Today I have ideas for a quick and easy red, white and blue patio styling that you can create in just a snap. I’m using simple patterns in patriotic colors, flowers, and flags for a relaxing patio setting we can enjoy all summer.
Pinterest Challenge
It’s time for our June Pinterest Challenge, and we’re sharing patriotic porches and patios. We have lots of patriotic ideas so I’m sure you’re going to be seeing a lot of red, white and blue.
If this is your first time to join us for a Pinterest challenge, this is how it works. Our host Cindy over at County Road 407, selects a photo for us to recreate, and each participant puts their own spin on the photo according to our individual style of decorating.
The best part is seeing how everyone interprets the image, and we always have an interesting variety. Be sure to click through all the links at the end of the post.
If you’re stopping by from my friend Marty of A Stroll Through Life, welcome to Thistle Key Lane. I’m so happy you are here!
For more patriotic ideas click on last month’s post, Easy Summer Patriotic Tablescapes.
This month our inspiration is from Better Homes and Gardens of a lovely patriotic front porch. I love the simplicity of this outdoor space, and the bright colors of the buntings and pillows are just gorgeous.
Here’s what I’m pulling from the photo for our patio eating area.
- patriotic colors in stripes and gingham
- blue cloth on the table
- flowers in a white pitcher
- flags in a white container
- watermelon slices
Easy Red White And Blue Patio Styling
This challenge had a different spin on it for me, because we are in the middle of pool repairs and updates. I only have a small area on the patio that I can work with for a photo shoot, and here’s a photo of what’s going on behind the camera.
The good news is that we will be able to entertain next weekend and I can’t wait. The final clean up is today. Yay!
Table Top Styling In Red, White And Blue
Just like in the PC photo, I’m decorating the patio table with flowers in a white pitcher and flags in a white crock.
As with most of our Pinterest challenges, I make a point of using what I have on hand. The exception is usually fresh flowers, which I pick up at the grocery store.
You know me, it’s impossible for me to pass up blue hydrangeas, and look how pretty they are next to the flags.
Can you guess what’s inside the crock holding the flags in place? The answer is dried beans, but rice will work too. Just a little tip from me to you! 😉
Don’t forget that food can also be part of the table top decor. A tray of sliced watermelon looks delicious and inviting.
This summer I’ll be using my French style market tote for pool towels. When it’s time to pack up, we can toss wet towels in the tote, and I can carry them straight to the laundry room. At least that’s the plan.
For a table runner I’m using a piece of light blue gingham fabric. If you not a big fan of decorating with patriotic colors just add like blue to the mix. That’s what I’m doing and I’m loving it.
Because of the construction going on I had to cut my first photo shoot short and resume a few day later. So I’m sharing another tabletop arrangement using a wood tray, a candle and a beverage set.
Red, White And Blue Pillows
I love the variety of pillows in the PC photo, which inspired me to get busy sewing. Making new pillow covers with ties is an easy way to update our patio lumbar pillows.
To make the covers I’m using six cloth napkins and one kitchen towel in various strips and gingham. The napkins were not wide enough for my lumbar pillows so I had to get creative and piece them together.
I’m using simple red and white ribbon from my Christmas stash for ties, which makes them look like that go together as a set.
For more pillow ideas check out my post Ideas For Making Easy Pillow Covers With Ties.
Be sure to follow Thistle Key Lane on Pinterest, where the boards are up to date with my favorite seasonal inspiration!
Up next is Decor to Adore, and I know you don’t want to miss Laura’s cherry patriotic patio decor.
Thank you so much for stopping by for my easy red, white and blue patio styling. Be sure to check out all the links below for inspiration you can use this summer.
Cheers!
Our Pinterest Challenge Continues…
I LOVE that tote! my eyes went straight to that when I saw your first pic!
Love it! And those pillow covers perfect! I’ll email you separately! Evan (my son) hit in a tennis drill yesterday at a huge tennis pavilion place in Dallas!
Thank you Laura! Hope you son is doing well. We have a little break in the heat but not much!
Michelle,
I’m so glad you got your post up. This looks amazing and I know you are going to enjoy this area once all the repairs are made to your pool. Great post.
Thank you Rachel! I’m just rolling with the punches this last week and today too!
Your pillows are absolutely adorable! Thanks for the decor tip involving rice and beans. So clever!
Thank you Laura! I don’t sew as much as I used to but I’m really happy with how the pillows turned out.
Love your table setting, the flags are such a great ideas with the beans. I need to remember that. Those cute pillows are gorgeous too. How fun to have the pool done in time for the 4th. Enjoy and Happy 4th.
Thank you Marty! I hope to have before and after photos before too long. We’re ready to relax around the pool!
I’m in love with your market tote, those pillows and those glasses! Such a great set up with that gingham fabric. I’m so excited to see your pool finished and I bet you are too!
Thank you so much Kristin! We are really looking forward to the weekend and relaxing a bit.
Very pretty! Hydrangeas and patriotic decor just scream “summer” to me. Add the watermelon, and it’s a homerun! 🙂
Niky
Thanks Niky! The watermelon hardly made it through the photo shoot. It was so sweet and delicious!
I feel for you and construction during the heat of the summer, but you saved the 4th with your pretty setting. Love the gingham and those great pillow covers. Have a great weekend!
Thank you Debra! We are so ready to enjoy the pool and relax for a change!
Oh my goodness Michelle, your pillows are darling! I hope you’ll be sharing a tutorial?! 😉 I love the hydrangeas in the white pitcher, and I also love those blue wicker glasses! I’ll bet you’re so happy to have your pool repairs finished! Enjoy the 4th my friend xx
Thank you so much Cindy! This was such a fun challenge, and I’m glad I had a chance to take photos in spite of the mess. 😉
I love the pillows you made, Michelle!
Thank you Rita!
How exciting to be going through a pool update! I’m excited to see that in a future post. And thanks for the beans or rice tip. I always forget about that and get frustrated with floppy flags etc. 🙂
Love your table decor and pillows. I think I have those same napkins. Did you get the bundle at Home Goods? I love them but I’m certainly not creative enough to make adorable pillows out of them. Oh, I bet you saw them in the basket on my patriotic porch. LOL. Thank you for joining in. Especially when you had so much other stuff going on. pinned
Yes I bought the same napkins as you did Cindy, and was planning on giving them to my daughter. Then I changed my mind when I saw the inspiration photo. Now you know how they look as pillows LOL! Fun challenge in spite of our pool mess. Thanks for letting me join in! Hugs!
Michelle, your pillow slips turned out great!!! I love the addition of the other fabric to span the width of each pillow. Great idea! And I love that you were able to carve out a small place for a little sitting area even amidst all the chaos.
Enjoy your “new” pool and Happy 4th,
Barb 🙂
Thank you so much Barb! I hope you have a delight 4th of July too!
I am really bummed that I didn’t see this post before the 4th of July. Also, you gave me the courage to start the pool update after I have been dragging my feet for so long!
Good luck on the pool update John! We’re so glad to be finished with ours and still have time to enjoy it this summer.
This is just lovely, Michelle!! I LOVE those pillows. And those drinking glasses are so pretty! Sometimes less is more, especially in the Summer. thanks so much for sharing at Home Imagined this week!
Thank you so much Rachel for the sweet comments! Hugs!
I love BOTH of your displays. Those RWB pillows are amazing. Best of luck with your pool repairs. Thank you for sharing this on the Home Imagined Link party!