Throwing together a simple Fourth of July tablescape is easy and doesn’t have to be fancy or expensive! It’s fun to create a festive and patriotic place for family and friends to gather. I can’t wait to show you the easy steps I took to put together this table and create a super simple Independence Day dessert to go with it!
Shop your home for your simple fourth of July tablescape:
For this tablescape I just shopped my home for items that would match this festive theme! These fun red striped napkins and bright red goblets, as well as a wood tote that worked well for my centerpiece. I simply placed my small milk glasses in the center to hold a variety of fresh blooms. Using my mini cupcake stands for a special treat on the plates always makes for a fun and unique look.
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Free items you can use to create a tablescape:
- Cherries or fruit to match the holiday.
- Fresh flowers or branches from your yard.
- Glass bottles filled with fresh mint and blueberries.
- Hand drawn flags or pictures from your children.
- Fabric you may have on hand to create cloth napkins or a runner.
5-minute dessert idea:
Sometimes life gets busy and the thought of making a dessert from scratch just feels like too much. I’ve come up with a really beautiful and EASY 5-minute dessert that still ranks high in the presentation department! Check out this fun little recipe for a festive goodie to serve to your family and friends!
5-minute Fourth of July shortcake
Ingredients
- shortbread cakes
- Cool whip
- Seedless raspberry jam
- Fresh blueberries
- Fresh strawberries
- Fresh mint
- Lemon extract or zest Optional
Instructions
- Add seedless jam to a bowl and stir. The jam will become runnier and be the perfect consistency for a sauce! Add a drop or two of lemon extract or a pinch of lemon zest (optional but adds yummy flavor!) It's obviously very sweet and concentrated so I just use a small amount on top!Top shortbread with a dollop of cool whip. Top with fresh fruit and a mint sprig. Now add the jam topping and serve chilled!This dessert is so quick and easy to prepare, yet its a showstopper in the presentation department!
Love this dessert? Tag me!
If you make this simple dessert for your fourth of July gathering, I would love to see it! Please tag me @handmade.farmhouse on INSTAGRAM! Thank you.
Other festive desserts you will love for Fourth of July:
Easy no-fail cheesecake (the best you’ve ever made!)
Delicious NO BAKE raspberry mini cheesecakes
Thanks for stopping by today to check out this simple fourth of July tablescape. I hope you feel inspired to create your own!
Beautiful! I love using baby’s breathe for tablescapes. It adds so much texture and detail! Everything looks fabulous.
Baby’s Breath! 😊
Just simple and beautiful. I love the simple dessert idea! Thank you!
Beautiful tablescape Really love your red goblets. Yummy desserts
Where is your beautiful dining table from?
Like!! Great article post.Really thank you! Really Cool.