We're getting ready to Celebrate America's Birthday in my home. The vintage milk bottle carrier is at the ready. The empty spots in the holder will be filled with condiments on the big day and daisies from my garden will be added to the flags.
When I
made the patio cushion covers back in May, I purposefully made one side solid white. This enables me to change the look for special occasions like this.
The 4th of July has always been cause for celebration in my
family. The tradition was established by my parents and their life-long
friends before I was born. I grew up having a party to celebrate the 4th
and it's a tradition that became one of my own when I had my sons.
Some years, the party has been an all day event that starts with Red,
White and Blue breakfast and the parade and ends at 11 p.m. with
fireworks. Other years, it's been a simple cook out with family and
friends. One thing that's always consistent, however, is that we
always
celebrate!
One of my favorite vignettes is on the yardstick-covered chicken carrier that acts as a coffee table in our family room. It's a simple nod to the
Great American Past time as well as to the fact that I live in a house full of men!
Daisies and larkspur, waiting to be picked!
Hydrangea, day lilies, monarda...the
whole garden is ready for the party!
The decorating will be wrapped up today. Then it's on to menu planning, shopping, cooking and baking.
Just as soon as July 1 rolls around and end of quarter/end of half at work is behind me because by then, I'll be more than ready for some celebratory time with family and friends!
How do
you celebrate?
xo,
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Your home and gardens are lovely. It looks like you are all ready for the 4th!
ReplyDeleteHmmm, some of the items around your home seem awfully familiar! It looks great...glad I could lend you so much bunting!
ReplyDeleteListen, sista' LOL I DID have some of my own, ya know!!! Seriously, I DO love my flag book from you, and the blue lantern that I bought, and did you see the cute small buntings on the patio chairs?! Wanna come here for the 4th?
DeleteI would love to come...but we'll be up north for our annual "week at the lake"! I'll take a rain check.
DeleteThat is quite possible the coolest milk carrier I have ever seen. I love the little raised cup thingy at the top where you set the bottle with the flag. Did you rig it up that way or purchase it like that? I want one! Everything looks great and festive. Your home exterior is the sort of iconic 4th decor that I l love! I esp. adore the shot of baseballs in the last photo. What a clever 4th decor idea. Nothing says red, white & blue like baseball!
ReplyDeleteHello BFF! I actually purchased it that way, probably 15 years ago (yikes!) The top part, I think, held sour cream...or maybe butter. At my home, it holds some sort of floral arrangement or a candle in a mason jar most of the time. I'll keep my eyes open for one for you. That baseball vignette was actually borne of my having at least one 5 gallon bucket of baseballs and gloves. My oldest looked at it and said "Hey, Mom, where's the apple pie to go with that?!" and I thought, "Heck, why didn't I think of that?!" Come visit! xo
ReplyDeleteHey lady!! I just found your cute blog via the hop and added myself to your followers! Also I’d love to have you check out a fabulous OSCAR DE LA RENTA giveaway I’m having right now!!
ReplyDeleteHope to see you there! And thanks so much!
Xo, Emily
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Pinning many of these ideas -- I love the way you decorated you ladder (Off to the dollar store to get lots of flags now for my ladder!) and the baseballs are just adorable too!
ReplyDeleteHi! Thanks, Lauren! If you don't find what you need there, I've found them at Ace Hardware, the party store, the grocer and the pharmacy. Good luck and let me know how it turns out! Hugs
DeleteWow you really do a great job with patriotic decor. And I love it.
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GORGEOUS! I'm dying over your mantle with the flag wreath. That is BRILLIANT. How have I not see it featured all over blogland?!
ReplyDeleteOh Girl! You're too sweet! I did a post on that wreath (and the THREE TRIES that it took me to make it) earlier in the month but never linked it anywhere. Sometimes when a "project" becomes an "ordeal", I tend to try to forget! Thanks, you're a doll for saying so! xo
DeleteWow, your house and gardens are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove it! At some point Ill be settled enough to decorate for a holiday lol! Definitely by Halloween! ;) Love love love your ideas! Thanks for sharing! K
ReplyDeleteLove that you take the time to decorate for the 4th! Some day I might just get around to it. Love all the pictures! I nominated you for a Liebster award! Stop by www.mypassionfordecor.blogspot.com and have a look.
ReplyDeleteMelody
My Passion For Decor
This is beautiful! I love the baseballs in the dish and all your decor really is beautiful. Makes me want to do some decorating tomorrow :) Saw this post over at homestoriesatoz.
ReplyDeleteyour dining room is drool worthy. I love all of your sweet vignettes.
ReplyDeleteWish I could come to the party. :)
Kariann
Hi Kimberly! So good to be here! And yes, you do celebrate the 4th! As do I, but for a different reason!! lol
ReplyDeleteYou look ready for the party....and well you should, living in a country that does have a lot to celebrate!
Thanks so much for the 'Liebster Award! I accept it with humility and pride and thanks for dropping by my post on the 4th!!
Jim
Wow!!! What a beautiful post! You really went "all out" for the Fourth! I LOVE it all, especially the baseballs and yardsticks!!! I am now following your blog and can't wait to read the rest of your posts! Thanks so much for your sweet comment on my blog and the award! Patti in Texas
ReplyDeleteWOW...love your style! You put my 4th of July decorating to shame :) That coffee table display is the icing on the cake. So happy to find you! Chat soon, Laurel
ReplyDeleteHi Laurel, Thanks! You know...it helps that I live in a house where sporting equipment (of ALL types) is as plentiful as white socks and khaki pants...sigh! ;) I'm glad to know you too! xo, Kimberly
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