This week I ended my 35th year of teaching and the Princess finished 3rd grade. How this happened I don’t know, but I am ready for the summer. It has been a week of sleepovers, pool parties, ice cream and pool dates. It has also been a week of Red, White and Blue decorating. This house instantly looks more festive, crisp and bright as soon as I put it out and it is something I look forward to every year. Flags are plentiful, stars are abundant and there may even be an Uncle Sam or two! Is your summer shaping up to be busy or more chill this year? Are you ready for the hot weather and summer breezes? Enjoy my home ready for the 4th of July…
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I love your patriotic fireplace decorations! Pinning. Visiting from Imparting Grace. Be sure to link up each week at #HomeMattersParty and Happiness is Homemade! I’m the newest co-host for both.
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I will! Thank you. I love how the fireplace turned out.
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I’m hoping for a chill summer… but it’s looking pretty busy already!
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I hope to relax a bit before summer is done but it is shaping up to be pretty busy.
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Congratulations on 35 years!!
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I love the Americana theme! I almost forgot it was almost the Fourth of July!
Hope your summer is fun, and congrats on so many years teaching!
Laurie
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It does sneak up on me each year as well.
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Thanks for sharing this with us on Crafty Creators! I’ll be featuring you on tomorrow’s party. If you let me know if you’re following me on social media, I’ll feature you there as well! You can also come grab your “I was featured” button as well. Congrats!
XOXO,
Niki ~ Life as a LEO Wife
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Thank you so much. What a surprise! I do follow you on Facebook and Pinterest.
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Your patriotic decorations are festive for summer! I especially like the display of vintage blue bottles on the mantel.
Carol
http://www.scribblingboomer.com
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I love to use my bottles and try to use them as much as possible!
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I love how you simply put those blue bottles and ties everything together perfectly for Patriotic Day decor. Great job! I’ll be featuring you on Happiness Is Homemade this week!
Mel
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I take advantage of every opportunity to use my beautiful antique bottles. Blue and purple are my favorite!
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Congrats on 35 years. Your 4th of July decor is lovely. I am happy to feature your post at Love Your Creativity. Happy summer.
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I am so happy to be featured! Your blog is always so lovely.
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