Happy Birthday, America!

It's the 4th of July, everyone! For us red-white-and-blue blooded Americans today celebrates the day our nation was founded--its birthday, if you will. Yes, we're wishing the happiest of birthdays to America... land of the free, home of apple pies and baseball, area where we can't legally sing the "Happy Birthday" song to our country without paying a massive fine.

Yes, patriotism swells in the heart of the American Muppet fan... and so, enjoy a few of our favorite America-themed Muppet clips and pretend you didn't see this coming:













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Happy 4th!

"Sparkler Light Graffiti" by nikko russano*


Hope everyone has a rousing or restful holiday weekend (I'm pulling for restful myself).

Happy 4th of July, dear readers!
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11,000 floating lanterns

via Daddygothisgunloaded

A few days ago 11,000 floating lanterns where sent into the sky in Poznań, Poland in celebration of the summer solstice. I think that breaks some sort of record, but it is the beauty of it all that makes the celebration that much more breath-taking...




And wouldn't sending these lanterns into the night make such a great alternative to fireworks this 4th of July? Check out this eHow tutorial on how to make some flying paper lanterns for your very own festivities!
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Happy 4th of July!

It's the 4th of July, America's birthday, American Independence Day, Exploding Christmas... and what better way to celebrate than with America's favorite eagle (or at least the eagle's favorite America), Sam the American Eagle.





Happy America Day, everybody! Go do your patriotic duty and blow something up.



















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And, of course...

Happy 4th of July!!

And hope you get to experience even just a little bit of fireworks during this long holiday weekend!



"Explosions in the Sky"

{This collage, by papa jesse, is of fireworks compiled from over 50 different photos. Isn't it pretty?}
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Stars, no stripes

via mOnKeY pAnTs


One would think that to wear anything with lots and lots of bright white stars on a navy blue background would scream Americana or Wonder Woman, but one would be wrong.


I actually love this look because you could rock it out on the 4th of July, but also on any random, regular, non-festive day.



via garance doré



via A Merry Mishap



via being red



via The Sartorialist
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Thursday, July 4th Cook Out, and Esty

Fireworks For the Fourth of July Print of Original Oil Painting via ArtByMarilyn

I am not a giant fan of the 4th of July holiday hoopla- the parades are always too crowded, hot, and sticky and the fireworks, though festive, have awakened one too many babies in my care for me to truly enjoy them. I do, however, LOVE cookouts....the food, drink, and feeling of a backyard party are just the best, so for this Thursday and Etsy entry I am throwing a July 4th barbecue!

Some invitations to the folks who will come in the afternoon and stay until the sky lights up:

Stripes party invitation via lukecommasara

Having chairs with comfortable pillows not only on the deck, but in the yard too, is so welcoming:

Adirondack Chair courtesy of gardenfurnituremill

Indoor/Outdoor Pillow Covers courtesy of thislittlehome


Some mason jar lanterns in the trees will keep the backyard from getting too dark, with a votive lending the perfect amount of night light:

Blue Pint-Sized Ball Mason Jar Lantern courtesy of seasonables



Perfect picnic tablecloth, made from a vintage feedsack courtesy of oodles


The tables will be covered in colorful stripes and later illuminated with candles in tiny glass holders:

glass votive containers courtesy of oldgoatsmitten


In addition to all the hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad, and watermelon the crowd can handle...some cupcakes dressed for the occasion:
cupcake wrappers- red marching band courtesy of thecupcakewrapperco


And because it will undoubtedly be quite hot - a whole slew of these vintage pitchers filled with lemonade - classic and the pink variety:


lemonade pitcher/carafe courtesy of LePinkChandelier


A few of these tubs will be scattered about as well, filled with ice and drinks for the guests:

Red and White Quarter Dot Large Round Galvanized Party Tub courtesy of brodyandma


As I have said before, I can get caught up in dressing the little ones for celebrations- charming cook out ensembles:

A Day At The Zoo pillowcase dress courtesy of ohsewsweetboutique

lets go fly a kite courtesy of bchildrenswear


To keep the kids occupied while they wait anxiously for the fireworks, a backyard scavenger hunt and some sparklers!

Decks of Playground Scavenger Hunt Cards courtesy of blynkenandnod

Printable Sparkler Holder Set courtesy of printyourparty


Maybe this is the year I become a bona fide fan of the 4th- who knows, next year it could be sticky parades and crowded fireworks displays all the way!
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Ka-Boom!

Fireworks just don't photograph. Pictures of exploding 'works tend to look diminished and smoky and film representations - eh. But check out this video. It not only totally captures the spirit of fireworks, but it is also so darn imaginative.



video by PES
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Happy 4th!!

image via Conde Nast Store


Have a great holiday weekend!
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