Text by Claire Pool
Whether you’re soaking in the warm weather lakeside or enjoying a glass of lemonade outdoors, a touch of red, white, and blue is sure to enhance the long days all the more. Kick off the star-spangled holidays with Memorial Day and savor the patriotic pride all summer with inspiration from these festive cottages.
Mingling with your favorite summer décor, classic bunting gives a dramatic yet unique effect to the front of your home.
Revel in the magnificent setting as you spend time together on the water, greeting passersby with a wave of a flag in the summer air.
With a porch this heavenly, a spot of red, white, and blue does just the trick. Swap out your everyday accents for pillows or décor in a patriotic palette for a holiday get-together.
Views from this Nantucket, Massachusetts, haven are unforgettable, topped off with delightful blooms and a sense of calm.
For a subtle display of the Stars and Stripes, small emblems are tucked into window boxes and paired perfectly with white hydrangeas.
This picturesque moment of an early evening picnic on a wraparound porch is our definition of bliss.
Gain fantastic curb appeal on any historic home with a high-flying flag mounted front and center for all to see.
With the banner blowing softly in the salty breeze, this lovely beachside façade makes a dreamy destination.