Since we're nearing my favorite holiday, I've been looking for some inspiration... I'm a little obsessed with our Country. I think it's great. I love the colors. I love celebrating it! It's such a fun holiday. I once went into a basement that was decorated in American
paraphernalia and I absolutely LOVED it! Someday, I might do the same thing. Why only bring these things out on the 4
th?? Anyway, here are some things I want to do.
It might be fun to make a {
bunting} with patriotic colors like this one from {
Daisy's and Dots}.

{
A Touch of Sunshine} has these cute pieces for sale on
Etsy. I really like them. I might want them in some brighter colors, though. They're a little too antiqued for me.

This top hat is really cute, though.

And for some reason, I LOVE stars during the 4
th of July. I love these!!

I really like the look of this sign and especially those stars, of course, from {
Suzies Signs}. Although, again, it may be a little too antique for my taste.

VERY cute, though!
{
Country Living} has a simple tutorial for how to make these Carnation Balls. I think they look so pretty and summery!! You just soak floral foam and cut carnations an inch below the calyx, then stuff them into the ball in a concentric pattern. Easy, and SO CUTE!

It seems like it would be pretty easy to make them with fake flowers too, so they'd last.
I always make a fruit pizza in the image of an American flag on the 4th of July, but {
Diana's Desserts} had this really pretty idea.

Don't they look good?? I think it would be fun to make those cupcakes with red velvet cake mix for the 4
th. I love the berries, though!
I saw this lovely scene on {
Banquet Event}

Radio
Flyers are as American as they get. I love that they're using it as a serving tray of sorts.

That pillow is so cute! I love using fabrics that have the American colors, but don't have all the fireworks and stars all over them.

It just makes me want to Celebrate the 4
th, as it says.