Fall Event Inspiration: Winne the Pooh

I have to admit that when I saw the new Winnie the Pooh movie preview, I got really excited. I know that's sort of embarrassing considering my age, but what can I say? I'm a child at heart. 

So, when the movie finally came out we took Eli, our 3-year-old son, to see it. This was his first theater experience, by the way. I was so overwhelmed by the flood of warm memories coming back to me of a childhood spent watching that lovable bear. I remembered the days when life was so much simpler and happiness was found in a jar of honey.

I instantly became inspired for a Winnie the Pooh event and began putting together an inspiration board. Below are some photos I've gathered from the web that fit into the idea I have in my head...though nothing can really come close to what's going on in my head (and sometimes that's a good thing). 

a 4th of July tea party

As I was preparing the house to celebrate Independence Day, I took our American flag out of it's triangle case that we have mounted on the wall.  For the 4th, we put it on full display in all of it's red, white, and blue glory.

I decided the flag would be a perfect backdrop for my tea party table scape. We have a beautiful blue porcelain tea set that I thought was so representative of the holiday. And so, the two collided to make the set up below.

Free 4th of July printables from my favorite sites!

While searching the web to find inspiration for a 4th of July table I'm putting together, I came across these adorable {and free!} printables and just had to share them with you. Their corresponding websites are listed below.

*Every one of these beautiful photos are from their respective websites are not the property of Simply Sweet Events

Top left: Party signs from Hostess with the Mostess

 These are so much fun to use on the table. Print them on label paper and put them on your glass pitcher full of sweet iced tea or lemonade. 

Top right: These simply darling flags are from The Sweetest Occasion blog

 If you cut the flag designs in half, they can be used as decoration for your 4th of July invitations. 

Bottom left: Napkin ring designs are from  Martha Stewart

 You could also use these napkin ring designs on small glass candles. 

I will be sure to put up photos from my own tablescape including my ideas for each of these printables. I hope you found a little inspiration for your own Independence day celebration!