July 4th is a special holiday for me and my husband. We love watching the HUGE firework display near downtown Houston. This year, I’m thinking this striped blanket from Williams-Sonoma would be perfect for us to lounge on. We’re currently obsessed with Izzes, so I’m sure we’ll grab two of those along with dessert from Whole Foods before heading out to watch the show.

With the holiday falling on a Wednesday this year, it’s going to be hard to get out of town. So if you can stand the heat, it’s a great time to pack up a yummy picnic and head outdoors to your favorite local park.

These adorable goods will help you get started. Don’t forget to pack your favorite foods and a kite or football to throw around while you wait for fireworks!

How will you be celebrating this fourth of July?

Sources:  sparkling blueberry Izze from Whole Foods, or Amazon, $5.99 for 4  ~  striped navy party straws from the tomkat studio, $4.50 for 24 straws ~  wooden utensils from Anthropologie  ~  picnic white dinner plate from Crate & Barrel Outlet, $2.95  each ~  rustic european picnic blanket from Williams-Sonoma, $29  ~  wire picnic basket from Pottery Barn, $99