Decorated for the 4th {FINALLY}

I cannot believe that I just remember to decorate for the 4th, and then I did a half hearted job of it at that! I didn't get up into the attic to get out my favorite 4th decoration (Uncle Sam) for a variety of reasons, but I did buy a couple of new things for the mantle, so hopefully they will balance each other out of the effort scale...

Here is the mantle...

A close-up of the details...

The "liberty and justice for all" was aquired on super sale last year for a mere couple of dollars. It "lives" on one of the shelves in my office, since you know, the justice for all is kind of part of my daily life, but I busted it out it's everyday spot for this holiday. The little uncle sam in the parade car was purchased this week at Michaels on sale. I thought he was too cute to pass up for $6!

I also got this cute little bucket this week at World Market...

I went into World Market because I wanted to see these placemats and napkins that I saw in their advertisement...they have the preamble on them. I'm such a nerd that I totally covet those constitutional linens, but I'm waiting to see if they are still around on post-holiday sale. Anyway, I thought this little vintage looking bucket was so cute and totally worth the $3.99.

I bought some flags, 3 for $1 at Michaels, and made a little arrangement...

On the coffee table, I have a runner...

Outside, I have some flags...

and a couple of other things...

And that's all folks! Maybe I'll do better next year and Uncle Sam will get to see the light of day!

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