Friday Favorites: Fourth of July Edition!

Love this amazing trash to treasure story.

Super cute for your little girl!  I'm going to order for Mills.

The world lost a true Hero last week.  This story is a true testament to the difference that one person can make.

Remember the stack of gold bracelets that I posted on Tuesday? Well, use this code for an extra 30% off today until the 7th! CODE: RSJULY

And these great vases I posted yesterday....take an extra 15% off the entire site with the code HAPPY4.  This code is good through the 5th.

So many sales!  50% off everything with Code: GOFOURTH at this site.  

I'm stocking up on these.  Perfect gift for a host or great to serve at a any party from a BBQ to a fancy cocktail party.

Love these no-cook appetizer ideas!

Such a fun and safe way to play with fireworks with the kids!

Shop my Fourth of July Entertaining Picks

All American Style

Stack 'em up!

Bowline Cuff

Phased Out Bangle Set

Level Cuff

Gold Mary Links Bracelet 

Negative Pyramid Cuff

Band of Outsiders Sandals - They go with everything!

Oh my!  This ring is on sale for $39! Love it!  Need it! - Luxe Semi Precious Harness Ring

Love this striped dress and it's on sale too!

Vintage Elizabeth Showers Earrings from her major sale!  Love these and they are one of Elizabeth's faves.

Claire Vivier Striped Flat Clutch - I keep one of these in my big purse and pull it out when I want a smaller clutch. 

 Summer Scarf for $32!  

Rivington Canvas Tote

and don't forget to order your pleated American Flag bunting!

Happy Forth of July!

Image Courtesy of House of Hawthornes

Fourth of July Entertaining on the TODAY Show

I was on The TODAY Show this morning showing some last minute ideas for Fourth of July entertaining!

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Mix and match red, white and blue plates and flatware to give your table a patriotic feel! Don't worry if you don't have the exact number of every color. Combining patterns will keep things fun and festive!

I used brown paper lunch sacks to make place cards for the guests. It's a simple thing you can do to make your friends and family feel extra special.

Not sure what to serve? This red velvet berry cobbler featured on the cover of July's Southern Living would be delicious!

 If you don't have red, white or blue place settings already on hand, don't fret! Take to the outdoors to find some summer inspiration.

I used some ferns from my backyard, a butcher block from my kitchen and a few different sized glasses to make a great centerpiece!

Use a metallic marker to write your guest's names on leaves for quick and simple place cards!

Next up, serve your guests a refreshing drink to beat the July heat. Place popsicles in wine glasses and top them with a sparkling white wine. Prosecco is my favorite!

I also just had to share my shoes! I couldn't have picked a more fun pair for the Fourth! 

I had so much fun sharing my tips today! I hope you all have a wonderful Fourth of July!

Independence Day Entertaining

Throw a Fourth of July party with an outdoor table that will allow you to enjoy the pretty summer weather and move easily to a spot on the lawn to watch the local fireworks!

Kimberly Schlegel Whitman's "Tablescapes" 

I love square tables, so I took the chance to rent one for our early dinner. I found a wonderful navy fabric with white starts at a wholesale fabric shop and quickly bought up dozens of yards! The talented Nicolas Villalba whipped up a custom cloth, and I was ready to get started!

Kimberly Schlegel Whitman's "Tablescapes" 

Nothing screams Fourth of July more than watermelon, so to celebrate this refreshing summer fruit, I placed three of them in a large galvanized bucket. By cutting the tops off the watermelons, I made sort of a vase out of them and tucked stems of red Gerber daises right into the moist melons! The flowers stayed fresh much longer than if they had been simply put in water.

Kimberly Schlegel Whitman's "Tablescapes" 

Place cards were made from bright blue paper, white glitter glue and striped ribbon stickers. They were playful and fun, just like our guests! 

Kimberly Schlegel Whitman's "Tablescapes" 

We folded red and white striped napkins and placed them inside each bucket as an envelope for the navy-handled flatware.

A basket of insect spray, some little American flags stuck into our potted plants and a lot of lemonade were the finishing touches to our casual get-together. 

With Justin grilling and plenty of friends by the pool, tomorrow is sure to be a fantastic Fourth!