Flying through July! Home Decor, July 4th Events, Summer Must Do's!
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FIREWORK SHOWS IN THE TRIANGLE:
Monday June 30th
Tuesday July 1st
Wednesday July 2nd
Wendell- Wendell Park 6pm - 9pm - Food Trucks & Music
Thursday July 3rd
Apex- Hunter street park 5pm - 10pm food trucks, inflatables, games, fireworks, drone light show
Cary- Downtown Cary 4pm - 10pm Screening of Top Gun, Food Trucks, family friendly activities
Garner- Lake Benson Park 5pm - 10pm Food, Kid's Zone, Music by NC Symphony, fireworks
Durham- ZincHouse 3pm - 11pm Food trucks, live music, fireworks, 21+
Wake Forest- Heritage High 9:30 pm Fireworks
Friday July 4th
Knightdale- Knightdale Station Park 9am - 1pm Bike Parade, Inflatables, Live Music by Liquid Pleasure, Axe Throwing, Food Trucks
Raleigh- Carter Finley Stadium - 9:30pm
Clayton- Downtown Clayton 6pm - 10pm Food Trucks, Inflatables, Games, Bike Parade, Fire Truck Spray Down, Rock Climbing , Fireworks
Cary- Koka Booth Amphitheatre 3:30 pm - 10pm Cary Town Band, NC Symphony, Fireworks
Durham- Durham Bulls Park 6:30 pm game 9:15 Fireworks
Saturday July 5th
Holly Springs- Sugg Farm 6pm - 9:30pm Live Music, Food Trucks, Games, Fireworks
2025 Summer Home Decor Trends :
Neutral, Coastal
Tip: Use neutral walls or furnishings as a foundation, and layer in soft textiles for a lived-in, inviting vibe.
Staging Idea: Add blue ceramic vases, indigo cushions, or a soft blue runner rug to subtly introduce color that sells.
Seasonal Accent Colors: Pale Yellows & Oranges
July is a great time to incorporate soft, happy colors that feel summery but not overwhelming. Pale citrus tones, like buttery yellow and warm peach, pair beautifully with neutrals and evoke sunny, optimistic energy.
Where to use them: Pillow covers, tabletop decor, wall art, and bathroom linens.
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Swap out heavy drapes for linen or linen-blend curtains to let light filter in while still offering privacy. Their gentle sway and imperfect weave bring movement and softness to a room.
In the kitchen or dining area, linen table runners and napkins add a refined yet casual vibe. Perfect for staging, entertaining, or just making everyday meals feel a bit more special.
Indoor-Outdoor Living: How to Create a Seamless Summer Sanctuary
Whether you're planning to sell, host, or just savor the season at home, here's how to blur the lines between inside and out—and why it matters in today’s real estate market.
Open It Up: Expand Access to Outdoor Space
Quick fix for sellers: If you don't have the budget for a big remodel, clean and restyle your entryway to the outdoor space. Remove clutter, open curtains, and ensure there’s a clear path that draws the eye outside.
Real estate angle: Great outdoor lighting enhances listing photos, especially twilight shots.
Lush & Livable: The Power of Leafy Plants in Home Styling
Whether you're staging a home for sale or simply sprucing up your space for summer, leafy indoor plants are a simple, stylish way to breathe life into any room. Not only do they add color and texture, but they also create a sense of calm, freshness, and movement that buyers and homeowners love.
Here’s why leafy plants are a must-have design element—and how to use them effectively in your home:
Instant Texture & Depth
Leafy plants like fiddle leaf figs, monstera, snake plants, and rubber trees introduce soft, organic lines that break up the rigidity of furniture and architecture. They're especially great in minimalist, neutral spaces where natural shapes add needed contrast.
Best Leafy Plants for Every Room in Your Home
Adding plants to your home isn’t just about aesthetics—they clean the air, reduce stress, and help create a sense of balance and life. But not every plant thrives in every space. To help you style smart, here’s a guide to the best leafy plants for each room of the home, blending design, functionality, and greenery.
🌞 Living Room: Statement Plants with Big Impact
Fiddle Leaf Fig – Lush, sculptural, and very on-trend. Needs bright light and minimal watering.
Rubber Plant – Glossy leaves, modern look, and very forgiving.
🍳 Kitchen: Functional & Fresh
🛁 Bathroom: Love the Humidity
🛏️ Bedroom: Calming & Low-Maintenance
Snake Plant – Known to release oxygen at night; modern and easy-care.
Philodendron – Heart-shaped leaves, good for low light, and easy to grow.
Design tip: Choose muted planters in neutral or pastel tones to keep the space restful.
Our Favorite 4th Of July Appetizer:
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Easy American Flag Fruit Skewers
🧺 Ingredients:Strawberries (halved)
Blueberries
Bananas (sliced into thick coins or chunks)
Wooden skewers
🧑🍳 Directions:
Make the flag pattern:
For the first 4–5 skewers, thread blueberries on the first third of the skewer, then alternate banana and strawberry slices for the rest.
For the remaining skewers, alternate just banana and strawberries the full length of the skewer.Arrange on a tray so that the blueberry part forms the top-left corner of the “flag” and the rest creates red and white stripes.
You can prep these a few hours ahead — just brush the bananas lightly with lemon juice to prevent browning.
Optional drizzle: Melted white chocolate or yogurt drizzle adds a sweet touch.Events To Look Forward To:
July 7th- Beer, Bacon, and Bluegrass - Oaklyn Springs Brewery Fuquay Varina
July 18th-19 - Outer Banks Kite Festival - Kill Devil Hills
July 26th- NC Watermelon Festival - Fair Bluffs
July 26th- Summerfest at Fenton- Cary
New Places to Visit:
Dix Park- Gipson Play Plaza
A new play space with a sensory maze & splash pad
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