A little good old fashioned red, white, and blue

Well, Memorial Day is coming up.. 

to me that screams a good ole barbeque..

even if it's just me and the hubby (and of course the babe)

But even if it's just us.. 

I got to put up some decorations

(especially since they will double for fourth of July)

So Ms. Martha.. 

what decorating ideas to you have for us this year?!

I love this star garland.. not too hard.. probably wouldn't 

bother sewing it though.. 

just glue.. shhh don't tell

I just love these sort-of napkin rings.. 

so simple to make.. 

And I adore this garland.. 

Who doesn't love sparklers.. 

well I have been a bit afraid of them burning 

my hands.. 

but these paper ones are safe for all hands

big and small..

And to end the night I was thinking of trying this recipe from foodnetwork

for a Watermelon-coconut cooler.. 

What I know sounds crazy right.. 

But I think that I can handle it.. 

(image-foodnetwork)

Directions

Blend 8 cups frozen cubed watermelon with 8 ounces lemon vodka, 7 ounces simple syrup (see No. 17) and a 17.5-ounce can coconut juice. Serve with watermelon wedges.