Bust out your red, white, and blue decor for a patriotic party that dazzles. The star attraction? A build-your-own Bloody Mary bar with all the fixin's.
That's right: Blooms can't have all the fun. This gorgeous bouquet pays tribute to the peach patch, highlighting the fuzzy blushing fruits in a creative way. Slide them onto bamboo skewers and arrange away!
With the harsh summer heat and intense rays of the sun in full effect, it's important your Fourth of July guests remain hydrated and UV-protected. Keep outdoor essentials nearby with a supply station stylishly stocked with rolled towels, sunblock and ice-cold water.HGTV
This party game is F-U-N! Engage kids with this challenging outdoor spelling game.
1. For a 72-piece game set, purchase a 4x8-foot sheet of Masonite from a home improvement store. At the store, have it cut into 8-inch squares.
2. Apply a letter to each square -- you'll repeat the alphabet twice except for letters Q and X.
To play, each player gets 10 letters. The first player spells a word on the ground. The next player must build off that word. The player with the fewest letters at the end wins!
This is the easiest—and cutest—way to organize all your utensils and condiments.
Flipped over, cupcake liners (which are always available in party-ready patterns), are a handy way to keep bugs away from your lemonade.Good Housekeeping
Independence Day decorating is easier (and cheaper) than you think! To make these flag-inspired pennants, cut paint-chip cards from your local hardware store into triangles. Using a hole punch, cut two holes at the top edges of each triangle. String together using white ribbon, separating triangles about 1 inch apart.
Is there anything more festive than a colorful banner floating over the table? Turn up the fun at your next summer soirée by hanging this paper flag garland across the porch ceiling or tying it to two stakes in the ground. Simply download and print the flag templates onto colorful card stock, cut out, then connect each one with brads. Who knows, you just might want to keep it hanging all summer long!
Show Dad how much you love him by throwing a rustic-themed beer tasting party, complete with his favorite snacks, beer and games. Give it a customized look with a plaid paper banner and food labels, twine-covered bottles and specialty beers for guests to try.HGTV
If summer has a quintessential drink, it's lemonade. For a chic but easy spin on the classic party drink, add sprigs of lemon thyme and juicy peach nectar. Set up a jug with glasses on the buffet, so guests can refill as necessary.BHG.com
A touch of gold adds luxury and helps elevate the ensemble of more casual pieces on display. The hint of shimmer is carried through the tableware, flatware and napkin rings, which were made by wrapping gold crepe paper and pink satin ribbon around a crisp white linen napkin.HGTV
