4th of July Decorations

I really do love decorating for the 4th of July, and luckily, it is one of the easiest holidays to decorate for. The first step is to buy a bunch of flags and stick them all around. I have them in all my potted plants, both in the front and back yard.

For the most part, everything is the same as in previous years. This year, I didn't have enough ambition to get out the ladder and staple gun and put the bunting above the door.

Those 3 metal flags are a new addition, and I always love uncle sam being the greeter.

The USA firecrackers are new also.

For the inside, I made a new banner to go with the mantle decorations.

I purchased flag fabric a couple of years back and never did anything with it.

I was finally inspired by this garland that Pottery Barn was selling this year to make my own.

Source: potterybarn.com via Kara on Pinterest

I bought some rope and started creating my own garland.

I think total cost for the project was less than $6!

I'm pretty happy with the way it turned out.

Comments

Rebeka said…

The 4th of July is my favorite holiday -- I really like all of your decorations, they're so festive!

July 1, 2013 at 1:57 PM

Legally Lovely said…

You always do such a good job decorating! I have a soft spot for your Radko Christmas trees, but I love your 4th of July decorations too! That bunting turned out really pretty!!

July 2, 2013 at 3:47 PM

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