Go for the Gold

Nothing makes me more proud of the USA then watching the Olympics and seeing our country win medal upon medal. It has now become a routine for my husband and I to come home from work, eat dinner, and watch the Olympics every night. As I'm sure everyone has their favorite events to watch, I personally enjoy swimming, gymnastics, and beach volleyball. If you haven't tuned in yet, there is still time.

If you know me, you know that I have a small obsession with Coca-cola. I don't want to lose all of my Pepsi drinking viewers, but I personally say Coke is the way to go and it really is an iconic drink of the US. In fact, they are the longest continuous sponsor of the Olympic games. If you want to know more about this, follow this link! http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/heritage/olympicgames.html 

Do you have a favorite Olympian that you are cheering for? I have to give a special congrats to fabulous gymnast Gabby Douglas who made us Virginians proud!!

I want to know what your favorite events are. Do you prefer the summer or winter Olympics? If you could choose one city for the Olympics to be in, what would it be?

Since today's post is all about the U.S.A, I thought I would post some red,white, and blue inspiration! Enjoy :)

FOOD

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such an easy treat to make and so yummy

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would be a pretty impressive dessert to bring to a 4th of July cookout

http://www.myjuicecup.com/4th-of-july-cake-pops/ 

haven't make cake pops yet, but I will have to try these soon

DESIGN

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would be a great kitchen for a lakehouse

http://justinetaylor.tumblr.com/post/5141887506/designer-stuart-gordon-photographer-ted-yarwood

 love that the beds are in nooks and the bunting is a great touch

http://breakfastatyurmans.tumblr.com/

this is so chic, love those stools and drapes

DIY/CRAFTS

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would make great decorations for a back porch/deck

http://ssbuffat.blogspot.com/2012/02/out-of-season-in-demand.html

 would love one of these for the front door

love paint chip crafts (because they're free)

http://junkgardengirl.blogspot.com/search/label/4th%20of%20july

painting pots and mix and match plant in coordinating colors GENIUS

WEDDINGS/PARTIES

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 classic and elegant invitations

http://www.thirtyhandmadedays.com/2011/05/remembering-memorial-day/

this is so put together, love the lanterns

http://sweetsindeed.com/blog/

cool candy bar for a wedding

http://blog.hwtm.com/2011/07/fabulous-festive-for-independence-day/

 LOVE this, and they even have coke and cupcakes :)

http://thetablescaper.blogspot.com/2011/05/memorial-day.html

beautiful setup

FASHION

http://kec-contentedme.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2010-05-27T19%3A54%3A00-05%3A00&max-results=50

such an adorable dress, I should add it to my collection

http://www.polyvore.com/

nice weekend outfit, love the bow shorts and wedges

XO Samantha