4th of July Decorations

Beautiful centerpieces for your elegant affair that will surely catch the eyes of your guests. Tint water in a glass bubble bowl blue or red using food coloring and add stems of red or white roses.Use star-shaped floating candles in a glass cube vase...

A red Flyer wagon evokes a true Americana sensibility, just like summer barbeques. So what could be cuter than to create an eye-catching red wagon ice chest? Here's what you'll need to do:Purchase a red wagon, clear plastic trash bags, large roll of clear tape and a 5 large bags of iceLine the inside of the wagon with clear plastic trash bags and tape them securely to the sidesAdd your bags of ice as well as your beverages - voila! Easy as pie, and so cute.

Or rather, entryway. How cool would it be for your guests to come to your barbeque and feel like they're in Hawaii? The answer is: very cool. Line the entryway to your home with tiki torches for a cool tropical look that really sets the mood. You can find them as cheap as $1.50 at a local hardware stores like Osh, or go upscale with a stainless steel gel-burning version from Unica Home.

Don't skip out on flowers because July 4th is a casual holiday. Outdoor fetes really come alive with beautiful floral arrangements. Order from 1-800-Flowers or visit a local floral district for affordable florals.

Make the decor for your July 4th barbeque easy and fun!Your local party store will carry plenty of festive tablecloths, plates, napkins and cups in all shades of red, white and blue and stars and stripes. Help es...

Easy and elegant, these candle torches will illuminate your 4th of July celebration in style.Simply fill a red, white or blue metal pail with sand and insert the wooden stick on the candle torch.The wooden stick is 32 inches long, so you will need to trim the stick to where the candle is about 4 inches higher than the top rim of the pail.A candle that is too tall may topple over.

Celebrate America with some clever uses of red, white, and blue. Instead of the old paper streamers, use lightweight red,white and blue lengths of fabric over your party space. Attach the

Elegance can be created with strategic use of furniture.Create a comfy party space by using your indoor furniture outside.Bring the spar...