10 Ways to Decorate with Red, White and Blue This Memorial Day

It's Memorial Day weekend ant hat means it's time to bust out the red, white and blue! I always love the burst of stars and stripes that pop up over the holiday weekend as people welcome summer with open arms. Want to add a little patriotic flavor to your decor or your bbq this weekend? Here are 7 red, white and blue ideas for Memorial Day!

Stars + Stripes1. Stars + Stripes
Boasting a little patriotic spirit can be as easy as hanging a flag outside your front door proudly for all to see. (Gorgeous New England beach house not required.)















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Bunting + Stripes2. Bunting + Stripes
Decorate your table with a striped table cloth (they're plentiful in local stores this time of year) and add a touch of paper bunting for extra cheer.
















Get Spray Paint Happy3. Get Spray Paint Happy
Add a patriotic touch to seating by giving old, mismatched chairs new life with red, white and blue spray paint.












Get Fruity4. Get Fruity
Serve up berries in red and blue in paper cones made from parchment paper for a healthy dessert that's as pretty as it is tasty.















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Paper Pinwheels5. Paper Pinwheels
Craft up paper pinwheels made from red, white and blue scrapbook paper and group them in clusters in a small bucket for a simple centerpiece. Or hand them out to the kids for hours of fun!














Glitter Stars6. Glitter Stars
Create a glittery star garland to hang above the bar or bbq using paper, glitter and string.















Colorful Cocktails7.Colorful Cocktails
Mix up a colorful pitcher of lemonade or a tasty cocktail like this strawberry lemonade. Red and blue straws keep the festive spirit going!















- By Cyd Converse
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