorations.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a fun and festive holiday!
ReplyDeletewow. everything is so beautiful!!
ReplyDeletefrom the dishes, to the food, to the house, pictures, .. wow!!
What a beautiful, beautiful holiday you had! http://astitchersstory.blogspot.com/
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ReplyDeleteHow awesome, Laura! Your momma certainly has a flair for creating wonderful eye candy! Inside her lovely home, as well as outside! Love the flowers strategically placed, just gorgeous!! Also love the older pics in the vintage frames and that card is a treasure!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful place to call 'home'! Sorry your hubby had to miss out. Happy Belated 4th to you! xoxo
was sure fun visiting your childhood home and seeing all the wonderful 4th decorations and your mom's collections. It's always wonderful to be able to "go home" again. Thanks for sharing - Mel
ReplyDeleteWhat great pics--thanks for posting these. Your mom totally rocks when it comes to sweet decor. And the landscaping is fab! Love seeing the giant teacup from the Stem. So many wonderful memories in this house.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the little tour of your 4th celebration Laura. So many wonderful memories. What a beautiful home to grow up in!
ReplyDeleteSee you Sunday:)
I'm always so perfectly green-eyed with jealousy when I see such a fabulous thought-out and wondrously executed party. Your Mama did a superb job! I love the plates :) My Granny had plates like these too!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful day, inside and outside a divinely decorated, beautiful, stately home!
Laura, what a fun table setting! Your mom does a fabulous job decorating. I love the brick paths out in front of your childhood home and all the beautiful plantings. Deviled Eggs....YUM!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun post! Your mom has some cool plates and decorations- LOVE the Illinois salad plates. Glad you had a fun day- Tab and all- even through the awful heat!
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