The Decorating "Spirit" of 4th of July

As Summer is here and we are planning our July 4th festivities lets explore a few fun ways to capture the "Spirit".

Consider the "One if by day, two if by night" quote which guided Paul Revere. The idea of hanging Lanterns. Lanterns can be found at Pottery Barn or you can find old Lanterns at Flea markets and Antique shops.

We can hang lanterns from the trees or we can use small glass fish bowls to hold votives that are then suspended at different elevations. Don't worry If you don't have trees. This idea will work by hanging the Lanterns or Votives from an outdoor structure such as the metal skeleton of an outdoor canopy.

I picked up this "Heritage" wreath recently at the Wellington Hot-Air Balloon festival for $40.00.

"Wreaths aren't just for the doors". Consider propping up the Wreath and using it as a Centerpiece.

While we are in the "Spirit", consider having a Chocolate Fondue station. Your guests can dip Red Strawberries, White-Pound cake and Big Black-Berries, (look navy blue). You could have three pots. One with Red Chocolate, One Blue and One White. You can find colored chocolate disks for melting at a Candy & Cake supply store or even Michael's craft stores.

Imagine the delight of your guests!

Toast to your decorating "Independence"

From my home to yours~~

DesAnn Collins

Design By DesAnn/One-Day Decorating of Ohio