Patriotic Flair

I was on the phone with my mom brainstorming about different table arrangements she could do for her fourth of July dinner party and it inspired me to create a post about patriotic table decor. I think the whole lantern, sunflower look is my favorite - very all American!

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A few red, white and blue dessert ideas...yum!

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Pattern Play

Anthropologie isn't afraid to be whimsical and wild with its choice of patterns and I kind of love that about them. Check out these vibrant goods...

Finnia Curtain

Lofty Lark Wallpaper

Tropically Pop Pillow

Finnia Rug

Abstract Idea Pillow

Kitchen Window Wonder

Doesn't every one dream about a beautiful window over their kitchen sink? I know I do. I'm helping a friend spruce up her gorgeous kitchen {window over sink and all} with some personality and color - one quick fix is adding a little plant life near natural light...

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Totally love this kitchen.

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Monday Inspiration

What an authentic mirror -- I love its worn look and elegant shape.

Hope you had a great weekend...can you believe it's almost the 4th of July?



Pretty Packaging

Don't you love pretty packaging? It's inspiring, thoughtful and makes a product that much better when it's packaged in a fun print or pattern, tied with ribbon or has a special touch.

Pat gave me Lafco bath salts in my stocking for Christmas and I couldn't get over how darling they were...stock up on these salts and soaps, they smell delicious and make great gifts.

 

Citron Verbena

Water Lily

Melon {my favorite scent}

Honeysuckle

You must get the melon soap {and the salts} its light fragrance will stay on your hands all day...seriously, you will thank me! 

Almond

Morning Glory

Red Poppy

Kellogg Collection

Kellogg Collection opened a new location {5215 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC} and it's gorgeous! I took a few pictures, but you have to go and check out their beautiful selection.

Love the mirror.



Great accent table!

So beachy!

Ready for the fourth of July!

Moments

{last wedding post}

I come from a family who loves pictures - they are every where in our house and luckily, Pat is a huge fan of capturing special memories the same way I do...they are only moments, but they represent so much about the simple pleasures in life.

Which brings me to this: my wedding photographs arrived and I was thrilled with how many special moments were captured...here are a few of my favorite.

 

Silly moments...

{"catalogue laugh"}

Moments to highlight the details...

{this was placed on our chargers and still makes me teary when I read it}

Moments where you feel incredibly lucky for supportive family and friends....

{my sisters, mom and I}

{Pat, his brothers and nephews}

{how beautiful are my bridesmaids!}

Unforgettable moments...

And best of all, giddy "I just got married" moments...