Happy Fourth of July, everyone! Summer has officially arrived and Chris and I couldn’t be more excited. The next two months our agenda is filled with BBQs, beach days and hanging poolside!
I hope that each and every one of you had the best festive and fun Fourth of July yesterday! Connecticut is currently in the midst of a heat wave so Chris and I spent our day at the pool with family and played some lawn games! Corn Hole is a staple to our families fourth of July celebration and can get pretty intense (Chris always wins so if you ever need a partner, he’s in!). Once the heat had died down a bit (when I say died down, I mean no longer 100 degrees) we went out for the perfect festive dinner at
Breakwater in the Stonington Borough (dock dinners are the best dinners!), grabbed some ice cream at
Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream and lit off some pretty exciting fireworks back at the house. The day was simply perfect and the best day to kick off summer!
This stunning red dress is a piece from the
Rachel Parcell Collection and I could not be happier adding this lovely statement to my wardrobe. The fabric is light weight and perfect for a warm summer night (especially last night, it was 87 out when we went to dinner!). Aside from the flattering fit and flare silhouette, I absolutely adored the statement sleeves with the additional detailing. The extra touch and attention to make this dress a wardrobe summer staple made it perfect for a festive July 4th dinner.
The Liberty Fit and Flare was paired with a classic eyelet wedge and classic silver jewelry. My wedges are another summertime staple and unfortunately sold out. I will definitely be on the look out for when they are back in stock so I can share them with you all because they are so comfortable (they are the best fashionable and COMFY wedge ever!), but until then I have linked some similar wedges
here,
here and
here (its a super cute flat!).
As I am sure you are just as bummed as I am that the 4th has passed us by so quickly, I wanted to share with you some ways to keep the party going throughout the weekend (because who doesn’t love a long weekend filled with fireworks and delicious food!). Below are great beach spots, upcoming firework displays and links to a few of my favorite festive dessert recipes.
Beach Days
Beach days are simply the best and there is no better way to spend that day off than with your toes in the sand and waves by your feet. If you find yourself in Watch Hill, RI this weekend be sure to make your way down to East Beach, the entrance is right next to Taylor Swifts seaside home or if you are out on Block Island find a place at Clayhead Preserve.
Fireworks, Fireworks, and more Fireworks!
Check out the list before for all the upcoming firework displays in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts! Chris and I love going to see fireworks but if you are interested in headed home after a long beach day, then you should definitely pick up some backyard fireworks on your way, they will be 50% off now!!!!
Guildford, CT will hold their fireworks on July 7th at the Guilford Fairgrounds at dusk.
Greenwich, CT will hold their fireworks on July 7th at Greenwich Park and Binney Park at 9PM.
Misquamicut State Beach in Rhode Island will hold their annual firework display on July 5th at 9PM.
Woonsocket, RI will hold their fireworks on July 5th at Barry Memorial Field starting at 9PM.
Seekonk, MA will hold their fireworks on July 7th at Seeking Speedway beginning at 9PM.
Delicious Festive Desserts
Bringing a festive dessert or side dish to a picnic can be very welcomed and who doesn’t love the person that shows up with a few extra goodies! Here are a few of my favorite recipes that I have fallen in love with (as well as our guests) this summer!
xoxo
Victoria
