Who doesn’t love The 4th of July? Picnics, parties and fireworks. Forget the paper plates and plastic forks. Be kind to the environment and easy on your wallet and set a patriotic table with found objects. Decorating with red, white and blue is easy. Since I'm into indigo this year, I started with denim placemats (a bargain at Goodwill for … [Read more...]
Born on the 4th of July
We host a brunch every 4th of July for friends before we head out to the local parade and festivities. Not one to repeat a theme, I design a new table setting and menu every year. You all know I'm not much of a cook, but Tom is becoming a pretty good one. I don't mind the meal planning or even the grocery shopping, if he does cooking! We … [Read more...]
4th of July Table Setting
Set a Yankee Doodle Table Setting The 4th of July means summer has officially started. It’s a day of tradition for many families. My group of friends has been going to the same parade since our high school days. I take turns with my friend Bonnie hosting a pre-parade brunch. You know me, nothing I love better than setting a patriotic table for … [Read more...]
Star Spangled Brunch
My friends and I have been going to the New Berlin parade on the 4th of July since we were in college. Over the years we added spouses and children, changed our post parade venue and added brunch. Summertime is my favorite time of the year and who doesn’t love the celebration of July 4th? It gets hot by noon, but in the morning we relax on the … [Read more...]