Hope everyone has a rousing or restful holiday weekend (I'm pulling for restful myself).
Happy 4th of July, dear readers!
Showing posts with label 4th of July. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 4th of July. Show all posts
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Friday, July 1, 2011
11,000 floating lanterns
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!
Friday, July 2, 2010
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!
{This collage, by papa jesse, is of fireworks compiled from over 50 different photos. Isn't it pretty?}
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
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Thursday, July 4th Cook Out, and Esty
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:
Having chairs with comfortable pillows not only on the deck, but in the yard too, is so welcoming:
Adirondack Chair courtesy of gardenfurnituremill
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:
The tables will be covered in colorful stripes and later illuminated with candles in tiny glass holders:
In addition to all the hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad, and watermelon the crowd can handle...some cupcakes dressed for the occasion:
And because it will undoubtedly be quite hot - a whole slew of these vintage pitchers filled with lemonade - classic and the pink variety:
A few of these tubs will be scattered about as well, filled with ice and drinks for the guests:
As I have said before, I can get caught up in dressing the little ones for celebrations- charming cook out ensembles:
To keep the kids occupied while they wait anxiously for the fireworks, a backyard scavenger hunt and some sparklers!
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!
Friday, July 3, 2009
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
check out more stop motion shorts by PES here.
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