Do you love Americana & Patriotic summer decor? Let me show you some simple vintage Americana porch and table ideas for your next gathering.
Today I am excited to be joining 8 very talented bloggers in sharing our Patriotic and Americana decor with you hosted by Pasha from Pasha is Home.
If you are joining me from Kristin over at White Arrows Home, welcome! I am just so in love with Kristin’s log cabin on that amazing lake in Wisconsin. Just wow. We are also thrifting buddies with “Thrifting with the Gals“!
Newly Renovated Porch
Last summer we renovated our porch here at our home in Vermont. Replacing some large support beams and columns, along with sanding and refinishing the Red Balau floors.
The porch here in Vermont is the heart of our home, spending all our outdoor time overlooking the views of the beautiful Green Mountains. You can see more of the views in the post, Our Year-Round Vermont Mountain Views.
I’ve been so excited to decorate the porch this summer for the Patriotic holidays now that everything is finished. We first set the tone in this first post How To Create An Inviting Front Porch with Wicker Furniture, where you’ll see this porch in early spring’s snow.
A Vintage Haul for The Porch helped us fill in a few much-needed items.
Then we felt ready for Spring and shared Cozy Antique Spring Porch Ideas.
Memorial Day Weekend Vintage Table Ideas
Now that Memorial Day is upon us, it’s time to think about simple Americana and Patriotic decorating ideas.
I’m all about keeping things simple. Our weather can change on a dime here in Vermont so it’s important for us to stay flexible. Unexpected high winds could wipe out an outdoor table setting of ours very easily and quickly!
A Vintage Wallpaper Table
One of my favorite thrift porch finds last year was this Favorite Second Hand Wallpaper Table. And I recently refinished it and shared all about it here on How to Refinish a Wood Table in Less Than 1 Hour.
Here are a few table settings that I have made on it that you may also enjoy.
It is the foundation for today’s Americana-style outdoor table. I highly recommend them for a unique and different look if you love vintage as we do.
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A McCoy Centerpiece
I found this yellow McCoy vase at a barn sale recently and filled it with blooming lilacs, which now sits as the centerpiece for our Americana-inspired table.
You may see more Bountiful Bouquets of Lilacs HERE.
Simply add a USA flag from The Dollar Tree Store.
And these lavender goblets that I found out thrifting last summer fit beautifully with this Patriotic theme.
You may enjoy the post, Vintage Glassware – Because It’s All About the Glass!
And the post JUST 4 BLUE DISHES ON THE 4TH OF JULY.
Vintage Lemonade Set
First I found this cute vintage side table while out “Thrifting with the Gals” and the top comes off, which allows it to be used as a serving tray.
And on This Vintage Haul for The Porch, I picked up a vintage lemonade set for just $18 too.
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Vintage Dishwares
Mixed vintage dishwares are one of my favorite things to collect.
I can’t resist a set when I find it selling for under $50. Like this gorgeous blue and white antique set that I found at Vintage Market Days Vermont Fall Haul.
And here I paired them with .50 cents green dishes I found at our local thrift shop. I’ve really been crushing on the combination of blues and greens together this year.
These green glass dishes I picked up at The Vintage Soul for a couple of dollars.
A shop where I display vintage treasures in the window to resell, should you ever find yourself shopping locally.
Read more about it here, How to Start a Vintage Booth Business.
Join me for breakfast on the porch…
For morning breakfast I changed out the purple goblets for thrifted blue glass coffee mugs and enjoyed strawberries and blueberries with my mother’s sterling silverware.
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Antique Candlesticks
Brass candlesticks always seem to add such a beautiful ambiance to a table.
I bought a collection of them a few years back and I use them throughout my decor.
Check out this Salvaged Windows & Brass Candlestick Project too.
Every day on the porch can’t be beautiful, unfortunately.
And the candles added warmth and charm on this rainy day on the porch captured here.
You may also enjoy How to Fashionably Bring Your Dining Room Outside This Summer.
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A Grapevine Wreath
Formed as a peace sign I found out thrifting works well for many holidays from Patriotic to Christmas.
Here I draped an old flag through it for the Memorial Day weekend.
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A Simple Vintage Patriotic Porch Table with a View.
I’m so glad you dropped by, and if you are new to my blog, welcome! I hope you enjoyed your visit with us here today at our Home in Vermont.
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Next up on today’s tour is my friend Robyn from Robyn’s French Nest. You won’t want to miss Robyn’s beautiful Americana wall decor ideas from her beautiful farmhouse-style home in Florida. Robyn is also another thrifting buddy of mine with “Thrifting with the Gals“.
Ann love the vintage table setting. I received 6 of the place mats as a wedding present in 1968 and still using them!!!!! Guess my marriage is vintage. Your dog is a gem. Keep the Vintage coming. Regina
Thanks so much Regina. I think that’s a all a good thing😉 Happy Memorial Day weekend❤️💙
Inspiring as usual, and so pretty. Ann, I love your blog. I anxiously wait for your latest post. Both your homes are beautiful, but I am partial to your Maine home. Would love to walk the beach with you and Ella. I really love how you include Ella in so many of your postings. I too am a dog owner and lover. Keep up the good work.❤️
Thank you so much for your kind words. We love having you join us😃
I love how your goal of simplicity makes such a giant impact! Thank you for your inspiration!
Thanks so much Robyn❤️💙
What a fabulous post that is full of information. So inspiring! I also love the lilacs💜
Thank you so much Anna💙❤️
Ann – I love all your pretty vintage items! Your Vermont home is so welcoming and cozy!
Thanks so much Pasha❤️💙
I love seeing your seasonal porch table settings; always beautiful!
Thank you so much Lora. Happy summer💙
Such lovely touches. Your arrangement is gorgeous. I loved your ideas and pinned them to my patriotic board to share. Thanks Ann!
xoxo
Thank you kindly Jennifer😃💙❤️
I always drool through every post I read of yours Ann! I love your dishwater, your goblets, your porch setting and those lilacs! Thanks for always inspiring me!
Always enjoy when you drop by Kristin😘
Ann, I always love your table settings and this is no exception! I am a collector of dishes so I appreciate they way you mix and match. So awesome hopping with you today! Pinned.
Thanks so kindly Kim💙❤️💚
Ann,
Your table is just stunning! I loved the blue and white vintage dishes and that Ella is so darn cute. Great post.
Thank you so much Rachel💙❤️🐶