Looking for Fourth of July ideas and inspiration? Here are recipes, decorating ideas, table settings and so much more.

Once upon a time, I was Betsy Ross.

I pulled a red wagon carrying Molly Pitcher and wore a ruffled cap and carried a flag and told America Happy Birthday and threw gum to the people watching the parade.

Never let it be said I don’t know how to rock a Fourth of July.

We are heading out to our local Fourth of July parade this morning. I’m so excited about the Fourth. I love the red, white and blue with all my heart.  So to celebrate the birth of our nation I put together a little Fourth of July inspiration.  There’s something for everyone.

A little DIY.  A few projects. Table setting ideas.  A yummy dessert.

I hope you check it all out and pin a few ideas for next year if your Fourth of July is already full.

And of course, a story (total aside:  you knew I was going to say story before I even typed it).

Happy Birthday, America.

I love you.

Desserts

This Fourth of July dessert

The yummiest pie with the yummiest crust with the cutest stars.

Even if you don’t make it this year?

You will want to pin it for next year.

Trust me.

This cookie crumble Fourth of July dessert.

It actually came out of a mistake I made, but it’s so good.

You can put it together before your guests arrive.

The recipe is here.

Here’s kind of a version of the same thing, but with fruit.

I actually published this almost nine years ago and it’s one of my most pinned posts.

For good reason.

It’s easy to put together and it tastes so much better when it sits for a while (just add the whipped cream on the top at the last minute).

You can see the recipe here.

Fourth of July Ideas for Decor

If you are looking for a last-minute idea for your Fourth of July table?

This is the cutest and simplest runner.

All you need is a little burlap and some ribbon.

See the DIY for this easy table runner

If you are looking for ideas for your party?

I have some fun decor and easy ideas for decorating for the Fourth.

See the outdoor party ideas here.

These would make the cutest addition to any party.

You could hang these mason jars off the posts on a porch or outside on the patio.

See this mason jar project here.

Sometimes all you need to decorate is one of these.

A bandana.

You can get them at the dollar store and turn them into so much more.

See these three easy bandana projects here.

The stories

To all the servicemen and women who have fought to keep our country free and the stars and stripes flying proudly from sea to shining sea….

….I salute you.

I salute your sacrifice and your valor and your overwhelming courage in the face of grave danger and almost insurmountable odds.

You are what makes this country great.

Including this cutie on the deck of his ship.

Here are some of my favorite chapters in our love story.

This ship-to-shore call

The cassette tape that said it all

This homecoming

And this.

The love story that started it all.

My finds from this week

• this AMAZING charcuterie board
• this patriotic bead strand
• these Fourth of July pillows
• these Fourth of July earrings
• this plastic flag serving tray
• this flag t-shirt
• this patriotic bunting (set of two)

happy Fourth of July to you

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