I'm
an outdoor kind of girl. I think I could literally spend 20 out of every 24
hours outside and totally love it. So of course I love this holiday--it makes me feel
like such a kid and each year I get even more excited for the fireworks, BBQs,
Flying Flags, and backyard parties!
Enjoy the photos
The front door welcomes all.
Up close to the bunny. He has his bow tie on.
Table set-up for dinner.
A close-up of my patriotic chandelier.
The plates were checked red and white with the spode butter cup
salad plate on top. Everyone received a patriotic pail as a favor with goodies. It also included their napkins and silverware.
I used canning jars for drinking glasses with an old fashioned paper straw in each. Also in front of each guest was a popcorn box and red, white, and blue jordan almonds.
There is always someone who wants salt and pepper. Found these at
T.J.MAXX and loved them.
Hydrangea centerpiece with some sparkle.
My wrought iron accent table has become the sparkler station. What's the fourth without a little sparkle?
Even though I will have beer, wine, and lemonade there is always someone who just wants a refreshing glass of water. My potters bench works nicely for that.
A close-up look of lemon and lime water container.
So refreshing.
The candle inside is on a timer and is outdoor safe. So every night the lantern turns on for five hours. I love the timer.
My wrought iron plant stand with light up gazing globe in green. The globe is also on a timer. It's so pretty when dark, but just as nice during the day too.
Angel bird feeder in wrought iron planter.
Love birds.
Lavender wrought iron bench.
A new member of the garden this year. I hope he keeps all the deer away.
Lavender pots with green ducks. I love green and lavender together.
My herb planter. The parsley was used in the appetizer.
In Ireland they say the purple shamrock clover brings good luck. I bought the flower pick at the local street fair in town.
Large lavender bench with ivy topiary on table.
My red hen with purple fountain grass.
My squirrel amongst the balloon flowers.
Lavender has become one of my very favorite plants.
Looking through the seven sister roses.
Looking through the gated garden.
Entering gated garden. Echinacea, or better known as the cone flower, is not bloomed out yet. Soon it will look like someone sprayed my garden pink.
Looking into pergola garden.
Gated garden path leading to arbor.
Close-up to roses.
Bee balm in gated garden.
Cherub amongst the hydrangeas.
The hydrangeas down the driveway.
Welcome to the boathouse. We are lucky enough to have fireworks right off the dock.
Planter boxes with pink and purple petunias at the boathouse.
I love the ivy growing on the tree up the drive way.
I have the fire pit stocked with wood so after the fireworks we can enjoy a fire.
I will be serving pepper jack cheese and parsley stuffed french bread appetizers. The main course will be barbequed chicken, sweet potato fries, corn on the cob, and cole slaw. We will have beer, wine, and lemonade to drink. For dessert we will have custard ice cream in waffle cones--with red,white, and blue sprinkles of course.
I hope you enjoyed the photos. Have a Safe and Happy Fourth of July.
We'll chat soon--Cathy
salad plate on top. Everyone received a patriotic pail as a favor with goodies. It also included their napkins and silverware.
I used canning jars for drinking glasses with an old fashioned paper straw in each. Also in front of each guest was a popcorn box and red, white, and blue jordan almonds.
T.J.MAXX and loved them.
Hydrangea centerpiece with some sparkle.
My wrought iron accent table has become the sparkler station. What's the fourth without a little sparkle?
Even though I will have beer, wine, and lemonade there is always someone who just wants a refreshing glass of water. My potters bench works nicely for that.
A close-up look of lemon and lime water container.
So refreshing.
The candle inside is on a timer and is outdoor safe. So every night the lantern turns on for five hours. I love the timer.
My wrought iron plant stand with light up gazing globe in green. The globe is also on a timer. It's so pretty when dark, but just as nice during the day too.
Angel bird feeder in wrought iron planter.
Love birds.
Lavender wrought iron bench.
A new member of the garden this year. I hope he keeps all the deer away.
Lavender pots with green ducks. I love green and lavender together.
My herb planter. The parsley was used in the appetizer.
In Ireland they say the purple shamrock clover brings good luck. I bought the flower pick at the local street fair in town.
Large lavender bench with ivy topiary on table.
My red hen with purple fountain grass.
My squirrel amongst the balloon flowers.
Looking through the seven sister roses.
Looking through the gated garden.
Entering gated garden. Echinacea, or better known as the cone flower, is not bloomed out yet. Soon it will look like someone sprayed my garden pink.
Gated garden path leading to arbor.
Bee balm in gated garden.
Cherub amongst the hydrangeas.
Welcome to the boathouse. We are lucky enough to have fireworks right off the dock.
Planter boxes with pink and purple petunias at the boathouse.
I love the ivy growing on the tree up the drive way.
I have the fire pit stocked with wood so after the fireworks we can enjoy a fire.
I will be serving pepper jack cheese and parsley stuffed french bread appetizers. The main course will be barbequed chicken, sweet potato fries, corn on the cob, and cole slaw. We will have beer, wine, and lemonade to drink. For dessert we will have custard ice cream in waffle cones--with red,white, and blue sprinkles of course.
I hope you enjoyed the photos. Have a Safe and Happy Fourth of July.
We'll chat soon--Cathy
