In celebration of our nation's freedom...a patriotic vignette in honor of America...
{Click on the photos to see the larger versions}
I typically don't decorate much with darker blues and hardly ever red. But for today, I decided to pull together some of my favorite vintage tidbits in celebration of the 4th of July...
This vintage postcard, given to me by my mother a couple of years ago, served as my inspiration...and reminder, that today truly is...the day we celebrate...
It is so easy to take our freedom...and country...for granted. I know I am guilty of that all too often. Creating this simple vignette, allowed me the chance to remember just how wonderful our country is and to take pride in it...
Apothecary jars are now filled with buttons and thread spools in shades of red, white and blue...
An old hymnal is open to the "National Days" section...featuring "The Star Spangled Banner", "My Country Tis of Thee", among other patriotic songs...
An old trophy cup is filled with more vintage notions and set on a silver tray covered in white buttons. While a small American flag is draped below...
And for today...she is playing the role of "Betsy Ross"...
From the line above, hangs old cabinet cards, reproduced patriotic papers, and a 13-Star flag...
I hope you enjoyed my little patriotic vignette...thanks for indulging me as I celebrate ;)
And for all of those celebrating with me today, I wish you a safe and Happy 4th of July!
Till next time...
Lovely... Happy 4th to you!
Posted by: Sara | July 03, 2009 at 11:20 PM
Your display looks wonderful, very creative. I love the postcard you rec'd from your mom.
Hope you have a wonderful 4th Alice!
Debbie
Posted by: myshabbyroses | July 03, 2009 at 11:46 PM
Beautiful post! Happy 4th of July to us all!!!!!!! God Bless America...
Posted by: Gail | July 04, 2009 at 12:02 AM
Happy 4th of July to you and yours.
Posted by: Suzann | July 04, 2009 at 12:03 AM
I was feeling badly because I did not
decorate for the 4th. Thank you for
posting your patriotic vignette. You
gave me some great ideas for next year!
As always it is pleasure visting you blog!
Enjoy your 4th!
Andrea
Posted by: Andrea | July 04, 2009 at 12:15 AM
This is beautiful! I so wish we took the opportunity to celebrate our country's merits - in the UK we tend to be rather negative and flying our flag tends to have pretty ugly connotations now.
I have done a little tribute post for you all.
Have a lovely day and thank you for your super blog.
fleur
xxx
Posted by: fleur | July 04, 2009 at 01:55 AM
Beautiful vignette!
Happy Fourth of July to you!
:)
~Becca~
Posted by: Becca | July 04, 2009 at 02:18 AM
I love your American vignette! Just beautiful! Happy 4th of July!
Posted by: Sheila R | July 04, 2009 at 06:37 AM
Incredibly unique and creative. Love your buttons best. Glad I found your blog...it's lovely.
Posted by: Cathybruning@yahoo.com | July 04, 2009 at 08:38 AM
I love it......you always do the best vignettes!
Posted by: Denise | July 04, 2009 at 09:20 AM
Alice, your taste is impeccable...I love this vignette! You're such a clever one to layer the red, white and blue buttons in the lovely jar! Well done all around!
Have a wonderful holiday! ~Lori
Posted by: Lori | July 04, 2009 at 10:41 AM
Darling..... I always admire someone who has the ability to create such wonderful vignettes!!! Have a great weekend!
Isabel
Posted by: Isabel ~ Maison Douce | July 04, 2009 at 10:44 AM
Just had to stop by for a fix and to wish you a Happy 4th! As usual your blog does not disappoint! Have a great day! Martha
Posted by: Martha | July 04, 2009 at 10:51 AM
You are so very creative! Love your vignette you pulled together...have a safe and happy fourth!!
Posted by: Mary@Framedandtagged | July 04, 2009 at 10:55 AM
Beautiful & patriotic...just love your vignette! Have a wonderful Independence Day:)
Posted by: Leah C | July 04, 2009 at 11:35 AM
This is a wonderful vignette. thanks for sharing it. I love it, especially the jars--well, all of it really. Happy 4th to you!
Elizabeth
Posted by: Elizabeth Shea | July 04, 2009 at 11:44 AM
I forgot about that old postcard! It's nice to see you post the things I give you! HAPPY FOURTH and hopefully we will see you this afternoon for dinner (if Gary gets the siding done) haha. I LOVE YOU!
MOM
Posted by: Janine Hamilton | July 04, 2009 at 12:28 PM
Beautiful vignette, Alice. Happy Independence Day to you!
xo~Tracie
Posted by: Tracie~My Petite Maison | July 04, 2009 at 02:29 PM
Such a beautiful and patriotic vignette, Alice!!! What a wonderful day today is! I love the 13 star flag and your "stand in" Betsy Ross. (my grandmother traced our family tree years ago and we are kin to Betsy Ross, somehow, haha) I hope you and your family have a wonderful and safe 4th!!!
Posted by: sashagirl | July 04, 2009 at 08:31 PM
Your red white & blue vignette is just beautiful- love it combined with the leather books and the gold frame. Happy 4th!
Posted by: Beth Leintz | July 04, 2009 at 10:19 PM
I hope you had a wonderful 4th! Thank you for sharing this vintage, patriotic vignette. It is so lovely. What a wonderful old postcard from your Mom...and the trophy cup, and the red, white and blue buttons....you sure have a beautiful way of setting the scene.
Posted by: Cindy | July 05, 2009 at 12:21 AM
Ohhh Alice ~ I just love your 4th of July Vignette ~ it is absolutely beautiful and your pictures are just beautiful as always !!
Posted by: Lori | July 05, 2009 at 08:38 AM
What a lovely vignette for such a wonderful holiday. I think you are such a talented girl. And I totally agree that we are all so very blessed in this country. I love the 4th. It is such a happy and carefree holiday. I hope you had a great one.
Smiles,
June
Posted by: June | July 05, 2009 at 11:50 PM
Oh I love your patriotic display! Such wonderful thought was put into this. Thank you for sharing & inspiring. Marvelous!
Posted by: Charlene | July 06, 2009 at 01:10 AM
hello may i know how much does the shipping fee to gz,china cost if i gotta make the purchase from ur shop.
mail back.
thanks so much:)
Posted by: randa | July 06, 2009 at 02:31 AM
what years is it? 1800?
I love the typewriter and the jar with the 3 colors buttons!
Posted by: gaia | July 06, 2009 at 02:16 PM
So beautiful Alice!!!! I hope your 4th of July was a celebration of many things!!!
xo,
Lesley
Posted by: Lesley | July 06, 2009 at 05:07 PM
So pretty Alice:)
Love your vignette of Patriotic treasures:)
Hope you had a wonderful 4th!
Stop by for a stroll around Balboa Island on my blog...
Take Care
Smiles,
kayellen
Posted by: kayellen | July 07, 2009 at 09:11 AM
Amazing photos!
Hope that you had a wonderful 4th of July! I know that is a very important day for all american people!
Kisses,
Federica.
Posted by: Federica | July 07, 2009 at 10:35 AM
Your vignettes look gorgeous...I think I'll have to try using some of your ideas next year.
Posted by: Andrea - Faded Plains | July 08, 2009 at 01:50 PM
BEAUTIFUL photographs Alice, but then I knew they would be! You should be in magazines girl!!
Blessings~
Posted by: Sandra Boothman | July 08, 2009 at 08:33 PM
Once again you have the most beautiful and inspiring photos of any blog I've visited this week! wow- the way you arrange things is really wonderful. Your posts give off a feeling of happiness--thanks again for sharing all of your beautiful ideas!
Posted by: Scarlett Clay | July 10, 2009 at 02:57 PM
how beautiful! i love the colored buttons. what a great simple idea :)
Posted by: Lizzie | July 17, 2009 at 07:20 PM