3
Jul
categories: 4th of july party, real parties
If you’re looking for some last-minute party ideas for your 4th of July celebrations, Angela from Fantasy Celebrations just uploaded a sneak peek of the patriotic table settings for a client brunch she’s styling this weekend – and the gallery is full of fabulous DIY inspiration!
There are 2 different red, white, and blue table designs, both of which would work well for anything from brunch to lunch to dinner parties… Read More…
2
Jul
categories: invitations, paper love, reader giveaways
Just in time for the holiday weekend, Magnet Street Weddings is back with another $175 Shopping Spree towards anything on their website! You’ll find everything from Save the Date Cards and Magnets to Holiday Cards, Thank You Cards, Party Favors, gorgeous Wedding Invitations, Labels, and more.
At Magnet Street Weddings, everything is completely customizable. Using their online design studio, you can change fonts, colors, photos, and text to make each design completely your own! A few favorites are pictured below, as well as details on how to enter the giveaway…
Pictured above: various Save The Date Magnet designs. Pictured below: the pretty (and contemporary!) Birdies pocket wedding invitations. Read More…
2
Jul
categories: 4th of july party, Simply Stated, cocktail recipes
Ready to say “Cheers!” to the Red, White and Blue this weekend? Me too! If you’re on the lookout for some festive signature drink ideas for your 4th of July party, check out these fun, patriotic cocktail recipes blogged over at Real Simple today.
(Tip: to give all-red drinks a more patriotic look, simply garnish with blueberries or blackberries, or serve with a blue straw!)
1
Jul
categories: 4th of july party, food and drinks
While working on the 4th of July dessert roundups this year, it quickly became clear that Martha deserved a post all to herself! There were just too many great ideas to choose from in her Red, White, and Blue Desserts gallery…here are 8 of my personal fav’s:
Pictured at at top: Individual Red, White, and Blueberry Layer Cakes and Vacherin with Whipped Cream and Berries (which is a gorgeous display of meringue layers adorned with raspberries, strawberries, currants, and blueberries).
Pictured above: Vanilla-Raspberry Sundaes served with adorable COOKIE SPOONS; and quick & easy Mixed Berry Salad with Mint.
Pictured below: Red, White, and Blue Stars (crisp, buttery sugar cookies oozing with berry jam), and stylish, yet simple Fourth of July Cupcakes: just spread white frosting generously onto cupcakes then use fresh berries to create mod patterns on top. Read More…
30
Jun
categories: 4th of july party, food and drinks
Looking for some patriotic treats to serve up this weekend? Check out these colorful, berry-licious ideas from ’round the web!
Pictured at top: fresh & healthy Red, White, and Blue Parfaits, Berry-Lemon Napolean featuring lucious lemon filling & flaky pastry, and Cinnamon Candied Apples displayed on tray of blueberries - all from BHG.com.
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29
Jun
categories: Simply Stated, baby shower ideas, bridal shower ideas
Today over at Simply Stated - check out some colorful garden party ideas to help inspire your summer celebrations! {Three stylish, floral-inspired partyware collections, plus coordinating drinks, favors, and decor ideas…}
