4th of July | The Painted Apron

Views from the Porch, 4th Fun & Menu

Posted by the Painted Apron on July 10, 2022 · 33 Comments

I’ve been relaxing at the beach this past week, lots of fun, friends, fireworks and fish! The guys love to go fishing, especially during Snapper season They’ve caught some big ones! CC brought her gymnastics mat and it didn’t take the kids long to discover it made a great slide into the pool We caught … Continue reading →

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Tablescapes, A Tiered Tray for Flag Day

Posted by the Painted Apron on June 13, 2021 · 27 Comments

Tomorrow, June 14th, is Flag Day in the USA, a holiday commemorating the adoption of the stars and stripes flag representing our country on June 14, 1777 I decided to create a tiered tray for Flag Day This is a small, 2 tier tray and it’s a great size for a centerpiece As I shopped … Continue reading →

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Holidays, Hooray for the Red, White & Blue

Posted by the Painted Apron on May 30, 2021 · 42 Comments

A round up of red white and blue today, for the up and coming Memorial Day and all the summer holidays! Lobster Fest for the 4th Firecracker Chargers Strawberry Cheesecake Pie Triple Chocolate USA Bundt Cake Seaside July Flag Bottles Uncle Sam Hat Vase Firecrackers, Flip Flops & Flags Stars & Stripes Red White and … Continue reading →

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Holidays, Happy Birthday USA!

Posted by the Painted Apron on July 5, 2020 · 26 Comments

🇺🇸 Happy birthday USA! 🇺🇸 So many events have been cancelled this year Yesterday morning didn’t seem right without our annual community 4th of July parade But with family together at the beach house We are enjoying life’s little pleasures … Continue reading →

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Party Panache, Cheese Stars

Posted by the Painted Apron on July 2, 2020 · 18 Comments

With the 4th of July just around the corner You might need a last minute snack or appetizer for your celebration! If you have bread, cheese, mayonnaise and a cookie cutter, you can make these! Since we’re celebrating on the coast, I made some “goldfish” too This is a quick and popular snack … Continue reading →

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Creations, Uncle Sam’s Hat Vase

Posted by the Painted Apron on June 25, 2020 · 45 Comments

Welcome to the monthly Creative Craft Blog Hop hosted by Celebrate & Decorate and Design Morsels If you’re visiting from B4s and Afters didn’t she have a great idea to recreate a tired decoration?! Let’s get crafting! We’ve all had to craft with what we have … Continue reading →

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Tablescapes, Dinner with Uncle Sam

Posted by the Painted Apron on June 23, 2020 · 60 Comments

Welcome to the Patriotic Tablescape Hop hosted by Celebrate & Decorate and Design Morsels I decided to build my table around a patriotic icon, Uncle Sam photo source There are varied stories about the origin of the term Uncle Sam He is widely recognized and remembered for his recruiting posters and his … Continue reading →

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Holidays, Celebrating the Flag!

Posted by the Painted Apron on June 14, 2020 · 35 Comments

In honor of Flag Day, the day that commemorates the adoption of the US flag in 1777, Let’s celebrate with all things flag! Stars and Stripes Bottle Flip Flops, Firecrackers and Flags Red White & Beach Flag Tree Sand Dollar Flag … Continue reading →

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Holidays, Happy Birthday America!

Posted by the Painted Apron on July 4, 2019 · 20 Comments

🇺🇸 From sea to shining sea and wherever you will be Be sure to celebrate this day In a safe and festive way! 🎉 🇺🇸🎉🇺🇸🎉🇺🇸

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Take-out Tuesday, 4th of July Strawberry Cheesecake Pie!

Posted by the Painted Apron on July 2, 2019 · 33 Comments

Today the rest of my family arrives for the 4th and we are going to kick off our celebration tonight with a 4th of July Strawberry Cheesecake Pie! Luscious fresh summer strawberries, Creamy cheesecake filling… and oh, did I mention the sugar cookie crust?? Nothing complicated but it certainly turns out to be a show … Continue reading →

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