Enhance each season with a touch of decor; in summer, let vibrant colors and breezy elements breathe life into your space...
-Marcia 💗
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One of my favorite projects this summer has been setting up a patriotic-themed coffee bar for July. I take pride in making a conscious effort not to constantly buy new decorations. That’s not to say that I never do, but I always start by editing what I have, checking to see what I can use and reuse. Amazingly, I can create fun and welcoming areas in my home using items I already possess, often moving things around from room to room.
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For my coffee bar, I went through my items and looked at last year’s coffee bar photos. I decided to switch it up a bit, sticking with the red, white, and blue theme. I put out some patriotic napkins and decorative towels. One of my favorite touches is adding appropriately colored candies from a local candy store called Cranberry Sweets, located here along the Oregon coast. Red, white, and blue jellybeans are a fun addition to my coffee bar area, adding a celebratory treat.
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I like to keep things simple and not too cluttered, so I don’t put out a lot of items—just enough to add a little sparkle (no pun intended). This approach allows me to create a charming and festive coffee bar without overwhelming the space.
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The result is a cozy, patriotic coffee bar that embodies the summer spirit and provides a warm, welcoming spot for family and friends to gather.
Feel free to share your own decorative ideas and themes in the comments below!
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Hi Marcia,
What a wonderful idea!!!! Just love the patriotic jelly beans too! So cute!!!
Blessings,
Susan
Hi Susan,
It’s so nice to see you here today…thank you so much for stopping by. I am glad that you enjoyed my video. Happy Summer!
Marcia
I really enjoyed how you used everyday items so creatively and gave your coffee bar a special holiday feel. I will try to do the same in my home.
The holidays are so fun and thanks for sharing your experience!
Thank you Jose! Happy summer decorating.:)
CUTE CUTE CUTE!