Our Canada Day plans had included burgers in the backyard with my parents but that was put on hold due to inclement weather. However, I thought I'd show you the tablescape I came up with to celebrate this special day. I took these pics earlier in the week when there was a tiny bit of sun but Canada Day saw only clouds and rain. I decorated the table in our backyard deck area in what we like to call the cabana. Flags and red/white gingham played a major role in this tablescape. Inspiration began when I got 4 of these mugs at our local Dollar Store. I tucked a red gingham napkin and a flag inside each one. These coordinating gingham melamine plates that I got at HomeSense last year were set atop a white dinner plate. The layering of the place settings continued with a barnwood-look charger and a round woven placemat on a white damask tablecloth. I tied red-handled flatware together with gingham ribbon and tucked a little flag pick inside. The centerpiece was created with three lanterns set in a row down the middle of the table. A red berry garland (post Christmas sales), faux white flowers and some red coloured grapevine balls were arranged around the lanterns. Each lantern was set on a square red plate for added height and presence on the table. String lights were woven throughout the garland and the battery pack was hidden beneath the edge of the plate and under some of the berries. Canada's iconic symbol of the moose is represented in the centerpiece too. I placed a white moose (local gift store a few years ago) on each side of the middle lantern. A red/white checked table runner coordinates with the napkins and also the chair backs. I placed white pillowcases over my striped chair cushions so they would coordinate better with the table. Additional cloth napkins were pinned to the pillowcase on top of each chair. I tied up the edges of the tablecloth with red curling ribbon for an extra embellishment (and because it was too long :) The view of our cabana... ...under gray skies and unfortunately it is too cold and rainy for it to be enjoyable sitting out here today. We are hoping the weather is better this weekend and we can have a belated celebration of Canada Day in our backyard. But no matter when we celebrate, I'm always thankful to be able to call this wonderful nation home and so appreciative of my fellow Canadians who make this country a wonderful place to live! Thanks for visiting! I'll be linking this post to these wonderful blog parties: Saturday Sparks on Pieced Pastimes Snickerdoodle Create Bake Make at Two Chicks and a Mom Hearth and Soul Link Party at April Harris Make it Pretty Mondays at The Dedicated House Silver Pennies Sunday at Silver Pennies Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch All About Home at Follow the Yellow Brick Home Celebrate Your Story at Zucchini Sisters Inspire Me Tuesdays at A Stroll Thru Life Tutorials & Tips at Home Stories A to Z Love Your Creativity at Life and Linda Tuesday Turn About at My Wee Abode Keep in Touch at Let's Add Sprinkles Charming Homes & Gardens Wednesday at Dabbling & Decorating To Grandma's House We Go at Grandma's House DIY Share Your Style at French Ethereal Thursday Favorite Things at Follow the Yellow Brick Home Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps on the Porch Grace at Home at Imparting Grace Home Matters at Modern on Monticello Funtastic Friday and Well Wishes at Two Chicks and a Mom You're the Star - Home Feature at Kippi at Home