Sharing some great on the go ideas for your Memorial Day festivities..

Set the table -
(my quick tip is to go to  party city or any craft stores wedding aisle loads for a bit more formal look. like this one)

This Insignificant Life

Infused water bar to add a great touch to your celebration

Pinterest

On the grill love 50 things to grill in foil for some more unique ideas for food…
From Food Network

Just some fun adds for the decoration… Red Striped Straws

Bright Bold and Beautiful

Drink buckets with stick on stars

Martha Stewart

Bandana Napkins

The Style Sisters

Why not end it all with a parade with you little ones…

Martha Stewart

And if you are invited to a barbecue… why not a fun gift basket for the host and hostess!

Art Town Gifts

Happy Everything!

Karen

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My daughter just had her dance recital this past weekend, her 6th one actually… This is  a photo from one of her very first recitals. One thing my Marker Girl does is express herself and loves the stage. Do you express yourself with your home? Sharing with you today some more bolder choices for a room to get you thinking of more ways to express yourself!

Art effects – fun mix of art with a bold monochromatic scheme

Mary McDonald via The Decorista

Add a little drama to your banquette or breakfast area with a pop of a bold color
and fun textures

New England Home Siemasko + Verbridge via Georgiandesign tumblr

Mix it up in a Dining Room with formal and casual elements

Elle Decor – Cynthia Frank

A very ordinary area like the TV can look extraordinary with contrast of colors like black and blush pink…

Apartment Therapy

Happy Everything!

Karen

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Check out these great Kids Playroom Ideas we found…

Kids Home Theater Designed by Windsor Smith

House Beautiful

Storage always a must and keeping it at eye level always great

BHG

Book ledges keep books looking tidy and a fun art and craft station with storage underneath

El Mueble

For little ones a fun cafe a great idea

Busy Budgeting Momma

Happy Everything!

Karen

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Check out these 5 Easy ways to refresh your Home!

1) Just add color – like these simple adds of green giving this Kitchen a fresh look

My Design Chic

2) Lighten up a room by adding a a fun lamp to a table

BHG

3) Add a mirror - very easy way to bring more light into a room and one that has fun details

Oomph

4) Pattern can create a playful element

Elizabeth Dinkel Design

5) Accessories simplest way to change up any space and give your room a whole new refreshing look

BHG

Happy Everything!

Karen

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