The Day We Celebrate…

July 3, 2009 /

4th of July Vignette 9

In celebration of our nation’s freedom…a patriotic vignette in honor of America…

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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…

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Apothecary jars are now filled with buttons and thread spools in shades of red, white and blue…

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An old hymnal is open to the “National Days” section…featuring “The Star Spangled Banner”, “My Country Tis of Thee”, among other patriotic songs…

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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…

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And for today…she is playing the role of “Betsy Ross”…

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From the line above, hangs old cabinet cards, reproduced patriotic papers, and a 13-Star flag…

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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…

Alicew

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33 Comments

  • Andrea

    July 4, 2009 at 12:15 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

  • fleur

    July 4, 2009 at 1:55 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

  • Lori

    July 4, 2009 at 10:41 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

  • Janine Hamilton

    July 4, 2009 at 12:28 pm

    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

  • sashagirl

    July 4, 2009 at 8:31 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!!!

  • Cindy

    July 5, 2009 at 12:21 am

    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.

  • Lori

    July 5, 2009 at 8:38 am

    Ohhh Alice ~ I just love your 4th of July Vignette ~ it is absolutely beautiful and your pictures are just beautiful as always !!

  • June

    July 5, 2009 at 11:50 pm

    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

  • randa

    July 6, 2009 at 2:31 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:)

  • kayellen

    July 7, 2009 at 9:11 am

    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

  • Federica

    July 7, 2009 at 10:35 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.

  • Scarlett Clay

    July 10, 2009 at 2:57 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!