10 Labor Day decor accessories for an end-of-summer celebration

Celebrate the last holiday of the summer season by decking out your house in these red, white and blue accents.

By Michele Kettner • Posted August 28, 2020 at 2:58 p.m.

Photo coutesy of Williams Sonoma

Labor Day is a holiday that represents the end of the summer and the return to hectic school schedules. While this Labor Day is going to look different than others, that doesn’t mean you can’t have one last summer celebration. Whether you decide to lounge by the pool or have a backyard barbecue, fill your yard full of stars and stripes with one of these 10 accessories for Labor Day.

Red and White stripped basket — *Photo courtesy of Wayfair*

As the family enjoys their last weekend in the pool, keep everyone’s beach towels organized and dry with this festive basket. // Patriotic Fabric Basket, $67.99; wayfair.com

Red and Blue stripped mug — *Photo courtesy of Pottery Barn*

Show off your stripes as you sip your morning coffee before heading out to your end-of-summer celebrations. // Americana Watercolor Striped Enamel Mug, $6.99; Pottery Barn

Red, white and blue plaid plate — *Photo coutesy of Williams Sonoma*

Skip the paper plates and add some color to your meal with these red, white and blue plates. // Newport Plaid Outdoor Melamine Dinner Plates, Set of 4, $29.99; williams-sonoma.com

Red, white and blue lanterns — *Photo courtesy of Target*

Spice up those citronella candles and keep the bugs away in style with this set of lanterns. // 3ct Large Luminaries Red/White/Blue – Bullseye’s Playground, $15; target.com

Blue truck with red stars pillow — *Photo courtesy of Grandin Road*

If you’re obsessed with those red-truck-and-Christmas-tree pillows during the holiday season, grab this patriotic design to add to your collection. // Land that I Love Truck Pillow, $49; grandinroad.com

Let your get-together last all night with the help of some extra lighting. // 10-Light 5.5ft. Star String Lights, $25; birchlane.com

Red star patterned tray — *Photo courtesy of Macy’s*

Whether you’re serving charcuterie or deviled eggs, this festive tray will be your go-to this Labor Day weekend. // Thirstystone Wood & Enamel Tray, $134; macys.com

Red, white and blue bunting — *Photo courtesy of The Home Depot*

Give your porch or deck a quick face-lift before friends and family come over with and easty-to-hang bunting. // 3 ft. x 6 ft. Poly-Cotton Stars and Stripes Full-Fan Flag, $19.97; homedepot.com

Set of red, white and blue towels — *Photo courtesy of Bed Bath & Beyond*

Spills are going to happen, so grab a set of nautical towels and be ready for that next mess. // DIII Design Imports Maritime 3-pack Kitchen Towel in Red/White/Blue, $19.99; bedbathandbeyond.com

Red, white and blue stars — *Photo courtesy of Etsy*

If farmhouse decor is more your style, these wooden stars will be a perfect accent on your outdoor table. // Patriotic Stars, $17; etsy.com

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Michele Kettner

Audience Engagement Editor

Michele Kettner joined Northern Virginia Magazine in 2020 after spending two semesters as an editorial intern at the magazine. The University of Maryland graduate is currently the audience engagement editor and covers everything from can’t-miss things to do and holiday events to new restaurant and store openings throughout Northern Virginia.