friday finds: july 4th edition

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Enjoy the long weekend!  We're heading up to the lake house today and then coming back to Kansas City on Monday to celebrate the 4th at Dan's cousin Amy's house.  The 4th is a huuuuuge deal in Dan's family and he has been relatively depressed for the past two summers when he couldn't go home for the 4th, so I'm excited to see what it's all about.

Some easy DIY 4th of July decorations from Better Homes and Gardens. My favorite is the 6th idea.

Glorious Treats has some amazing ideas for 4th of July desserts here and here.

I think my friend, Sarah, is making these Martha Stewart Cookies.  I can't wait to see how they turn out!

What are your thoughts on red, white and blue outfits for the 4th?  I bought this dress last year, but with a green skirt and actually wore it on the 4th.  

A great round-up of red striped clothing to accessorize your patriotic 4th outfit!  I really wish I had those espadrilles.

Great ideas for how to decorate your 4th of July party.

The perfect healthy, patriotic breakfast....just add strawberries!

How are you celebrating this weekend?

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friday finds

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This is quite possibly the most hilarious thing I've seen in a long time.  Thanks to Jane for sharing it with me!

My dream job:  a green historic home renovation!

I think I like suzani better than ikat.  Please don't get mad at me.

A diy no-sew bikini?  Unbelievable.

How to steal like an artist. From Austin Kleon.

Dan almost cried he was laughing so hard.

And finally, what I did with my farmers' market buys:

loooove Instagram!

I made a caprese salad - everything except for the salt and pepper was from either a farmers' market, our gardens or The Tasteful Olive independently owned shop in Overland Park! Oh wait, I lied.  The sausage is from Whole Foods.  And roasted tomatoes with Pappardelle's Italian style buffalo ravioli (from the farmers' market) and basil!

Friday Finds

How amazing would it be to find that sign on a long road trip?  My twelve year old self is rejoicing. Here are a few more of my favorite finds of the week:

What goes around comes around in decorating trends.  Seriously. This is unbelievable.

You know that love of all things linen that I talked about yesterday?  Well, I need to find a job asap so I can buy everything on this site. 

Ice cream truck + food cart = heaven.

If I didn't already have plans to go to Cape Town, I do now.

Will Emerson ever make anything I don't like? 

Mainers and non-Mainers alike will love this video.

Devastation of the week:  I was so close to buying this bag (pictured below) at an estate sale for $8 a few weeks ago, but couldn't decide if I liked it enough.  Now, it's being reproduced in a Coach Classics line made exclusively for net-a-porter.  Price of the new bag? $300.