Midsummer's Eve Bars

 Last night I made Midsummer's Eve Bars with all the berries I brought home from the farmer's market. A few friends asked for this recipe, so I thought it would be good to throw it up on my blog. You can find the recipe here. They are the perfect, easy treat for this Fourth of July weekend!

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And here is a before baking and after baking shot of the bars. The recipe won't tell you to push the berries down into the batter, but they don't sink in as well if you don't and I much prefer the gooey berries baked into the top crust.

Summer Entertaining with Vintage Touches

This Friday evening we are having our first summer party Cinco de Mayo style! It has gotten me thinking about all the ways I can bring vintage touches outdoors to our deck! Here are a few ideas that have me inspired:

Vintage Tea Towels as Chair Back Covers-

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Vintage Honeycomb Paper Decorations-

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Vintage Lanterns on "Fishing Rods"-

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Oilcloth Tablecloths-

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Painted Tin Cans for Silverware-

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Festive S'mores-

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The Ever Popular Bunting Flags-

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My Summer Entertaining Picks-

Vintage Wine Wrap (set of two) by Etsy seller bananasaurusrex, $18

Matching Party Bowls in Turquoise from Etsy seller midwestfinds, $35

Vintage Ice Bucket from Etsy seller vintagehaven, $9.99

Globe Lights from Napa Style, $39- $99

BBQ Cutlery Packet by Etsy seller misspicklepress, $15

Oilcloth by the Yard from Elinterior, $8.75/yd

Vintage Paper Lanterns from Etsy seller emandq, $12

Vintage Pyrex Divided Serving Dish from Etsy seller uglysanta, $8

Vintage Thermos as a Vase from Etsy seller postroadvintage, $18.99

Vintage Seven Up Beverage Crate/ Server from Etsy seller robertagrove, $26

What a fun and unique way to display silverware and cups at a summer party!

Sipey Straws from Anthropologie, $10

Hollywood Regency Yelow Patio Table from Etsy seller thevintagesupplyco, $300

Mason Jar Drink Dispenser from Pottery Barn, $69

Summer GRILL Burlap Banner by Etsy seller shopgreenowl, $18

 

Milkglass Condiment Trio from Etsy seller mostazaseed, $18

Atomic Mid Century Yellow Camping Cooler from Etsy seller thelovelys, $42.50

Customizable Wooden Ice Cream Spoons from Paper+Cup

Citronella Mini Pail Soy Candle by Etsy seller lilacave, $6