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Festive Red White and Blue Porch- 4th of July!

I have always had a thing for porches and when we moved into this house 4 years ago I couldn’t wait to decorate the porch for the holidays! This year I went all out for the 4th…actually I did this back in May for Memorial Day and figured it was good for flag day in June, the 4th of July and here in Utah the 24th of July (we commemorate the entry of Brigham Young and the first group of Mormon pioneers into the Salt Lake Valley after being forced to leave Nauvoo, Illinois and other eastern states in 1847)

With all of these holidays there is so much to think about and reflect on how many people suffered for our freedom. I feel so blessed to have the freedom to choose where I live how I live and to worship the way I want to. Freedom is so important and I think we forget or take for granted how fortunate we are to live here in America!

I love my neighbors and neighborhood

I am so grateful for the men and women who sacrificed life and limb for our freedom

The colors of our flag remind me of all that has been done for me…for us…all of us in America.

Last night I sat on my porch and watched the sunset….

And listened to the sounds of summer…

Neighborhood children laughing, pops of fireworks, crickets chirping, light breeze rustling the leaves on the trees and just thought about how blessed we are!

Happy 4th of July!

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Karins Kottage

Welcome to Karins Kottage! There is always something fun going on! You would think after becoming an empty nester couple that our nest would be very quiet and empty but our Kottage nest is usually more full than what we started out with! You might find me hosting a birthday party or graduation party and a baby shower on the same weekend or a big outdoor get together with 25 of our friends and family in the backyard or maybe I might be in the kitchen trying out a new recipe for my hubby and I to grill on the BBQ for a quiet night for the two of us. I am passionate about entertaining and setting a beautiful table! I may or may not have an addiction to cloth napkins and fun salad plates oh and goblets too! I think I will always have a home decorating DIY project in the works as long as my hubby is on board with me haha. We have painted A LOT in the 6 homes we have owned in the 35 years that we have been married as well as re-done multiple pieces of furniture, added wall and ceiling treatments, replaced lights, bathroom fixtures and even tiled floors! I have sewn what seems like a million window treatments for our home as well as for family, made slipcovers, and duvets and even a formal dress or two!

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Kimberly Lewis says:

July 7, 2014 at 8:35 pm

Super cute! Love it. Pinned. Thank you for being a part of our party.Please come and party with us tonight at 7 pm. We love having you! http://loulougirls.blogspot.com
Happy Monday! Lou Lou Girls
Laurie Ritchey says:

July 2, 2014 at 12:41 pm

I love your porch, and I love its patriotic decor. I'd like to know about the "wheel" that you've decorated for your door. That is such a clever idea. I really like the way you draped the fabric across the railing. Happy 4th of July. laurie
Something Nice and Pretty says:

July 2, 2014 at 2:40 am

It's all so true, I think we all take for granted how free our lives are...but so grateful too!
Simply Suzannes at Home says:

July 1, 2014 at 3:03 am

Simply Suzannes at Home

I love all your Fourth of July touches . . . the swags, red and white rug, and bunting!
Your flower beds look so happy too!
Thanks so much for sharing.
Have a wonderful Fourth of July with your family and friends,
Suzanne