20 Americana Hosting Essentials That Nail the Chic Nancy Meyers Aesthetic

For porches, backyards, and everywhere in between, the mood is less stars-and-stripes, more linen-and-hydrangeas

Memorial Day decor, including a portable brass, lamp, striped tablecloth, patriotic bunt, pool float, beverage cooler, woven planter, fringed umbrella, paper plate, and beverage dispenser.
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Memorial Day is one of the highlights of summer. It's a day for burgers on the grill, bare feet in the grass, and long afternoons spent with friends and family, ideally somewhere near the water, as fireworks and festivities await after sunset.

Whether you’re hosting indoors, outdoors, or bouncing between the two, your summer decor should be just as Nancy Meyers-ready as the scene itself.

It starts with the curb appeal: old-timey patriotic bunting and woven urn planters overflowing with fresh white hydrangeas. Indoors, there are striped cotton linens trimmed with tiny bows from Gohar World and woven beverage tubs already stocked with ice-cold bubbly water and beer. Outside, half-moon fringed umbrellas create a more clever kind of shade, letting even the tiniest backyards indulge in the full festive fête.


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Julia Demer
Style Editor

Julia Demer is a New York–based Style Editor at Homes & Gardens with a sharp eye for where fashion meets interiors. Having cut her teeth at L’Officiel USA and The Row before pivoting into homes, she believes great style is universal – whether it’s a perfect outfit, a stunning room, or the ultimate set of sheets. Passionate about art, travel, and pop culture, Julia brings a global, insider perspective to every story.