f r e s h
L I V I N G
FURLED SPIRIT
Remember those stiff
bracelets you used to
“slap” onto your wrist? Put
them to use as napkin rings.
Fold a napkin into quarters,
then curl a purchased flag-
covered bracelet around
the center to hold. Flag
slap bracelets,
$3
for
12
;
store.rebeccas.com AD
SPARKLING SERVICE
Give a serving tray a
temporary makeover. Use
a dab of royal icing to stick
red and white sugar stars
onto a tray (both icing and
stars available in the cake
decorating aisle at crafts
stores). Pile in silverware
or cookies.
S h o w y O U r C o lo r s Looking for more simple
ways to celebrate? Find recipes, easy crafts, and ideas
for decorating the whole house in Fourth of July style at
BHG.com/july4
34 JULY 2009 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
For buying information seepage 216.
