Celebrating VE Day in lockdown? How to get your home and yourself ready for the perfect party

Celebrating VE day on lockdown this year? Here's everything you need - from bunting to gorgeous decorations...
Although VE Day celebrations will be a bit different this year, you can still celebrate it in style.
Coronavirus has had all of us changing and postponing plans and celebrations - be it a friend’s birthday or hen-do, or major ones like the Queen’s birthday and now Victory in Europe Day. Good thing is we’re all learning to adapt and moving real life parties to online or door step ones.
Regardless if you’re quarantining by yourself, with your family or with flatmates, you can still have some fun and get ready to celebrate VE day on 8th May. Decorate the house, get a pop of blue, red or white in your outfit and get in the mood to a house party or rock that Zoom call.
Best VE decorations, bunting and treats to celebrate VE Day
Union Jack bunting, £4.95, Rex London
Add a patriotic touch to your home decoration with this lovely gingham bunting.
VIEW NOW: Union Jack bunting, £4.95, Rex London
Emma Bridgewater Union Jack Mug, £19.95, John Lewis & Partners
Take a drink in quintessential British style with this patriotic Union Jack mug. Perfect for a morning cuppa, coffee or hot chocolate. It doesn't get much more British than that!
VIEW NOW: Emma Bridgewater Union Jack Mug, £19.95, John Lewis & Partners
Dress, £40, Accessorize
Keep comfortable but looking good in this lightweight dress.
VIEW NOW: Dress, £40, Accessorize
Bowl set, £28, JD Williams
Alfresco dining in style with beautiful bohemian bowls.
VIEW NOW: Bowl set, £28, JD Williams
Navy Pleated Midi Skirt, £18.20 (was £28), Dorothy Perkins
A midi pleated skirt is a super easy to wear. Pair it with a t-shirt and flats for a casual comfy look or dress it up with espadrille wedges and a silk blouse.
VIEW NOW: Navy Pleated Midi Skirt, £18.20 (was £28), Dorothy Perkins
Cushion cover, £19.99, H&M
Add a nautical twist to your living room with this striped cushion cover.
VIEW NOW: Cushion cover, £19.99, H&M
Rhubard and pear diffuser, £15, M&S
Get your home smelling fresh for your celebration house party.
VIEW NOW: Rhubard and pear diffuser, £15, M&S
Striped Glass Carafe, £48, Anthropologie
A modern piece to add to your kitchenware that will look great on your dinner table.
VIEW NOW: Striped Glass Carafe, £48, Anthropologie
Earrings, £20, La Redoute
One can never have too many statement earrings. These red raffia ones are gorgeous and will look good with pretty much anything.
VIEW NOW: Earrings, £20, La Redoute
Julianne Linen Shell Top, £50, Boden
You can never go wrong with a minimalist linen top. The button detail jazz up this simple yet beautiful one.
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