Distracted For The Fourth of July at My House

This is the first year in forever that I only got halfway decorated for a holiday.  I was distracted by my garage sale.  I was distracted by the beach house and the fun of decorating it and doing projects.  I was distracted.  I still got decorations up, but not what I usually do.  

I think my little sailor collection is one of my favorite patriotic decorations.  They always hang out on my coffee table.

I've got a little collection of sparklers and such.

I gathered lots of patriotic themed and red, white and blue items on these shelves.  The Abe Lincoln sketch was a new find this year  

My mantle holds music related patriotic items.

I found this nifty mirrored three level shelf this year.  I had not found a spot for it and popped it up in my niche for display.  I really like how it fits here and it may be a permanent spot for it.  More red, white and blue randomness is gathered here.

Another new find this year is this sweet little scene.  I found it at Alameda Flea Market when junking with Amy.

The top of my china hutch holds my collection of patriotic themed pieces.  A variety of framed "Pledge of Allegiance" and other patriotic items. I did a collection challenge on them here. 

Patriotic characters round out the scene.

Last year I did much better with decorating..you can see it here.  I did get my front window done so my neighbors have that to enjoy.

Hope you have a great holiday weekend.  Be safe and wear red, white and blue!

Comments

[Rosemary]

wow it looks pretty darn decorated to me! haha! I put a flag pillow on the couch and thats the extent of my decor with our move! I'm hoping to get better organized with my holiday decor now that I have more closet room for everything. Do you take your regular decor down when you decorate for holidays or do you just add the holiday decor with the regular stuff? Like yourself i have a ton of holiday stuff but idk what to do with my regular decor.

[Musings from Kim K.]

Considering everything you have going on, I'd say your holiday decorations are still pretty darn impressive. I'll be visiting this post again on my laptop so that I can take it all in! Happy 4th!!

[Pam]

For not having decorated, it looks great to me!

[Kathy]

You are a dynamo of energy! I hope you are taking a little time for yourself to relax over the holiday weekend. Oh silly me, what am I thinking - haha!

[twinkle beverages]

Lovely as ever! Back to bed, I have pneumonia. Enjoy your holiday.

[Doreen]

Great displays as usual! Never get tired of your posts and love how it's always changing!

[Erica H]

I love seeing your holiday displays. I have a teeny tiny one for the 4th this year.

[Gayle]

I missed this charming post! Your not so decorated home puts mine to shame! Ha ha ha! It looks wonderful and I just love the variety of groupings you have. They are amazing!

[Doreen]

I enjoyed seeing snippets of your 4th of July decorating this year. Hopefully I'll get around to doing it next year! Your posts and blogs keep me going :-)