DISCLOSURE: I am a contributor for the websites seen in this post however, the opinions expressed here are all my own. This is NOT a sponsored post. This post may also feature affiliate links, which come at no cost to you. Know that I only promote products I personally have used and stand behind. To learn more, please review my disclosure policy here. The red, white and blue patriotic party season is upon us! Whether you're hosting a Memorial Day picnic, 4th of July blowout or regular old red, white and blue celebration, go old school and throw a vintage patriotic party! Check out these patriotic party printables you can use to decorate your dessert table! Like any party, the invitation is the first hint to reveal the party theme! In this case, a vintage patriotic inspired theme hits you from the second you receive that kraft colored envelope! (I have not yet put any invitations in my Etsy shop but if you're interested in this invitation customized for your party, please email me to discuss!) This red, white and blue shindig needs an old school USA banner proudly displayed. Download this freebie for your party! PS long time followers may recognize that red chicken wire frame. I DIYed it and use it to ... Continue Reading...
Patriotic Fireworks Brownies
DISCLOSURE: I am a contributor for the websites seen in this post however, the opinions expressed here are all my own. This is NOT a sponsored post. This post may also feature affiliate links, which come at no cost to you. Know that I only promote products I personally have used and stand behind. To learn more, please review my disclosure policy here. Planning to host or attend a red, white and blue themed patriotic party this summer and need a dessert? Skip the American flag and boring old cupcakes and go the sweet and salty route. Consider making these quick and easy patriotic fireworks brownies to excite your taste buds! This yummy treat pairs fudgy brownies with salty pretzels and has a sweet chocolate drizzle on top, all the things you look for in a dessert. Ingredients: Brownie mix Water Vegetable Oil Pretzel sticks Red, white and blue colored chocolate PS this is my favorite brownie knife! Mix brownies according to the directions on the box. Prior to putting into the preheated oven, break pretzel sticks in half and arrange on the brownies in a fireworks pattern. Bake per box directions and allow to cool completely. Melt chocolate which has been mixed with a small ... Continue Reading...
Patriotic Toddler Photoshoot
DISCLOSURE: I am a contributor for the websites seen in this post however, the opinions expressed here are all my own. This is NOT a sponsored post. To learn more, please review my disclosure policy here. When your mom is a party stylist, you get used to lots of things going on in your house: pretty desserts you don't normally buy, holiday setups that's shown in the complete wrong time of the year and your room constantly being rearranged for the perfect shot. Last month my girls came home to a patriotic party display set up in Brielle's room and after doing my shots and cleaning it up, I let them have fun with the props, which I captured as a patriotic toddler photoshoot. The premise is simple, put on cute red, white and blue dress and you instantly have a patriotic toddler! Much like our St. Patrick's Day photoshoot, this one too included props. They each got a pair of star sunglasses and a mini American flag. There was no direction just me with a camera and these two with their imaginations. They are actually reaching up towards the DIY Balloon Arch I had made for a Patriotic Emoji party for the Wholesale Party Supplies blog. I have to tell you, I'm kinda addicted to this balloon arch ... Continue Reading...
