Very cute ideas...and YUM to the watermelon idea! Come say hi :D

I LOVE the red trike on the table! Thanks for sharing your wonderful ideas! I always love to visit!
I've linked up! I hope it's ok that I'm working on Christmas! :)

Have a great week!
Love, Brenda

I love all the ideas you shared. I can't wait to try your watermelon recipe, I just picked one up today so this will be perfect. Thanks for hosting!
Hugz,
Kim

The watermelon looks so pretty and so yummy! It's a beautiful centerpiece all by itself.

I LOVE the lunchbox filled with milk glasses! Such a cute idea! I've got some milk glasses. Will have to do this!

Have a great week, and thank you for hosting this fun party!

I just love what you have done, the watermelon is so pretty and easy.

Love the watermelon centerpiece! Looks too delicious! LOL! Also really like the lunchbox w/milk glasses too! Cute idea!

Love what you did with the watermelon. xx's

Oh my cute girl I can't wait till we come to Texas and you can prepare all these marvelous things for you old mother. Actually, you know I love doing it along with you, you are such a joy.
I love you to pieces!
MOM
p.s. Where is the other half of the Style Sisters? We need to get on her to do her thing.

Ooh, I'm confused! I thought I'd just leave a recipe on here, but I'm not sure my dinky brain can figure out how!

Thai Veg Soup
1 c brown rice
2 c water
1 sweet onion chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 c fresh ginger, minced
1 c carrots, chopped, 4 c broccoli or green beans, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 T thai pepper garlic sauce
1 (14 oz.) can lite coconut milk
6 c veggie broth
1 c white wine, or another cup of broth
3 T fish sauce, you MUST use at least some of this
2 T soy sauce, more if you used less fish sauce
3 thai chili peppers (optional for tender palates)
2 T fresh lemon grass, minced
1 t saffron
1. Bring rice and water to a boil in a pot. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 45 min.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over med. heat & cook garlic, onion, ginger & carrots 5 min. until tender. Mix in broccoli or beans, red bell pepper, coconut milk, broth wine, fish and soy sauces, Thai chili peppers, lemongrass, garlic sauce and saffron. Simmer 25 min.
3. Pour soup in batches into a blender or food processor and blend until sooth & creamy. Blend in 3/4 cup of plain yogurt (not very authentic, but good!) or tofu. Return to pot and heat through.
4. Serve in bowls over about 1/4 c cooked rice and garnish with lots of torn cilantro or Thai basil.
Serves 12

Beautiful patriotic arrangements! The watermelon centerpiece is a great idea!

Your centerpiece is de-lsih!

- The Tablescaper

Such fun and creative ideas. I love the watermelon and it sounds so yummy too. Thanks so much for joining the party. Hugs, Marty

Yum, love the recipe and I will make that for this summer. Too cute. I just did my first tablescape today. What a fun new world I have discovered! Where have I been all this time. Stop by and see me.

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Watermelon salad looks great, but I really love the red trike!

Just now discovering your weekly meme for centerpieces. I'll definitely participate next week. Thanks for sharing all these great ideas. I'm adding myself as a follower, putting your site on my sidebar, and plan to visit often. Great site! ~ Sarah

That watermelon centerpiece is so clever. I love the use of the tricycle too.

Your watermelon centerpiece is really cute! What a great idea.

:)
ButterYum

Watermelon stars...stylin' for sure! I think you could use this adorable idea all summer long for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Thanks for sharing, and I will use it!

Great great ideas! Thanks for sharing.
~ ~Ahrisha~ ~