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I’ve had a great time this year (2026) decorating tablescapes for the semiquincentennial (250th) Independence Day of the United States of America. We’ve had many different settings to eat from …

Usually the 4th of July is associated with informal BBQs and get togethers; for the 250th Independence Day I wanted to do a formal dinner tablescape to celebrate this landmark …

This is a kid-inspired 4th of July Fireworks Tablescape that I created. My children LOVE fireworks. It is what they look most forward to on the 4th of July. For …

We decorated our dinning table for the Semiquincentennial Birthday of the United States of America! I wanted to go with a traditional American look for the Big 250th Birthday!! To …

Happy Birthday Lady Liberty Tablescape for America’s 250th Birthday Party

I never posted our 4th of July Mantel decor for last year. This is what we did to make it fun. I hung a banner I made 10 years ago …

Darling Camping Birthday Party—Food Ideas My sister-in-law made this darling camping outdoor birthday party for her son’s first birthday. I love the cute details, the burlap and plaid banner, lumber …

15 Easy Summer Wreath Ideas Looking to brighten your front door with seasonal charm? These 15 Easy Summer Wreath Ideas are fun, affordable, and simple to create. From coastal-inspired designs …

Our son, Brighton, had his 5th Birthday Party this past weekend. It was super easy to plan for having it at the Kangaroo Zoo in Pleasant Grove. I took him …

Mother’s Day is a special time when my children usually make us breakfast in bed. It’s funny to see what they create for us…from over-salted eggs to freshly-squeezed orange juice, …

I’ve been to all sorts of afternoon teas and they are one of my favorite things to do. From afternoon teas in England, Scotland, on cruise ships, in the USA …