Create a Summery Atmosphere
Red, white and blue decor is perfectly appropriate for this American holiday. Create a festive feel by draping tri-colored banners and garlands on doorways, staircases and outdoor fences. Set up a drink dispenser bar with refreshing summer beverages such as lemonade and iced mango-peach tea. Take advantage of late summer blooms by arranging just-picked bouquets of fresh flowers in eye-catching vases to decorate dining, coffee and side tables.
A Picnic Lounge
Devote an area in the backyard to a picnic sitting area where guests can relax and bask in the sunshine. Lay out a rich blue blanket alongside various white and red outdoor pillows to fashion a welcoming setting. Fill a cooler with ice cold drinks and present mouth-watering seasonal fruits in small serving bowls on a complementing serving tray. If the sun begins to feel too severe, take out a patio umbrella to envelop the lounge area in cool shade.
Patriotic Tablescape
If you’re throwing a Labor Day barbecue, dress the table for the part. Opt for a vibrant red table runner complemented by wicker charger plates or placemats to create an all-American rustic aesthetic. Present blue patterned napkins in napkin rings atop a white dinnerware set to stylishly adhere to the Labor Day theme. For a fun twist on traditional flowers in a vase, construct a succulent centerpiece for the table. Fuse components of the desert and tropical rainforests to bask in internationally-inspired summer botanicals.
Outdoor Games
Incorporate the themes of summer with enticing games to adorn your backyard in. A great way to bond outdoors in the final days of the season is through classic Americana games, a staple piece for any alfresco party. Play a fierce match of badminton or share laughs over a game of croquet. Practice your aim with cornhole or test your precision with DIY outdoor bowling. The first Thursday of September marks the start of the official football season so brush up on your skills with a fun match in preparation.
Light Up the Sky
Decorating your home in summer inspired lighting is a must for Labor Day weekend. On your balcony, gracefully hang string lights over the railing to create a warm atmosphere during cooler summer nights. Drape larger string lights over your outdoor dining area to not only illuminate the patio, but also your tasty evening desserts. Opt for outdoor lanterns where the flicker of the candles resemble a summer bonfire. Equip your patio umbrella with umbrella lights that bring additional light to an outdoor dinner table as the sun sets.
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