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Thursday, May 25, 2017

Summer Patriotic Decorations, Part 1, 2017


Welcome!!

Every year, I decorate for the Patriotic Summer Holidays!

I usually keep these decorations up all Summer long.......

Today, I will be sharing the first of my 3 Patriotic Trees........
In the corner of the Living Room, is a 6 foot white Tree that I have decorated......
I do want to point out the peach lace curtains in the background.

I changed out the other curtains and drapes for these peach lace curtains for the Summer which I have not used for a few years.

They have given the Living Room a light and airy look for the Summer!
The tree is decorated in red, white, blue and silver........
I placed a red, white and blue party decoration on top of the Tree because it reminds me of a firecracker and fireworks!!
Underneath it is a bow made from 2 different Patriotic ribbons and 2 mini flags.....
There are streamers made from 4 different kinds of Patriotic ribbons........
Also at the top of the Tree, is a wooden heart........
I used red, blue, white and silver garland, bought at Dollar Tree, a few years ago........
Many of the ornaments on this Tree were bought after Christmas on Clearance........
Red, white, blue and silver balls........
I made these ornaments using stickers, a few years ago....
Over the years, I was able to find some Patriotic ornaments........
I also used quite a few red, blue and silver star ornaments......
And you might remember these ornaments that I bought at J.C. Penney's after Christmas this past season........
The Patriotic Bear ornaments were bought several years ago at Micheals......
If you keep your eyes open and think a bit outside the box, you can buy ornaments after to Christmas to use for other Holidays and Seasons.......
I also decorated a bit underneath and around this Tree.......
On a pedestal on the side of the Tree........
Is an urn that I once used out of the front porch.......

Joe bought this boxwood ball at Wegman's at the end of the Summer season last year........
I strung some lights around it, placed it in the urn and tucked a few mini flags in it.......
An Uncle Sam figure sits in front of the urn........
Another Uncle Sam figure and a blue glass bottle with the face of George Washington on it rests at the base of the pedestal.......
3 Patriotic bears sit on a bench under the Tree......
They are all dressed in Patriotic garb!!!!
Another red, white and blue figure.......
On the chair next to the Tree..........
Sit 2 Patriotic bears..........
This Tree will stay decorated like this until the 4th of July is over and then maybe I might do something else with it.........
In my next post, I will be sharing 2 more Patriotic Trees and the rest of my Patriotic Summer decorations........
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11 comments:

  1. Creations By CindyMay 25, 2017 at 8:35 AM

    Oh yes, I love your patriotic tree! I haven't done a tree in a while.My youngest daughter has out her red, white and blues. Hope you have a wonderful day. Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  2. Pinky at Designs by PinkyMay 25, 2017 at 3:38 PM

    Your trre looks beautiful! I can't imagine where you keep all your decorations since you do so much all through the year! Thanks for sharing this! Have a beautiful weekend!!!!

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  3. Pinky at Designs by PinkyMay 25, 2017 at 3:42 PM

    whoops, typo! Tree...

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  4. AlessandraMay 26, 2017 at 5:40 AM

    I really love the patriotic tree you made, i like very much the american decors
    Hugs Alessandra

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  5. ConniecrafterMay 26, 2017 at 10:11 AM

    Such a wonderful patriotic corner you have there, and you have quite the wonderful collection of ornaments you have found, Love the teddy :)

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  6. Penny @ Penny's Vintage HomeMay 26, 2017 at 4:38 PM

    Your Patriotic tree this year is the prettiest you've done so far! I think the rippled ribbons down each side are my favorite part! Have a safe and fun holiday week end....hugs..

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  7. AnonymousMay 26, 2017 at 7:12 PM

    Your patriotic decorations are perfect for Memorial Day, Flag Day, and July 4. You have quite an extensive collection of red, white, and blue decor -- very creative!

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  8. Mary K.May 27, 2017 at 6:02 PM

    Debbie you have gotten the red, white and blue out in full force. The tree looks great and I really love your little stuffed animals.

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  9. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonJune 1, 2017 at 9:27 PM

    Debbie, your patriotic trees are always so festive. What a great job! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  10. My thrift store addictionJune 4, 2017 at 11:47 PM

    What a beautiful way to show your patriotism, Debbie! Thank you for sharing @Vintage Charm!

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  11. LaurieJune 19, 2017 at 1:33 PM

    Debbie, Sorry I've been missing is actions for a while, tied up with family things, but I wanted to stop by and see your beautiful decorated tree! It's really gorgeous!! Love those new ornaments you added too. Pinning! Hope you are having a lovely summer so far! Take care of you and Joe! ~Laurie

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