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July 4th Craft – Handmade Rocket Garland

july 4th rocket garland diy

Fireworks, backyard barbeques and flag waving parades. Yep. It’s almost here and we’ve been doing a little July 4th decorating.  

july 4th rocket garland how to

Brenda of alphamom’s 4th of July Confetti Popper Rockets inspired me to make our own patriotic rocket garland. She has a great step-by-step tutorial, so if you are interested in doing this project, head to her blog.

rocket garland 4th of july diy

It was an easy craft that the kids enjoyed. Our rockets however, do not include confetti or “pop” – too messy for this mom! They sure look fun in the window, but we hope to hang them outside if the weather dries up!
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Read full story By on June 6, 2011 in baby and children, DIY, Entertaining, Fourth of July, holiday decor

Cute 4th of July Decorating Ideas

Throwing a July 4th party or simply want to add some patriotic touches to your home? In any case, here are some darling and inspiring Independence Day decorating and entertaining ideas to get you in the holiday spirit.

cute july 4th picnic table setting stars stripes

{Patriotic Table Setting via Southern Living}

cute july 4th party supplies paper goods
{Red, White & Blue Paper Goods from Shop Sweet Lulu}

cute 4th of july desserts
{Festive July 4th Desserts: top – berry cupcakes via Martha Stewart, flag rice crispy treats; bottom – flag tart via Martha Stewart, chocolate covered strawberries via allrecipes.com, patriotic parfaits via Martha Stewart.}

red white blue july 4th paper lanterns

{Paper Lanterns via Pier 1 and 4th of July Signage via Pottery Barn Kids}

diy 4th july banner
{DIY July 4th Rosette Banner via Country Living}


How will you be celebrating July 4th?

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Read full story By on June 5, 2011 in DIY, Entertaining, food, Fourth of July, holiday decor

Happy Easter and Lamb Cake

easter lamb cake mold dessert

Here’s a picture of the sweet lamb cake my mom made for today’s Sunday brunch. It was topped with vanilla frosting , flaked coconut, raisin eyes and a pink jelly bean nose. The cake mold used was my grandmothers! So darn cute… it was hard to cut into!

Happy Easter!
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Read full story By on April 24, 2011 in Easter, Entertaining, food, holiday decor

Our Easter Brunch Table Setting – Cheery & Bright

Cheery Easter brunch table setting

Cheerful floral and striped table linens featuring yellow, green and pink set the tone of this Easter brunch table setting. It is really a sneak peak of Easter brunch celebration, but wanted to share some of the ideas with you.

Cheery Easter Brunch table setting ideas
Whimsical hand painted bowls mimic nests and are filled with paper “grass” and a dyed Easter egg.

Easter egg letter initial place setting

Guests first initials were added to the eggs and acts as a place card. To achieve the letter, I simply adhered a letter sticker to the egg before dying it. Super easy. Alternating green and pink pom-pom trim is wrapped around all white napkins. Adding a decorative trim is a great way to add texture and color to a table without breaking the bank.

Easter cupcake toppers bunny meri meri

A playful multi-color trim was taped to the bottom edge of a white ceramic cake stand. Again, I love the texture it adds. The carrot cake cupcakes {thank you Trader Joe’s} were topped with sweet Easter images by Meri Meri. 

Colorful Easter brunch table setting

The vintage, floral table runner was picked up at a local estate sale. It has no markings and I don’t know where it was made, but I love the mod print and energy it brings the table. 

Easter brunch daffodil butterfly centerpiece

A Tiffany & Co. crystal bud vase is wrapped in a preppy pink & white striped grosgrain ribbon and filled with sunny daffodils and feathery butterflies.  

Easter baby chicks

I also wanted to include an update on our baby chicks {Fluffy & Chipmunk}. They are now just over three weeks old. They are constantly bugging each other. It is quite amusing to watch. It’s also funny that their temporary home is a clear plastic bin with an “Easter Supplies” label. 
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Read full story By on April 11, 2011 in Easter, Entertaining, holiday decor