Stars and Stripes Party Favor
Can you believe the 4th is tomorrow? Holidays are so much fun and I am thrilled to spend it in my new town. For me the 4th means a patriotic parade, time with family and/or friends, tons of yummy food, a trip to the beach, s’mores and mass amounts of red, white and blue. This year I will be having guests over for a barbecue, and then we’ll be heading downtown to watch the fireworks on the beach. Of course I can’t send everyone out of the house empty handed, so everyone will receive a treat bag filled with goodies to enjoy while watching the fireworks.
{American Classic: Cracker Jack}
Patriotic Sweets and Treats
With July 4th only a couple days away, I rounded up some of my favorite summery and patriotic themed recipes that would be the perfect balance to any backyard barbecue.
Lazy Summer Dessert
Living in a beach town it’s inevitable that any given day there is a good chance someone may stop over (unless of course it’s raining). I like to offer my guests a little something sweet and my go-to treat is ice cream cookie sandwiches. This weekend I paired homemade strawberry ice cream with store bought macaroon cookies.
This is the perfect treat in my opinion for two reasons
1. You can always have a package or two of store bought cookies in the cabinet and ice cream in the freezer.
2. The possibilities are endless when it comes to the ice cream cookie combination.
Tip: Freeze individual scoops of ice cream in cupcake liners for easier serving.
Five Things
Interior Inspiration: Coastal Charm
While I live in a beach town I have never wanted to decorate my house in a coastal theme. However after dealing with depressing blue and gray rooms all winter long (previous owner colors) I have been working to figure out exactly how I want to paint and decorate each room. Currently I am working on the upstairs and all my inspiration centers around coastal charm especially when it involves white, neutral hues and browns.
Fashion meets Food 