Summer is upon us with record high temperatures in the Carolinas as well as much of the rest of the country. It’s not all bad, though. I stopped at my first lemonade stand this week, and we have been feasting on watermelon and blueberries, too.
Tomorrow, of course, is Flag Day, here in the United States, and I hope you’ll display the colors in your neighborhood. Patriotism and symbolism notwithstanding, the American flag is a terrific example of graphic design, so I thought it might be fun to take a look at how some folks decorate with the flag in their interiors year round.





The thirteen-star flag was in use from 1777 until 1795. Almost certainly the flag in this photograph is a reproduction. What a great cabin room!


Middle has a 48-star flag hanging over his headboard. I would have loved to have posted a picture of it, but my photo stylist (that would be me) simply lacked the energy to make his room photo ready. I also have some needlepoint flag pillows that I scatter around the family room this time of year.

And I always pull out Deborah Harding’s book and put it on the blanket chest, which serves as our coffee table. The book adds both color and inspiration. It’s also a wonderful resource if you’re antiquing or looking for a piece of patriotic folk art for your house.
Do you decorate with the Stars and Stripes?
Thanks for the patriotic inspiration --- again --
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Linda
I was reminded so immediately stuck my American Flag magnet on my car, the only flag we own is packed deep away in storage..so next year I will proudly wave it!
ReplyDeletePS Welcome back and stop by doing an amazing giveaway for a gogeous Kilim bench!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous images and post!
ReplyDeleteLove the stars and stripes images - perfect for celebrating Flag Day! And, so sorry to hear about the loss of your family friend - that's very difficult, indeed.
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures - Flag Day is also my SIL's birthday. My daughter and I sent her a Happy Birthday video. ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat flag inspiration photos. I love the American flag and fly it proudly, but I don't often decorate with it other than displaying it. Your photos do give me great ideas for a possible change in decor. :)
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Babs
I never thought of decorating for Flag Day. We do go CRAZY on the fourth while we are up at Kanuga. The tackier the better... But maybe I'll try a little more class this year. Your post has inspired me! xox
ReplyDeleteI am a great believer in proudly displaying Old Glory at every holiday, and we fly it (and multiples of it) at Darlington House, with patriotic pride, at every opportunity. I am old-fashioned enough, though, that it upsets me when I see it used to cover pillows or as bedspreads, as I believe doing so is not respectful. While decorative, indeed, our nation's flag is far more than decoration.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your thoughtful comment, Reggie. I have to say I personally feel rather unsettled at the prospect of using the flag as a bedspread or as upholstery fabric. As a young teen, I begged my mother to buy me some a skirt that looked as if it had been made from the flag. She was very patient in explaining why that was more than inappropriate but, in fact, disrespectful.
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