It's a week late, but here it is: July's wallpaper calendar download. I hope your July is off to a great start!
Red, White and Blue
Hello there! The 4th of July is a couple days away and I can't wait! We're going to spend time with my in-laws at their cabin and the plan is to r-e-l-a-x. There won't be any big party this year but I thought it would be fun to share some photos from an Independence Day party photo shoot I did two years ago for the very first issue of Delighted. Photos by Manus Chau Photography.
Enjoy the holiday --- I hope you do something fun!
Tips for an easy and festive 4th of July party:
1. Put peanuts in cute paper bags or all into one colorful bowl
2. Add red vines or any other red, white or blue candy to a clear drinking glass: this adds color
and isn't at all fussy
3. Bright red carnations on the table offer a pop of color with little expense
4. Spray paint wooden stars from the craft store a gold color for place settings
5. Cloth napkins in red, white or blue are always a fun addition to a table setting
Tech Download: June Calendar
It's June! Summer will be here in a matter of weeks and for us that means more neighborhood walks in flip flops and weekend (or possibly daily) swimming with Camille. The fun never ends!
If you have already downloaded the printable calendar I posted in January, today's download will look familiar. I separated the month of June from the printable calendar and sized it to fit on your laptop or desktop as wallpaper so you'll have easy access to the date at any moment. Enjoy and have a great week!
Get to Know StyleSmaller Shop
StyleSmaller Shop is the newest online spot to find the sweetest collection of accessories for little girls, kids toys, and unique home items. It's filled with bright colors and pretty patterns that both mom and kids will love. Curated by stylish mommy blogger, Kate of StyleSmaller [who happens to be my dear sis and BFF], this shop is a must-visit. I've already purchased a couple treasures but still have my eye on quite a few others; and after a visit, I'm sure you will too!
Head on over to find the perfect gifts for a child's birthday party, a summertime hostess, or something for you and your home. Happy shopping!
Font Faves: Simple Sans Serif
Happy Friday! We've had the most gorgeous weather this week and although it's cooling down, the sun is still shining and the weekend is just about here! Our weekend is going to be low-key which means I will be able to carve out some time to design for fun...I'm looking forward to it! In expectation, I'm sharing a few fun sans serif fonts (links below). I hope you find them charming and useful.
Enjoy your weekend! Whatever you do, I hope it's a good mix of exciting and relaxing!
Floral Wreath DIY
Beatrice Helman of the beatnik kitchen created the loveliest DIY for us today: Floral Wreaths! These beautiful arrangements can be hung on doors, or used as centerpieces, or even put into hair (hello wedding season!). Directions and notes are below, plus I encourage you to visit Beatrice's blog for more creative ideas.
From Beatrice: Wreaths aren’t just meant for winter. Few things say spring more than flowers, whether they be on a wall, in your hair, or in a mason jar. Instead of (or maybe in addition to), traditional flowers in a vase, try putting these floral wreaths on the wall or the door. It’s an unexpected and simple way to fill up a white wall. It’s also much easier than one would think—and you get to play with flowers for a few hours. It doesn’t get better than that!
What you need: a few feet of thick wire, depending on how large a wreath or how many wreaths you’re going to make, a foot of thin wire, wire clippers, a sheet of wire mesh, twine, needle and thread, and tape, just in case. Buy three to four bunches of flowers, in whichever color palette you prefer. Also buy one bunch of greens, whether it be berries, cherry blossom branches, or herbs. I chose rosemary and recommend it - it’s easy to work with and smells like late afternoon summer.
This is where decisions have to be made: choose either the wire or the mesh option. The wire will produce a more traditional wreath or crown shape, while the mesh will result in a half moon shape that lends itself to being a truly unique centerpiece. If you’re going to go the centerpiece route, I suggest using flowers that are similar in tone and pairing the piece with a rustic object, such as a wooden box or flower filled jars.
Recommended flowers include: herbs, lilacs, daisies, pansies, lady’s mantle, geraniums, lavender, lilies, and roses. The best flowers to use are sturdy ones with volume. Find them at local farmers markets, flower markets or even at the grocery store.
Read MoreTech Download: Candy Sprinkles Wallpaper
Happy first day of May! To sweeten your day and your devices, here is a downloadable wallpaper that you can add to your computer or phone...created just for you! Enjoy :)
Desktop (2600x1500)
Laptop (1500x900)
iPhone 4s (960x640)
iPhone 5s (1136x1500)
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