Beautiful, Summery, DIY Centerpiece

 Now that summer is into full swing and 4th of July cook-outs are just around the corner, I thought you might like this.  I must admit that this is not my own idea, it comes from our friend - Martha S. (as in Stewart).  It is so easy and looks so fresh and elegant
   

Sand Centerpiece

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Light up a table with this sand-and-shell centerpiece.Use candle adhesive to secure slender tapers to the bottom of a clear glass vase. Carefully pour in a few inches of sand, then arrange shells on top. Besides refracting the candlelight for added ambiance, the vase will protect the flames from breeze.

I love these!  How much easier could it get?  I hope you like them as much as I do.
Happy Weekend, Everybody!!

1st Day of Summer!!

Happy 1st Day of Summer!!   That feels a little silly this year.  Alot of us have had 'summer' temps going on for a month now.  The kids here have already been out of school for almost a month.  School starts back up, here anyways, in just a short 6 weeks or so.  We know how fast that can fly by!  But, officially, today is the 1st day of summer.  I love the sound of that, always have.  As an adult, I don't care for winter and the temps and ice that come with it.  Yes, summer can get awful hot but I love the sunny, warm days, all the green grass and trees, and AC keeps me cool.  So if you haven't already done this....get out the shorts, the tank tops, T-tops, halter tops, the flip-flops, the barefoot sandals (get them at the Naked Hippies Etsy Shop), cool summer skirts, the pic-nic baskets, the swim suits, beach towels, the sunscreen...WHOA...summer fun requires a whole bunch of stuff , but it's all good.

 Happy 1st Day of Summer!!  Enjoy It!!