Fourth of July Treats

American Flag Cupcakes from Martha Stewart 

I love all things festive for holidays, especially food. (I made Pumpkin and Ghost Sugar Cookies at Halloween, Santa Hat Brownies at Christmas, etc.) I'm one of those people that can't wait to get a little older and have a place of my own so I can entertain friends and host holiday parties at my house, and I'm always on the search for fun recipes for when that happens. So I was looking for Fourth of July dessert recipes for my family's barbecue and came across the most adorable and easy desserts that anyone can make. I am definitely making the American Flag Cupcakes this year. Here are a couple of other fun Fourth of July treats. 

Patriotic Jello Shots from Saucy Pants

Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Sticks from Cupcakes & Cashmere

Red White & Blue Fruit Cups from Rachel Ray 

Movin' On Up

Jonathan Adler is by far one of my favorite home furnishings and interior designers. A few years ago he and his partner, writer Simon Doonan, decided to sell their 1960's Shelter Island cabin and move on up to a larger piece of property in the same area. In the July issue of Architectural Digest, the two give us a peek inside their beautiful one story compound. Their home is very true to Jonathan Adler's style, it's modern but rustic. Definitely "happy chic". There's tons of bright, bold colors, and cool geometric patterns. And check out that pool pavilion. Seriously, insane. Loves it! 

*All photos courtesy of Joshua McHugh for Architectural Digest.