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Happy July 4th & Winner!

happy july 4th chalkboard sign

Happy July 4th! We are up early celebrating this patriotic holiday with lots of red, white and blue. Lemon cake with fresh berries and cranberry drinks with homemade nautical flags were on the breakfast menu. My oldest kiddo helped me decorate by making the July 4th chalkboard sign {above}. So cute, don’t you think?

july 4th breakfast drink flags


stella and dot bee necklace winner
Also, I want to congratulate Caroline on being the winner of the Stella & Dot bee necklace giveaway. Enjoy!!!
let freedom ring


Happy, safe 4th!
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Read full story By on July 4, 2011 in Entertaining, holiday decor

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

DIY Handmade Wood Block-Print Tablecloth

lavender white birthday party table setting
Block-print textiles are an obsession of mine. So, when it came time to dress the table for a recent family celebration, I searched for a block-print tablecloth that would compliment the lavender, purple and white color scheme.
block printing materials
When I couldn’t find a tablecloth I was envisioning, I decided to make my own. Using some Indian wood block stamps with a paisley pattern, purple & lavender fabric paint and a simple white cotton tablecloth, I created the tablecloth. I actually have three blocks and originally was going to use the pair of blocks which patterns overlap, but it was difficult to keep them lined up.
diy block print tablecloth purple
For the sake of time, I stuck with just one block and created a pattern by alternating the color from row to row.
diy hand block paisley tablecloth purple lavender
paisley block print tablecloth diy
Block printing is an art and I am by no means an expert, but I really liked how it turned out. And in case you missed it; Here’s how the ribbon chandelier and flower arrangements were made for the party.

diy ikat fabric how to
I love the ikat fabric Elizabeth at The Mustard Ceiling made. She has a great tutorial and printable too. Hmmm. Maybe this will be my next project!
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Read full story By on May 31, 2011 in DIY, Entertaining, textiles