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Saturday, July 03, 2010

flags and buntings

I stand at attention every time I see a home all turned out with buntings hung and the American Flag waving hello. American flags have a way of looking so regal, yet so easy and elegant. When European visitors come, they always admire all the flags waving.
Get outside, cut some fresh flowers and look around you and see how many flags are waving hello to you! Happy Fourth of July!
Do you have any flags waving or buntings hung?
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16 comments:

  1. MarnieJuly 3, 2010 at 7:20 AM

    yes indeed - flag hanging on the garage - have a wonderful 4th of july - off to dig in the garden while it is still cool

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  2. style chronicleJuly 3, 2010 at 8:18 AM

    We have a flag and I wish we had a place for bunting! What a fantastic holiday. Happy 4th!!

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  3. DebraJuly 3, 2010 at 8:48 AM

    Yes! One big one flying outside and several smaller flags in all of my window boxes-inside I have bunches of small flags in my mint julip cups. I love our flag year-round and lots of them! This is a great holiday-Happy July 4th to you and your family!

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  4. Maman de trois petit roisJuly 3, 2010 at 9:02 AM

    Hanging my bunting right now, although, this is one of the days I wish our little beach house was white or gray instead of coral pink! Beautiful images, Patricia!

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  5. M.AJuly 3, 2010 at 9:40 AM

    Have a great 4th of July weekend with your Family and loved ones.

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  6. home before darkJuly 3, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    My lilacs grew too tall for the flag to fly over them, so I put small flags (2 in each) in the urns by the front door. I tend to put them up Memorial Day and leave until after the 4th. My dad served in Patton's army. I always think of him when I see a flag waving. Happy 4th to you and to your family.

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  7. JoJuly 3, 2010 at 10:25 AM

    Our home is dressed in its red, white and blue finest ~ buntings in the front under the windows and a flag on the front porch.

    Happy 4th of July ~
    Jo

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  8. for the love of a houseJuly 3, 2010 at 11:05 AM

    Beautiful illustration!!
    I love the 4th of July. I keep a flag (my late father's flag) flying always in nice weather- I love the symbolism and I love the movement- the way it makes a house "feel"!
    Happy weekened!
    joan

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  9. JoyceJuly 3, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    Happy 4th my friend! Have a wonderful time. Thanks for brightening my day the other day. xo

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  10. UnknownJuly 3, 2010 at 11:33 AM

    Along the nearby walkway next to a beach flags are flying proudly--quite a sight.
    Beautiful illustration of The
    Elegantologist's home.
    Best wishes,
    BarbaraG

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  11. TSL July 3, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    Happy 4th, thanks for a wonderfully inspiring post!

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  12. Easy and Elegant LifeJuly 3, 2010 at 1:38 PM

    Oh yes we do Mrs. PvE! You'll recognize tomorrow's post, too... Many thanks again. The illustration inspires me to keep the old gal looking festive.

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  13. UnknownJuly 3, 2010 at 2:32 PM

    You are right, it's so regal!
    We will have a flag!
    It's a wonderful holiday filled with great meaning!

    Victoria

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  14. Mary-LaureJuly 3, 2010 at 10:27 PM

    I like your lady's hat, very chic.

    HAPPY 4TH!

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  15. Jeanne HenriquesJuly 4, 2010 at 3:24 AM

    I love your post! I hope these make it into a book or magazine because they are both perfect and the essence of an American summer.

    Happy 4th of July Patricia. I hope you have a wonderful day!

    Jeanne :)

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  16. Greet LefèvreJuly 5, 2010 at 3:39 AM

    I love reading all the American blogs this weekend! The most beautiful pictures of flags to find! But your drawings are of course wonderful!!
    xx
    Greet

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