10 Easy Ideas in Red, White and Blue

Now that May is well on its way, I am starting to think in red, white and blue! With Memorial Day just around the corner, closely followed by Flag Day and the 4th of July, it's time to get my patriotic mojo going! And just in case you are like me and want to get a head start, I am sharing my most popular projects!

Easy No-Bake Strawberry Tunnel Cake

I have a super-easy dessert for you to try…just in time for the 4th of July...although honestly you can serve it all summer! It’s my No-Bake Strawberry Tunnel Cake! If you know me, you know that I don’t do anything unless it’s easy! And…this is a recipe I have been using for almost 40 years so you know I love it! You don’t even have to be able to cook! 

10 Fun and Easy Ideas in Red, White and Blue

Now that May has rolled around, I am starting to think in red, white and blue! With Memorial Day just a little over a week away, closely followed by Flag Day and the 4th of July, it's time to get my patriotic mojo going! And just in case you are like me and want to get a head start, I am sharing my most popular projects!

DIY Patriotic Firecracker Decor

Hi everyone! Can you believe it’s almost time for celebrating the 4th of July? Summer is flying by! I am working on a patriotic mantel and one of the elements is my DIY PATRIOTIC FIRECRACKERS! I am really excited about this one! They were so easy and fun to make! And a trip to Dollar Tree netted me most of what I needed!

Pottery Barn Inspired Paper Star wreath

Hi everyone! We are really into summer here and that just says red, white and blue for me! Can you believe that the 4th of July is only a few weeks away? Sooo…I can’t wait to share this one with you! I am really pleased with the way it turned out, too! It’s my Pottery Barn Inspired 3-D Paper Star Wreath!  And it is sooo much cheaper than theirs and fun to make, too!

Ten Fun and Easy Ideas in Red, White and Blue

Now that May has rolled around, I am starting to think in red, white and blue! With Memorial Day only two weeks away, closely followed by Flag Day and the 4th of July, it's time to get my patriotic mojo going! And just in case you are like me and want to get a head start, I am sharing my most popular projects!

DIY Patriotic Firecracker Decor

Hi everyone! Can you believe it’s almost time for celebrating the 4th of July? Summer is flying by! I am working on a patriotic mantel and one of the elements is my DIY PATRIOTIC FIRECRACKERS! I am really excited about this one! They were so easy and fun to make! And a trip to Dollar Tree netted me most of what I needed!

Pottery Barn Inspired Paper Star Wreath

Hi everyone! We are really into summer here and that just says red, white and blue for me! Can you believe that the 4th of July is only a few weeks away? Sooo…I can’t wait to share this one with you! I am really pleased with the way it turned out, too! It’s my Pottery Barn Inspired 3-D Paper Star Wreath!  And it is sooo much cheaper than theirs and fun to make, too!

Easy No-Bake Strawberry Tunnel Cake

I have a super-easy dessert for you to try…just in time for Memorial Day...although honestly you can serve it all summer! It’s my No-Bake Strawberry Tunnel Cake! If you know me, you know that I don’t do anything unless it’s easy! And…this is a recipe I have been using for almost 40 years so you know I love it! You don’t even have to be able to cook! 

10 Fun Ideas in Red, White and Blue

Now that Memorial Day is almost here, I'm starting to think in red, white and blue! And with the 4th of July following shortly after, it's time to get my patriotic mojo going! And just in case you are like me and want to get a head start, I am sharing my most popular projects!

Patriotic Farmhouse Mantel

The 4th of July is here and I have decked out my mantel to celebrate! It's a simple farmhouse design with lots of galvanized goodness, paper stars, rag balls and garlands in stars and stripes!

Easy Stars and Stripes Burlap Wreath...Just Tie It!

It’s Flag Day today so I am sharing my most popular...and easiest...wreath! And it's perfect for a head start for the 4th of July! I love adding some red, white and blue, but I still need to have a little vintage or rustic edge…and my stars and stripes burlap wreath does just that!

Easy No-Bake Strawberry Tunnel Cake

I have a super-easy dessert for you to try…just in time for Memorial Day...although honestly you can serve it all summer! It’s my No-Bake Strawberry Tunnel Cake! If you know me, you know that I don’t do anything unless it’s easy! And…this is a recipe I have been using for almost 40 years so you know I love it! You don’t even have to be able to cook! 

10 Fun and Easy Ideas in Red, White and Blue

Now that May has rolled around, I am starting to think in red, white and blue! With Memorial Day only two weeks away, closely followed by Flag Day and the 4th of July, it's time to get my patriotic mojo going! And just in case you are like me and want to get a head start, I am sharing my most popular projects!

10 Fun and Easy Ideas for the 4th of July

Summer is full-on here in Georgia with lots of heat and humidity and the 4th of July is right around the corner. It's time to bring out the red, white and blue! Haven't decorated? No worries! I am sharing my most popular patriotic projects and many of them are so easy that you can create them today and have them ready to impress your guests on the 4th! Be sure to check out the Strawberry Tunnel Cake. It's a hit at my house all summer long!

Patriotic Farmhouse Mantel

The 4th of July will soon be here so I have decked out my mantel to celebrate! It's a simple farmhouse design with lots of galvanized goodness, paper stars, rag balls and garlands in stars and stripes!

Six Summer Pillows to Make Right Now

This weekend marks the unofficial start of summer so it’s time to add some seasonal touches to your home! And I’ve got the perfect way to do it…summery throw pillows! I’m sharing some fun and easy ideas and most of them are even no-sew! And all graphics are included…you can’t beat that…so you can start adding that summery feeling to your home today!

Ten Fun and Easy Ideas in Red, White and Blue

Now that May has rolled around, I am starting to think in red, white and blue! With Memorial Day only a week away, closely followed by Flag Day and the 4th of July, it's time to get my patriotic mojo going! And just in case you are like me and want to get a head start, I am sharing my most popular projects!

Reader Favorites...The Best of 2016

Christmas is winding down and New Year's Day will soon be here! It's time for another year and a new beginning. However, I always like to take a look back over the previous year to see which posts were the most popular...just to give me an idea of what you, my readers, like to see here at Confessions of a Plate Addict! Sooo...here are my top ten posts...

The Best of 2016! 

Patriotic Mantel with Fun Rag Garland and Paper Star Wreath

Hi everyone! Can you believe that June is almost over and the 4th of July is just around the corner?! Sooo...I decided that it was about time to reveal my patriotic mantel! You have been watching it come together bit by bit, so I wanted you to see the final product! Almost every element of it is a DIY project that I shared with you in the last few weeks.