J'ADORE LES COOKIES

    France may not win the World Cup, but Monday will still be a national holiday for the country of Vin, du fromage et de l'amour. Bastille Day or National French Day honors the beginning of the French revolution and a perfect reason to get all francais. We took the country's famous small cake /cookie and made them into french flags! Kinda of. They are red velvet with cream cheese frosting and sprinkles, perfect to celebrate our favorite French holiday.  Add some champagne, brie, a baguette and  some Francoise Hardy and you'll have yourself a partie!

Mangez bien, riez souvent, aimez beaucoup

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4th of JULY GUEST STAR

Tomorrow is the 4th of July and we are so ready! This year we won't be hosting but possibly crashing your party....and several others. What is better than being a hostess with the mostess? Being the guest star in a festive outfit with jello shots, cupcakes and sparklers in hand of course!  Our friend Kelly from  I am Kelephant blog has got us covered. Kelly's casual cool style, talent for putting together easy outfits that are actually available to buy and knack for awesome themes, make her the perfect person to help us be the favorite party guest at this year round of beach bbq and backyard bashes.  Red, white and blue never looked so good!

Baby, you're a firework! 

I am Kelephant Blog- here!

4th of July Sparkler Cupcakes- twoshadesofpink

Patriotic Sparker Wrapper Printables- firsthomelovelife

Firecracker Jello Shots - pinterest

DONUT YA WANNA PARTY?

Its National Donut Day, which means you are totally allowed to eat a donut or 3 and not feel bad about it. Or even better host a donut breakfast bash for your friends this weekend accompanied with mimosas and disco music. A bunch of fun ideas are floating around pinterest for a donut party, like this one from Oh Happy Day and this one from Peppermint plum  . For donut decor BRIT + CO. has a sweet round up of the 19 must donut party accessories.  Making your own? Check out these DIY watermelon donuts from Paper & Stitch.


* Krispy Kreme is giving out free donuts today, no strings attached. Also Dunkin' Donuts with a purchase of a beverage. You know you will need that iced coffee to carry you through today and into the weekend anyways.

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Its Thursday night! Tomorrow sets off a holiday weekend! Get excited!!!

Directions duh: