State-by-Food Tote Bag

Isn't this State-by-Food tote bag so clever and cute? I just love it. It would be perfect as a reusable grocery bag don't you think?

Antique Jewelery

I'm totally loving all of the beautiful antique jewelery on Erie Basin right now. I would so love to have just one of those lovely pieces. That beautiful brooch below in the middle is almost 200 years old, just imagine what all it's seen, who all has worn it. I guess that's one of the reasons why I love antiques so much, even if it's just 30 or 40 years old it has a real history to it and it's seen so much. And that's just really cool to me.

Happy Independence Day!

(Photo via Katy Elliott)

Links for the Independance Day Weekend

Independence Day definitely has to be my favorite holiday next to Halloween. I just love the fireworks and the food and most of all the patriotism. I love my country and I love celebrating it. This year my family and I will hopefully be heading to Colonial Williamsburg on the 4th to catch some fireworks, awesome 18th century music, militia parades and all kinds of good stuff. And we may also even be able to head over to Busch Gardens to catch their fireworks another time this weekend. Gee I can't wait. What are your plans for the Independence Day weekend, friends?

The Truth About Betsy Ross. (It's definitely worth the read if you enjoy American history)

Cute and clever.

How to make a 5-pointed star in a single snip.

Flower arches.

And a flower wall.

I'm deeply in love with this beautiful Federal-Era house.

Wouldn't this be fun for presents?

Living In: The Parent Trap

More decorating inspiration.

Could you stand this? I think it's a little too much for me.

A swing that grows plants.

Apple Pie!

It amazes me just how cute spiders can look when done right.

I'm so loving this adorable mussel shell wreath.

Popcicle cards.

(Photo by vzonabaxter)

A Very Patriotic House

I wish I could get my house to look like that for Independence Day. Isn't it beautiful?

(Via Country Living)

Short Wedding Dress

Oh my, I don't know about you but I just love this chic short wedding dress from british dress designer Samuelle. I can't get over how lovely the bride looks.

(Photo by James Mountford, Found on Cup of Jo)

Big Bow Pencil Skirt

How about this beautiful pencil skirt! I know I wouldn't mind having one. That big bow is so cool, don't you think?

(Via Say Yes To Hoboken)