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Is everyone getting excited for the holiday weekend? What, you don't get Friday off? How positively American! Kidding—quickie post here today because I'm currently vacationing through the 4th of July in our family homestead, a red-white-and-blue Craftsman bungalow. It's inspired me to make this palette cool again and not so Country Living. Here are my picks to help you declare your decorating independence (from corniness):
Stars: What about a chic five-point paper lantern in red? At 24 inches wide, it would make a liberating statement in a powder room. I also love these mirrored stars Ballard Designs (go for the 30-incher at $199).
Stripes: Cotton dhurries in stripes and chevrons are still as popular as apple pie from the McDonald's drive-through. I like Ballard's red and white rug because it works indoors and out and won't fade ("these colors don't run!"). $699 for an 8'x11'. Oh and there's a charm to this plaid mat from Ikea, practically free at $6.99.
Fireworks: I'm desperate to find Hinson and Company's fabulous "Fireworks" wallpaper online, but this Lulu DK for Matouk bedding (pictured) shares the same exuberance. Spendy, yes, but how can you put a price on decorating freedom?!
Classic Kitsch: Sorry, I really like these flag-embroidered napkins from Wisteria ($39 for a set of 4). So pretty on a solid blue tablecloth with a gigantic red carnation centerpiece. And what about old wooden-toofed George Washington propped on a bookcase? I cannot tell a lie: I like a plaster mini-bust.
Happy 4th, y'all!
