As the summer season unofficially kicks off, Memorial Day 2020 will no doubt feel different than years past. But our connection to others, appreciation for the little things, and gratitude for those who serve will shine brighter than ever. “I’m the daughter of a US Navy veteran, and Memorial Day has always been a major holiday for my family,” says Etsy Trend Expert Dayna Isom Johnson. “This year, I’m excited to celebrate virtually with my relatives, grill my favorite summer bites, and send my dad a care package to honor his service.” From festive Memorial Day decor finds to heartfelt gestures of appreciation, read on for four ideas to make the holiday feel just as special as ever.
Break out the red, white, and blue


Now’s the time for bright and bold decor. Start with a cheerful wreath or a playful pom-pom garland to charm your neighbors from afar.
Dress to express


Try out a fun nail look or a festive, on-theme accessory, or find a new favorite summer tee. Because great style = big smiles.
Show off your grill skills


Dine al fresco or plan an incredible indoor picnic with the help of monogrammed grilling accessories and delicious small-batch spice blends— just don’t forget the patriotic punch!
Expert tip:
“If you want to give your Memorial Day meal a little kick, experiment with our Cocoa & Ancho spice blend. It’s incredibly versatile and can be used on any type of meat, but we like it most on pork and beef. It’s modeled after a Mexican mole sauce—richly savory, with some earthiness and a slight tingle of heat.” — Robert Orth of Calicutts Spice Co.
Say thank you


Send a veteran, healthcare worker, or senior something sweet. How about a handmade craft?
Top image: Patriotic party straws from Paperly Press, $8 for a pack of 10
29 comments
Agnieszka from Makramianki said 292 days ago
Very beautiful and inspirational stuff. :))
Carolina from Agirlwithfeathers said 292 days ago
Great ideas for celebrating the holiday this year! Thanks for sharing!
Anna from SublimationDesignsAn said 292 days ago
Good ideas for paying attention. It turns out you can not only give cards.
Jennifer from IceBreakerPrintables said 291 days ago
Really nice & inspiring!
sanjay said 291 days ago
nice
Katrin from katrinshine said 291 days ago
Great finds! Nails are absolutely awesome!
Chris Phahlane from WorldArtAndFabric said 291 days ago
Useful article. Thank you!
globug9 said 291 days ago
Very creative and inspirational finds. I plan to wear my two-toned Patriotic American flag face mask more so this holiday than ever before. BugaBowCo helped me out for that. :) So creative!
Tatyana from KnittoyWorld said 291 days ago
Beautifull :) Thank you for ideas!
Stacey Amaro from AllThingsAmore said 291 days ago
Great ideas! Love the simple burlap wreath!
Nicole from KarmaCodeOne said 291 days ago
Meaningful to celebratory ~ Cheers to all before and after us ~!~
Gillian Northcott from esanivintage said 290 days ago
Great, dynamic products.
Gillian Northcott from Esani said 290 days ago
Very inspirational in these difficult times.
Mariya from MagicArtForYou said 290 days ago
the grill set is simply exciting! This will be a very pleasant and memorable gift. Great ideas to pay attention to! Thank you for sharing!
Mariia Shevchenko from MariUkraine said 290 days ago
aw, lovely! Probably I need to create some interesting stuff too ^^
Sujata from TreasuredMemoryLane said 290 days ago
Awesome and inspiring ideas for decorating and celebrating the holiday!
Olha from ElfyWorkshop said 290 days ago
Thank you for ideas. Traditions are so important in our lives. Especially I realized that when became a mom.
Nicole from KarmaCodeOne said 290 days ago
Meaningful and celebratory ~ Cheers to the ones before us and after us ❣
Janiya Sharipzhan from PrettyPaperPark said 289 days ago
"But our connection to others, appreciation for the little things, and gratitude for those who serve will shine brighter than ever. " - Well said! Beautiful stuff ❤️
Olga Arendarchuk from KiviBijou said 289 days ago
Very inspiring!
Ana C. Gomez from MixBerryDesignsShop said 289 days ago
Beautiful items! I loved the nail wraps, it´s a perfect detail for a patriotic outfit. Thanks for sharing these creative products and Shops!
Marti from MartiandCompany said 287 days ago
Wow! I love, love red, white and blue anything. The embroidery patterns are especially cute and doable.
Tanya from Blessedcountrycrtns said 285 days ago
Love the nails!
Elizabeth Buckles from EruvandiCrafts said 284 days ago
Lovely!
Anna Mizin from MiLeoStore said 282 days ago
Useful article. Thanks for sharing!😊
Melissa Card from TCTCrafts said 282 days ago
Love the nail wraps! So cute
Carolynne DeLisle from NonnasNuttyKrafts said 279 days ago
Sometimes it just a simple "star on a straw:" that gets everyone into the spirit. zit doesn't have to be super over the board in decor. Be creative....mason jars with a battery votive candle in it painted in red, white, blue. Let your mind go crazy!
CONNIE MCCORMICK from WreathsbyConnieM said 278 days ago
Love the patriotic ideas
Julianna said 250 days ago
I love it very cute