Patriotic Memorial Day Decoration & Entertaining Ideas

Happy weekend and welcome to the Saturday Spotlight!  Each week, I focus on a different theme or topic to inspire you.  As we get closer to summer, we’re beginning to think about summer entertaining.  Now, is the time to start planning your Memorial Day decoration ideas for your barbecue or family get together.  Here are some festive ideas to inspire you!

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Memorial Day Decoration and Entertaining Ideas:

Patriotic inspired ideas…

One year, I joined a group of 7 blogger friends to share our patriotic crafts and decorating ideas... For my contribution,  I shared my patriotic baseball tablescape.  The other talented bloggers in the group shared all kinds of beautiful patriotic crafts and decor.  So, be sure to visit that blog post for ideas you can use to decorate for Memorial Day!

Get creative with red, white and blue…

When decorating a Memorial Day tablescape, use fruit to add some color!  If you want to get really patriotic, cut up some watermelon in star shapes and mix in some blueberries.  For more patriotic dining room ideas, read – Patriotic Decor in the Dining Room.

Add some patriotic curb appeal to your home…

A little bit of red, white and blue goes a long way.  When we’re at the beach (or “down the shore” as we say in New Jersey), I love admiring all the pretty coastal homes.  Of course, they’re even prettier when they’re decked out for the patriotic holidays!

Decorate your outdoor living spaces for Memorial Day…

If you plan to dine alfresco this Memorial Day, use some of my ideas from this patriotic table setting on the patio!  In that blog post, you’ll also find links to a bunch of patriotic tables designed by my blogger friends.

Browse the stores for inspiration…

Recently, I spotted some pretty red, white and blue dishes and table decorations at Pottery Barn.  Whether you’re looking to add to your patriotic collection or just browsing, you can always get ideas from the pretty store displays.

Memorial Day/Patriotic Decorating on a Budget:

Simple and festive ideas…

My baseball table setting was just one of several ideas I had for decorating for the patriotic holidays on a budget… If you don’t want to spend a ton when you decorate, DIY Memorial Day decorations are the way to go!

Shopping for Memorial Day Decorations:

With a flag theme, you can keep these decorations out all summer!

If you don’t want to make your own banner (like I did above), buy this super cute burlap banner instead!

Arrive to that Memorial Day party in patriotic style with these adorable wine bags!…

What party hostess wouldn’t appreciate those?

When you decorate your table for Memorial Day, use a pretty flag runner as a starting point…

If you’re planning ahead for summer, any of these patriotic home decor items would be great for Memorial Day, 4th of July and even Flag Day!  God Bless America!

Now, for even more ideas to entertain and decorate for Memorial Day,  here are some finds:

• Welcome your Memorial Day guests with these easy summer front door ideas!
• Decorate your table with ideas from this beautiful patriotic tablescape!
• If you want to get creative for Memorial Day, make a pretty patriotic paper rosette!
• Surely, your picnic guests will love a build your own burger bar!
• When planning your get together, choose from these 75 BBQ side dishes and salads!
• Now that it’s watermelon season, try some these watermelon cocktails.  Cheers to summer entertaining!

Hopefully, I’ve inspired you to prepare and decorate for Memorial Day and the summer season.

In addition, here are some previous ‘Saturday Spotlight’ posts that will help you get ready for Memorial Day:

• Hello May – Enjoy all the Month Has to Offer!  
• Ideas for Outdoor Entertaining Areas
• Memorial Day Barbecue Ideas
• Best Summer Road Trip Ideas
• Coastal Inspired Decorating and More!
• Kick Off the Summer

Will you be entertaining for Memorial Day?

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