If it weren't for the novelty of placing a bedazzled pine tree in my living room, I'm pretty sure 4th of July would beat out Christmas for my favorite holiday.
Friends and family, barbecues, home-brewed iced tea and a casual spirit add up to a decidedly awesome holiday. But for me, the best part has always been the fireworks. I'm not sure there is anything better than laying out by a lake or beach with your hundred closest neighbors, staring up at the sky and listening to kids "ooh and aah" over every blockbuster that lights up the sky.
I love fireworks for more than just the nostalgia factor -- they are incredibly compelling from a design perspective too. I love how much they resemble flowers bursting into bloom, the innate exuberance, bright colors and juxtaposition of light and dark.
Hopefully you'll get a chance to take part in my favorite Independence Day tradition, but even if you can't here are some wonderful fireworks-inspired style picks for the weekend.
White Sunburst Reece dress, Rachel Pally pre-spring collection
Floral papercut art from PapercutDieCut on Etsy, $60
Fireworks necklace, Anthropologie, $38
Origami Heaven on Etsy. $9, picture an open vintage frame filled to the brim with clusters of these origami flowers bursting out.
J.Crew beaded necklace, $118
Not for sale, but incredibly cool these large works on paper from Rosemarie Fiore are made by exploding and containing live fireworks, resulting in bursts of saturated color that are overlapped and collaged into abstract compositions.
La Bella Vita Jewelry on Etsy, $28
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