Stars and Stripes

Although it’s now been a whole week since the Fourth of July, I still wanted to share a few snapshots from the holiday with you guys! Last Wednesday, my friend Babe hosted a little gathering on her sweet rooftop deck in Brooklyn. For this celebration,  I turned to my Pinterest for inspiration.  During the previous week I had pinned this cake recipe found via Glitter Guide and this garland tutorial from House of Earnest. The night before the fourth I got home, put on my apron, and got to work! While I waited for the cakes to bake, I worked on the garland. Originally they’re supposed to be attached to Christmas lights, but since my lights are packed away somewhere, I instead decided to just string together my festive paper cups. Although it was too hot that day to spend a lot of time outside, we still had a grand time grilling hot dogs, eating yummy baked goods, and generally enjoying the day off!

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8 Comments

  1. Aw so fun and festive!

    Posted 7.11.12 Reply
    • Nnenna wrote:

      Thanks Kim! I had a really great time on the Fourth! :)

      Posted 7.12.12 Reply
  2. How cute! Everything turned out wonderfully, and you look completely adorable. I love a themed 4th of July party! I failed utterly this year, I don’t even think I wore red, white or blue! You’ve inspired me for next year. ;)

    Posted 7.11.12 Reply
    • Nnenna wrote:

      Aww, thanks so much Casee! I didn’t really know what I was doing to celebrate, so all of this was pretty last-minute, but I’m glad it worked out :)

      Posted 7.12.12 Reply
  3. What an awesome celebration! That dress is totally perfect and I love the star cake!

    Posted 7.11.12 Reply
    • Nnenna wrote:

      Thank you Alex! :) I love the way the star shapes came out, but turns out they weren’t all so tasty! haha

      Posted 7.12.12 Reply
  4. I love your dress!!! Sigh, gosh I really wish I lived in NYC. (-:

    Posted 7.15.12 Reply
    • Nnenna wrote:

      Thank you Natasha! :)

      Posted 7.16.12 Reply