Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July! Today I want to share with you a 4th of July themed party we attended Friday night to celebrate the end of our good friend Chris' first year of residency! His lovely wife, Amanda, handmade the decor and desserts all by herself! From hanging firecrackers and glowing paper lanterns to handmade bunting and pinwheels, you'll want to take notes on this DIY party!

The sign over the window stands for "Peace out Post Graduate Year 1!"

 

 

 

Amanda made the garland around her door using a tutorial from Martha Stewart.

 

Caramel and butter popcorn, coconut and vanilla cupcakes and red, white and blue berries!

 

Sweet peach tea with real Texas peaches...yum!

 

It says "Thanks 4th Coming!" Get it?!

 

Thank you for sharing your patriotic DIY ideas Amanda!

May we all take a moment to today to remember how blessed we are to live in a country that respects our freedom. We often take for granted the luxuries this country provides and today is our reminder to give thanks and celebrate. May you all have the opportunity today to enjoy a parade, homemade ice cream, fireworks (and perhaps a little Lee Greenwood). Happy birthday America!!!