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8 Easy Ways to Spruce Up Your Backyard for Your July 4th BBQ

The grill is sizzling, the sparklers are sparkling and the s’mores are melting…it must be the Fourth of July. Well, almost. Want this year’s BBQ to top all the years before it? Add a few simple outdoor pieces to make your space feel more like an oasis and less like just a patch of grass behind your house. Here are eight easy updates that will make your yard *the* place to be for the Fourth. 

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Amazon

Lemontec Commercial Grade Outdoor String Lights

Is it even a backyard party if there aren’t string lights? And this brand has over 1,000 five-star reviews.

la jolie muse candle
Amazon

La Jolie Muse Citronella Candles

Nothing puts a damper on a backyard party quite like mosquitos. But pretty citronella candles help repel them while making your tablescape look Instagram-friendly.

macys american heritage stool
Macys

American Heritage Billiards Zuo Wassu Rattan Illuminated Stool

Fact: We could always use a little more seating. And these illuminated rattan stools solve that problem, and they add a bit of light so that guests can actually see each other once the sun sets.

anthropolagie napkins set
Nordstrom

Anthropologie Aliyah Set Of 4 Napkins

Those BBQ ribs are delicious, but they are messy. These chic napkins make eating even the juiciest burger look elegant. Plus, they’re eco-friendly, and you’ll get to enjoy them for summers to come.

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Nordstrom

Treasure & Bond Round Jute Pouf

Snag a few of these for your living room and carry them outside for the party. Use them as extra seating, a place to put your drink or as a footrest while huddled around the fire. Then pop them back inside after the last s’more is eaten.

outdoor rug nordstrom
Nordstrom

Dash & Albert Diamond Indoor/outdoor Rug

A rug outside? Trust us on this one. A little plush carpeting can turn a simple patio or deck into an outdoor abode. You’ll love it so much that you’ll wonder how you ever did summer without it.

nordstrom pestemal towel
Nordstrom

Linum Home Textiles 'lucky' Turkish Pestemal Towel

Have a pool? Put out a basket of these tasseled Turkish towels for guests to use after taking a dip. Bonus: They’re also cute enough to use as blankets when the sun goes down.

wyatt double champagne cooler
Nordstrom

Ralph Lauren Wyatt Double Champagne Cooler

The Yeti cooler is great and all, but we’re trying to throw a sophisticated adult party here. This stainless-steel bucket not only keeps your vino cold, but it also looks pretty enough to display.



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