Patriotic Party Favor Bags: Celebrating Birthday's or 4th of July

It was this time last year when I was getting ready for the arrival of my first child, my lil' man. We are coming up on his very first birthday and the party planning has been in full swing. I've created these fun party favors for his parties. 

Memorial Day Fresh Berry Cobbler

The first time I made this I used just blackberries, then I switched it up to just raspberries and now this third time I've thrown all the berries in the bowl. This dish is super easy and so delicious. Perfect for a dessert dish for that Memorial Day picnic or barbecue. 

It's A Boy! Patriotic Birth Announcement Flag

Our baby was going to be due near the fourth of July. So a theme of red, white and blue emerged when it came to his birth announcement. Especially since we were having a boy. 

I wanted to greet visitors with a seasonal greeting but the added charm of announcing the birth of our son. 

Blackberry Pie Bars

Nesting is the instinct where you are supposed to prepare the home for the newborn baby. Oddly enough, my nesting has been baking and sewing...and seriously maybe that isn't nesting at all but rather me using my energy on crafts and sweets. 

American Flag Front Door Wreath

Decorating during the summer is probably one of my favorite seasons. And this year I am so lucky as to have a bright blue door that coordinates perfectly with the boldness of RED, WHITE and BLUE. 

Thursday's Treasures #7: Nautical Edition, Anchor Yourself to Something Special

It would seem that anchors are really trendy right now and I must be totally feeling it because our living room is getting more "Patriotic Nautical" over time.