If you are planning to sit outside and enjoy some fireworks on July 4th, then do it in style with a great American style picnic.

Here are some festive ideas to help you plan your picnic.

Patriotic Picnic; Stone Gable July 4th Tablescape; Patriotic salad in a jar; Denim Pocket Placemat; Patriotic Picnic Basket

If you are looking for some last minute ideas for a centerpiece for your Memorial Day weekend celebration here are some quick but great ideas.

Get out your scrapbook paper and make this easy Patriotic Flag Centerpiece from Glue Dots.

Use red, white and blue gums balls to create these festive centerpieces from All You.

I love this idea from Better Homes and Gardens.  Simply use paper lanterns to make these centerpieces.

This is a simple but great idea from Martha Stewart to display your flags in a planter.

Everyone have a wonderful weekend and a BIG thank you for all that serve our country!