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July 4th :: Outdoor Entertaining

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July 4th // Outdoor Entertaining

Festive, without being cheesy. That’s what I love about this July 4th tablescape pictured above. Your Independence Day backyard picnic can also patriotic without overloading on stars and stripes by simply keeping to a red, white and blue color scheme. Here are a few items perfect for stylish July 4th outdoor entertaining:

July 4th // Outdoor Entertaining Picksproduct links

1 picnic blanket // 2 hammock // 3 enamalware // 4 bar cart // 5 beach towel // 6 pillow

*first image via BHG

 

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July 4th :: Fireworks Essentials

Watching the fireworks is always a highlight for my family on July 4th. Whether you are staking out a place on the beach, in the park or simply in your front yard, you’ll want to make sure you are comfortable and have the essentials. Here’s some hand-picked items perfect for firework gazing, yet sport an updated July 4th look:

4th of July Firework Essentials

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Happy, safe July 4th!

Cristin

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Read full story By on July 2, 2013 in Entertaining, fashion, Fourth of July, Holiday, patio furniture

July 4th Ideas for Kids

American Flag - Living Room

Wow. July 4th is just days away. If  you’ve been caught you off guard too, here’s a few last minute ideas for your Independence Day block party, family picnic or annual gathering at the lake house to watch the fireworks. Many are craft and food ideas with kids in mind, but I’m sure there are a few adults who would appreciate the deliciousness and patriotic details too!

July 4th ideas for kids - www.simplifiedbee.com

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For more July 4th ideas, visit the Simplified Bee pinterest board. It’s loaded with tons of red, white and blue inspiration!

Happy, safe July 4th!

Cristin

* first image – Wick Design via

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Friday Find :: Lawn Games

They are just plain fun. Lawn games are a great way to entertain family and friends over the holiday weekend while encouraging a little exercise and friendly competition. bocce ball, croquet, paddle-ball, horseshoes are some favorite garden games in my family.

colorful bocce ball set - lawn gamescolorful paddleball set - lawn gamesyard croquet set - lawn gamesfamily is everythingtraditional horseshoe set - lawn gamesbocce // hand-ball // croquet // horseshoes

What’s your favorite lawn game?

Here’s more great games for the whole family (inside & out!)…  they would make great Father’s Day gifts too!

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!!!

xo

Cristin

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Read full story By on May 24, 2013 in baby and children, Entertaining, Features, Fourth of July, friday find, Friday Finds, Holiday, Parties