This is where I’ll be hanging out for the holiday weekend.
As I predicted last week, I just had to put red geraniums in my vintage enamelware bowl that I found at a garage sale.
This pillowcase with a red ric-rack border is another garage sale find (25 cents I think) and I thought it would be a perfect addition to my 4th of July decor.
Were you expecting me to sleep on it or something? I rarely, if ever, use my vintage linens for what they were made for. Nothing against using them, I just don’t like to launder them.
Originally, I was going to use some vintage ticking to make these pillow covers, but I opted for new ticking fabric bought at Jo-Ann Fabrics.
If you’re in the area, you are more than welcome to join me this weekend.
Pull up a chair,
grab a sandwich from the picnic basket
and kick off your Keds.
If you’re so inclined you can grab a towel and take a dip in the kiddie pool.
You should have a fairly good view of the town’s fireworks from here.
We’ve got enough extra sparklers for you too. Be careful not to burn your fingers though.
Interesting tidbit about Ohio – you are allowed to buy real fireworks in Ohio, but you cannot set them off in Ohio.
When you go through the check-out line you have to sign a piece of paper stating where you will be setting them off. If you screw up and say “Ohio”, they will say something like “Since it is illegal to set them off in Ohio, you obviously will be setting them off out of state. What state, other than Ohio, would that be?”
We’re sort of kooky here in Ohio, sometimes.
In case you can’t join us, I hope you enjoy your own holiday weekend celebrating in your own way. Whether it’s 4th of July or Canada Day. Not sure what’s happening in Australia, Europe and India, but have a great weekend none the less.
A Rosy Note
Oh Pam, I wish I could join you! You’ve creating such a cute little spot there. Everything looks so wonderful together…the chairs, the flowers, the linens. It’s all so inviting. I hope you spend lots of time sitting there this weekend 🙂
xo Tricia
Country Dreaming
Looking quite festive at your place!
Love the croc in the pool.
Come by later for my “A” post.
Happy Holiday! Be safe.
Melinda
Happier Than a Pig in Mud
Looks like you have the best seat in the house Pam! Your yard is beautiful! Happy July 4th Weekend-Have Fun:@)
Sherry@Back2Vintage
Your yard looks like such a wonderful place to watch the fireworks! Have a great 4th!!!
Christy
Thanks Pam for stopping by Doras Cottage and your sweet comments! The trailer is a future project for me, right now it is still at my Dads house. I love your pictures and adidirondack chairs, I am bringing my towel and watermelon to your house! have a great holiday! Christy
Kelly
Gorgeous photos….looks like you’re going to have a lovely 4th!
Kelly
Debby
Love your decorations. Something about that flag that brings it all together.
Yep, our State is a little confusing. It’s still a great place to live.
Laurel
Looks like a comfy spot to enjoy the festivities 🙂 Happy 4th to you! Laurel
Heather
Ooh, I wish I was there, because it looks like the best spot to enjoy the holiday. Happy 4th of July!
JunqueMagnet
Looks lovely.Enjoy.We bought some sparklers during our vacation and in PA we had to show ID to get them.We were laughing about that since sparklers seem to be one of the few things in OH that require less checking!
Olive Cooper
Love that pillowcase Pam. We sleep on vintage pillowcases all the time. They usually wash just fine for me. No fireworks are sold in Georgia so everyone goes across the Savannah River to S.C. and buys them and then sets them off in Georgia. Have a happy, happy weekend. hugs♥O
Tiff
Happy fourth of July! I love love love your red white and blue display! Your pictures are stunning too! Happy weekend! X
iSavor the Weekend
Love your Patriotic decorations, the pictures are so colorful, looks like they’re straight out of a magazine! Please share this post at my Patriotic Linky party I’m currently hosting. Have a safe and Happy 4th! 🙂
iSavor the Weekend
That crocodile on the water is aDORABLE!!!
Alison @ The Polohouse
Love your post and your vignette for July fourth!
So glad I found you through Debra’s linky party.
I am your newest follower.
Have a wonderful holiday weekend.
Best,
Alison
NanaDiana
Pam…It looks like you are all decked out for the Holiday. I love how bright and festive everything looks! Happy 4th! xo Diana
missing moments
Lovin’ those chairs! I’ll be heading right over!
GardenofDaisies (Gayle)
Your yard looks very festive!! There are a lot of fireworks rules here too, but I think people ignore them. A couple of weeks ago a man blew himself and his whole garage up, while making homemade fireworks. I have a friend who lived in back of him and she says it peeled the paint off the back of their house and broke a lot of windows. I feel very sad for the man’s family.
GardenofDaisies (Gayle)
Your yard looks very festive!! There are a lot of fireworks rules here too, but I think people ignore them. A couple of weeks ago a man blew himself and his whole garage up, while making homemade fireworks. I have a friend who lived in back of him and she says it peeled the paint off the back of their house and broke a lot of windows. I feel very sad for the man’s family.
Debra @ Common Ground
Love the fireworks info, quirky, but fun! You have a great spot to relax and enjoy the holiday, have a great weekend, and thanks for linking up to VIF!
xo Debra
Tete
Pam, you have the perfect spot to spend the 4th! Love your chairs- and Ohio is goofy! I’m from there and my husband always makes fun of Ohio! So, I’m not going to tell him about this little wacky thing you all have going on with the fireworks…he doesn’t need anymore ammunition.
We can buy, sell or set them off here- we can do srpinklers and smoke stuff- but nothing that goes bang!
Everyone just heads for Missouri and grabs them there and I have never heard of anyone getting a ticket or arrested for setting them off. It’s kind of cool here. They do 2-3 a night for the week so the by the time the cop drives around to see who is doing what, it’s over! LOL
Have a great time!
Kim K.
I love all your patriotic decor. Your blog always has the most beautiful eye candy. We’re finally home and digging out from beach sand and dirty laundry. Have a lovely 4th of July weekend!
Fishtail Cottage
Coming over from Common Ground’s link party to see your festive, yet relaxing “spot”…xoxo, tracie
Sherry @ No Minimalist Here
Hi Pam, You have created the perfect spot to enjoy the 4th! Everything is so pretty and I especially love the geraniums in your enamelware bowl. Have a great 4th of July!
xo,
Sherry
My Little Home and Garden
This looks like a wonderful spot to sit back and relax: cheerful and comfy! Have a happy Fourth of July!
Vicki
Pam it all looks so beautiful! Great job. Happy 4th
Susie Q
Beautiful things and lovely vignette!! : ) Nothing prettier than red, white and blue! Happy 4th!
Hoping to see you on the 16th for the Ohio Buckeye Bloggers get together!
Love,
Sue
Pam of Eastlake Victorian
Pam, I just love your Adirondack chair setting! You have the best decorating sense ever! Americana at its best. And that is such a funny Ohio law about the fireworks LOL! 🙂
-Pam
La
DARN IT! I wish I had read this before the weekend was over. You certainly put together a welcoming setting.
Hope you had a wonderful weekend.
LizlovesVintage
Everything looks so patriotic and so you!!
Love Red, White and Blue. Hope you had a great time!
Xxx Liz
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Hi Miss Pam…your outdoor pics and chairs looked lovely! Hope it was a great weekend for ya!
Chrissy...The Apothecary Shop
Hello from Canada….just got your note,thanks but I have to ask what the heck is PINTEREST??? and how do I find my photos…hope to here back from you!!!
All That Glitters
Can I come have a seat too! Looks like so much fun!