Patriotic Decor For Your Home or As Hostess Gifts – $1.00 to $11.99

There are loads  of good bargains on patriotic decor right now, which makes it so affordable to decorate without blowing your budget. These would also make excellent hostess gifts if you’re going to someone’s house for the holiday. These are great for any summer entertaining too. I load up and then store them in a plastic tub to use for Memorial Day, Labor Day and the Fourth of July.

Lots of good deals at Pier 1 imports…

These red, white and blue filled votives are cute enough to use anytime of the year and at less than $2, you can buy some for yourself and some to gift. These burn for 15 hours.

http://www.pier1.com/Americana-Filled-Votive/2777025,default,pd.html?cgid=red-white-blue-décor

I always use drink charms when hosting a get-together (unless we use plastic cups and a marker!) They help everyone remember whose drink is whose and just add a bit of fun to any gathering. $6.71 for a set of six.

http://www.pier1.com/Stars-Drink-Charm-Set/2784579,default,pd.html?cgid=red-white-blue-décor

Don’t let insects ruin your outdoor fun. These citronella filled tile candles will keep those pesky bugs at bay and the Moroccan tile design does so in style. These are on sale for $7.50 and also comes in blue.

http://www.pier1.com/Citronella-Filled-Tile-Candle—Red/2749162,default,pd.html?cgid=red-white-blue-décor

Bed Bath & Beyond has some fun deals too. Make sure you sign up for their coupons to save even more money. (You can use more than one and they honor expired ones.)

Turn the burgers with a bit of kitschy patriotic bling…this star spangle spatula will certainly do that and probably generate some conversation too. ($9.99)

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/star-spangle-spatula/3250824?Keyword=patriotic

I personally prefer to buy patriotic decor that doesn’t necessarily say “4th of July” so that I can use whatever for other holidays and events. This star-spangled kitchen towel is festive, practical and perfect for other red, white and blue holidays too. And feel free to use these in your guest bathroom. ($4.99)

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/star-spangled-kitchen-towel/1042861706?Keyword=patriotic

Home Depot has a great deal on an American Flag. For only $9.98 you get a 3 foot by 5 foot poly cotton American flag, a 6 foot pole, (that breaks down into 3 sections for easy storage,) the bracket and installation hardware.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Seasonal-Designs-3-ft-x-5-ft-U-S-Flag-Kit-US200/100069248

When Macy’s has a sale, they do it up right. I’m really liking everything in this Martha Stewart patriotic line of serving ware, which is all on sale. They also have matching dishes on sale. No buyers remorse with these prices.

http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/martha-stewart-collection-star-spangled-melamine-handled-serving-tray?ID=1157091&CategoryID=7923

http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/martha-stewart-collection-star-spangled-melamine-chip-dip?ID=1157110&CategoryID=7923

From Kohl’s…

Express your love for family, friends and freedom with this wooden wall hanging at Kohl’s. ($11.99) It can be hung outdoors or indoors.

http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-1675880/patriotic-family-wooden-wall-decor.jsp

Perfect for indoor or outdoor use, this reversible Sonoma American Flag decorative pillow is $11.25 at Kohl’s. It’s weather, water and fade resistant; making it durable for many celebrations to come.

http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-1673415/sonoma-outdoors-american-flag-reversible-decorative-pillow.jsp

Don’t forget to check out your local nonprofit and thrift stores for entertaining. Everything doesn’t have to match and I personally like the “mix and match” look.

Your local dollar stores have great deals too. I got all of this at the Dollar Tree.