We’re excited to share these photos that Julie Blanner sent to us. Julie, an event planner and designer who blogs at Coordinately Yours, tells us, “Fourth of July just might be my favorite holiday to decorate for. I love the patriotic colors that lend well to outdoor gatherings. I added a hint of nautical to this early evening celebration.”
“I used a small galvanized bucket to keep white wine chilled,” Julie shares. “I placed silverware rolled in blue striped bar towels in my galvanized beverage carrier. I prefer using these to traditional linens because they are so soft and don’t require ironing!”
“Of course a flag served as a backdrop. When the guest room is not in use, I pull the sideboard from the guest bedroom to use as a beverage bar for our patio parties,” Julie notes.
How are you decorating for Fourth of July this year? Share your ideas in the comments! And be sure to read more about Julie’s decorating and event planning adventures at Coordinately Yours.
So cute! The flag makes such a statement! It’d be great to have up all summer long!
Simple & beautiful for a summer evening! Perfect for Memorial Day as well!
So simple and easy. And I love repurposing items from other rooms. Can’t wait to try on my own.
Love how easy this is and simple! Would never have pulled all that together to make such a festive display! You are talented!
Simply beautiful!
I love this, so simple and beautiful. The vertical flag is the perfect touch!
What a gorgeous display! I love it!
Julie,
I absolutely love everything that you post! PLEASE come to my house!
Favorite was the placement of the flag and the holder used normally for drinks as a napkin holder!! <3
I hope you have a wonderful 4th!
I’ve got an old galvanized pail filled with flags that have been stuck into a smaller container of sand. It’s an instant “wow” and I love being able to grab it and move it from table top to another space when I need to. (I’ve just shown it on my blog at http://www.lemonademakinmama.com/2013/07/july-already-randomness-at-its-finest.html)
Beautiful as usual! I love it!
Stunning!!
LOVE!!
Julie always gives ideas that all of us can use! She just has an eye for making things special! Great display for the 4th!