Red, White, and Blue we love you!

Ohhh, bring on the red, white and blue!! I just love the 4th of July...it's hands down my favorite holiday.  I always dream that one day I would have a home in The Hampton's or I guess the San Juan Islands would do ;) where I could throw the most elaborate Patriotic Party filled with a crab feast, homemade ice cream with a topping bar, over the top party favors, paddle balls, corn on the cob, sidewalk chalk, old fashioned coke, cracker jacks, peanuts, root beer floats, white sheet cake with strawberries and berries in the shape of a flag, U.S. History trivia game filled with questions about our Founding Fathers, a water balloon toss & relay race, a private firework show, a mini parade filled with radio flyer wagons, streamers & sparklers.  Okay my list could go on and on.   I'm very patriotic and can't wait to sport my 4th of July dress.  Because of my clear love for this holiday, I'll be posting a 4th of July blog once a week getting us ready for our celebrations.  Here are a few fun DIY ideas I found on Martha Stewart.  Happy Planning!!

Patriotic Ice Cream Cone Wrapper:  How To

Patriotic Fans:  How To

Fourth of July Clip-Streamer:  How To

Fourth of July Candy Container:  How To

Photos courtesy of:  Martha Stewart