4th of July Party!

People, how are we already so close to the 4th of July? I'm not prepared for this at all. My brain still thinks it should be the middle of spring. (Which, in terms of weather, has been spring-ish and rainy until very recently, so I guess that's legit.) I kept seeing stars and stripes at Target, but it didn't register because stores always put stuff out too early. Like Christmas before Halloween. However, I would say that the week before a holiday is a good time to get rolling, especially if you plan to have people over. Here are some fun ideas to jazz up your party space:

USA Cookies - I think one of the easiest ways to decorate is with food. You're going to serve it anyway, so why not make it part of the theme? ($18.50/dozen)

Patriotic Coasters - These are made from ceramic tiles and can be used indoors or out. Plus, I like that retro pattern. ($20)

Star Garland - I can see this against the side of a house, making a cute photo background. ($12)

Food Display - This image is actually for a printable party set, which is such a fun idea, but I liked the food arrangement, too. The old fashioned Coke bottles in the front are my favorite. ($35)

Pop Corn Cups - Ah, these are the cutest things ever. ($8)

Blue Luggage - It might not be a traditional 4th of July decoration, but this vintage suitcase could be handy for holding cups and paper plates. And then when the party's over, you can use it for storage. ($50)

Don't forget to check your house for red, white, and blue stuff you might already have laying around. That's how I do 80% of my seasonal decorating: look for stuff I forgot about. Are you having people over for the 4th? What's your favorite thing to bust out for a party? I make a mean cheese plate, if I do say so myself.

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