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Memorial Day Decorating: 13 Ideas for the Perfect Patriotic Party

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Courtesy of Laura Trevey

In honor of the 13 stripes on our beautiful flag, here are 13 must-haves to throw the most memorable Memorial Day party!

  1. Rug art.

    This rustic hand-braided rug offers both color and style. Seen in a color blend of navy blue, brick red and camel, this contemporary blend of a classic pattern makes it easy to clean in case any of the guests spill a drink on it! (Which, yes, there will be drinks.)

    Courtesy of Home Tone

    2. Runner up.

    I know, you might be thinking ‘burlap’? Not a thing, right? BUT, when throwing an outdoor party, the fabric plays well with your other table decorations! Seen below, this star spangled banner is the perfect choice for a festive fete!

    Courtesy of Etsy, by Janes2daughters

    3. Have a seat.

    This Kenton Nelson folding chair makes you want to live in it! Whether you’re waiting for your guests, poolside, or offering a seat to your best friend, this folding chair is both fun and comfortable! Add some lemonade to this setting, and you may have a hard time getting anyone to leave…don’t say you weren’t warned!

    Courtesy of Kenton Nelson

    4. Pillow Talk.

    These triple-stitch 16 x 16 pillows have rsvp’d and will be bringing friends! Playful and in true patriotic fashion, indulge in some pattern play with these pillows that are sure to offer pops of color to your Memorial Day!

    Courtesy of Lynn Leigh Lane

     5. Napkin service.

    Using bandanas as napkins is a unique way to decorate without breaking the bank. Best of all, these can be saved for your next shindig! Inexpensive and fun, these bandanas offer both color and pattern to any table.

    Courtesy of OMG Lifestyle

    6. Going Garland.

    This patriotic wood and wool garland is the perfect home accent to dress up any space with a pop of color. Hang it on a wall, shelf, mirror, frame, or drape over a bowl, tray or centerpiece for your Memorial Day fiesta! A fun way to garnish your party, the possibilities are endless!

    Courtesy of Coloring Home Design

    7. Bunting.

    Circling back to #5, this fun form of a decorative statement is classic, and always adds a beautiful back-drop for an instagram-worthy picture! Use bandanas or your favorite pieces of fabric in a red, white, and blue repeat and you’ve got a party!

    Courtesy of Catch My Party

    8. Spicy Dogs.

    The best part about this finger-food, it’s super easy to make! You can make it all from ingredients you may already have around the house! Wonderbread? Check. Relish? Check. Mustard? Sausages? Just have to run to the store! Yes, please! See below for full recipe!

Courtesy of Betty Crocker

1
tablespoon olive oil
24
miniature Cajun-style Andouille sausages or cocktail-size smoked link sausages
1
package (9.25 oz) dinner rolls
1/4
cup Creole mustard
1/4
cup sweet pepper relish

9.  Healthy Snacks.

Just because it’s Memorial Day, it doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice all that gym time! Opt for a healthy snack (that’s decorative too!) by cutting up watermelon, mixed with cheese slices, and a batch of blue berries for this USA approved assortment of deliciousness!

Courtesy of Always Perfect Catering

10. Dishing them out.

Stars & Stripes – and more! This melamine serving platter, 3.5″ x 9.75″ is the perfect blend of whimsy and functional! Serve all the best drinks and food in the neighborhood with style!

Courtesy of JulieBluet

11. Skewers.

Ah yes, the traditional dish that’s vegetarian, vegan, and carnivore friendly! Below are some ideas for all of your friends to enjoy! The adorable assortment below is made with: watermelon, feta and blackberries!

Courtesy of A Healthy Life For Me

12. Just Desserts.

Strawberry Short Cake in a Jar! Need I say more? This transportable decorative treat is SO fun and beautiful…you may not want to eat it….well maybe just a bite!

Courtesy of Babble

Ingredients (Click for directions) :

1 boxed yellow cake mix, baked according to package directions
1 can vanilla frosting
1 (8 ounce) whipped topping
1 quart fresh strawberries mixed with 1/4 cup sugar

13. Cheers!

Ah yes, had to save the best treat for last. Below are some festive drinks for adults and children to enjoy!

All-American Colada

Courtesy of Crate and Barrel

The All-American Colada is both patriotic and delicious! Here’s what you’ll need:

Strawberry (Red) Layer

1 cup slices strawberries

½ cup white sugar

4 ounces light rum

1 ounce orange liqueur

3 cups crushed ice

Coconut (White) Layer

6 ounces coconut syrup
4 ounces light rum
2 ounces coconut milk
4 dashes aromatic bitters, such as Angostura
3 cups crushed ice

Pineapple (Blue) Layer

4 ounces pineapple syrup
2 ounces freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 ounces blue curacao
4 dashes aromatic bitters, such as Angostura
1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
2 cups of ice
Blue food coloring (optional)

Instructions: https://www.crateandbarrel.com/blog/strawberry-colada-recipe/amp/

Strawberry Mocktail

Courtesy of Play Party Plan

A delicious drink sans alcohol – great for children!

Ingredients:
1cupsugar
1 cupwater

1cupstrawberries, chopped and pulsed in the blender

More instructions: https://www.playpartyplan.com/citrus-strawberry-mocktail-recipe/

Alas, a toast to all of you this lovely Memorial Day Weekend!

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About Leslie Hendrix Wood

Leslie Hendrix Wood is the founding editor of the luxury lifestyle and design blog, Hadley Court and an has her own interior design firm, Leslie Hendrix Wood Interiors in Midland, Texas.

Leslie received her undergraduate degree in business. She worked briefly in banking and returned to school to earn her MBA.

Upon graduation, she moved to Washington D.C. to work on a Presidential campaign and received a Presidential appointment to a position in International Trade.

At the end of the administration, Leslie returned to her hometown and joined the family oil and gas business, although her first passion has always been, after raising her children with her husband, business and interior design.

When she saw her children were closer to leaving home, she decided to start the blog, Hadley Court. in 2012, which won the Design Bloggers Conference Hall of Fame award for Best New Design Blog in 2013 - a prestigious honor granted by her peers.

In 2014, she is, in addition to blogging, beginning to build the family friendly luxury lifestyle brand: HADLEY COURT, based on her values of Gracious Living, Timeless Design and Family Traditions.

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