Pokadot Towel

Just saw this cute idea on {V and Co}.  Such a cute way to make a fun beach towel!!  Plus, it's even MORE absorbant!  Check out her how to {here}.

Button Lamp

Here's another great lamp shade decorating idea.  Just little ribbons and buttons.  You could do this with any color and I think all you'd have to do is glue them on.  But, make sure you use something strong, just so they don't melt off... To see more lamp shade ideas, click {here}

Perfect Pantry

The pantry is hardly ever a nice, clean organized space, but when it is...it's magnificent, isn't it?

So, how do you get that perfect pantry?  Aside from making sure your space is big enough - which it rarely seems to be - there are a few things you can do.

Oranize things in similar containers.  Your pantry can be organized, but it won't look 'magnificent' until the containers match each other. 

Everything doesn't have to match, but make sure similar containers are grouped together.

I like the idea of having baskets near the ground to serve as a "catch-all" for things that either don't fit on the shelves, or just don't sit well on shelves.

Allow there to be space inbetween items.  When you can see space, things don't feel quite as crammed.

I like how there's a sitting area on this one. haha.  Does anyone ever want to sit in their pantry??  I'm pretty sure this is just part of the kitchen.  But, I like how they've created a pantry using shelves and cabinets.  It's nice that their cabinet doors have a curtain on the inside, so they look better when viewed from the kitchen.

Baby Footprint Plaque

Saw this cute little piece of craftiness on {Little Miss Momma}

This is what you need.

And this is what you get.  Pretty, cute, huh.

Flag Food

Treats aren't the only thing you can make in the image of a flag.

How about these cute little fruit kababs found {here}

Fun taco salad idea...or bean dip found at {Taste of Home}

I'm really loving this pizza idea from the same site, above...I'd maybe do olives for the stars...  You could eat flags all day! 

Happy 4th~!

Flag Treats

I saw this cute little cake last year on {Crafting Chicks}

I think the sparklers just make it pop, don't you!!?

Check out their blog for the recipe.

I do this every year, but I made a {fruit pizza} in the form of a flag.  I have a very good recipe, I might add, and I use banana's as white the stripes, so it looks more like this:

 

It's a hit, every time!!

Here's another cute idea where everyone gets some of the blueberries.  (that's always been a problem with my flag cakes)  Find the recipe {here} or just use this picture as inspiration for decorating your cupcakes or cookies. :)

Patriotic Crafts

I love this simple decoration idea I posted about {last year}

Here is a how-to from {All You}

Kinda liking this wreath I found on the same sight.  I love how they look like fireworks!  {here} is the tutorial.

This flag is a PB inspired craft - taken from this image:

{Moody Girl Projects} has the tutorial for this one.

Love these ideas I saw on {Joys of Home}.  This first one is so cute and simple.  White frame, with a flag in it, decorated with a single antique star.  But, it's so cute!!

I REALLY love this idea.  Write the Pledge of Allegiance on a flag and frame it...it might be desecrating the flag, but I think it's really powerful.   I love it.

All together now...with this view, you can see how she decorated the pledge flag with a similar antique star - just to tie it all together.  I really love the way this all looks, don't you?!

A few more flags painted on wood....

...It's a really easy way to create a Patriotic piece of art.

And this last one is just a board, painted blue with "freedom" written on it, decorated with stars, of course.  I really like it, but especially where it's sitting with those candles behind and the old wood flag behind that.

Cute ideas!!

USA Parfaits

These creamy, fruity bits of goodness seem perfect for a hot summer day!  Not to mention, they're sorta patriotic. :)

This first one is from {Better Homes and Gardens}

This one from {Martha}.

This last one looks the most appetizing to me.  That graham cracker crumble on the bottom sounds so good!  Check out {Right at Home} for this recipe.

4th of July Party Inspiration

Loving this little scene from PB.  Cute little Uncle Sam hat.  Cute little American Boat.  Cute little blue and white striped cushions - perfect for all year long.  And how about that food tier!  So cute.  Pluse, love the patriotic colored goodies.

I'm really loving this one.  So simple, but SO SO CUTE!!  I'm trying to figure out how they made that flower arrangement.  Obviously white and red carnations in stripes in a basket, but the star part - I have no idea.  Maybe blue carnations with little white flowers as stars...or paper stars pinned on top of them.  What ever it is, I love it!

Looking for some great Patriotic Dinnerware?  {Sur la Table} has some cuties.

Fireplace Fillers

Fires are great in the winter time.  There is nothing I like more than sitting up to a real fire when it's freezing cold outside.  But what do you do with fireplaces when you're not actually using them?  I'm not a really big fan of the fake logs they put in gas fireplaces.  I don't like the way charred wood looks, unless it's in a cabin or something.  But in a nice living room, it kind of degrades the space.  Here are some fireplace fillers that I really like.

Pretty Aspen unburnt logs - doesn't the white bark and fresh wood make that fireplace look clean?  And almost cool - which is important in the summer time.

You could fill it with a plant like this one at the Lettered Cottage.  Doesn't that look nice and summery?  I love the pop of green.

How about some pottery or vases or even flowers?  These aren't exactly in the fireplace, but it still has the same effect.  I love the pops of pink. :)

And here's another example of flowers.  Beautiful, fresh, and cool.  It's perfect for Spring and Summer.  I like how they've added the same flowers on top of the mantle to tie it all togethrer.

Something else I see a lot is to put candles in the fireplace.  I like the way this looks.  Especially when they're all different heights.

Candles don't exactly bring a cool feeling into the room, though, but sometimes that's ok.  You could always just not light them and they'd give a less warm feeling.

REALLY love this one.  That eiffel tower is perfect, isn't it!!?  I LOVE the way it dresses up that fireplace.  Such a cute little accessory.  Love it.

Beautiful Tulle

If you're not absolutely loving...

...this beautiful dusty pink tulle and ribbon...

...reminiscent of those days when all you wanted was to be a ballarina...

...something might be wrong with you... :)

To get the tutorial for making this lovely flower, visit {Project Wedding}

Monkey Party

I'm loving the blue and yellow pokadot theme to this Monkey Party! Don't you love these cute pokadot sandwiches:

I saw this on {Design Dazzle}. Love those vintage popcorn boxes! The yellow popcorn - such a cute idea~

Oh, it's so cute!! Don't you love those monkey cakes? They look really easy. Cut a small cake in half for the ears and then just frost it like they did. So cute! {Top Party Ideas} has tons more great ideas for a monkey party like this.

Father's Day Ideas

One of my favorite ideas for Father's Day is this {tie} I posted about last year.  Such a fun idea for a Daddy.

Here are some other ideas I've found:

Love this nut frame idea from {Kaboose}  So cute, right?  And something the kids could make.

 Father's Day is great for grilling.  This is all my husband wants every year!  What a great looking meal!!

How about these {Mower Cupcakes} so cute, huh!!?

I love this day set aside to celebrate how wonderful Fathers can be.  What would the world be like without them!  Happy Father's Day!!