Summer Entertaining – a Patriotic Picnic

What’s more American than barbecues, picnics and corn on the cob?

A little red white and blue thrown in makes summer entertaining that much more festive.

Patriotic Picnic - love this look for summer outdoor entertaining kellyelko.com

I don’t save these colors for just Memorial Day or the 4th of July either and I’m all about using what you have inside and bringing it outdoors (remember seeing a lot of this in my summer mudroom).

4th of July outdoor party - what a festive picnic! kellyelko.com

Want to add more color and texture – how about beach towels?  Bonus – the kids can dry off after a water balloon fight.

It’s easy to add color when you have classic white adirondack chairs.

Patriotic red, white and blue outdoor entertaining! kellyelko.com

Need a place to serve your margaritas – a tray from my daughter’s room does double duty.

Red, white and blue party decorations kellyelko.com

Need something to keep your napkins from flying away?  Shells scream summer – bonus, hold it up to your ear to hear the roar of the ocean.

Red, white and blue decorations - love the tray and fois bois plates! kellyelko.com

Need a statement centerpiece?  Try something unexpected like a candleholder filled with dried flowers (or real once they bloom)!

Love the huge red candleholder used for flowers! kellyelko.com

Need a comfy place to rest – pull a pillow or two right off your couch.

Patriotic anchor pillow - love this outdoor picnic! kellyelko.com

Need a festive tablecloth?  Try wrapping paper – best part, no clean up required …

and don’t forget the sparklers.

Sparklers - what a fun patriotic picnic! kellyelko.com

Patriotic party decorations kellyelko.com

Hooray for the red, white and blue …

all summer long.

 

Sources:
Adirondack Chairs
Everything is from HomeGoods except my vintage thermos, seashell, mason jar and flag paper lantern.

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  1. It’s official. You are my favorite. Of all the blogs out there, you are my favorite. Red, white and blue decor on the patio WITH conch shells? You’re my girl. It’s decided. (Whew! Glad THAT’S over!)

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