I don't do a lot of decorating for the Fourth, but I have a few things on my mantle. Since we can't light fireworks in our city...

Thanks everyone for another great BFF Open House. As always, there was no shortage of creativity and fabulous ideas. Since we are celebratin...

I’m alliterative  among other things! These pinwheels aren’t a new idea but I’ve actually never made any! You can free fold  the paper accor...

I tend to like old, vintage, Americana looking décor for the Fourth. Last year was the first time I put up any decorations for the Fourth a...

Since I decided for the first time to decorate for the Fourth, I thought hmmm.....maybe I should decorate myself too. My wardrobe staples ar...

Unless of course I make something last minute next week which I probably will since I called this final. I thought my mantle needed some &qu...

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