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Red, white & blue

June 30, 2015 by Fotini Filed Under: crafts, diy, fab pins of the week, home decor, Pinterest 1 Comment

You’ve heard me say it before, I love decorating for the 4th of July! This year is a little different for our family, we will be spending the Holiday in the Bahamas for a family vacation! Despite the fact I haven’t decorated much around the house (since we won’t be here), I have still been getting completely inspired!

I’m sharing some of the great red, white & blue projects I’ve shared in the past! Click on the image for the original post!

I hope you have a wonderful 4th of July weekend!! Be safe and enjoy the presence of the friends and family you love!

Americana burlap bubble wreath

June 15, 2015 by Fotini Filed Under: diy, home decor, Pinterest 8 Comments

I love patriotic decor! I adore decorating for the 4th of July and enjoying it all Summer long!

Burlap: you love it or hate it. I’m still loving it! It’s just so easy to decorate around, the perfect neutral. I love working with it when it comes to making wreaths! It flows smoothy and looks full! Today I’m sharing with you a beautiful americana burlap bubble wreath!

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Red, White & Blue Berry Trifle

July 1, 2014 by Fotini Filed Under: berry trifle, desserts, patriotic recipes, recipes, red white and blue 4 Comments

Are you looking for a dessert to completely wow your guests this Fourth of July? Look no further!! I am sharing one of my family favorites, and once you taste it, it won’t be hard to see why! This berry trifle is full of flavor and savors your sweet tooth!

The recipe is as follows:

Graham cracker crust

1 1/2 cups finely crushed graham cracker

1/3 cup white sugar

6 tablespoons butter, melted

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Crush graham crackers to fine consistency, pour into a mixing bowl and combine all ingredients until evenly combined. With a fork push the graham cracker mix onto the bottom of a mason jar. Continue for the desired amount of jars and refrigerate for at least 40 minutes. I used Duncan Hines strawberry pie filling that I bought on clearance at Target and spooned it on top of the crust. Next, I added a dollop of cooled whipped cream. Add a few blueberries to garnish on top and there you have it! Absolutely delicious and perfectly patriotic!These are great because you can make them before hand and put them in the fridge to cool further until serving. They are the perfect single serving and they’re just as good the next day too!

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All American Entry Way

June 30, 2014 by Fotini Filed Under: 4th of July, all American, diy, fourth of july, home decor, patriotic, red white and blue, Summer decor, sunflowers 1 Comment

I said it last week, and I’ll say it again.. I adore decorating for the Forth of July! The simplicity of the flag and the meaning behind it brings a smile to my face! I didn’t go all out with fancy decor this year, I just kept it very simple and used things that remind me most of my love for Summer.

Sunflowers are among one of my favorite flowers in Summer! Their large blooms and bright color brighten any space easily! I think sunflowers make the perfect match with the American flag. For my entry this Summer, I paired a few of my favorite elements into the mix, and I’m pleased with how it turned out!

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Fab Pins of the Week

June 27, 2014 by Fotini Filed Under: 4th of July, fab pins of the week, food and drinks, fourth of july, patriotic, Pinterest, recipes, red white and blue 2 Comments

We all know that celebrating the Fourth of July is not about the food, but let’s get real, people do look forward to good food, so don’t let them down (wink!). I’ve got you covered for a selection of patriotic goodies! And these are sure to leave your guests with a smile!

Join me as I share this extra delicious patriotic edition of food and drinks!

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Patriotic Flag Banner

June 23, 2014 by Fotini Filed Under: 4th of July, crafts, diy, DIY banner, fourth of july, patriotic banner, patriotic decor, red white and blue, summer 6 Comments

I love to decorate for the Fourth of July! I just love to display the red, white and blue! What a beautiful combination! I wanted to keep my mantel very neutral, but set it off with something bold. And I couldn’t be more happy with how it turned out!

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Fab Pins of the Week: 4th of July Edition

June 28, 2013 by Fotini Filed Under: 4th of July, cake, desserts, drink, fab pins of the week, food, food and drink, layered cake, patriotic, Pinterest, red white and blue 1 Comment

Hey there! It’s Friday and you know what that means, it’s time to share my favorite pins from this week!

I’m still in full swing of 4th of July prep, so I thought I would put together a roundup of some of my favorite patriotic food & drinks!

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4. source 5. source1. If you’re looking for a delicious, light dessert that’s sure to please, than this triple berry trifle is your pick! It’s light cool whip, angel cake and berries make the perfect combination for your taste buds! Not to mention the perfect addition to your 4th of July setup! Head over to SkinnyTaste for the full recipe!
2. How cute is this firecracker red white and blue drink?! The concept is to add the drink with the most sugar content to the bottom and repeat for remaining two layers. Head over and see exactly what drinks she uses and the full tutorial!
3. Last year for the 4th of July, we used a star cookie cutter to shape our watermelon and added them along with blueberries on a wooden skewer. It was adorable and all the guests loved the display! The same concept is used here but hollowing out the center of the watermelon and adding shaped apple garnished on top with a blueberry. However you decide to do it, it’s sure to turn out a hit!
4. Get the perfect drink for guests by adding a personalized printable and firecracker straw to any beverage! These sparkling lemonade bottles are darling and key to cooling down your busy guests!
5. Wow, this cake is flawless! It’s too bad I can’t find the original source to gawk over this cake! It’s a beautifully precise white and red multi-layered cake with what I’m assuming to be blue fondant. Don’t fret, if your baking skills aren’t this perfect, using the same concept to create a layered cake and adding food coloring to store bought icing, will create the same reaction out of your company! Once they see cake, they will eat cake 😉
** Update: Please be sure to visit the source link for #5, I was contacted by a viewer directing me to the original link of this cake with detailed instructions, enjoy!!

I hope you have a spectacular 4th of July!!

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