The 4^th of July is here and what better way to celebrate than with savory bbq food, friends and family? I love bringing out patriotic red, white and blue colors and sprinkling in summer colors and dinnerware to set the scene. I’m excited to of paired with Villeroy & Boch to feature their new BBQ Passion and Pizza Passion lines. If you remember in the past I’ve highlighted the gorgeous dinnerware, crystal ware and entertaining ideas on Stagetecture with Villeroy & Boch. Of course you and I will never forget the unforgettable night in Frankfurt, Germany I spent with BlogTourAmbiente and the Villeroy & Boch family!

My 4^th Of July BBQ Entertaining Ideas with Villeroy & Boch

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Today I want to show you how to bring patriotic colors together with their lovely white dinnerware to set a memorable 4^th of July BBQ table this holiday season.

Set your 4^th of July table with party food and patriotic colors

While the traditional red, white and blue are a necessity I always like to bring in summer colors such as pops of yellow and green to give the table dimension. I started off with red burlap fabric and denim fabric runners for added texture under the table settings. I think it’s fun to mix and match patterns! So I used nautical blue and white striped napkins and red linen napkins to bring a casual and formal mix to the table.

Villeroy & Boch’s Nek Mini Vase in Deep Cherry and the Numa Vase in Midnight Sky held my happy sunflowers perfectly. When I have a lot of dishes on the table I like to keep the centerpiece simple.

Choosing the right dinnerware to fit your bbq party food recipes

Villeroy & Boch’s new BBQ Passion line includes beautiful steak plates in two sizes to fit your entertaining needs. I enjoyed how they have a sauce indentation in the dish that enables you to put your condiments or favorite sauces right there on the plate without interfering in your presentation. I also used their Artesano dip bowls and trays for barbecue sauce and horse radish – perfect for the shish kebabs! The beautiful wood Artesano Salad Servers complement any salad you’d like to serve your guest in the Artesano Original Salad Bowl.

Decorating in style with colorful accessories for your holiday table

One of the elements that is often forgotten when decorating a festive table is to bring color through glasses. Villeroy & Boch’s Boston colored Highball Beer Tumblers in blue and red paired nicely with the decor and who doesn’t love to sip out of a festive red and white or blue and white striped straw? Cooling down on the 4th of July couldn’t be sweeter than with these glasses to complement the white Artesano Original Pizza plate in the center of the table.

Instead of pizza I piled our corn on the cob and shish kebab skewers in the center, but a cheesy flatbread, or big loaf of French bread would have worked just as easily!

What color variations will you try at your 4th of July holiday table? We’d love to hear! If you’re interested in any of the Villeroy & Boch BBQ Passion dinnerware visit them online to see different sizes and styles available!

To see other Villeroy & Boch past articles on Stagetecture, see our archives.

Dips are perfect for setting an appetizers for your favorite party or get together with friends and family. Instead of preparing a number of appetizers, simply put several dips along with a collection of cocktail breads, crackers and chips and you are done. If you are looking to make a crowd pleasing appetizer with little effort and time, whip up a batch of this hot spinach dip.

Appetizer Favorite: Hot Spinach Dip

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Preparation time: 20 minutes

Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

10 ounces chopped spinach, frozen and thawed

4 ounces cream cheese, preferably fat free

½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

½ cup sour cream (reduced fat)

1 teaspoon crumbled garlic

1 tablespoon brown mustard, spicy

1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Pinch of salt

Assorted fresh vegetables

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Procedure

1. In a saucepan, mix spinach, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, sour cream, mustard, garlic, pepper sauce, and salt.

2. Over medium heat, bring to boil.

3. Reduce heat, simmer without lid for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Stir occasionally.

4. Serve warm with fresh vegetables, crackers or your favorite bite-sized breads.

Although this hot spinach dip recipe makes for a perfect crowd pleasing appetizer, don’t fear to put your spin on this delicious hot spinach dip recipe.

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