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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