4th of July is about celebrating and as it happens Summer is the perfect season to celebrate, gather with the nearest and dearest and have great meals and lots of fun outdoors. As the occasion to celebrate is truly patriotic this time, I decided o show you my never ending support and appreciation for local brands and businesses. Thanks to the amazing website Shoptiques (Disclaimer: This post has nothing to do with affiliate marketing), I discovered limitless source of inspiration while searching for fashion and interior decorating objects from boutiques online all over America gathered in one place.
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4th of July - Entertaining in Style
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I started my online journey from NY state-based Ugly Peacock, an artist-run shop with re-furbished furniture and unique gifts, where I spotted colorful and artsy tray. I "travelled" to Idaho and spent hours on the website of Bellissimo, whose motto is: "You must fall in love with everything you buy." A salad bowl is what every Summer party needs and this one is a true eye-candy. I stopped for a moment at Root Fashion in Texas and found amazing porcelain coasters, which reminds me of ocean cottages.
From there, I moved to Beach Glass in Washington where I discovered unique nautical themed napkins. My pilgrimage for perfect 4th of July dining decor would not be the same, without visiting Just Next Door Cards and Gifts in Massachusetts where a perfect girly acrylic wine glass was found. (Isn't that handy when you are partying on the roof?). If the evening gets colder, there is nothing like sitting on the backyard with a perfect throw on your lap and that I found in Minnesota's Vintage Gypsy. Finally, to be perfectly honest, I broke my all American rule and visited one Canadian store, Gallant and Jones, to get the happiest and brightest beach chair that can be used during the 4th of July party.
I travelled to so many amazing destinations finding beautiful objects for entertaining on 4th of July in a spirit of support for local, and not only, small boutiques where selection of merchandise is based on what locals really like, artistic taste of the owners and deep appreciation of local craftsmanship and small business virtues. As my celebration of 4th of July is very low-key and I am staying local this year, I am so glad I "travelled" all over America to find ideas on how to organize a great 4th of July party.
Let me know what are the most important elements of your Summer holiday entertaining decor and dining style! Please share what are you favorite local boutiques where you find things you love.
Happy and sunny 4th of July!!!
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