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DIY Vintage Book Page Pinwheel

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Happy Thursday everyone!  It’s a great week full of Summer temps and activities.  I had a blast sharing my DIY Vintage Book Page Pinwheel with the grandkiddos when they were here last week.  They are SO easy to make AND they REALLY work!

You first saw the DIY Vintage Book Page Pinwheels a few days ago with my Easy July 4th Party Buffet.  All this week is the Red, White, and Blue Inspiration Blog Tour with 16 of the most creative people I know.  I hope you have been following along for all the 4 of July ideas you could ever want. Look here for all the details.

Red White and Blue Inspiration

When I showed you my July 4th Party Buffet, I told you I would show you how to make your own DIY Vintage Book Page Pinwheel.  It’s easy peasy and looks festive on any Summer table.

DIY Vintage Book Page Pinwheel

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4th of July Book Page Wreath

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My blog is back up and I am able to share my 4th of July Book Page Wreath.  I am beyond thrilled to be with you here today, and cross my fingers that this will be the case from now on.

Hubby and I have been keeping busy, organizing our home, going to the thrift store to drop things off, and watching 4 of our oldest grandkiddos.  We have gone swimming, to the movies, visited Ethel M Chocolate Factory, rode the zipline, watched airplanes land and takeoff at the airport, eaten more candy and pizza than I could ever imagine, went to the water park, got free doughnuts from Krispy Kreme (Did you know it was National Doughnut Day?)  And now we are heading out to the pool again.  Whew!  It has been a blast!  And well-worth all the candy and pizza (insert huge smile)

NOW, for this year’s 4th of July Book Page Wreath…

Patriotic Book Page Wreath

Isn’t she lovely??  You KNOW how much I like using vintage book pages for crafts.  This was no exception.

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Ideas for Decorating with Sand and Shells

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Happy Thursday!  I am excited to be here with you.  I have a few Ideas for Decorating with Sand and Shells, today.  I hope you can incorporate them into your home decor.

I told you a few weeks ago how much I like collecting shells.  While my son, his wife and their baby were in Bermuda last month, they brought me back some amazing shells and sand.  The bottle of sand was found while my son was scuba diving.  How cool is that???

I like various shells, their colors and shapes.  They each seem to have their own personality, don’t they???

Ideas for Decorating with Sand and Shells

 I have many shells of this type, but never one this big.  Can you believe the spikes on the bottom one?  Crazy.

Ideas for Decorating with Sand and Shells

 Bermuda is known for it’s pink sand.  I love all the flecks of pink in the bottle.

Ideas for Decorating with Sand and Shells

 And then the tiny little shells inside are a perfect touch.

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Summer Cole Slaw with Poppy Seed Dressing and Cashews

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It’s nice to be with you on this hot, humid day. It has been hot and rainy most of the week here in Vegas.  Don’t get me wrong-I LOVE the Summer rain. BUT, it does keep me out of the pool with the lightning storms. Boo!

This blog post has been updated in August 2025.

One good thing about the weather is that I crave fresh veggies and fruit.  What your favorite Summer “go-to” recipe?  Mine is Summer Cole Slaw with Poppy Seed Dressing and Cashews. Yummy!

This recipe is fresh, crisp, sweet and savory all in one bite.

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