For the Love of Cooking {Happy July}

Happy 1^st day of July!!   
July is my absolute favorite month of the year!
I love all things patriotic, the hot summer days, the vacations, the fireworks, the food!!!!   
Did I mention July 4^th is my Daddy’s birthday?! It’s just the best month in my book!
For this week’s For the Love of Cooking let’s get festive!  
I need a few ideas for our cookout on Saturday and thought these might be
a few you may want to try too! 

Frozen Yogurt Bark

recipe

Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries

recipe

Star Pie Tart

recipe

Fruit Cubes

How To


Here are a couple you can just pull together quickly and 
really impress your guests!

 

May sparks fly and your heart forever beat red, white, and blue!
Make July and unforgettable month!

Battle of the Sexes

Scott’s office is another room in the house that has been a work in progress.  

As I’ve told you all before, Scott served 10 years in the Air Force and his dad served over 

20 years in the Air Force.  So as you can guess Scott is no stranger to moving.  

He was born in Japan, graduated high school in Iceland and has fought for our country on 

3 tours overseas with countless moves in between.  For his office I envisioned a world map as the backdrop with a few shadow boxes to showcase his many accomplishments throughout the space.   

We picked up the most awesome vintage teachers desk a while back for $30!!!   

It gives off the most masculine and vintage feel.  I just love it!  Scott is on board with my envisions for the room except for the world map.  He is NOT a fan!   

He instead would like to have a wood American Flag to hang behind his desk.  I have to admit I had already spied several on Pinterest that I loved but, I still had my eye on the world map.   

Again, he’s traveled the world and I thought how cool?   

Maybe even pin all the places he has been?  You know that say, “Pick your battles”   

well I think I will wave my white flag on this one!   

You win love...I think?!

What I envision...

What the hubby envisions...

And how gorgeous is this?!

All Images via Pinterest

I want to wish you all a safe and beautiful holiday weekend! 

May we always remember and never forget those that selflessly fight for our country every day 

so that we remain the land of the free and home of the brave!  
 ***

 I am officially on vacation! 

 See you all back here on Monday for your Quote of the Week and 

Weekend Wrap Up!

Quote Of The Week

All gave some and some gave all
And some stood through for the red, white and blue
And some had to fall
And if you ever think of me
Think of all your liberties and recall
Some gave all
-billy ray cyrus

As cheesy as Mr. Billy Ray might be- I have to say the lyrics of this song get me every time.  They always provide a good reminder to pay respect and continually keep those fighting for and serving our country close in prayer.

Happy Memorial Day!

 

 

Quote Of The Week

“In the end we shall have had enough of cynicism, 

skepticism and humbug, and 

we shall want to live more musically.” 

-vincent van gogh

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As we reach the final days of the presidential election I urge us all to embrace the sides that we support BUT, to eliminate the slander and hateful words that in the end will only cause heartache and further destruction.  Unfortunately, our country and the world will never be in total agreement however, if we all just put forth the effort to be more respectful of each others views and feelings we will at least be taking a tiny step in the right direction.

xoxo, 

I Spy: Memorial Day

What a fun holiday!?

 Memorial Day marks the kick off of summer (my favorite season) and most importantly it is a time to remember all those brave souls that have died fighting for our great nation!

I plan to spend Friday-Monday POOLSIDE with amazing friends grilling out and soaking up tons of rays!  Now to start the menu and cocktail planning and of course festive decor is essential!

This I LOVE...a wreath made from tiny toothpick flags!

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Etsy Shop Of The Day

 It's an Etsy round-up of a few of my faves...one for every mood!

How do you dress your iPhone?

 

Monogramm

swirl      chevron     stripes     chinoiserie





Trendy Prints

 

 chevron     knit     polka dots     abstract print



Sleek Black

gold feather     mustache      peacock      arrow

Throw Back

etch a sketch    usa flag    tape cassette    photobooth

Sunday Sanctuary

May The Lord bless you and keep you-

May the Lord give you peace...

May God break the cycle of violence to make a difference for His peace and grace in this sinful world.

GOD BLESS AMERICA!