Finally, real summer vacation begins this week…and the patriotic pride continues to shine in our home. America the Beautiful!

Our cool All-American Princess is in full summer mode!

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The start of Summer means so many things. The end of school for the Princess, afternoons at the pool, family vacation and fresh produce. It’s a happy time, a relatively stress-free time, and a great time to celebrate our nation. You can’t help but feel patriotic surrounded by red, white and blue. Welcome back Summer…you were missed!

Patriotic pillows in the Foyer…

…and a vintage tablecloth on the hall table.

An antique popcorn sack adds a simple Americana touch.

The perfect place to relax and enjoy the lazy summer hours.

The Princess is ready to get this summer started…that uniform jumper must have shrunk in the laundry.

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The calendar turned to June this week, not the official first day of Summer but the official first day of summer decor nevertheless…and the beginning of happy family Porch time! I love patriotic decor and don’t want to wait until the 4th of July to enjoy all my red, white and blue. I hope you love a great porch as much as I do…dressed in its patriotic best!

Our 1920 foursquare was made for summer living. The Princess agrees.

Bunting is essential.

Red, white and blue on the windows.

And on the door

Come on up and rest a spell. The porch is a great place to catch up on news of the neighborhood.

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When you spend your Saturday morning doing this…You may find yourself making this Saturday afternoon!

Strawberry Ice Cream

The Usual Cast Of Characters

3 Cups fresh ripe strawberries, stemmed and sliced

4 Tablespoons lemon juice

1 1/2 Cups sugar, divided

1 1/2 Cups whole milk

2 3/4 Cup heavy cream

1 1/2 Teaspoons vanilla extract

The Steps to Glory

1. In a small bowl combine strawberries, lemon juice and 1/2 cup of sugar. Stir gentle and allow berries to macerate in juices for 1-2 hours. Strain berries, reserve juice and mash half of the berries.

2. In a mixing bowl, combine sugar and milk until dissolved. Stir in heavy cream, reserved strawberry juice, mashed strawberries and vanilla.

3. Turn on ice cream maker, pour mixture into freezer bowl and mix until thickened, about 20-25 minutes.

4. Five minutes before mixing is complete, add remaining strawberries and mix completely.

5. The Ice Cream will have a soft, creamy texture. If you desire a firmer consistency, transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for about 2 hours.

6. Grab a spoon and dig in!

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