Summertime Fun!

School's out, 4th of July has passed...it's time to just relax and soak up the remaining summer hours before the rush of Fall begins. There's something about this season that brings people together. It's about enjoying our gorgeous San Diego weather. It's about time with family. It's about picnics and barbeques. It's about the beach and the river. It's about vacations and kids. In Del Mar, it's about "Opening Day at the Races!"

It's also about summer decorating. Lighten up your home with the colors of summertime. Just imagine the blues of the ocean, the yellows of the sun, the whites of a breeze and the greens and bright colors of beautiful foliage. Slipcovers are a practical, quick and easy way to change the look of a room. Add in some bright colored throws and pillows.

Create an outdoor living space. Be sure to put some bright pillows on your patio furniture and spruce up your planter beds and containers with fresh colors. At night, light candles and lanterns.

Don't forget to bring the outdoors in. It's the perfect time to have fresh herbs growing in your kitchen window and a bright sunflowers on your dining room table.

4th of July!

Happy 4th of July to all of you! We hope you enjoy a wonderful holiday weekend with your friends and family. In observance of Independence Day, At Home with Laurie Ann will be closed Friday, July 4th. On Saturday, July 5th, we will be open from 11-2 p.m.

4th of July decorating can be so simple, yet effective. Pull out all of your red décor from other holidays, such as Valentine’s Day and Christmas, candle holders, chargers, dishes, throws, pillows, etc. Mix in white and blue and you’re all set! Simple floral centerpieces with red, white and blue flowers are always a hit. Sprinkle silver stars on the red table cloths. Don’t forget to put flags everywhere!

Holiday Flag Trivia:

What do the colors in the American Flag symbolize?

The Continental Congress left no record of why they chose the colors. However in 1782, the Congress of the Confederation chose these same colors for the great seal of the United States and listed their meaning as follows: white to mean purity and innocence, red for valor and hardiness, and blue for vigilance, perseverance, and justice. According to legend, George Washington interpreted the elements of the flag this way; the stars were taken from the sky, the red from the British colors, and the white stripes signified the secession from the home country. However there is no official designation or meaning for the colors of the flag.

Oprah’s Favorite Pomegranate Martini!

INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups pomegranate juice
2 oz. Absolute Citron vodka OR white tequila
1 oz. Cointreau liquor
Cup of ice
Optional: Splash of sparkling water
Optional: Squeeze of lemon

Shake ingredients in a shaker and put in chilled martini glasses. Put pomegranate fruit into glass as garnish.