Happy Birthday USA

National & Historic Flags of the United States from Webster's Elementary Dictionary, 1941

We're heading out in a bit to buy some fireworks and food for tonight's celebration. Wishing you a happy & safe 4th of July.

Happy Fourth

Illustration by Clarence Biers, Child Life Magazine, July 1930

The fridge is stocked with all kinds of summer-y eats and we're ready to chill out over this long holiday weekend. Have a happy & safe 4th of July!

Flag By Ethel

Embroidered with care by Ethel, this hand stitched flag has been patiently waiting to fly free 'n proud here in this space. I think I love the tidy backside of this piece just as much as the front. Ethel was one meticulous lady. A happy & safe 4th of July to all you American readers!

Flags & Fireworks

Happy 4th Weekend

Wishing those of you in the United States a happy 4th of July weekend. And to all of you around the world a beautiful weekend as well! We're going to take it easy, eat lots of ice cream 'n watermelon and stock up on sparklers for the festivities on Monday night. See you on Tuesday!

Fireworks Residue

A fraction of the ephemeral fireworks residue from our long holiday weekend. Between my brother, brother-in-law, Dad and of course Patrick many, many fireworks were expended for the enjoyment of all (including our neighbors?)!

Happy 4th of July

I've unearthed a couple of collage images from back in 2007. Hope you had a beautiful 4th of July weekend!

Celebration Preparation

Big tents were popping up around town yesterday in the Little Apple. Everyone is ramping up for the Independence Day celebrations this weekend and fireworks go on sale today at noon. I took some pictures of the preparations underway coming home from the Farmer's Market yesterday.

Don't these festive sugar cookies look scrumptious? We have family coming to visit from Indiana and Kentucky over the long holiday weekend so I'll see you back here next week. Until then....wishing you beautiful weekend, a Happy Canada Day and a Happy July!