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The Red, White, and Blue

 

 I was shopping the basement for something to make a wreath for the front door and ran across this old straw hat. It had been given to us at a community event several years ago.  Spray painted it red, added a ribbon I already had.  So now I have a patriotic item on my front door.

I continued to shop the basement and came across these hydrangeas.

I remembered I had a tall red metal vase that I bought a long time ago at Micheal's, so I put the hydrangeas in that, added a flag, and now my front porch is ready for July 4th.
Cost:  Zero, Zilch!!

Couldn't forget to add some red white and blue to the screened porch.


HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!!!!!


I'm linking up to Thrifty Thursday at Bloggeritaville.  Come by and see what's going on in the ville!

Comments

  1. FABBY'S LIVINGJune 30, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    I love it, great idea! I may shop my boxes and cartons for something like this and make it for my door entrance! I love the red hat...hum, now that's another thought too! Thanks for sharing. Have a terrific 4th. of July and God bless my friend. I'm visiting from TT at, BNOTP. FABBY

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  2. VintagesouthernlifeJune 30, 2011 at 1:46 AM

    Love your red hat and you can't beat that price! Have a wonderful 4th of July!

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  3. A Hint of HomeJune 30, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    I love all your patriotic arrangements! They look great around your house.
    I love your header!

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  4. Mid-Atlantic MarthaJuly 2, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Great red hat welcome! Happy 4th and have a great one!

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  5. AnonymousJuly 2, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    What a beautiful view from your back porch.

    Pamela
    WV

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