Decorate with Me: Patriotic Summer Tablescape & A “New” Vintage Rug! Vintage Americana Decor Ideas

Summer is here and that means we need to decorate for the 4th of July and add that wonderful vintage Americana decor I love so much! In this video, I'm taking you behind the scenes to see how I curated a photoshoot for Instagram of a nostalgic patriotic summer tablescape. You will also be joining me while I refresh our dining room with a new vintage rug from revival! I'm bringing out all the tea stained flags along with all the red, white and blue I can find!
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[@oldmaplehome]

If you’re reading this, thank you for being a loyal supporter and friend of my little channel! You are appreciated! Please like + share and comment if you can, it helps so much when you do ❤

[@lauraleederos178]

Before our country became so crazy I loved the forth of July and looking at our country’s flag flying in the air. What a beautiful sight that is. But I must say it means so much more to me now. The feelings for all that has been sacrificed for our freedom brings me to tears . Every one of us needs to make sure it’s not taken away from us. I love the way you decorated your home. And music and scripture you added was perfect. I love your videos. Thank you for sharing them with us. God bless America ❤

[@oldmaplehome]

You are 100% right my friend! Not all good things last when we take them for granted. Sad what is happening… 🙏

[@JadenGregg-su9no]

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[@irenetovar7756]

Elizabeth, I love how you decorated your dining room, and I love your new rug. God bless us and our wonderful country. 🇺🇲🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@oldmaplehome]

Hi Irene, I’m so glad you liked everything! God bless the USA 🇺🇸

[@CarlaCashOutLoud]

Hi, Elizabeth. I'm new here and am greatly enjoying your videos. You are absolutely beautiful, your home is lovely and your sense of design is delightful. Girl, you knocked this out of the park! From the Instagram post styling to the topiaries to the glorious flag on the mantle to the rug to the tea towels to that gorgeous tablecloth you were given - wow, I'm blown away. While I am obsessed with cloches, I love the swap out you made. The height and contrast made a huge difference. I'm a recent widow and just moved to the historic district of a small town in a home built in 1882. Even though I'm not yet completely unpacked nor totally settled, you've inspired me to decorate for the summer and the Independence Day holiday. Thank you for an uplifting video. - Carla

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

Sorry for your loss, Carla. 🕊️

[@CarlaCashOutLoud]

@@Lucinda_Jackson Thank you. That's most kind.

[@JadenGregg-su9no]

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[@ginamaria2579]

Everything is perfect 🤗 the baskets are beautiful and great Summer touch 🤗🇺🇸. The rug is absolutely gorgeous. What a fitting Bible verse for today 🙏🏻☺️🇺🇸

[@roxannegreenway9567]

I love the baskets stacked with topiaries. They new rug is beautiful with an old world feeling. The red table cloth inspires the European feel. If you brush your new flags with black tea or even dip them in the tea, you will achieve a very aged or vintage looking flags. Great job.

[@oldmaplehome]

I’m glad you like the baskets, thank you for letting know! All the flags I used at the end have been stained and aged 🇺🇸 I used antiquing wax to age the small ones.

[@melissar6365]

Oh, wow, my grandmother would have loved you! She was a cool whip connoisseur, in fact the containers were her form of Tupperware 😂 I’m more a real whipped cream type of gal. There’s something about vintage Americana that nearly brings me to tears in a good way. My mind immediately goes to the 1940’s era. I love your decor and thought the use of the flower frog for the flags was brilliant and your rug is gorgeous! I really like how the red white and blue ties in. Well done! And ending with the psalm from the Bible was perfect. Have a fabulous Fourth of July! 🇺🇸

[@sharie9454]

Always a joy watching you decorate Elizabeth! I’m very fond of old picnic baskets so that’s my choice for above your cabinet! Shari

[@oldmaplehome]

I’m so happy your enjoyed the video Sharie! Decorating videos are some of my favorite to watch 😍

[@sarabrunsvold2461]

Gorgeous room!The new rug is amazing. I think the stacked baskets are perfect for summer. The Bible verse is so true but, for me, it seems sad things have changed so much. Keep your faith and live in hope.

[@oldmaplehome]

Thank you for the kind words Sara! Revival has the most amazing vintage rugs! I do miss how things used to be 😔

[@rosiev3129]

Totally agree!😊❤

[@Melody-285]

We all need to pray for our country, remembering always those who have sacrificed so much & exercise our precious right to vote next year 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😊

[@shannonjohnson2105]

Elizabeth, your knocked it out of the park with this Americana style! So inspiring you are and have given me!

[@oldmaplehome]

Wow, thank you Shannon!! 🇺🇸

[@madonnahughey3056]

You have a very beautiful home Elizabeth. I like the picnic baskets and topiaries. Your new rug is perfect! Thank you for sharing ☺️❤️

[@oldmaplehome]

Thank you so much Madonna 🤗 I’m so glad you left a comment, it was very encouraging 🥰

[@maryfoote8602]

Your patriotic decor is lovely, Elizabeth. ❤️🇺🇸

[@oldmaplehome]

Thank you Mary! 🥰

[@shirleygardner7456]

Elizabeth you did an awesome job decorating your dining room! I am a very patriotic girl and this is right up my alley. We live in a small town called Faith, North Carolina. We are known for our 4th of July celebration. We kicked it off this past Saturday night with our annual street dance. Thursday there will be amusement rides and food nightly and a different band each night. On the fourth there will be a parade, the rides run all day and there’s old fashioned games for anyone who would like to participate in. That night concludes the week with a mammoth fireworks display. We live two houses from Main Street and we can take in all the festivities without getting in the mob. In our younger days we right in the middle of it. Now it’s just fun to observe from a distance. Thanks for sharing your beautiful home. I’m already dreading taking down all my fourth decorations. I love it.

[@oldmaplehome]

This sounds like the best summertime event ever!! How cool you live so close! We also live within a small town that puts on a big festival every spring. It’s a lot of fun to be able to walk to everything 🥰

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

This sounds so perfect! I moved to NC (Southern Pines) 8 yrs ago and the town I moved from was like that. I miss it.

[@LaRae4724]

I love the patriotism ❤ Your decor is great!! 😊 The Bible verse is so fitting and true.

[@oldmaplehome]

I’m so glad you liked the video and the decor! I love decorating for this time of year! 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙

[@gaylerosenblatt7136]

Thank you so much for the patriot music and use of the red,white, and blue

[@oldmaplehome]

Oh yes, I love 🇺🇸

[@kathyjones9500]

I love your rug. The colors are perfect for your fourth of July theme. I also wanted to eat the cake, lol. Great job!!

[@oldmaplehome]

It’s my favorite rug ❤️🤍💙

[@dorisbuckner]

I liked the baskets better, but loved how u fixed the dinning area for the fourth ♥️🌹

[@lindaparra6002]

The music, PERFECT 🇺🇸

[@oldmaplehome]

Awww, I appreciate that 🥰

[@donnaendres3235]

Your patriotic tablescape is gorgeous and the music a perfect touch!

[@helenvick522]

Fun and beautifully done. Happy 4th.

[@oldmaplehome]

Thank you Helen! Happy 4th of July! 💥

[@jeane561]

Elizabeth your tablescape is beautiful. I love the baskets better than the cloches❤️ Your dining room is wonderful with your beautiful Patriotic touches. I am loving all the flags too. God Bless America🇺🇸. Love and blessings ❤️💙🇺🇸💙❤️

[@oldmaplehome]

I’m so glad you liked it Jeane! I love decorating with patriotic decor, feels so nostalgic! 🇺🇸🥰

[@barbb.9489]

I prefer the new decor on the mantle. It makes a larger and less busy statement. Enjoy a beautiful and special 4th of July! ❤

[@oldmaplehome]

Thank you for letting me know Barb! Have a great 4th of July!

[@donnacalvert311]

Hello Elizabeth! I love how you decorated your dining room. You did an awesome job. I absolutely love your channel, and your style. Thank uou for sharing with us again 😊

[@oldmaplehome]

Awe, that makes my day! Thank you so much!!

[@lisaa8437]

Loved all the patriotic decor! I love the baskets on top with the topiaries, they show up better! 👍 ❤🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@oldmaplehome]

I agree, it needed the contrast!

[@donnaraesmith6826]

I like the baskets better than the cloches. It gives height,texture and a bit of color. Loved the cake and watermelon slices . Have a wonderful 4th of July. God bless you and your family.

[@oldmaplehome]

I agree! It needed that contrast up there 🤎🤍

[@mariongibson6052]

I love your new rug it's so beautiful and I think the baskets look so good on top of your hutch. I always love your videos, especially the verses at the end. Your cake 🍰 looked delicious and you can never have too much cool whip 😄. Have a great day and God Bless you and your family 🙏💗💞💞

[@oldmaplehome]

Thank you! Revival has the most amazing vintage and handmade rugs! Never too much cool whip and my kids are right on board with that sentiment 😅

[@Nausome_nana]

I am Canadian but I do love the American July 4 decor .🇨🇦🇺🇸 Setting up the baker’s hutch with baking supplies is cute.❤️ The baskets look great on top of the hutch. ❤️

[@oldmaplehome]

Hi Jennifer! It’s fun to have one piece of furniture I can just play with since it’s tucked out of the way 🥰 thank you for watching and your kind comment!

[@gloriastola1522]

Elizabeth, I love your new rug! It really looks beautiful in your dining room. I think the picnic baskets look better on top of the hutch. I’m in awe every time I see one of your videos. Your home is just so beautiful!!

[@oldmaplehome]

Thank you so much Gloria! 🤗

[@debbyyoung9454]

Beautiful ❤️

[@oldmaplehome]

Thank you Debbie, I’m glad you liked it!

[@my4seasonshome]

Oh I loved everything; every detail. The cloches up above the hutch are pretty, as well as the second option 🤍🤍 whites and woods with vintage americana is fabulous 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 thanks for sharing and happy 4th of July 🤍❤️💙

[@mariapena4712]

Beautiful set up. Missing my sister; she loved the 4th of July. We would decorate my home for this holiday, watch the fireworks from my backyard, invite the fam, and listen to patriotic music from her playlist. It was the best time. This brings back memories of fun times.

[@oldmaplehome]

You’re making me feel nostalgic just reading this 🥹 It always feels like a special time of year, so many good memories made with family and friends. Take care and have a blessed evening Maria 🥰

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

She sounds like a girl after my own heart!

[@JadenGregg-su9no]

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[@sandrabotard7687]

Your dining room looks awesome! Your new, old rug is beautiful! I was so moved by the scripture and the music! God bless!

[@oldmaplehome]

That’s wonderful to know!! 🤗🥰

[@deniseborchardt4491]

I say that there is never too much coolwhip! The cake would be pretty with blueberries and strawberries. The rug is gorgeous! I love your home home and all of the patriotic touches!

[@mariareyesrosado425]

The July 4, looks great. God blessed America. Love the rug❤

[@oldmaplehome]

Yes and Amen!

[@MattieDianeMunson]

Luv the patriotic dinning display for July 4th

[@karenblomboswell1720]

I love the picnic basket arrangement

[@clarkcarolyn4789]

Lovely, perfect music.

[@oldmaplehome]

I’m so happy you liked it, took me a long time to find ☺️

[@clarkcarolyn4789]

May God bless America❤️

[@oldmaplehome]

Yes, amen 🙏

[@cherylleatherman5037]

Beautiful! Like the basket arrangement on your hutch better.

[@oldmaplehome]

Thank you for letting me know! 🤗

[@ladylana3093]

I liked the basket arrangement better, but maybe not both baskets?

[@CatherineFedewa]

I love the picnic baskets maybe add a red/blue flower in front of basket in a small crystal vase to add a bit of color. Rug is beautiful

[@reneemetzger6042]

What a beautiful display!! It looks like a country magazine!! You do a great video!! Thank you for the desert with the strawberries!😊

[@keahithefieryone8513]

Binge watching all your fabulous ideas! Happy Early 4th!

[@janetbush2580]

It looks beautiful. I like the baskets on top

[@oldmaplehome]

Awesome, thank you! I think we’re all in agreement 🥰

[@paulaevans2981]

A beautiful video! Thank you!

[@oldmaplehome]

Thank you Paula, glad you enjoyed!

[@beverlyethridge5084]

I like the second setup. But I loved the color that you added to the dining room.

[@UnderAPileOfScrap]

I love the baskets & topiaries on the hutch. Perhaps placing something smaller in front of the baskets will give the perception of them not looking too large? For a Patriotic theme, maybe use either 3 decorative stars propped up against the bottom basket (larger star in the center & matching smaller ones on either side of it) or even just a small swag of greenery with just a few red and/or white flowers tucked in. The rug is stunning and and you always seem to find the perfect pieces to decorate with.

[@Irene-yz5cc]

Beautiful!

[@kayemcmullen]

My goodness real food - I’m soooo old fashioned I hate pretend food. The real food looks great, those strawberries were definitely looked good enough to eat - yum. Happy 4th of July.🇦🇺🦘

[@oldmaplehome]

Yes, lol! Real food this time 😆

[@tinamcallister3241]

Everything looks great. Here's a tip I just learned this year for your flags. Use a flat iron on them to get the wrinkles out and it gives them the perfect little curl and makes them look adorable.

[@oldmaplehome]

That is a neat idea, thank you! 🇺🇸

[@Farmhouseintown]

Beautifully done and I love the music you picked! ❤️

[@oldmaplehome]

Thank you! I searched long and hard for those tunes 😆

[@christineroe3887]

You are right never enough coolwhip. Try making your own whipping cream. It is so easy and the flavor is phenomenal

[@marywatkins6798]

You can never have too much cool whip!!! LOL

[@jeannettegoozey7451]

Elizabeth you did an Amazing Job in decorating Your Home for the Fourth 🇺🇲🎆 Wishing You and Your Family a Very Happy Safe Fourth of July Hugs 🤗 Always from California 🌞

[@donnaplumridge9769]

Elizabeth, there’s never too much cool whip as far as I’m concerned! Your decor looked fantastic, well done!

[@oldmaplehome]

I’m with you on that 😆

[@tammyleer9268]

Beautiful, your such a inspiration and the verse at the end is perfect!

[@karenhanley3912]

Your home looks beautiful 🇺🇸 Thank you to all who serve our country ❤️🇺🇸 and all the sacrifices you made for our freedom ❤️🇺🇸🙏

[@oldmaplehome]

Thank you!! ❤️🤍💙

[@susanlynne1051]

Everything looks beautiful! I love the baskets and topiary on top of your hutch!👍😍

[@oldmaplehome]

Thank you Susan!

[@terrykowaski1048]

I love it you have all the right flags in all the right places, everything is perfect 🤩 Have a wonderful holiday love your video’s ❣️

[@oldmaplehome]

Aww, thank you Terry and you too! 🥰🇺🇸

[@lavenderblue5730]

I just found your channel, and I'm glad I did. Hello from Grand Rapids, MI

[@marvineblackburn7846]

Oh I love the baskets and topiaries!!

[@oldmaplehome]

I’m so glad! I think they were the better option for up there 🤍🤎

[@karenholdingmyowntryingtos5513]

The new rug is absolutely beautiful, wish I could afford one. I love the tablecloth your mom gave you. I love your cloche collection but I agree it needed something, maybe more color? But the baskets are beautiful. Maybe hang a small flag like a doily from inside out of it? A tea stained one? Glad you turned the flag around on mantle 🇺🇸. As usual your home looks beautiful! God bless America! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@oldmaplehome]

That’s a great idea Karen! Yes, the flag at the beginning was just there to get an idea and then I positioned it so it was to code 🥰🇺🇸

[@cindygibson5521]

Love the basket look. Your hoosier looks so cute looking n of course the over all looks awesome. Thank you n be Blessed

[@oldmaplehome]

Thank you Cindy and you too!

[@vickimckenney6173]

So pretty ❤💙

[@teresahartsell4244]

I like the baskets and topiaries! Love the rug and your videos!!

[@oldmaplehome]

Thank you for telling me! So glad you’re enjoying the channel 🥰

[@catrice7126]

Loved the video

[@oldmaplehome]

So happy to read that!

[@kathykirk1877]

Love the basket arrangement on top your hutch!

[@oldmaplehome]

Thank you for letting me know 🤗

[@marvineblackburn7846]

Loved the music. Volume was perfect!

[@oldmaplehome]

Good to know! 🥰

[@CottageDiaries]

You did a beautiful job :)

[@jackielucchesi6654]

Looks beautiful and everything looks delicious!!!!!!

[@oldmaplehome]

Thank you! None of the “photoshoots props” lasted long 😂

[@jackielucchesi6654]

@@oldmaplehome LOL......

[@vickiewinfrey2439]

Pretty

[@oldmaplehome]

Thank you Vickie!

[@lesliejackson8188]

*Elizabeth, I absolutely L🇺🇸VED the music 🎶 ❤️🤍💙 🎶 you chose AND the scripture you chose for this video❣️🙏🕊✝️* *The FOOD looked fabulous‼️ Now I want strawberry 🍓 shortcake 🍰 with a side of juicy watermelon. 🍉😋* *The picnic baskets 🧺 look great on top of the hutch...I would have put a cloche on either side, instead of the topiaries though.*

[@oldmaplehome]

Hello Leslie!! The music was so pretty this time, I spent quite a while searching for the perfect tunes 🥰

[@j.peluso2139]

I like the baskets better. I think you should take down the topiary’s. Put some green spilling out from one of the baskets.

[@bobbipetty7411]

The flag hanging on your mantle is hung wrong. The star field should be on the left as you look at it.

[@oldmaplehome]

It is on the left. Make sure you watch the whole video 🙃

[@jirijarsky]

3:10 The cake looks tastefully, it would be a big problem to send a piece of cake to Prague (Czech Republic), thank you very much, I appreciate it.... 🙂

[@oldmaplehome]

I wish I could! 😆🙌

[@chrissy1310]

OH MY HEAD! I am just getting up, Mondays are days off for us, having coffee....I am ready! Let's decorate! Our husbands are very tolerant of our hobby!! My husband is living in a shabby chic house LOL He says "it looks like I am getting ready for him to die". I use patriotic items to add a masculine touch. I just noticed, I love how you put peg hooks on the windows. Could you show us how you cut those watermelon triangles? I am so tired of the smile shape, cut in half. I'll google it. THAT RUG IS AWESOME!

[@oldmaplehome]

My husband doesn’t really have a decor style, so he never says anything about how I decorate lol. Happy decorating!

[@CHRISTIANAKONSTANTINIDOU90]

The decoration is beautiful ... Your house is also very vintage and beautiful but ... The tablecloths need ironing .... ❤❤

[@donaldsingleton737]

Elizabeth, you’ve done a fantastic job looks absolutely beautiful. You could decorate for me anytime I love your channel.

[@georgiagal9410]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ginamaria2579]

Where did you get the beautiful swag on the fireplace ?

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

That was pretty with the pleating!

[@jackiewilson2917]

Everything looks stunning! 😍 Where did you get your towels from with the loops to hang on the pegs?

[@oldmaplehome]

Thank you Jackie!! I got some from Hobby Lobby and others from Target 🥰

[@tygerlily1700]

❤❤❤🤗🕊

[@look2Jesus]

So beautiful! Do you think it would work to tea stain the flags too? I love the idea of making mine "antiqued"!

[@oldmaplehome]

Thank you! The reason I used antiquing wax is because these flags were kind of plastic feeling, I don’t think they would have soaked up the tea.

[@look2Jesus]

@oldmaplehome oh OK! Can you get the antiquing wax somewhere like hobby lobby?

[@angelasampson3973]

What was the round glass piece that you put all the small flags in? Was that a floral frog?

[@oldmaplehome]

Yep, a flower frog!

[@sharolsullivan2724]

Love the video…My late husband was in the Vietnam War. Dining room is gorgeous but please don’t let the American 🇺🇸 touch the floor…brush up on flag etiquette.. ♥️🇺🇸♥️ Have a safe and happy 4th

[@oldmaplehome]

So glad you enjoyed it! That’s why I repositioned it (can see that in the last clips). My husband was coast guard. 🇺🇸

[@janthomas7096]

Everything is beautiful as always. I especially love the patriotic banner on the fireplace. I hope this doesn't come across as being critical because because I absolutely love your decor style but if you were to press the wrinkles out of the tablecloth it would show off your decor even more. I guess I'm just a little old fashioned. My Mother always ironed everything to make it look especially nice and I guess I inherited her ironing gene. 😅Anyway please don't take offense. I love your ideas and the scripture verses you always share at the end of your videos. ❤🙂

[@oldmaplehome]

No offense taken! The wrinkles were bothering me, but I knew it wasn’t staying on and I sometimes have to rush these things with 2 Littles in the house… I have to pick and choose how I spend my time carefully and what I give my attention to 😆