Happy Birthday America!

Bohemian Repurposed American Flags

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I love the Fourth of July!  Maybe it's the summer weather... or the fresh fruits galore... or memories of spending them lakeside when I was a child with family, friends, and fireworks.  Whatever it is, it's one of my favorite holidays.  As my husband and I feverishly create a beautiful outdoor space in our new {to us} cottage's backyard... I can't help but daydream of Fourth of July gatherings to come!

Here are some of my favorite inspirations around the web right now!

Shake, Rattle and Roll! A 1950s Birthday Party.

 

 

For my Mom's 75th birthday our family decided to throw a surprise party.  And a surprise it was!  She was incredibly shocked - something I didn't think our family could pull off because we're awful at keeping secrets!  It was such a beautiful event to share with our friends and family.  Even her local senator came and presented my Mom with a citation for her service to her state on behalf of The US Senate.  Her state governor also sent a letter of congratulations and thanks.  It was particularly special for me, as the party was held in the same place my husband and I got married, and we hadn't been back there since.  So we stole away for a few minutes to the gazebo we had our ceremony in and reconfirmed our vows to each other.