Garden Flags for Summer Parties

Summer is a time for fun with family and friends.  Pool parties, backyard BBQs  and summer get togethers of all kinds.  There are summer garden flags that are perfect for displaying during these events.  Decorative flags that mark the spot and add to the spirit of the fun.

This Beer Garden Flag and the unique Rum and Get it Garden Flag would both be a great addition and conversation piece for a party.

Many of the personalized garden flags can be tailored to fit your celebration.  The possibilities are as creative as your imagination. Among the decorative party flags that can be personalizedare the Pool Party Flag which can be placed out front at the party to let people know they have found the right place.  An all around general party flag like this is good to have on hand and could be used for any celebration from birthdays to family reunion.

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Thank you for reading.  We hope you enjoy all your summer get togethers, I know we will.


Josie and Marilee
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Personalized Decorative Birthday Flags

Birthday Garden Flags and Birthday House Flags are some of our biggest sellers.  This is really not a surprise as everyone, everywhere, has a birthday.  That's a lot of birthdays to celebrate. 

This interesting article from Huffington Post talks about the origins of birthday celebrations.  Although there is no documented proof that these are the exact origins, the seven historical developments mentioned in the article make sense as a best guess for why birthdays are celebrated the way they are today.

Even though some will not admit it, I think most people love to be fussed over their one special day of the year.  Who, on their birthday, wouldn't love to wake up or come home to a garden flag in their front yard that is saying Happy Birthday to them.  A personalized birthday flag or house flag would be even better. 

Birthday flags and birthday banners are also great for displaying at birthday parties either outside as a marker for the location or inside as a decoration.  For my friend's 60th surprise birthday party I did a custom birthday flag that was a collage of photos from throughout her life, it was a big hit. Custom Birthday Photo Flags are a lot of fun.

There are many decorative flags to choose from for your celebrations.  There are applique birthday flags, printed ones and custom photo flags.  Regardless of which you choose it will be greatly appreciated that you made the extra effort.

All the flags pictured and more are available at Custom Flags and Gifts.

Thank you for reading.
Marilee and Josie

Ladybug Garden Flags

With record breaking temperatures and snowfall and what seems like a record breaking LONG winter, I think it is time to THINK SPRING.  Get your mind off the cold and look at the bright cheerful colors of Spring Garden Flags and Spring House Flags.


The long dreary cold days are bound to have an affect on our outlook.  Many people say shopping is therapeutic to them.  Looking at these decorative Ladybug Flags is bound to put a smile on your face.

Ladybugs have long been a subject of  poetry and artwork as symbols of cheerfulness and just plain cuteness.  A decorative ladybug flag will help to brighten an early spring outdoor decor while we wait for trees to bud and flowers to bloom.  The Fly Away Home flag on the left comes both in the garden flag size and the larger house flag size.

Check out this flag that is printed at Custom Flags and Gifts Ladybug Garden Flag  This flag can be a personalized flag.  A personalized garden flag is always a nice touch and makes your flag totally unique.   

What a bright and cheery decorative spring yard flag  this one is with the happiness of both daisies and ladybugs.

Daisy Welcome Spring Garden Flag

Thanks for reading and watch for more upcoming blogs on Spring Flags and Easter Garden Flags and Easter House Flags.

Marilee and Josie

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The Winter Garden

I'm afraid winter is not my favorite time of year.  I feel the cold weather go straight through to my bones and tend to be more tense and less active.  I miss my long walks at the park and working in my garden.  Yesterday I decided to make an effort to kick the winter blues and get outside more, for goodness sake, I own an abundance of coats and a pair of long johns, so put them on and get out there.
There are lots of  things that can be done in your garden even in the winter.  First and foremost, of course, is to put out a new winter garden flag for an instant cheering up.

 Now its time to get our hands dirty. This is the time to get rid of all the dead debris.  This will help with insect control so they can't winter over as easily. Plus, a nice clean garden is just much more pleasing to look at.  Adding some sort of garden décor this time of year also helps make your view more merry.  Decorative garden flags are of course the first on the list of easy versatile garden décor. 

There are very nice decorative birdhouses that can also add personality to your yard.  If you want birds to take to these decorative bird boxes be careful of what you buy.  Pay attention to its construction and the size of the hole to make sure it is actually functional.

 There are lots of sites online that sell all kinds of decorative items for your outdoor décor.  Browsing these sites can be another fun winter activity when you are ready to come in to the warmth of your home.

Happy winter gardening and thanks for reading.
Josie and Marilee
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Cheering up a Winter Yard

The holidays are gone and so are the dazzling light displays, lovely wreaths and eclectic decorative Christmas flags.  The winter yard is not usually a cheery one and unless you are an avid gardener that has planned ahead with camellias and other winter friendly shrubs, a winter yard can often times use some help. 


Winter garden flags are an easy solution.  Winter yard flags come in many designs and their color and subject matter will draw your eyes to them and away from the drabness of the flower beds.   Snowmen garden flags are always a fun choice like this Snow Couple Garden Flag that can also be a personalized flag.


 There is also this Let it Snow Garden Flag that is a high quality double applique flag that will hold up to the wicked winter weather.

For something totally unique there are Custom Winter Flags.  This is a Snowflake Monogram Flag but there are many available from a variety of companies.

For those that prefer, there are also Winter House Flags which are the larger size of the decorative flags like this Cardinal and Holly House Flag that can also become a personalized flag.

Along with the decorative winter flags, depending on where you live there are also great amazingly hearty plants and evergreens that can add beauty to your yard during the cold weather.  I found this great site for the United States National Arboretum and it has a handy zone map that will help you find what plants are winter hardy for your area.  In our area, pansies are used a lot this time of year. It always amazes me that for such a pretty and delicate looking flower they are really very tough.

These are just a few ideas to liven your winter landscape.  There are so many things you can do.  If you have any ideas you would like to share, please do.  We may come up with a few more ourselves in a future post.

Happy New Year to you all.
Josie and Marilee
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Decorate with Christmas Flags Indoors and Out

The holiday season is in full swing.  Flashing lights , glittery decorations and Christmas garden flags are everywhere.  I'm a sucker for Christmas decorations, I love them.  I love seeing all the houses lit up and the ways people come up with to portray the holiday season. It is also fun to see all the different decorative holiday flags that people choose to display .  There is one house in our neighborhood that is legend.  People line up to drive by it.  They even have their own radio station that plays Christmas music and is in sync with the blinking of the lights.

Coming up with ideas for decorating is a lot of fun.  You can spend hours on the internet looking at all the clever do it yourself decorations and ornaments.  Many of them are very inexpensive made from items from Dollar Tree or even recycling things that would normally be thrown away.  This is one link from woohome of 23 Simple Ideas of things made from bottle caps, computer chips and other items.

Christmas Garden Flags and Christmas House Flags arebb easy and versatile items to use for decorating.  They come in so many different tstyles from whimsical designs with elves and santas to more traditional nativity and religious themes.  Everyone knows holiday flags make a great addtion to outdoor holiday decor, but I think the fact that these lovely flags can also be used as wall art and hung on a wall in your house or your front door, too often gets forgotten. 

The Believe in the Magic Christmas Garden Flag, shown above, is one of my favorites and would be a great choice, I think for an indoor decoration.  This Poinsettia Wreath Christmas Garden Flag would be nice to hang on your front door and you can even have it personalized with your name which makes it even better for a door decoration.


Use your imagination ,there are so many holiday flags to choose from that will add beauty and charm to you Christmas decor. 

Thank you for reading
Marilee and Josie
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Personalized Flags make the Perfect Christmas Gift

It is the time of year when everyone starts racking their brain trying to decide what to buy everyone on their Christmas list.  Gifts mean so much more when you receive something you know the person put some thought and effort into.  When you receive something personalized such as a personalized flag, you know the giver did just that. Personalized garden flags and house flags make the perfect Christmas gift.  For a flag lover its the perfect addition to their collection and also a keepsake to keep for years to come.  Almost any decorative flag can be personalized although there are some that work better than others.

 A lot of what makes a flag a good personalized flag is its design and theme and if there is even an area on the flag where a personalization will fit.  Some flags, as my daughter and I say, "Scream for a personalization".  Dog Breed Garden Flags are a good example of that and one of the most popular

types of decorative flags to get personalized.  They almost always have a nice blank area where the pet's name can be added.  A really special idea is to do a Custom Photo Pet Flag, these are truly unique.  For the pet lover on your list, you cannot go wrong with a personalized pet flag.

There are also flags for firefighters along with garden flags and house flags for all five active branches of the military that are great for personalizing.  To add someone's name to a military garden flag or firefighter flag and display that flag or give as a gift, shows that loved one the pride you feel. A personalized military makes a great gift any time of year.

In addition to the flags mentioned above we have a great variety of  Custom Monogram Flags

and Personalized Welcome Decorative flags all of which could make great gifts and keepsakes. Some of our most popular flags is our line of RV Camper Garden Flags.   These personalized Camper Flags make a fun and unique gift that can be used all year long.
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So while doing your shopping for Christmas browse the decorative flags at Custom Flags and Gifts and explore all the possibilities.

Thanks for reading.
Josie and Marilee
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