fourth of july desserts

These gorgeous desserts all seriously look delicious! Have a fabulous Fourth of July everyone...

{photos courtesy of Hostess with the Mostess. Please visit the site for more information.}

photos you don't share...

Sometimes the photos that don't seem so great to others, are the funniest ones to us! Here are two birthday pix just like that!

{tyler's "angry eyes" when someone he doesn't know very well stood too close to him}

{carson eating cake taught to him by 2 older cousins sitting right outside this photo}

July 4th Table Ideas

If you are hosting friends and family this July 4th, here are a few decorating ideas for you!
{click on each image to see directions over at marthastewart.com. All photos courtesy of marthastewart.com}

July 4th Paper Projects

With the countdown on to the 4th of July, I have collected many great projects to share with you this week. Today will be all about the Paper Projects. Check out some fabulous table decorating ideas tomorrow and yummy recipes on Thursday.

{Just click on each photo to see the instructions on marthastewart.com. All photo courtesy of marthastewart.com}

{drink parasols}

{paper wind streamers}

{clothespin pinwheel}

{can do cans}

{holiday lanterns}

little of this + that...

Summer is in full swing and here at Sweet Mady, we are super busy {and loving it!}. It is amazing to me to sit back and think about how quickly this business of mine has grown in just over a year. You guys rock, so thank you! The lunchboxes are definitely one my hottest items and I am so looking forward to getting more designs out there for you.



I also have a list of fabulous new products I want to get a move on, but I want to hear from you first. What product would you like to see here at Sweet Mady? I have added a poll just over there on the right for you to vote on the product you most want to see. One of the choices is, "I have an idea!". Go ahead and leave me a comment here or on my facebook page to let me know your suggestion.

Just one more thing! I have started getting in 4th of July ideas and photos, plus party photos. Make sure to email me with your party details so I can post them here. Thanks!

my guys are two!

My baby boys turn two today. We had a great bubble birthday bash, which I will post more about this week. I can't believe they are two. It has been a busy, crazy, super fun two years and I can't wait to see what is waiting around the corner.

{tyler SO proud of his cake}


{carson loving the m&m's}

{me and my guys}

pool party

Just a little peek at some small stickers and tags I used for our annual pool party. The weather was great, lots of wonderful friends {we missed those who couldn't make it!} and overall a fabulous time!

{me and my sweet mady having a great time}