Pretty and perfect for beach weddings, from etsy seller NBLAP.

Beautiful, simple organic linens and natural accessories for your table from Save-on-crafts.com…

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.

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.

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 the last two from Martha Stewart}

{Shell candles and seashell string lights from Martha Stewart}

{Shell-decorated lanterns from Coastal Living, paper lanterns from Better Homes and Gardens}

{Shell tablecloth weights from Country Living, shell-printed napkins from Martha Stewart}

{Seashell curtain and bag from Country Living}

{Sand jars and shell frame from Better Homes and Gardens}

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}