Monday, July 4, 2011

A tribute to an old fashioned July 4th.....



Happy July 4th! Have been gone since late late night as  I normally feature my "Sunday showhouse"on Sunday morning so will be back with it next Sunday.  Hope everyone is well, happy and relaxed. Whatever your plans are and have been over this holiday weekend...hope the weather is cooperating. So far, so beautiful over this way. We are going to two parties later today, but I will take the earlier part of the day to "veg out" which I am so looking forward to!

When I think of July 4th I cannot help but think about old fashioned July 4th parades in a small quaint town, beautiful white clapboard homes draped in their red white and blue best,  homemade fruit pies from this seasons best fruits, family togetherness, cute kids in red chipped wagons waving their little American flags with a dog by their side and of course the quintessential July 4th BBQ!!  I think the words old fashioned and July 4th are synonymous, at least to me and its an ideal I want to hang onto. Life today moves so fast that I get great pleasure as  I would suspect many of you do too, in reliving things from the past, as they once were, a time where time did stand still and life was simpler.  So this post is all about an old fashioned tribute to July 4th....enjoy! 
This is to me the poster child for a beautiful and patriotic home on July 4th
Delicious time to take advantage of the seasons freshest fruits!
Even the youngest revelers can show their July 4th spirit!
Just love this gorgeous and very festive party tent!
Love the idea of making a flag out of cupcakes, so clever!
Love how nostalgic looking this old fashioned setting is...so charming!
Whats more American than a mixed berry pie?
Love the idea of creating an old fashioned party pail!
Makes a fun and festive party  table.....
Love the vintage looking "sweater" flag pillow

A pretty Victorian homes proudly waves its flag
Cute idea and easy to do with cupcakes, Kaboose
July 4th is a time for every age (and every vehicle) to celebrate!
And if you are just "hanging" get a little festive in the backyard! Ashley Whittaker
An old fashioned school house shows its patriotism
Patriotic pancakes, anyone?
A lone flag at the beach, a place many will be on this holiday
Gotta have those fireworks!!
Just love this idea!!
Why not show your patriotism on your bed? Love this little RL flag pillow
July 4th is synonymous with BBQ...lets eat!
Love this image, a charming home in all its red white and blue glory!
A great way to end this post.......

So whats in store for your July 4th holiday? Hope whatever you are doing is wonderful, relaxing and enjoyable! Happy July 4th.....see you on Tuesday!!

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30 comments:

  1. HamptontoesJuly 4, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    I'm with you, I like the old school world of celebrating July 4th! These images depict a very special day of togetherness and an appreciation of living in America! We are in the Hamptons and luckily the rain never hit us yesterday. We've had a wonderful weekend and today we'll celebrate with boating, a BBQ, flying our flag, fireworks tonight and being grateful for being an American!

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  2. Castles Crowns and CottagesJuly 4, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Good morning dearest Tina,

    WHAT A COLLECTION OF FASHIONABLE and UNFORGETTABLE PHOTOS! I love those patriotic strawberries!!!! HAPPY FOURTH DEAREST! Anita

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  3. ErinJuly 4, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    gorgeous photos! looove the first house.

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  4. AgnesJuly 4, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Happy July 4th to you too. Today we are going on my brothers boat and having a picnic (weather permitting)
    tonight we go by the harbor and watch the fireworks, do it every year. I too love the nostalgia of a July 4th from the past, it is nice but hard to imagine a time where the pace
    was slower and life seemed less hectic. Sounds really good though! These pictures are all so pretty and really calming.

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  5. The Buzz BlogJuly 4, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Even though I was raised in Europe, my family made it a point to be in our Hamptons house by July 4th so that we can have an all-American celebration... your pictures remind me so much of that time! Hope you have a great 4th!
    xxoo

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  6. designchicJuly 4, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Adore all of the wonderful images, here. We plan on celebrating with family and a fireworks display this evening. Have missed your gorgeous blog while we were on vacation, and I've loved catching up this morning!! Happy 4th ~

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  7. The French HutchJuly 4, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Love the old time parade photos, those with the little ones in the wagon and riding their big machines. Adorable. Brings back memories of mom and dad, going to the parade, I can still feel daddy holding onto my little hand not to get lost in the crowd. Sweet Memories!!!! Thanks, a great 4th post.

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  8. under spanish mossJuly 4, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Beautiful images and wonderful ideas for the 4th. The kids would love the flag cupcakes. We hope you have a great day with your family.

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  9. Barbara@HausDesignJuly 4, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Loved the cupcakes and the chocolate dipped strawberries! Very fun post Tina - happy 4th!

    http://bjdhausdesign.blogspot.com/

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  10. SushJuly 4, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Such lovely ideas for the Fourth! We started early in our celebrations with an all American pasttime...baseball. Attended a Durham Bull's game complete with closing fireworks!

    Enjoy your week!

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  11. UnknownJuly 4, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    I got so many great ideas here today!!! I feel the need to have one of those darling party tents! We're off to the scooter parade in just a few minutes. My son's Razor is all dolled up!!!

    Have a wonderful 4th, Tina!
    xoxo Elizabeth

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  12. Portuguese PrepsterJuly 4, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    such great pictures-I love that tent!! Have a wonderful 4th!!

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  13. Olga DurónJuly 4, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Happy 4th of July! As always your images are fantastic. Have a fabulous day!

    ~Olga
    http://olgaduron.blogspot.com/2011/07/manic-mondays-mosaic-red-white-blue.html

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  14. The White Pear TreeJuly 4, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Happy 4th of July from Canada! I love that first house, it is beyond beautiful!

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  15. Amy ChalmersJuly 4, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Well your post sure brings back the memories! I was visiting my folks on Martha's Vineyard, where there is an old fashioned street parade every 4th. Anyone can enter a "float"...and this summer I had the idea of painting our old beach wagon red, white, and blue the night before the parade..so everyone, from my then little boys to my parents grabbed paint brushes and we painted the wagon with stars and stripes and swirls until the entire thing was covered in a patriotic paint job. The next day dad dressed up as Uncle Sam and got behind the wheel, while the rest of us in red white or blue joined him in our home made float through the streets of Edgartown! What a fun family time that was~thanks for pulling it out of my memory archives Tina! Happy 4th to you and yours.

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  16. SuzJuly 4, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Beautiful eye-candy 4th of July images!

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  17. KathysueJuly 4, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Tina, Happy 4th of July to YOU!!!! Great images, so fun looking at all of them. It looks like we both had fun finding images for this Patriotic holiday. Have a great day, sweetie, Kathysue

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  18. Beautifully Seaside // Formerly Chic Coastal Living July 4, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Love 4th of July! It's such a great way to spend time with family and friends and just hang out! Hope you have a lovely time at your two parties!

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  19. Stacy CUrranJuly 4, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    I'm not the most creative cook in the world, but I could make those cupcakes and strawberries! I love food ideas that I can do! Beautiful post. Happy 4th!
    Stacy

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  20. annechovieJuly 4, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Great, festive post, Tina! Happy 4th to you! Enjoy your holiday and have a great week! xo

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  21. quintessenceJuly 4, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    I love an old fashioned fourth of July as well. And I just love Ashley Whitaker's tailored style!! Wishing you and your family a fabulous fourth Tina!!

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  22. 24 CornersJuly 4, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    Thank you!! These are the most perfect patriotically summery pictures...I'm even more in the mood for today's festivities and the wonders of summer!!
    Have a great day!!
    xo J~

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  23. NanaDianaJuly 4, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Wonderful images or Americana! Loved them all! xo Diana

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  24. Castles Crowns and CottagesJuly 4, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Oh Tina, it is so wonderful to hear that YOU TOO are a kid at heart! I will never grow up and we are all a work in progress! LET'S COLOR AS MUCH AS WE CAN...and even go OUTSIDE the lines from time to time!

    PEACE! Anita

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  25. Party ResourcesJuly 4, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    What a fabulous collection! Happy 4th! xx

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  26. Mel@Georgica PondJuly 4, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    Love these photos - very patriotic and inspiring. Happy 4th July !

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  27. First House on the RightJuly 5, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    Love the cupcake flag pictures - might try something similar for our flag on Australia Day next year. Hope you had a great 4th of July! Nicolex

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  28. Pinky at Designs by PinkyJuly 5, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Beautiful pictures!!!! God Bless America! Love celebrating our freedom on the 4th. Here is what we diod yesterday: http://designsbypinky.blogspot.com/2011/07/our-indoor-4th-of-july-picnic.html XO, Pinky

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  29. Alexandra Bee BlogJuly 6, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    You nailed it! Old fashioned fun is what the 4th is all about!!

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  30. Marilyn *Pink Martinis and Pearls*July 9, 2011 at 1:47 AM

    Nothing says Norman Rockwell like the 4th. Can't help but get nostalgic and all folksy and warm inside. Love the photos you found. Hope you had a good day. :)

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