The Great American Porch

by STEVEN A SMITH
(LANSING NEW YORK NY )

My front porch over looks the stream below and the street going by.

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Wow, Steven, your front porch is wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing this picture of your patriotic porch with us on Independence Day. We sure appreciate it!

Mary & Dave

My 4th of July Decorations

by Paul Rice
(Colorado)

The quiet before the 4th of July festivities.

View from the Porch

by Marcia
(Lake Martin, Alabama)

This is a view from the porch but does show how white wicker creates an atmosphere of comfort and it is so versatile for changing cushions.

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Marcia, this view is very lovely. And yes, with white wicker you can dress it up in so many ways. It sure is pretty in the summer! We truly appreciate you sharing this with us. Thank you. Nothing like a gorgeous view from the porch.

Patriotic Decorations in Rustic Colorado

by Paul Rice
(Rifle Colorado)

The other side of my porch on my Victorian home.

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We love your red, white and blue patriotic decorations at your home. We are very appreciative of you sharing your porch decorating ideas with us. Rustic Colorado - ahhh! Sounds like somewhere we'd enjoy visiting. Victorian homes are one of our favorite styles.

Anytime you decorate the exterior of your Victorian Style Home, we'll enjoy seeing pictures. There's not better way to show your American spirit in July than showing your colors on your porch.

Rustic Colorado - Americana at its Best

by Paul Rice
(Rifle Colorado)

This is my garage out back - red, white and blue.

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So inviting, Paul! Who wouldn't love a garage like yours? Those three chairs lined up outside are a sweet invitation to come and sit a while. Thank you very much for sharing your home with us.

Rustic Colorado - 4th of July Decorations

by Paul Rice
(Rifle Colorado)

This is my 1898 Victorian home.

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In addition to your wonderful front porch, we also love the meandering walkway and gardens in front of your porch. Thank you for sharing your porch decorations with us. You have an awesome Victorian home.

4th of July Decorations
for a Patriotic Porch

by Shelly
(CT)

I almost finished my 4th of July decorations and I just completed a porch ceiling renovation.

Well, considering it IS July 4th, I guess I've finished, though there were a few more pillows I wanted to make, and the fabric is just wrapped around the seat cushions since I didn't have time to make more covers. But I still think it looks pretty nice!

I love my porch!

by Marjorie
(Lake Wylie, SC)

This is my dream home and I had always wanted a very large front porch to sit and have coffee or lemonade on a hot summer day. I love decorating it for every season. This happens to be a picture from July.

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Marjorie, we are so happy you submitted this picture for everyone to enjoy. You have a gracious southern porch. With your porch rocking chairs and breezy ceiling fans, I'm sure it's a joy to sit and relax on your front porch.

I appreciate how you decorated so patriotically for the 4th of July. Do you decorate your porch for all the seasons and holidays? Would love to see how you decorate in December!

It's easy to see why you love your porch. The memories you create and the relaxing moments are simply priceless!

When we visited Charleston and Savannah, we were taken in by the wonderful porches of the south. The wraparound porches, the side porches, the spectacular columns and haint blue ceilings. Oh my goodness, what a treat. Thank you again for sharing your wonderful home and porch with us.

Simple and Relaxing...

by Cindy Shingleton
(Strafford, Missouri)

Although we are patriotic all year round, the Fourth of July gives us a chance to truly celebrate our country. We show our true patriotic spirit with homemade red, white and blue cushions and pillows for our white wicker furniture, as well as a homemade bunting blowing in the breeze.

We gather all the red and white flowers that the porch will hold and make it complete with laughter heard from our boys playing in the front sprinkler...Even though our porch is small, we make the most of it with family and friends as we celebrate America's Birthday on the 4th of July!

Patriotic Front Porch

by 3 Ring Cottage
(Fort Worth, Texas)

This is our patriotic front porch with our iron bed turned bench and window made into a table. To see more, visit www.3ringcottage.blogspot.com

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Here are more of our 4th of July links to give you patriotic decorating ideas for your own front porch...






Doesn't take much to make your porch look spruced up for patriotic holidays.
- Proudly fly your flag
- Put out a few red, white and blue pillows or flower pots. Petunias are come in red, white and blue.
- Hang a stars and stripes banner or several patriotic buntings
- Hang strings of lights to softly illuminate your porch in the evenings
- Decorate your mailbox with spangled stars and small flags
- Always be aware and reverent of flag etiquette


Front porches are fundamental to families, neighborhoods and communities. Nothing more charming and beautiful than a flag waving proudly amidst the rocking chairs and porch swing. Celebrate your patriotism and decorate your porch purposefully.

No matter what, enjoy time with family and friends.