Red, White & Blue and Baseballs Too!

Updating to join Erika and Andrea for their Favorite Things party and all things Red, White & Blue!  Sharing my 4th of July decorations and a few red, white & blue inspired finds from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale!

I always love pulling out my red, white & blue decorations and typically do so in mid May but this year with all that has been going on it was still birds nest and spring flowers until this past weekend.  I always start by decorating the mantel since it is the space I will see the most.

 This may come as a shocker but with all the baseballs around my house it has never once dawned on me to use them to decorate!  Kim at Hunt and Host showed off her mantel (see here) and I was instantly inspired!

 I’m pretty sure I picked up these red, white & blue inspired decorator balls at Hobby Lobby a few years back and they have been a fun way to add some color and dimension.  I have to tell you I was fairly proud of myself for balancing those baseballs!

 I picked up these little flags from the Target Dollar Spot after seeing Kim use them as well on her mantel.  Sand is such a cheap and easy way to fill vases and jars.  I picked up a bag at Lowes and I know I will use it for multiple displays throughout the year.

 I made this flag banner several years ago after finding this tutorial on Pinterest.  I suck at recreating things most of the time as I become impatient really quickly so if I can do this anyone can!

 I also thought made this wreath a few years back and you can view this tutorial here.

I love to showcase the wreath but don’t typically have a good place to hang it where it can shine.  This year I threw some more baseballs in a vase and the wreath hung perfectly from the vase.

I always have this memo board in the kitchen and Carly has taken it upon herself lately to change it up for me.  I thought she did a super job!  I love pulling out my red dishes too.

It always makes me feel like my house is a little warmer when I change things up a bit.  How do you get in the spirit to celebrate America?The Nordstrom Anniversary sale is still going on through August 2nd…..here are a few red, white & blue picks!

Halogen Flats – I bought these in a leopard print and they are adorable!
Sparkly Kate SpadesStriped Dress
My favorite workout pants are Zella Leggings
Hello…this Plaid Top has pockets!!
Either of these dresses would be great for a Christmas party come December!
Eliza DressTildon Dress

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