Independence Day in Grenada

We had such a fun time at the beach today celebrating the 4th of July and Canada Day!
Be prepared for tons of pictures.

 my free printables from http://niftythriftythings.blogspot.com/ & http://hankandhunt.blogspot.com/! 

 martha inspired firework cookies & Canadian maple leaves!

glass bottled coke & fruit on a stick :)

starfruits in the lemonade! 

 beautiful rice crispies my friend Stephanie made!

it was hard to get a good picture of the table b/c there were so many people around.
but I love the banners with the ocean background :)

my lunch plate :) 

 my outfit, with obviously a red, white, and blue bathing suit underneath!

 my nails I did a 1am last night b/c I forgot! ah!

I guess I am pretty lucky to live here. check out that crystal clear water!

Happy 4th of July / Canada Day Everyone!!

4th of July Picnic!

this Saturday I am hosting a 4th of July picnic at the beach!!
I'm so excited and have been looking for food and decor ideas!

I know I say it all the time, but it's so annoying to not have access to supplies!
No festive scrapbook paper & strawberries and blueberries are astronomical in the store if they have them at all.
Here are a few things that I think I can do without breaking the bank! 

Cranberry juice, blue gatorade, and diet sprite!
directions here.

paper fireworks from Martha.

Source: emilyhensoninteriors.com via Kelsey on Pinterest

use bananas & grapes instead of strawberries and blueberries maybe??

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I would make this, but I had a friend volunteer to make red velvet cake, yum!

free printable here

and please check out http://www.bedifferentactnormal.com/ Lorie has had the BEST ideas for the 4th of July over the past couple weeks!!
What are you doing for the 4th of July? or Canada Day? I forgot to mention that it's a combined party & I will also be making maple leaf sugar cookies ;) keeping hubby happy.

Color Duo: blue and red

This has always been one of my favorite color duos.
In junior high I may have had red bunk beds and blue walls with white stars sponged on...
This week I have really been homesick for America.
Although red and blue don't have to shout Americana!! 
but if you're not married to a Canadian like me.... shout away!!! :)

I particularly like vintage-y robin egg blue and red together.

Source: marthastewart.com via e. on Pinterest

Source: google.com via Kelsey on Pinterest

I think this is my absolute favorite.  aaaahhhhhh so beautiful.

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and red and navy is always a classic choice.  and quite home-y too

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see those pears?! :)

AND I NEED THIS DRESS!!!

Source: reddressshoppe.com via Kelsey on Pinterest

ok that is all. I'll stop wishing for things I can't have now.

red, white, and blue inspiration

I was asked to make some decorations for the USA booth at an upcoming charity event!
I'm so excited
A. because I love to make decorations
B. It's an honor to represent America to Grenada! so it better be good...

I'm thinking tissue paper poof balls in red, white, and blue.
A cute little banner
paper stars
and some firework looking decor!

It is so difficult to do simple crafts living in Grenada because of my limited resources! I have to get really creative!

inspiration found :

 I love everything about this image...

Stay tuned for pictures from the event this Saturday!!