Hot Time, Summer in the City

I hope everyone in the U.S. had a lovely Independence Day! It was too hot in Boston - thanks to a string of sweltering 90+ days - to go see the fireworks. I could still hear them from my window, so I guess that's a small consolation.

The city's festivities reminded me of these vintage sparkler boxes that I found in a relative's basement years ago and finally scanned last summer. I love the starburst pattern of the fireworks, the small scattered stars, and the lettering. Simple but interesting! I thought you guys might enjoy it as well.

The main problem with the Fourth of July is that it's the last summer holiday. No more long weekends until Labor Day! July is the epitome of summer to me, but in a way the 4th also means that fall is on its way. I'm definitely looking forward to cooler days and nights. I just wilt in the heat!

What do you think - is there still plenty of summer left, or are you thinking of autumn already too?

Fourth of July Fireworks in Boston

I know it's been quite awhile since I've blogged. The truth is, I've been making and photographing lots of diy projects for you guys that I'll be posting over the next few weeks!

In the meantime, as promised on my Twitter page, here are some photos from the Boston Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza (that's really what it's called!).

I hope you had an enjoyable long weekend and got to bbq and watch fireworks as well!

Fourth of July Fireworks

With temperatures in the 90's and a recent, still painful injury, I decided braving the crowds and going to Boston's Fourth of July fireworks was just not in the cards this year.

Luckily, I found these photos on my computer of the festivities last July. I hope all of you in the U.S. had a wonderful holiday!