Summer and fresh-picked blueberries go together perfectly!  Everyone could use a little blueberry ice cream to celebrate the season, don’t you think??  Try one of these yummy recipes to make any day of the week extra special. 

Don’t miss the amazing looking tarts or scones…sweet blueberry perfection for sure!

5 Summer Blueberry Recipes

Fresh Blueberry Ice Cream –  Your Homebased Mom

Blueberry Popsicle Recipe – A Simple Pantry

Glazed Lemon Blueberry Scones – Sally’s Baking Addiction

Lemon Blueberry Cupcake Recipe – The Cake Blog

Blueberry Tartlet Recipe – Spache the Spatula

Don’t these recipes sound amazing?  Which one is your favorite?  I think I might need to try the ice cream first!

~Kim

I’ve found the prettiest summer coloring pages ever!  Print them all out and relax a bit!

These are all free printables, so that makes them extra awesome!

  You can never have too many of these…

Little Fairy Printable Coloring Page – Easy Peasy and Fun

Summer Flowers Coloring Pages – Feeling Inspired

Butterfly Coloring Page Printable – Easy Peasy and Fun

and so many more right here…

12 Free Printable Adult Coloring Pages for Summer – EverythingEtsy.com

Print out a bunch and take them on your summer vacation!

Enjoy!

~Kim

I just found this fabulous Peach Rose Sangria Recipe and I thought you might be interested.  There’s nothing wrong {in my opinion} with basic sangria, but this is a whole new level of YUM!

It would be perfect for your next party…everyone will talk about it for months {You know it’s true!}.  Visit Julie’s Eats and Treats for the recipe.

Love Sangria?  So do I!  We should have a party!  Check out these fabulous ideas…

7 Sangria Recipes to try right now!

Don’t they look amazing!  Blood Orange Sangria?  Wow!

Have fun with these!

~Kim

Nothings says summer like a slice of watermelon…or a watermelon pinata!  Now, that’s cute!

Creating your own DIY pinata isn’t as hard as you think.  Follow this awesome tutorial from Oh Happy Day and you’ll be all set for a little party fun!

I love, love, love this cactus pinata!  I think I need one of these hanging in my house!  Click here for all the details on how to create your own cool cactus.

Maybe a pineapple is what you need?  This DIY Pineapple Pinata by Studio DIY will rock your next picnic!

Pineapple projects have been catching my eye lately.  What about you?  Do you like this fun fruit as much as I do?  Well, if you do, you won’t want to miss these awesome pineapple ideas…

25 Pineapple Crafts and Printables!

Have you ever made a pinata?  I’d love to hear about it.  Happy summer!

~Kim

I’m dreaming of beach houses and blue water…how about you?  What’s your summertime dream?  I stumbled across this fabulous beach house located in Florida.  I think it will do!

Sit back and enjoy a frozen drink and read a book right here.  The shutters are AMAZING!

Then go for a swim.  Repeat.  How’s that for summer beach house dreaming?

For more inspiring beach house photos visit House of Turquoise or go ahead and rent one for yourself here.  {You would have to bring me since I found it for you…that’s the way it works!}

Happy Summer!

~Kim

Summer is here and this lobster tote bag is perfect for those long days at the beach or picnic time with friends.  Check out our whole collection of summer designs including starfish, seahorses and awesome anchors!

Visit Handmade and Craft and pick out a few summer favorites!

~Kim

It’s the perfect time of year for dreamy picnics and enjoying the outdoors with food, friends and family.

This weekend I’m finding inspiration from these amazing picnics and DIY picnic baskets.  From simple to chic, these are all easy and so much more than a basic picnic of sandwiches.

I hope you’ll find these as inspiring as I do…happy weekend!

Inspiration by Your Home Based Mom – Mason Jar Picnic

Inspiration by Wasteland – Beach Picnic

Inspiration by Dot Coms for Moms – DIY Picnic Tote

Inspiration by Little Emma – Simply Sweet Picnic

Inspiration by Oh Happy Day – Picnic Basket Printables

Inspiration by Frosted Petticoat – Wedded Picnic

Inspiration by Style Me Pretty – DIY Picnic Baskets

Do you have a favorite? 

~Kim

Try Watermelon Pops or Watermelon Margaritas!   You’ll be able to create refreshing recipes to entertain all summer long.

Enjoy these sweet watermelon recipes…

{Frozen Watermelon Margarita – The Kitchn}

{Triple Melon Sorbet – Bakers Royale}

{Watermelon Sorbetto Recipe – Indochine Kitchen}

{Watermelon Frosty Recipe – Lunch Box Bunch}

{Watermelon Pops Recipe – Kraft}

{Watermelon Granita Recipe – Baking With Basil}

{Watermelon Sorbet Recipe – A Sweet Pea Chef}

Don’t they look amazing???  I know you want to try a few of these! 

The sorbet looks so tempting I might have to try it first!  I have major watermelon fans in my house so new watermelon recipes are always helpful.

Which one is your favorite?

Have a fabulous summer!!

21 DIY Summer Wreaths

These summer wreaths sizzle with color and style! Creating your own wreath is the perfect weekend DIY project!   

You’ll find lots of inspiration and tips to help you create an amazing summer wreath with just a few pretty supplies and an hour or so!  No major crafty skills needed!

Sit back, relax, and enjoy this tour of some of the most beautiful summer wreath tutorials EVER…

Summer Lemon Wreath & Bunting – The Mombot

Succulent Summer Wreath – Prudent Baby

Glass Float Summer Wreath – Sand and Sisal

Patriotic Clothespin Summer Wreath – Everything Etsy

Summer Dahlia Yarn Wreath – A Pretty Life in the Suburbs

Starfish Wreath – A Pop of Pretty

Patriotic Yarn Wreath – Naptime Crafts

Paper Umbrella Wreath – Family Chic

Summer Bicycle Wreath – Craft-O-Matic

Colorful Vintage Sheet Wreath – In Color Order

Beach Inspired Summer Wreath – A Beach Cottage

Patriotic Burlap & Denim Wreath – The Scrap Shoppe Blog

Flip Flop Pool Noodle Wreath – Fox Hollow Cottage

There’s more…

• Summer Frame Wreath Tutorial – A Glimpse Inside
• Fabric Scraps and Flip Flop Summer Wreath – Southern Scraps
• Floral Egg Carton Wreath – Homemade Serenity
• Shell Wreath – HGTV
• Upcycled Fabric Summer Wreath – Honey Bee Vintage
• Navy and Yellow Summer Wreath – Christina’s Adventures
• Summer Beach Rock Wreath – Silly Pear
• Super Easy Summer Lovin’ Wreath – A Glimpse Inside

Wow, right?!  These are so colorful and creative!  Which wreath is your style?  Do you like patriotic wreaths or beachy ones?  I might need more than one!

Looking for more Summer projects?  You might like these…

• 101 Summer Inspired Tutorials
• 101 Sewing Tutorials for Summer
• 101 Handmade Gifts for Men