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Americana Decorations: This is the Year to Go All-Out on Red, White and Blue Decor

Posted by Linda Trzyna on May 21st 2026

America celebrates summer with a number of true-blue, flag-waving celebrations. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, we march in parades, attend picnics, host barbecues and family reunions. We head for the beach, the lake or the hills for a little adventure, rolling down highways or soaring from sea to shining sea.The casual freedom summer represents for many is revealed in a wide ar … read more
Americana Decorations: This is the Year to Go All-Out on Red, White and Blue Decor
 

Start Summer with a Bang: Our Most Spectacular 4th of July Decorations for 2026

Posted by Linda Trzyna on May 20th 2026

Get ready to kick off summer with a bang! With Fourth of July just around the corner, what better way to celebrate than by decking out your home in spectacular red white and blue decorations?Whether you’ll be hosting a backyard barbecue or simply want to do a little flag waving, Christmas Central can get your celebration started with our top picks for Fourth of July decor.Send patrio … read more
Start Summer with a Bang: Our Most Spectacular 4th of July Decorations for 2026
 

Save Your Summer Fun: How to Quickly Fix a Leaky Pool Float

May 18th 2026

Few things can deflate a perfect day in the pool faster than a leaky pool float. But you can save the day – and the pool floaty! – with a quick repair. Follow these four steps to patch punctured pool floats:1. Find the LeakYou may be able to find the leak while you’re still in the pool. If the pool toy is still partially inflated, place it under water one section at a time. Squeeze l … read more
Save Your Summer Fun: How to Quickly Fix a Leaky Pool Float
 

Savor Summer More Completely with These 11 Simple Suggestions

Posted by Linda Trzyna on May 13th 2026

Why is the thought of summer so alluring? Is it the endless sunshine, the warm, lazy days, the long evenings that slowly dissolve into dusk? Maybe it’s that we’ve been conditioned from childhood to think of the season as a release from the drudgery of routine for the freedom to do, be, explore.If you live in an area with strong seasonal divides, summer can be fleeting. There are only … read more
Savor Summer More Completely with These 11 Simple Suggestions
 

From Bare to Beautiful: The Best Way to Decorate a Balcony, Small Patio or Porch

May 8th 2026

Decorating small spaces is tricky, especially when they’re outdoors. However, many renters and homeowners face the challenge of getting more use out of a small balcony, porch or patio.Fortunately, you don’t need a sprawling deck or big backyard to enjoy the summer weather in your own private outdoor spot. All you need is a little design know-how.Indoors or out, decorating a small spa … read more
From Bare to Beautiful: The Best Way to Decorate a Balcony, Small Patio or Porch