Vintage Christmas Card {With 4th of July Illustrations!}

This is a fun Christmas card from my personal collection featuring some patriotic puppies dressed in their patriotic best--perfect for the 4th of July. I bought it because I thought the little character images might be great for some of my summer crafting ideas and cards.

July seems so far off, especially with the rain we've been having and are expecting more of in the midwest. I'm ready for these April showers to end!

All Dressed Up for the 4th of July {Pretty Houses}

Just a quick holiday post with a few pictures of these beautiful homes dressed up for the 4th of July holiday.

 

Aren't they beautiful? Of course the historic architecture of these homes makes them even more appealing. The wrought iron fence above is another element I love about this home.

You can tell the owners are most definitely house proud, adding bits of 4th of July finery here and there...

to bring your eye to the prettiest parts of the home, or to show off it's simplicity. This was just a sampling of the beautiful homes I saw on a morning walk this weekend in Iowa City, Iowa.

Hope your 4th was fabulous! How do you dress your home for the patriotic holidays?

Linking this post to
Vintage Inspiration Friday at Common Ground

Old Glory on a Rustic Road & Share the Love Wednesday #19!

In the midst of a rustic road, could there be anything more beautiful than Old Glory? Hung simply from a tree in a forest of green... it shines.  This is a driveway we pass on our way up to the north woods of Wisconsin, a favorite 4th of July destination. I love the simplicity of this photo.

Before we get started on this week's link up, I'd love to spotlight a few links from the last party. If you've been featured on Very Merry Vintage Style... grab a feature button & tell the world!

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Last week's highlights...
I was able to visit each and every link from last week and leave comments on just about all of them. I love to see all the creative beauty that links up .

The Vintage Farmhouse

This link from The Vintage Farmhouse brings to mind a cross between Pottery Barn's vintage books and Romantic Homes Magazine! There are other designs on the full blog post... be sure and check it out by clicking here.

My Salvaged Treasures

This beautiful piece of jewelry is one I would wear... a bit of vintage, a little sparkle... and lots of creativity! It's made from an old camera! Check out the full post here.

Focal Point

Then there's this organization post. This was my favorite part of it... a client's teacup collection used to help organize her jewelry.. Fabulous idea... and it looks so beautiful--pretty enough to leave the drawer open all the time!

On Sutton Place

If you've ever wondered if a can of paint can transform the look of your home, look no further than this link from On Sutton Place. There's a before and after picture here and the contrast is amazing. This redo definitely deserves a shout-out!

Thanks so much to each of you who linked up last week. I truly enjoy visiting each and every one of you to see what you've been up to! I'm ready for another week of fun, so let's get the party started...  

Two easy requests...
Link back to the party with a party or blog button or a text link & limit to one link per blog! Let's party!

Red, White & Blue Decor {In Unexpected Places}

In honor of the 4th of July holiday next week, I am sharing these pretty red, white and blue images with you.

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Bingo chips in a jar count as 4th of July decorations at the lake house!

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