Independence Day Inspiration - The 4th Of July

Three cheers for the red, white and blue! Feeling patriotic?

Here's a dose of American inspiration to get you in the mood 
for your 4th of July festivities!

American as apple pie!

Americana wreath by Darlene Provitola via Etsy

Patriotic

Americana tallboy by Stiltskin Studios via Etsy

Super-size your courage and abilities!

Patriotic hall says it all

Red, White, & Blue Sangria from Recipe Girl

Image via Pinterest

Use latex paint to create a festive picnic table. via Pinterest

Old fashioned style banner from The Curious Sofa

Made from a wood pallet by SweetSomethingdesign

from Home In New England

Creative things to do with bandannas from Two Shades of Pink

Mason jars + bandannas= easy picnic cutlery fare. from A Soft Place

Stars & Stripes staircase by That's My Letter

Patriotic Berry Trifle from Key Ingredient

Let Freedom Ring   from eighteen25

Perfect Reflection  Image by Susanna Celso

What do you think?

For The Love Of Verdigris

What is it about a verdigris patina that makes it so attractive? I think half of the 

charm is the allure of something that is old and worn, has a history, or tells a story.
What do you think?

click images for source links

In The Mood For... Lavender with Turquoise

I love the dreamy, ethereal feel of lavender with turquoise...
it's heavenly!

legs

Bluebirds

                            

latch

sky blue apples

lovely

bloom

clouds

dreamy roses

creamer

warm

knob

dragonfly

                                            together                                                                                         bud

mother nature

 picturesque

worn

                                                                                                                                                                 Turkey

who knew mason jars could be so dreamy?

beautiful details

succulents

dried flowers in a lovely container

aurora in Iceland

pretty paper

Lilac Breasted Roller

ripening

Raspberry Pops

leaves

                                    hmmmm

                                                        dress                                                                              welcome

palette

yarn

Bohemian

daylilly

beautiful

a slice of heaven

lavender

bench

paisley 

sweet kitchen

lavender

ethereal 

distressed

scarf

beauty

I would do anything for this chair...ANYTHING!

                                           frosted                                                            hydrangeas: a joy of summer

dew drops on petals

sweet swirls

Venice, Italy

                                  hydrangea cake                                                                 morning sea

                                        bouquet                                                                          cushions

night sky

                                           quilting                                                                                         bright

peacock place setting

snowflake

                                              bamboo                                                                 details

hydrangea