Posts from ‘June, 2010’

4th of July Tart Flag

4th of july fruit tarts

Are you all prepped for the Fourth? We’re headed up to mountains for a little R&R and celebration, and this Fruit-Tart Flag from Food Network is getting me in the Independence Day spirit.

Hawaiian style in bright pink & yellow

pink and yellow hawaiian floor pillows

Loving these gorgeous hawaiian-style floor pillows by Molly from Purl Bee. The bright pink and yellow combo is perfect summer party inspiration – just add fruity tropical drinks and cocktail umbrellas.

Seashell Decor and Details

Seashell food and serving ideas

Shells add such a natural, breezy, summery feeling to party decorations. Here’s a roundup of simple but beautiful ways to use them for your sea-inspired event this season.

{Oyster shell salt and pepper bowls from Country Living, shell-adorned cocktail skewers from Martha Stewart}

{Seashell centerpiece and flower arrangement ideas – the first from Country Living and [...]

Father’s Day Dinner

father's day dinner menu

This is the kind of dinner my dad would have been happy to sit down to on Father’s Day – prime rib, horseradish sauce, simple green beans, and a perfect manhattan. No frills, done right.
{From Chow}

Etsy Finds: Spring green beaded headpieces

beaded wedding headpieces

Loving these fresh, springy green beaded headbands by Quirky Beauty. Perfect spring wedding accessory for the bridesmaids or a simple, natural look for the bride.

Outdoor party lights

outdoor lighting

{Photos from Martha Stewart}
String lights are an easy way to add ambiance to your outdoor parties. Here’s a quick roundup of options and sources for lighting up the summer nights.

{Globe string lights from Restoration Hardware and solar-powered lantern strings from IKEA}

{Capiz Cube string lights from Target and Arts & Crafts lanterns from Partylights.com}

{Luna Bazaar’s disco [...]

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