Wedding Inspiration: Red White & Blue

With the July 4th holiday this weekend, I thought it would be the perfect time to put together a red, white and blue inspiration board. Words of caution: when you are using a theme do not go overboard! Let yourself be inspired by something rather than let it take over your event.  The more subtle you are with your theme references the more appealing the event will be- trust me!

From left to right: Martha Stewart Weddings, Elizabeth Anne Designs, Google Images, Jones Design Company, The Knot, Martha Stewart Weddings

I am loving the bold look of the red envelopes with the white calligraphy!

-a.e.h.

Cool Down This Weekend

This weekend while you are celebrating our independence cool down with this sweet treat: Raspberry-Coconut Popsicles!  The raspberry, blueberry, and coconut ingredients keep the colors festive!  



Picture and Recipe Via Everything Fab

Ingredients {makes roughly twenty 3 oz. popsicles}
*1 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen)
*1 cup blueberries (fresh of frozen)
*1 can coconut milk (full-fat or light)
*2 cups water
*1 cup apple juice (or any other juice you have on hand)
*1/2 cup honey (or more–adjust to taste)
*5 oz. Dixie cups
*wooden popsicle sticks

Preparation
1. Combine all of the ingredients in your blender.
2. Pour mixture into 5 oz. Dixie cups, filling 2/3 of the way.
3. Freeze for 30 minutes, insert sticks, and continue to chill until the popsicles are fully frozen, 2 hours or more.
4. Carefully cut and tear the Dixie cups off of the popsicles, and seal in a plastic bag.


Enjoy!

-a.e.h.

All American

The Kennedys have always been what I imagined as the quintessential American family.  Yes, they have their problems, curses, etc. but they are so effortlessly chic and beautiful!  It was at a very young age that I developed a crush on JFK AND his east coast lifestyle. Sigh.  In honor of the holiday weekend I wanted to share with you some all American images I adore...

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-a.e.h.

Getaway for the 4th

1. Straw Tote 2. Striped Boatneck Tee 3. Nautical Rope Bucket 4. White Shift Dress
5. Red Cut-Off Shorts 6. Pom Pom Sandal




Watermelon Sours in a Melon Keg
(makes 10-12 drinks)

4 cups watermelon chunks, pureed
4 oz Alizé Red Passion, or any other fruit-flavored liqueur
8 oz gin
2 cups sour mix
Sparkling rosé
Lime slices, for garnish
Watermelon, to turn into a keg

Prepare your watermelon by cutting a lid from the top and scooping out the fruit (use 4 cups of the fruit later for your watermelon puree). Drill a small hole near the bottom of the melon, then use a knife to widen the hole until it’s just slightly smaller than the keg shank. Attach the shank and faucet and you’re ready to add your cocktail.

After pureeing 4 cups of watermelon chunks, strain. Stir in your fruit-flavored liqueur, gin and sour mix. Chill. Add sparkling rosé before serving. Garnish with lime slice and enjoy!

Recipe from Food Network

Enjoy your holiday weekend!

-a.e.h.