Adding Red White Blue to a Summer Vignette

It’s time for a Pinterest Challenge! Just in time for celebrating patriotic holidays, we’re adding red-white-and-blue to a summer vignette!

ADDING RED WHITE BLUE TO A SUMMER VIGNETTE

July 4th is literally right around the corner, and you might feel it’s just a little too late to decorate for your celebration. Am I right?

Well, you MIGHT be wrong!

This month Pinterest Challenge is all about decorating with flags, and I’m going to show you how to easily add some red-white-and-blue to the summer decor you are already using!

As always, a big thank you goes to our hostess, Cindy at County Road 407!

And whether you are a My Wee Abode ‘family member’, or visiting from Thistle Key Lane, WELCOME! Aren’t Michelle’s ideas for patriotic decor lovely?

By the way, if you aren’t a My Wee Abode subscriber, what are you waiting for? Instant access to our free printables library AND notifications of new ways to decorate, organize, and do all the things for your home… what more could you ask for?

Easy Patriotic Decor for a Summer Vignette

After you’ve been around the MWA blog for awhile, there’s one thing that is pretty clear…

I really don’t like decorating for the 4th of July. I share the story of ‘why’ on this post.

However, when you become a blogger that often features decor from your home, you soon discover that the patriotic holidays are kind of a ‘must’. And a 4th of July DIY here and there are often included.

So, when I found out that this month’s challenge was to create anything with flags, I thought, “I can do THAT! Easy-peasy!”

Easy Inspiration Photo

And when I saw that our inspiration photo was from the Liz Marie Blog, and was super simple patriotic decor, I KNEW I could do something quick and easy! (The best type of decor, right?)

Woven vases and vintage flags. What could be easier for patriotic vignettes?

How Do You Add Red White and Blue to a Summer Vignette?

You may have noticed my summer tray vignette on my coffee table from this summer’s home tour…

The coastal style of this vignette is so light, airy, and refreshing!

NOW to add the RWB colors. Perfectly patriotic (yet still understated… just the way I like it)!

Here is a quick diagram of what I changed and/or added:

1. Of course, you need to add your own DIY mini flags. The colors are understated and I love the ‘special’ fabric with the tassels on the RWB one!
2. Look closely, and you can see that I switched out my white cupcake-turned-candle holder for a red one. It’s the little things! (Check your local Hobby Lobby for these cute little pedestals.)
3. If you have some blue grapevine filler balls around, add these to your vignette. Don’t have any blue? Spray paint some blue or red!
4. And finally, a couple months ago I found this cute little RWB beach house in the dollar space at Target. I may need to do a DIY on these!

And that’s it! I told you it was easy… I wouldn’t lie to YOU!

Creative Red White Blue Decor

You can add anything that you find around the house that reminds you of the holiday… or even just use anything red, white OR blue!

• Stars… whether they are red, white, or blue… they will look great in a patriotic vignette.
• Hearts… even RWB hearts work for the 4th of July decor!
• Beads… string some red/white/blue beads on a piece of jute and lay them on a tray! Super cute!
• Anything with a ‘nautical’ vibe… lighthouse, sailboat, lifesaver, ship’s wheel, anchor, etc.
• Red/white/blue printables are free, and lovely!

Adding Red White and Blue to a Summer Vignette

Whether your want to add patriotic colors to your existing decor, or you want to create a special patriotic vignette from the bottom-up, it really is easy and affordable if you think outside the box.

And here are some closeups of my summery vignette with red-white-and-blue…

This sandpiper figurine is a fave of mine… it shows up every summer.

And these mini flags are SUPER easy to make, plus you can customize them!

This candle is wrapped in white cotton twine and then dry-brushed with blue paint. Add a mini sand dollar, pop it on a red cupcake stand and voila! Coastal/patriotic decor!

For someone that has an ‘aversion’ to patriotic decor, I’m actually loving this pretty little vignette!

Will you be adding some patriotic decor to your home for the 4th of July celebration? Be sure to tell me in the comments if you do! And share them on my Facebook page, too!

Now, be sure to hop on over to French Ethereal. Barbara is sharing her patriotic decor that you can do in less than 5 minutes!

Oh, and below are ALL the wonderful RWB ideas you can use this year, and for years to come! Be sure to take a look at all my blogging buddies sites for more inspiration!

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