Showing posts with label 4th of July. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 4th of July. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

4th of July Picnic Ideas

THIS POST IS FROM ROOM REMIX - THE BLOG .

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If a picnic is on your agenda for July 4th weekend, here are some ideas for you!

Make this Outdoor Canvas Tablecloth from marthastewart.com...


Or make sure the tablecloth you already have stays put with these Weighted tablecloth tassels from martha stewart

Some ideas for your table...

colincowie.com
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Pottery Barn
Country Living
Pottery Barn

Simple centerpieces...

BHG.com

BHG.com

Woman's Day

I think this idea from colincowie.com is fun (and simple!)


BHG.com suggests this idea for your silverware. Use frosting to attach red and white candied stars to a plate...
Stars and Stripes Chip Cones from marthastewart.com
And of course you can't have a picnic without food! Some great recipe sources for you...

Country Living's Great Grilling Recipes...



Country Living's 20+ Side Dish Recipes like this Sweet and Tangy Melon Slaw

This Berry Cheesecake Pie Recipe is just one of the red, white and blue recipes you can find at Taste of Home...


Strawberry-Blueberry Shortcake Ice Cream Sandwiches from Southern Living...

Photography Van Chaplin / Food Styling Rebecca Kracke Gordon

Patriotic Flag Cake Recipe at examiner.com


Other than announcing the $125 CSN Shopping Spree (don't forget to enter!) winner this coming Thursday, this will be my last post until after the 4th. Hope you all have a great one!


Linking to the Stars and Stripes party at Centsational Girl. Be sure to check it out for more creative ideas!

Thursday, July 2, 2009

4th of July Recipes and Ideas

Here are just a few last minute things to help you with any 4th of July entertaining plans you may have.

Click on the source to see photos and for further details on the recipes and projects.

1. 13 different pasta salad recipes from marthastewart.com
2. Confetti balloons. Source: marthastewart.com
3. Red White and Blue Striped Dessert Source: marthastewart.com
4. Flag Cake Source: marthastewart.com
5. Centerpieces Source: Better Homes and Gardens
6. Star silverware tray Source: Better Homes and Gardens
7. Baseball and flag centerpiece Source: Better Homes and Gardens
8. Sand votive holders Source: marthastewart.com
9. Centerpieces Source: marthastewart.com
10. Gazebo Decor Source: marthastewart.com

Hope you're having a great day!