Happy 4th of July

Happy 4th of July! This summer is flying by and I can't believe another holiday is upon us! I hope you are relaxing today and enjoying the time with family or friends.
 

Since it's the 4th of July, that not only means celebrating America's birthday, but it means there are a ton of great SALES going on right now!

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Here are some of the sales I've spotted!

 

Restoration Hardware has 20% off when you use the code FRIENDS at checkout. Everything RH is gorgeous and the sale really helps cut some of the cost!

 

RUGS USA has one of their famous 75% off sales happening. Use code IND75.

 

I'm STILL drooling over this Adileh rug, but my lazy bum needs to measure the dining room and make sure it will fit since it's a foot larger than the last one. Fingers crossed!

 

Overstock has an additional 10% off their already super low prices. They are a great source for chairs! In fact, check out this French linen arm chair.

 

 

 

Crate and Barrel has an extra 15% off their summer sale items!

 

 



 

Eyeing this bell jar

 

 

 

 

And how classic is this Pepita Lamp that was originally $369! You can get it for $126 now! Crazy sale!

 

So, will you be doing any shopping this holiday week and scoring a great deal? What's on your list if so?

 

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY

An All American Celebration

Retro Snow Cone Machine/ Sparkle Star Lights/ Drink Dispenser/ 

Cherry Snow Cone Syrup/ Napkins/ Melamine Star Plates/ Tiered Star Stand/ 

Food Picks/ Bali Canvas Chairs/ Flag Crackers/ Soda Storage Crate

Do you have all your last minute party goods for the Fourth? It's a perfect day for friends, family, swimming, and a BBQ! I'm ready to relax and enjoy some good food and catch a few rays!

4th of July Wreath

Our front porch was in desperate need of some patriotism, so I was not ashamed to reuse the same wreath that I whipped up at the ninth hour last year. I usually wrap the foam core in yarn, but this time my laziness set in and I used ribbon instead so it wouldn't take as long. I have to say that it saved me several hours by doing so and it came out just as great! 

We also used simple decor such as flags for our flower beds. You can't go wrong with showing your pride for the USA with an American flag. 

To make a similar wreath you will need the following materials:

A foam ring

                                                  Yarn or ribbon (I used grosgrain ribbon)

3 or 4 sheets of decorative paper

Hot glue gun

Scissors

• I started out by wrapping the ribbon around the ring and securing with hot glue. 
• I continued this alternating colors and overlapping a tad bit so it would be tight and smooth. 
• When I finished covering the ring I made paper rosettes using this tutorial. 
• I secured them to the wreath with hot glue as well.
• Hang your wreath with ribbon. 

I'm loving my new ribbon wreath and I  plan on using it for Labor Day, as well as memorial Day. 

Have you made a wreath lately or created something fun for summer? It's always neat to see new projects and ideas!

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!

*Reposted from July 4th, 2012

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4th of July Wreath

Our front porch was in desperate need of some patriotism, so I whipped up this wreath at the ninth hour. I usually wrap the foam core in yarn, but this time my laziness set in and I used ribbon instead so it wouldn't take as long. I have to say that it saved me several hours by doing so and it came out just as great! 

We also used simple decor such as flags for our flower beds. You can't go wrong with showing your pride for the USA with an American flag. 

Oh look! More cuteness! Baby girl was decked out in her red, white, and blue too! 

To make a similar wreath you will need the following materials:

A foam ring

                                                  Yarn or ribbon (I used grosgrain ribbon)

3 or 4 sheets of decorative paper

Hot glue gun

Scissors

• I started out by wrapping the ribbon around the ring and securing with hot glue. 
• I continued this alternating colors and overlapping a tad bit so it would be tight and smooth. 
• When I finished covering the ring I made paper rosettes using this tutorial. 
• I secured them to the wreath with hot glue as well.
• Hang your wreath with ribbon. 

I'm loving my new ribbon wreath and I  plan on using it for Labor Day, as well as memorial Day. 

Have you made a wreath lately or created something fun for summer? It's always neat to see new projects and ideas!

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!

*Linked up here: Mopping the Floor, Home Sweet Home, The Gunny Sack, Sumo's Sweet Stuff, Craft O Maniac, CRAFT, Skip to My Lou, Between Naps on the Porch, Sugar Bee Crafts, DIY Dreamer, Cherished Bliss, Uncommon, My Uncommon Slice, Today's Creative Blog, Tip Junkie, Project Queen, Boerman Ramblings, Someday Crafts, Printabelle, Cheap Crafty Mama,  Savvy Southern Style, The Sasse Life, Clean and Scentsible, Ginger Snap Crafts, Somewhat Simple, Embracing Change,  Fireflies, House of Hepworths, Shabby Chic Cottage, KatiesNesting, The Shabby Nest, Beyond the Picket Fence, French Country Cottage, Momnivore, Simply Sweet, Sassy Sites, Chocolate, Chic on a Shoestring Decorating, Delicate, Karisma,  Finding Fabulous, Five Days Five Ways, Remodelholic,Fingerprints on the Fridge, Mom 4 Real, Fun to Craft, Tatertots and Jello, Gingerbread, Family Ever After, Serenity Now, A Vision to Remember, Funky Junk Interiors,  I Heart Naptime, Nifty Thrifty Things, The DIY Showoff, Homemaker on a Dime, It's Overflowing, The Sasse Life