On this day when we celebrate the American worker, it was fitting that my cousin took the first step of his career. Riley joined the United States Army and left for basic training today. I am just overcome with emotion and pride for his selfless and brave decision to serve our country. I’ve admired his… Read More
We celebrated with a big, festive event here on the third with swimming, BBQ and fireworks. It was one of those parties where I had so much fun and socializing that I failed to take a single picture. I suppose that’s the hallmark of a great time. We ordered a bunch of BBQ and set… Read More
Just in the nick of time I’m wrapping up our mini patriotic home tour with our porch! I’ve decorate this space ever since we moved in 12 years ago. Our neighborhood does a huge fireworks display for the Fourth so we often host friends and family for a pre-show party. I pared down the porch… Read More
We enjoyed a one of my favorite summer suppers the other night – Daddy-O’s burgers on the Big Green Egg. You can find the details here. Now, just because the menu was casual doesn’t mean we can’t have a pretty table! It was a gorgeous, breezy summer night and I set up in the courtyard!… Read More
Well, our pool construction came and went, I shared holiday decor and now I’m all the way to the Fourth of July and I STILL haven’t given you a proper before and after “reveal”. I promise it will happen. I was originally waiting for the plants to green up. And by the time that happened… Read More
If this isn’t a perfect depiction of the dog days of summer, I don’t know what is. I put out my summer anchor throw pillows on the sofa and in the chairs. They are from Everyday Occasions. I pulled out all of my blue and white containers for flowers. I reuse the flags every year.… Read More
I absolutely love patriotic decor! I think there’s nothing better than a house flying the stars and stripes. We had all of ours up in time for flag day last week and will enjoy them through July. I have used the same buntings and smaller flags for quite a few years. I store all of this… Read More