july fourth

Happy Fourth of July extended weekend, besties! It's time to celebrate America with delicious food, great drinks, and fabulous company. We hope you have amazing plans with family and friends—and we want to help you kick off the festivities with the easiest, brightest, yummiest, ...read more

Barbecues, pool parties, fireworks--the Fourth of July is a ton of fun for everyone. But, amidst all the festivities, it’s important to take precautions and be aware of certain safety measures. Related: DIY 4th of July flower bouquet We tapped the experts at SitterCity for the ...read more

While everyone is celebrating July Fourth, I'm quietly enjoying a secondary holiday over here: National Caesar Salad Day.  Caesar salad is my favorite somewhat guilty pleasure appetizer. On one hand, it's a salad so it's gotta be considered a health food, right? On the other ...read more

There's something magical professional fireworks. Every Fourth of July, we take the kids to our beach, where we, not only see the local show, but also catch a faraway glimpse of the surrounding towns' explosive productions. It's an incredible sight to be seen, and it's ...read more

We shared some easy and chic tablescape inspiration for your July Fourth celebrations, but we left one must-have off the list... Flowers. Summer is in full bloom and we can't have an alfresco fete without fabulous florals decorating every corner, table, and planting pot.  While ...read more

I've been coveting this Eugenia Kim sun hat that's been all over Instagram for the past two months. With a wide-brim and the words "Do Not Disturb" embroidered on the front, it's the ideal accessory for a quiet day of reading on the beach. Built-in shade, some peaceful privacy, ...read more