fourth of July

I hope everyone enjoyed the fourth! I had a lovely long weekend in Massachusetts with my sister and her family, friends, & nieces. We spent the morning watching a small town parade and then all got on the boat to go to the beach. Perfect day!

red white & blue

Here are a few cute things from J.crew I have been eyeing.When we were little, my Mom dressed my sister (who is three years younger) and I in the same clothes, but she always dressed me in blue, and my little sister in red (lots of stripes and polka dots). So it would be easier to sort the clothes maybe? Anyway, while I still gravitate to blue, I love the combo. What are you packing for a long July 4th weekend? I always overpack, but am thinking if I do a combo similar to above and throw in a few t-shirts and a bathing suite, I'll be all set. So I am off to the beach (North Shore of Massachusetts) for a few days for some fun with the family-fireworks, and of course it wouldn't be a trip to the North Shore without stoping off for fried clams....I'll be back with more posts after the long weekend. Have a fabulous 4th of July! And here are some fun links for you long weekend!

1. Keeping my eye on these sandals , even though I have a similar pair for super cheap from Old Navy.
2. I love this photograph of a roadside firework stand.
3. simple burger and fries all dressed up for the 4th.
4. I made this cake last year, and it came out fabulous.
5. Also, how to make your own fabric bunting for the 4th!
6. These snazzy drinking straws are so festive!
7. Check out this great sale from 2 bees cashmere on FB. 25% off anything red,white & blue! I have had my eye on that lobster sweater for  a while now!
8. Ten DIY Fourth of July projects from Apartment Therapy.
9. A song for your weekend: Moon River, by the Honey Trees. Been playing this on repeat.

P.S. Am I the only one who gets teary-eyed when the fireworks go off and everyone is singing patriotic songs? I'm such a sap!

fourth of july cake

Making a 4th of July cake for a party tomorrow. I made these fabric flags out of vintage fabric I had sitting around with wooden skewers. Came out pretty "homemade" looking, but cute. This is a strawberry cake sort of based on this recipe.

Have a wonderful fourth of July (my personal favorite holiday)! No agenda but family, friends, fun, and everyone is feeling so patriotic! Have any cute 4th recipes you like to make?