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July 4th is just around the corner and that means it's time to celebrate America's Independence with a boom! Everyone would like to spend this special day with great food, having fun with family and friends, and of course fireworks, which set the patriotic red, blue and white tone for July 4th.

July 4th is celebrated as a major event that most Americans look forward to. Every person, be it an adult, aged, or kid, want to be a part of preparation for this occasion. For this special day, retailers showcase 4th July outfits featuring red, blue and white colors, and come with some exciting offers that are surely not-to-be-missed.

From private functions to street parades, the young and old, all will no doubt be giving a great deal of thought to July 4th costume and celebration ideas. Here are some July 4th celebrations ideas that can help you celebrate this 4th of July in a memorable way.

Dress up style:

Men can dress up like George Washington and women can dress up in beautiful Statue Of Liberty dress. You do not have to wear a full blown costume to demonstrate patriotism. Many online stores like Zazzle and Old Navy offer simple Fourth of July dresses that you can wear on other days too. Mix and Match option can also do wonders! Girls can wear a pair pants or shorts in navy blue with a white colored top with mute red designs. With a little imagination one can dress the most patriotic outfit at any 4th July celebration.

Coming to kids. Oh! They too have lots of styles and varieties to dress up in July 4th flavor. The Children's Place store is offering a special Americana collection for kids for this 4th of July. This collection features beautiful red, white and blue printed dresses that truly define patriotism.

Home Decoration:

Show patriotism with festive red, white and blue decor. Place small American flags inside floral arrangements and on dining table with food, paper plates, candles, and so on. Use red, white and blue wreath for door decoration, or cover chairs and tables with linens printed with American flag. Grace your doors and windows with red, white and blue decorations. There are many other options and more ideas of decor for 4th July like lawn pieces, figurines, doormats, and wind chimes representing American flag theme!

Plan for picnic:

July is one of the hottest months. Make 4th of July picnic with a bit of swimming & water fun. Let, kids get out sprinklers and wading pool. Go for a dip in nearby lake or take a picnic or trip to the ocean. Enjoy water and enjoy day outdoors. Have fun all day along and cherish moments.

Party into the Evening Hours:

This year July 4th falls on Sunday and many people might be relaxing in their homes. So, there's no reason to not to extend party time in evening hours. You can easily celebrate it by throwing a party and having fun with friends and family. If prefer to curve things down in evening, one can set up kids and teens with an outdoor movie. While adults can stay at home with friends and neighbors for some beverages and scintillating conversation!!

Shopping early for July 4th can be a fun and savvy event for you and your family. So, gear up with all July 4th stuffs today, and make your July 4th shopping savvier with online deals. Celebrate "The Glorious Fourth" with full fun and enthusiasm. Have a safe and Happy Independence Day!

Tim is an associated author with DealRocker.com, which is an attempt to make online shopping an easy and not-so-time-consuming experience. Tim assists his team in writing money saving posts on Blog. Dealrocker, which helps consumers to stay in-the-know about hottest online deals, online coupons and free shipping offers available across various online stores.

How to Create a Shabby Chic Kitchen

Shabby chic kitchens are now one of the most sought-after kitchen styles, in the modern world; especially in country properties. However it is not by any means a new look since it originally evolved in the mid-twentieth century, when it became a popular method of creating an acceptable and charming way of decorating as money was tight after the second world war.

 

The essential element that conjures up the shabby chic look is a timeless elegance where furniture does not have to match, just so long as all your pieces have an inviting, slightly worn look, and are closely related in colour or tone. True shabby chic in your kitchen should reflect the grace and beauty of a bygone era, when life was simpler and altogether more natural.

 

Shabby chic kitchen styles are characterised by a rural style comfort coupled with old world whimsy. The décor, which is normally based around white, off-white or very pale unobtrusive colours such as soft greens, pale blues, pale yellows or muted beiges, should look effortless and completely uncontrived.

 

Before setting about creating this well-loved style take a good look round your kitchen and consider the existing style in terms of wall colours, cabinets, appliances, work surfaces and even cookware. Also take note of the size and layout of the room to determine if there is enough floor space to accommodate additional pieces or the necessary wall space for additional cabinets or shelves. If not, begin thinking about how you could change the current look to achieve a more rustic feel. Newly painted walls and certain paint effects on furniture, along with the right accent pieces will help change the whole look your kitchen.

 

In the main most kitchen walls are best painted in plain or lightly toned white to maximise the amount of light, however for something a little more unusual you could also try painting your walls in a pattern of wide pastel and white stripes. If however you prefer wallpaper, to make your kitchen appear more homely, it is best to choose a muted floral pattern, especially roses or tiny bunches of daisies or forget-me-nots.

 

Do bear in mind though that endearing as old fashioned wallpaper can look it should not even be considered if your kitchen doesn’t have proper ventilation to stop it getting overly steamed-up when cooking; otherwise you will soon be re-papering!

 

Concrete, grotesquely tiled or tacky linoleum floors are a complete anathema to the shabby chic kitchen style so they will need to be replaced with something more in keeping with your new soft and natural look. This of course can be a major and expensive undertaking, so if you don't want to completely replace your kitchen floor you can simply add lots kitchen mats or rugs in muted pink, blue, green, or floral designs; just be sure to choose colors that complement your walls and existing flooring.

 

Plain wooden floorboards can be given a new lease of life by being sanded and varnished to prevent splinters in bare feet! They can also be stained in a ‘natural’ wood colour but be careful that you don’t go too dark and make you kitchen feel grim and gloomy. Very pale wood may be stenciled in an interesting design before varnishing, but do ensure that the design ties in with your existing colour scheme. A clever floor design could be used to emphasise a special feature such as an old couch, a favourite rocking horse or a freestanding butcher’s block.

 

Kitchen furniture and cabinets can be decorated in a number of exciting paint finishes, which is then distressed in varying degrees depending on just how truly ‘shabby’ you want your kitchen to look. If you are not sure how to go about the distressing process simply dial up ‘How To Paint Shabby Chic Furniture’ on the internet and you will find plenty of information and even videos on Youtube.com that cover the subject in depth. 

 

To avoid an overly modern look you should always replace any current hardware on kitchen cabinets and door furniture with something more appropriate, such as glass or vintage ceramic knobs; which will indeed look so much more authentic. You can often find just what you need on Ebay or you could try scouting round some of the more reputable building reclamation yards. Sometimes it is worth buying old cabinets or doors just to lay claim to stunning or unique door and cupboard accessories.

 

If your current kitchen appliances don't look remotely right in your new kitchen, you can have them repainted to match everything else, as fortunately companies do exist that will repaint appliances. Alternatively, if you want to replace the appliances altogether, there are also companies that sell retro style appliances.

 

Don’t forget to give your kitchen a light and airy window treatment. Curtains, rather than blinds, are an excellent way to emphasise the shabby chic look especially dainty floral prints, held in place with antique tie-backs. For a cleaner, unfussy look you could also use cotton nets slung over pine poles or even pure lace, draped across just half the window.

 

Be aware that one of the joys of shabby chic style is that it utilises less than perfect pieces, so do check out jumble sales, garage sales and even skips for discarded items. Someone else’s rubbish may just be the perfect display piece for your shabby chic kitchen. A tart-up with a pretty paint finish or some floral material can give new life to many a neglected treasure.

 

The right accessories will simply ‘make’ your shabby chic kitchen so these should be chosen and placed very carefully to give the right effect. This stage of achieving the shabby chic look is rather like planting a country garden, in as much as it should all look entirely natural and as if it has just happened by chance.

 

However as any skilled gardener will tell you it takes quite a bit of forethought and planning to create just the right uncontrived look. Exactly the same will apply to your kitchen but, being careful not to over-clutter working space or surfaces, you can easily develop the shabby chic feel simply by applying a little imagination, time and effort and the best of all it won’t cost you a fortune.

 

Some really great additions to your kitchen can include distressed corner shelves for old battered recipe books, Victorian chamber pots for plants, early spice racks, embroidered hand-towels and homespun linen on wrought iron hooks, well-worn oven gloves, 1950’s tin canister sets and cookie cutters, granny’s wash board, sepia framed photos, Imperial kitchen scales, a rose patterned china tea service, vintage wooden boxes and serving bowls, old baking trays, copper pans, fish kettles and of course lots and lots of fresh flowers.

 

Finally do remember that the true shabby chic look is only achieved by being understated, so you don't need to have every single item in your kitchen distressed, miss-matched or floral. Sometimes less is definitely more and it is also vital that your own personality comes into play to make your dream kitchen particularly special and unique to you.

About the Author

Karole Howard is passionate about interiors, fabrics and colours inspired by the countryside. She launched her well known online shop http://www.countrycream.co.uk in 2003 in order to help people who want to create the country look in their homes.

CLOTHES HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?

I am starting to change my style lately and i think im going 2 a thrift store today to look for clothes. I really need some help for what i shold look for in the stores here are a few examples of what i like (these are not me)

http://www.chictopia.com/photo/show/222014-Stratocaster-Belt-80s-blue-la-vintage-belt

http://www.chictopia.com/photo/show/220218-Golden-Sunburst-Dress-gold-dress

http://www.chictopia.com/photo/show/218338-Polka-Floral-Ruffle-Dress-blue-baby-says-boutique-dress-dress

http://www.chictopia.com/photo/show/208002-Lumberjack-white-doc-martens-boots-blue-heritage-1981-shorts-red-blouse-beige-accesso

http://www.chictopia.com/photo/show/231910-Im-Back-red-we-love-color-tights-gray-zara-dress-brown-bracelet

http://www.chictopia.com/photo/show/231696-Casj-zara-cardigan-joshua-taylor-accessories

Um, well, it might take a couple of stores to get EVERYTHING you want, but use those pictures as a guide. If you're looking for a chunky baggy cardigan, try a size up or 2 in the womens section, or a small mens size. Look for things like skirts or dresses, because you can easily alter them to match what you want. Plain , uni-coloured skirts with elastic are good because you can wear them high or low waisted, cinched with a belt or not, and with tights or not. Look for necklace charms that can be interchangable with a chain. I'd look for more plainer things, like uni-coloured skirts and shirts and shoes and cardigans and jackets to go with patterns (dresses, skirts, some shirts etc..)

Finding a variety of wines off the beaten path
To get the most out of a visit to Connecticut’s wine trail, bring a discerning palate and a GPS. The 23 member wineries, clustered into an eastern and western loop, are well off the beaten path, but it’s the isolated rural settings, linked by country roads overhung with canopies of old trees, that make them so appealing. Wine - Winery - Food - Recreation - Drink

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