Lake Tahoe Fiesta on the Dock

Last weekend I was with family on the East shore of Lake Tahoe {where I grew up} celebrating my Dad’s 70th birthday. For the special occasion, we had a small fiesta style supper on the dock. The décor was kept simple, yet colorful. Here are some images from the event:

{sunflowers, candles in jam jars, linens from South America and a lone sombrero}

{handmade Mexican paper flags – it was too windy to have them swag, so they didn’t turn out the way I had envisioned them.}

{homemade margaritas of course!}

{incredible food, but I didn’t even get a chance to take some pictures of the main course because my kids wanted to go back to the house. oh well.}

{I didn’t miss the gorgeous sunset though!}





Happy Birthday Dad!

Happy July 4th & Winner!

Happy July 4th! We are up early celebrating this patriotic holiday with lots of red, white and blue. Lemon cake with fresh berries and cranberry drinks with homemade nautical flags were on the breakfast menu. My oldest kiddo helped me decorate by making the July 4th chalkboard sign {above}. So cute, don't you think?

{July 4th firecracker garland how to}

Still need more cute July 4th decorating ideas?

Also, I want to congratulate Caroline on being the winner of the Stella & Dot bee necklace giveaway. Enjoy!!!

Happy, safe 4th!

July 4th Craft – Handmade Rocket Garland

Fireworks, backyard barbeques and flag waving parades. Yep. It’s almost here and we’ve been doing a little July 4th decorating.  

Brenda of alphamom’s 4th of July Confetti Popper Rockets inspired me to make our own patriotic rocket garland. She has a great step-by-step tutorial, so if you are interested in doing this project, head to her blog.

It was an easy craft that the kids enjoyed. Our rockets however, do not include confetti or “pop” – too messy for this mom! They sure look fun in the window, but we hope to hang them outside if the weather dries up!

Cute 4th of July Decorating Ideas

Throwing a July 4th party or simply want to add some patriotic touches to your home? In any case, here are some darling and inspiring Independence Day decorating and entertaining ideas to get you in the holiday spirit.

{Patriotic Table Setting via Southern Living}

{Red, White & Blue Paper Goods from Shop Sweet Lulu}

{Festive July 4th Desserts: top - berry cupcakes via Martha Stewart, flag rice crispy treats; bottom - flag tart via Martha Stewart, chocolate covered strawberries via allrecipes.com, patriotic parfaits via Martha Stewart.}

{Paper Lanterns via Pier 1 and 4th of July Signage via Pottery Barn Kids}

{DIY July 4th Rosette Banner via Country Living}





How will you be celebrating July 4th?