Guys, summer is in full swing! School is out, people seem a bit more laid back and the heat has definitely set in. These past few days I’ve noticed those calm, quiet moments that summer brings, those fleeting moments where everything is still. The only thing you hear is the warm, sun kissed wind, and it’s simply blissful! This week I’ve been on the go baking desserts and prepping for more this weekend, including a wedding cake. July is already packed with work, so this Independence day weekend I honestly just want to be. It’s not that I don’t want to celebrate, I’ve just been back and forth with parties and get-togethers with more to come, that this weekend I just want to lay low and not have to be “on”. I want to bake a pretty pie, grill, cool off with mule cocktails, relax and enjoy the weekend, otherwise I would totally be having a clam bake! What are your plans for the 4th of July weekend, beach, barbecues, maybe a wedding…However you spend it, hope it’s a fun one!
Dress up your lawn with patriotic painted stars. via Sugar and Charm
The prettiest clam broil there was! via Sugar and Charm
How to throw a laid back yet colorful 4th of July. via Minted
The gorgeous tents make me want to go camping, even it’s in my yard. via Honestly WTF
Wow guests from the start with grilled apricots topped with brie and prosciutto. via Recipe Runner
Fellow vegetarians rejoice, join the burger fun with these roasted zucchini patties. via Half Baked Harvest
If you need to find me this weekend, I’ll be sipping these mescal mules. via Lauren Kelp
A classic red striped dress and denim button down, the chicest way to rock red, white and blue. via Gal Meets Glam
There’s no red at this festive 4th of July party, instead this bash makes things festive with pink! via Lauren Conrad
Get ready for tons of pictures of patriotic berry pies! top image via Lauren Conrad
& in case you missed it…
I grilled squid and eggplant with tons of fresh herbs for a gourmet alternative to a 4th of July spread…
…shared my fun and amazing music-filled birthday celebration at Firefly festival {check out some snippets of the bands performing on my Instagram}
…and swooned over the prettiest and coolest wedding trends, that aren’t going anywhere anytime soon!