These cups always make me giggle. I got them at Pier 1.

Althought I suspect that I’m glad that I’m not actually partying like it was 1776, given my fondness for electricity, indoor plumbing, cars, and all these other crazy modern amenities.

I love to decorate my house. Come on in and check it out.

And this is the sideboard in our dining room.

These place mats from Target make my whole family smile.

One of the reasons I really enjoy the 4^th of July is that it doesn’t have to be complicated. Simple items can do the trick and make a statement, like this wreath on our front door. I never knew the I wanted a red front door until we moved into this house and it had one.

My favorite book for Independence Day is A Patriot’s Handbook: Songs, Poems, Stories, and Speeches Celebrating the Land We Love by Caroline Kennedy.

My favorite quote about the 4th of July is from Erma Bombeck.

One of my favorite videos is this one by the Muppets featuring the always awesome Sam the Eagle and the Swedish Chef who, while he doesn’t speak English, seems oddly very American to me, although really, the most American character of all in this video has to Animal, and not just because he’s red, although that does seem appropriate for the holiday. Love that guy!

Hope that you have a most fantastic 4th of July. Let me know what your favorite ways to celebrate area

Bunny Ear Napkin Rings

I saw these in the Sur La Table catalog and thought they were cute. I love that there’s a store in our town’s little downtown and when I walked by, I couldn’t help myself. I checked to see if they had the bunny ear napkin rings and they did. Even better, they were on sale. Half off. Clearly, they were meant to be mine.

Also, quick note if you’re looking for napkins: Williams-Sonoma. My quest for basic pastel napkins turned into a bit of a quest. No luck at Target or Pier 1, and Pottery Barn’s $9.95 napkins were way too pricey for me. Williams-Sonoma napkins were half that, and they had the largest selection of all the stores I checked. Also, I know I should learn to sew and make my own for a fraction of the price, but it just wasn’t in the cards this week.

Apothecary Jars with Plastic Eggs

Who said you have to get fancy? I know that the idea of filling jars with plastic eggs isn’t earth shattering, but it’s an easy, inexpensive way to incorporate the bright, happy colors of spring.

Tissue Box Cover

Here are a few more of my favorites from around the house:

My mom gave me this as a Christmas gift and it’s so cute. I had never seen one before, and love that it is made by hand and from my home state of Ohio.

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