After having a full week of recuperating from the kids parties I have officially started the planning for our 4th of July bash (technically 2nd of July bash). Initially I had planned to reuse a lot of the decorations from the kids party, but I just can't shake the urge to have patriotic colors. We are planning to do a similar soda bar set up and instead of a candy buffet a dessert buffet. I think I am planning to use red, white and aqua or sky blue, just to mix it up a little. I also would like to use bandannas as most of the fabric. So I thought I would put together a little inspiration post for myself and maybe it will help you guys prepare for your parties also.
So that's all for now. Surprisingly I didn't find a lot of awesome ideas for this. Most stuff is a little too red, white and blue for my tastes. Martha really has the most and best ideas for a 4th party that is still pretty. I have a lot of my own ideas floating around in my head too, so I think I can successfully pull off a lovely red, white and blue party.
Kim
Oh, good luck! My family never puts any emphasis on decorating or fun food. They're a casserole and fruit salad type of family. Sigh. I think when it's my turn to start throwing family picnics and parties, I'm going to step it up a notch! :) Thanks for the inspo.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree Marthas got the best stuff !!! I've been hoarding red, white and blue for my three little Leos that have birthdays at the end of July. I love the table runner !!! I may do red and blue : ). I don't know where you are but Christmas Tree Shops have a ton of very inexpensive vintage style stuff !
ReplyDeleteI love those cupcake kebabs!!
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