Independence Day

 

Happy Birthday America

 

In celebration of this holiday my family and I will see a parade, eat food from the grill and watch a fireworks display in our home town. It's a day I look forward to all year for the obvious reasons; family bonding, the celebration of our freedom as Americans and the signal that summer is really here. Below are a few photos that encompass my Fourth of July. Enjoy!!

CUPCAKES ICED IN RED, WHITES, AND BLUES

  GERANIUMS AND FLAGS

 MY DOGS ALL DECKED OUT...

A WREATH TO WELCOME GUESTS

A PATRIOTIC MANTEL

A LITTLE ART ON LUCY'S BULLETIN BOARD

AND OF COURSE SPENDING THE DAY WITH LUCY!

I hope you and your family enjoy the day together and in celebration of our wonderful America!

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Patriotic Mantel

Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. I am fortunate that out of the family members who have served and are currently serving none have been lost in the pursuit of our freedom. Thank you God.

Like a lot of American families we spend part of the Memorial Day weekend celebrating family with a cookout. Ours was yesterday and a good time was had by all. In preparation for the event I decorated our mantel in a patriotic theme using everything recycled. I made the vases (HERE), found the trays at the thrift store for $2 each, the picture of my granddaughter was a gift to me on Valentine’s Day and the little crystal clock was a wedding gift.  

Patriotic Mantel

 

  

I hope you all enjoyed your Memorial Day weekend!

Here are a few pics from out get together.

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Red, White, and Blue Wreath

I just love this time of the year when spring is in full bloom. Every year we host a Memorial Day Cookout called "Grillin N' Chillin. I can't believe that Memorial Day weekend is just a few short weeks away. In preparation for the event, we decorate in the red, white, & blue theme and this year won't be any different. I try to recycle leftover decor from the years past but one item that has been missing is a wreath for the front and back doors. This past weekend I set aside enough time to put together the wreath for the front door. Unfortunately I didn't have the time to do a tutorial, so if you have any questions just ask and as always...Enjoy!

Supplies used; Styrofoam Wreath Ring, Denim Duct Tape, Silk flowers, Wooden Stars, Sharpies in Dk. Blue, Red, Tan, Gold. Flag Bandana, Ribbon, Wooden Star Decoration (prepainted), Hot glue gun/glue.

 

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