Make Your Independence Day Celebration Sparkle With these essential additions.

Make your Independence Day gathering spectacular with these star-spangled must-haves that combine patriotic flair with practical elegance and good taste.

Create a star-spangled display with decorations from My Mind’s Eye. Stars and Stripes Decorative Hanging Stars fits the bill. $25. MyMindsEye.com

Courtesy of My Mind’s Eye


Bring the American spirit to your pool this Fourth of July with Mark & Graham’s Striped Pool Float, $160. MarkAndGraham.com

Ramp up your patriotic style with a 100 percent silk scarf from Gray Hall Design. An abstract rendering of the American flag makes it versatile all year ’round. $198. GrayHallDesign.com

Pottery Barn’s Cabana Americana Outdoor Melamine Dinnerware Collection includes perfect patriotic pieces to enjoy classic American foods. $48–$56. PotteryBarn.com


The Flags and Hydrangeas Celebration Crackers from Caspari are filled with festive surprises and are perfect for adding an element of fun to any Independence Day celebration.  $24. CaspariOnline.com


Elevate your table setting with Emma Red & Blue Napkins from Pomegranate that will become your summer staple for years to come. $56. PomegranateInc.com


This article originally appeared in the June 2025 issue.

Gracie Hayden
Gracie Hayden was a Virginia Living intern. She is a sophomore at The Steward School in Richmond.
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