Thursday, June 14, 2012

Decorating for July 4th...


I love the summer months because I can decorate outside for Memorial Day and I don't have to change anything until after Labor Day.

My daughter-in-law Noelle got me this wreath and I love it hanging on the front door, along with my flag on the pineapple.




I always put flags in the pots of geraniums at the front door.


These were planted early this year.  I bought a hanging basket with three geraniums in it and used that for my two urns.  It is much cheaper that way.

I wanted some other decoration for my milk-crate table on the front porch and I came up with this idea.


I've had this little topiary for many years and last summer I painted it red.


I had lots of little flags and wired them to the topiary. 


It took me a little while to figure out a pattern that I liked but I was happy with my finished table accent.


Are you ready for July 4th?

Gretchen

8 comments:

  1. I'm gettin' there! Love what you've done with your topiary. I'd like to find a flag holder like your pineapple.
    Deb

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  2. You know I loe to change out my wreaths all year but don't have a RW and B one. I really do need to get one. Your decorating looks so festive and fun!

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  3. You are looking pretty patriotic there, Gretchen. I LOVE that wreath that your dil got for you- It is perfect with all your other red/white/blues- xo Diana ps. NOTHING done for the 4th yet here.

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  4. I have red geraniums by my front door that I put flags in also! I love the wreath and the topiary!
    ~betty

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  5. Everything is looking ready for Independence Day! I haven't started thinking about it, maybe I should get started. Thanks for inspiring!

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  6. your porch looks so pretty!! I love your wreath too.

    Kathy

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  7. As ready as I will be. I put out the Red, White and Blue for Memorial this year and it's still there. Great idea you had for your topiary!

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  8. What great decorations! Your porch is so pretty! I can't wait until the Fourth of July :)

    Have a wonderful day!
    blessings,
    karianne

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