Last Minute 4th of July Party Ideas

Even though I'm not stateside for the 4th festivities, I still think it is one of the most fun times of the summer. Nothing better than family barbecues, fireworks, partying poolside, and showing off some stars and stripes! Here are some quick and easy last minute party ideas for your bashes this thursday. Don't miss this week's "For Your Style" post which is going up on Wednesday. Happy 4th everyone!!

These firework cookies from Martha Stewart are festive and look delicious. Make a batch of these to incorporate into your patriotic centerpieces.Red, white, and blue sangria. White wine + fresh fruit... never a bad idea! Make this ahead of time to allow the fruit to really soak up the wine. Yum! See the full recipe here.I really love these hanging origami lanterns. These in all white would be such a pretty backdrop.
See the instructions here.Summer screams for s'mores. Get party-ready with these pre-bundled berry crates complete with all the necessary ingredients. Found here.Have a blast celebrating! I'll be back to Italy soon with pics from our travels and other bits + pieces.