Patriotic porch decor for the 4th of July or Memorial Day. Lots of inspiration for your outdoor summer decorating.
Who's ready for the Fourth of July?
Me, that's who!!!
The 4th is one of my favorite holidays, right behind Christmas and Halloween.
Picnics . . . parades . . . fireworks . . . Uncle Sam. I just can't get enough of the red, white and blue!
So it's no wonder that I have my porch all decked out for the 4th already.
My vintage Redmon picnic basket sits by one of the rockers in case I get hungry in the next two weeks waiting for the actual holiday to arrive.
I packed it with tuna sandwiches and potato salad. Hope that's OK.
I recycled my pillows that I made a few years ago by flipping them to the back side and stapling jute webbing around them. Yes, I said stapling.
Stitch Witchery and straight pins were how they were put together in the first place (and they have held up amazingly well) and now staples. Don't be surprised if I bring out the duct tape next.
What's a Fourth of July porch without a profusion of flags
and sparklers.
Did you know you can make a star out of a folding ruler? Well, yes you can. And I did!
You can see more of my pink porch urn plantings HERE and my vintage stoneware porch planters HERE.
And past porch posts can be found by clicking on the photos below:
Are you all set for the Fourth? Or do you skip decorating for this one?
Tanya Runkle
Your porch looks so pretty and inviting Pam! Love the black with pops of color 🙂
xo, Tanya
Vickie @ Ranger 911
Your porch looks so festive and patriotic! I bet your neighbors wait to see what fun things you're displaying on your porch for each season.
BTW, when you're feeling like royalty, the ruler can be turned into a crown, Lady Pam.
Carlene @ Organized Clutter
I will be putting out some decorations on the potting bench but that's all. I love the star and your red vintage pieces. That fern is really nice too.
Joanne Noragon
That duct tape comes in every color these days. Probably bunting, too. Your porch is as pretty as always.
Lottie
I love your porch, especially the red picnic basket and red watering can with flags. You given me some great ideas for this year!
Yvonne @ StoneGable
Pam, You are all ready for the 4th! Thanks for the tip about using webbing around your pillows... yours look very festive!
Linda @ A La Carte
I love to visit your porch and see what's new! I'm hoping to get a few decorations out for the 4th in my new place! You have inspired me.
Sarah
I adore the summer patriotic holidays too. Lots of red, white, and blue, Uncle Sam, Lady Liberty, and flags here. So enjoyed popping back to the posts about your porch through the seasons and years. Happy 4th!
Musings from Kim K.
Aren't you having fun! Your porch looks grand. I wouldn't expect any less from you. Love the ruler star. Very cool. I've got the fireplace mantle all decked out in red, white and blue. A few patriotic crafts to be revealed on Thursday.
TARYTERRE
Love your porch. It looks festive and inviting.
Jackie Kirner
Ah! The star ruler against the grapevine wreath - lovely! May just have to replicate that for my front door this year 🙂
Holly
Hi Pam - I love your patriotic front porch! It's a porch after my own heart (snacks included!) The ruler star wreath is very creative - ever think about giving it a splash of navy spray paint and adding some stars or stripes to it? Hugs, Holly
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One Shabby Old House
I love the Red White and Blue as well. I have yet to find a porch that doesn't show it off well and yours is no exception. Old Glory looks glorious!
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces
Love your charming porch, Pam! Makes me want to sit right down and visit with you...
Melinda
Don't have the decorations out yet, but soon!
Your porch looks very festive!!!
🙂
Lynn @The Vintage Nest
Your front porch is so inviting Pam. I love rocking chairs and could sit in one all day. I saw a patriotic Christtmas tree at the Christmas shop while at the Outer Banks. I am thinking one on our porch would be special.
Marissa
Charming porch Pam!! Can I come over and sit on the rocker? I promise to bring you some apple pie... love it..
Judy Biggerstaff
Great porch decor for July 4th. Love the big flag flying so proudly. Great idea to make the yard stick star. Lots of cute patriotic touches especially the Coca-Cola tray.
Ivy and Elephants
You always come up with the best ideas. Folks must love having you in the neighborhood, you make everything so pretty!
Hugs,
Patti
Jane
The front porch looks so festive....I would love to come over for a visit....just don't ask me to eat anything out of the picnic basket 🙂
Jane
Olive
The porch is gorgeous. I love the flags and the picnic basket. I may never decorate for the summer holidays this year.
Nook and Cranny
I guess you are ready for the 4th. Everything looks so great. I specially love the picnic basket and the coke box.
Visiting from Common Ground.
Thanks for sharing today.
Angela Ryder
Love your porch, Pam!!! I especially love the star from the ruler and the fact you stapled the pillows!!! My kinda gal!!!
~~Angela
p.s. you can never have too many flags, right??!! LOL!!
Marty Walden
Hi, Pam. Love your porch and am featuring on my fb page today!