Finally! I finally have some 4th of July outdoor decor to share with you all! Every year I think of how easy it would be to make this already white and blue space festive for the 4th with just a touch of red.
Every year I think of this right around July 5th. :) I’m so proud of myself for being more on the ball this year! Next year I’ll shoot to have it up by Memorial Day in May.
Whoah now. Let’s not get too crazy ahead of ourselves. Ha.
But really this was so easy and fun! Plus it just felt good to be decorating again. Things have been nonstop around here with my kids for months and I haven’t had as much time to do the things I really love. Decorating this space only took 45 minutes and put me in the best mood! A good reminder to all moms out there to prioritize your hobbies/passions and find a way to make time for them! I feel like I’m a much better mom/wife/person when I’ve had some happy creative me time.
Here are a few quick and easy things you can do in no time to make any outdoor area festive for the 4th! (Also if you are looking for more fun 4th of July ideas you can follow me on Pinterest! I have a board for the 4th I love referring to this time of year.)
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First the banners. So in love with these! Such a simple thing that added so much to this space. I bought this banner from Pottery Barn and you can find it here. They have so many cute things for the 4th of July this year! I recently found this banner on-line also that is very similar. Thinking of getting it for my front porch! (I also linked other fun similar options at the end of this post.)
I just used my favorite go to blue painters tape to hold the banners. One side of the left banner came down and I made Kenny climb up on the counter and fix it (he just loves doing stuff like that for me). They’ve stayed in place ever since so fingers crossed! I’m thinking I’ll put a small pin or nail up there to hold them if I do this again next year.
My rug and blue pillows and poufs were already 4th of July festive so I just added a few fun new pillows.
It always amazes me how just a few new pillows can transform a space! I love these red tassel pillows (they come in other colors and are on sale for only $21!). These red pillows would also be cute for this time of year. (They’ll be fun to use in December for Christmas too.)
Then I used flag pillows for the two chairs. These exact pillows also sold out but I linked similar options below. White hydrangeas make everything beautiful don’t they? My forever favorite flower. I moved this white tray out from my family room but I like it so much outside I want to get another one!
I rounded up a few dishes I would use if I was entertaining and put these cute Liberty Burlap flags in a white pitcher. Easy decor. Now I want to throw a party! We are usually out of town visiting family for the 4th but with this fun set up I’m thinking my family needs to come to us. It’s cooler here too.. are you listening mom? 70 degrees and navy gingham plates and white hydrangeas and flag pillows! And a fridge stocked with diet coke and lemons on my trees. And a guest room that is finally decorated.
I’ll answer for you. SOLD. :)
Flowers are working well with my set up this month. :)
This rug is fading fast because of all of the sunlight this area gets so I’m going to get one more summer out of it and then find something new. Really it has held up pretty well considering all we’ve put it through the past few years!
I’ve loved having this area decked for the 4th. I just feels like summer and makes me smile every time I go outside.
As for the inside of the house.. I didn’t do much! I just put up this fun American Flag sign (similar option) I bought from PB last year on sale. I always love buying holiday decor about a week before the holiday. There are still a lot of fun things in stock and everything is marked down. Then it’s like a happy surprise pulling it out the next year.
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My kids love the new flag too. :)
So proud to be an American. Bring on the parades and fireworks and food!
This year we’re ready. :)
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My MIL taught me to use steel sewing needles to hang items. They are sturdy enough to hold a bit of weeight and leave a very tiny hole.
So smart Theresa! I’ll have to do that next year for sure! xo
Looks great, Erin! Nice and patriotic. I’m glad you had some time to do something that you especially enjoy especially after the busyness of the past few months. You know you did something right if it makes you smile every time you see it. I just got a new quilt bedspread for my bed and while I liked it when I bought it, I was not prepared for the inner glee each time I walk into my bedroom. So satisfying. :) Happy 4th and Happy Summer to you and your family. :)
That’s the best Jeanne! Love that. :) Thank you so much! I hope you and your sweet family are enjoying summer so far! xo
Love it all!! So festive! ❤️
Thank you Dawn! xo
Hi Erin,
Love reading your blog. One of the few I keep up with it.
I would love to know about your house plan. Is it a custom build, was it a floorplan from a book, a design by an architect?
We are looking to build on the lake and, like you, we do a lot of personal entertaining and corporate entertaining and the set up of the back of your home is perfect for entertaining.
We have looked at houseplans until I am almost blind and yours seems to be the setup that would work absolutely perfect.
If you don’t mind , could you please let me know either where the design came from, the architect you used or maybe draw out the back of your home?
Thank you so much, Keep up the great work!
Robin Hall-Alion
Hi Robin! Thank you! Our home is a custom build.. I sketched the floorplan and we hired an architect to bring it to life! We aren’t sharing our floorplan on the blog, but this summer I’m hoping to share more video of it on IG stories because I always get a lot of questions about layout! Good luck with your build.. so exciting! xo
Looks great! I read on another blog that she keeps her flags up from Memorial Day to September 11- genius!
That is so smart Kim! Next year! :)