Union Jack Decor

Commemorate the London Olympics With Home Decor Featuring the Union Jack

July 13, 2012

Union Jack Decor

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The Union Jack flag is the official flag of the United Kingdom, and it's also an officially hot decorating must have during the 2012 London Olympics. Here's a little history, since most of us Yanks don't know the background on the flag. By the early 1700s the flag was called "The Union," and since it was flown from a jackstaff on Navy ships, popular legend has it that the flag got its full name, the Union Jack, from the jackstaff. When Northern Ireland became part of the United Kingdom in 1801, the St. Patrick's flag, a red diagonal cross on a white background, was added to the Union Jack, giving us the flag we have today.

Check out some of our favorite uses of this fab flag, as well as some great ways to bring the look to your home.

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by Elka Karl 7

Check out some of our favorite uses of this fab flag, as well as some great ways to bring the look to your home.

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7 Comments

Nancy Einhart 43 weeks 3 days

I can't help it: the Union Jack is just so damned cool. These are some great ideas.

Grace Hitchcock 44 weeks 1 day

I love the look of the framed flag. I love the Olympics!

Emily Bibb 44 weeks 2 days

Love this post!!!! Can't wait to watch the Olympics :)

Nyrina Windu 3 years 36 weeks

I like the one in the first pic the best.

Modus Vivendi 3 years 36 weeks

It seems strange to use it unless you're from the UK or have some other personal connection.

POPSUGAR Home 3 years 37 weeks

Jane Pennells, your dog bed sounds amazing! Pictures, please?

3 years 37 weeks

I'm a brit living in Ohio and so of course the Union Jack is important to me - but to my dog too! We have a fab Union Jack Dog bed courtesy of Jonathan Adler. It's made of Llama wool and she loves it! - of course it looks super chic in my home. Now I'm coveting the Vivian Westwood rug. sigh..