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Marty's Musings

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Marty Walden is passionate about sharing her life, faith, dreams and adventures as a DIY, crafty, bargain hunting,homeschooling, memory keeping mom of both biological and adopted children.

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DIY home decor and crafts, thrifty projects


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Rustic Painted American Flag {Luxe 4 Less} Tutorial #GluenGlitter

Memorial Day marks the start of summer festivities in our home. We

remember those brave men and women who have defended our country by ...»

flying and honoring the red, white and blue. I love to browse the high

end stores like Pottery Barn and West Elm for decorating ideas I can

knock off. When I came across this large Painted American Flag, I knew it would be my next {Luxe 4 Less} or designer looks for less project.

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Have you ever see a blue cake? I'm talking really blue...We always enjoy Memorial day on our patio.

This is my memorial day blue velvet cake and family on the patio. http://www.thebungalowblog.com/2012/05/a-...
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  • Cheap streamers from the dollar store mixed with some of my infinite mini light collection creates an eye catching accent when guest enter my entertaining area.
  • We are up changing out our previous incandescent lights to newer LED patio lights. We got the strings and lights from Christmas Lights Etc and saved a ton of money vs our retail locations. Which is helpful since we provide so much food
  • From last years bash - we used the cheap streamers again to create colorful tables. Budget saver!
  • Next year we plan on putting in a pool - this is the one that catches my husbands eye! I'm not quite sure what we'll do here yet for the party once it's in, but I'm sure you'll see next year!
  • We have about twenty or so tables set up on the property for our party and have a few with accents from my garden such as fresh flowers and my decorative birdhouses.
  • Just a reminder why we really are gathering, besides the endless buffet of food and drinks! All crafty ideas from things we already own, no extra cash out of pocket.
  • The bar....I'm thinking red white and blue patio lights or icicle lights from Christmas Lights Etc (my mini light life savers) and maybe colorful flowers lining the bar.
  • I have tons of planters all over the property and grabbing the patriotic ones won't take long. I plan to scatter them out along the entertainment area and again, no extra money spent!
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Annual Memorial Day Party Prep

It's that time of year....we are getting ready for the annual Memorial Day party we throw for all our family and friends. We try to change things up each year and add more, update lights, ...»
change locations on our property a bit, etc.

This year we are tying in as much from last year as possible with the new items I'm crafting up with my girl friends. Can't wait to see how it unfolds.

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An Outdoor Party

Here is a fun way to decorate for a 4th of July party or just an outdoor soiree! To see the full post: http://www.housetalkn.com/2012/05/patio-soir...
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Memorial Day Picnic Decorating Ideas

I am so excited to get ready for our Memorial Day Picnic. I have always loved the red, white, and blue color combination. They have such a classic feel. This year, I decided to add a ...»
patriotic touch by creating my own printable decorations (cupcake toppers, banners, etc). On my blog are more photos and a free download of Memorial Day Printables. Help yourself if you like.

Hometalk friends, what are you doing this year to celebrate Memorial Day?

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DIY 4th of July Wreath Ideas

Show your patriotic spirit with red, white and blue wreaths. They're easy to make and festive no matter where you hang them. Try one of our five favorite 4th of July wreaths on your front ...»
door, mantle or even outside at the BBQ! Here's how: http://blog.brightnest.com/2012/07/01/5-crea...

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Patriotic Wreath

A little time and a lot of little flags but it is a great wreath
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Its So Very Cheri Naples, FL
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  • Celebrate America with a Patriotic Picnic! http://pinterest.com/barbrosen/our-fairfield-garden/ or http://ourfairfieldhomeandgarden.com

Patriotic Picnic

Celebrate America! Repurpose a blue Mason jar into a centerpiece with red carnations and baby's breath, add tiny flags and a jute bow. Mix and match paper and plastic plates and tie a doily and jute around the utensils. A blue pin-striped twin bed sheet makes a perfect background for it all. http://pinterest.com/barbrosen/our-fairfield... or http://ourfairfieldhomeandgarden.com
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