Feast Your Eyes On This, Friday

America Love is so thick in the air and I'm in heaven! Of all destination spots for the 4th, I believe the lake is a place that captures the essence of the holiday better than any other. It's rustic, beautiful (but not overly glamorous), humble yet proud, and has this way of making you want to kick back with your family. We usually go to the beach for the 4th, but it never seems to hit the spot quite like a day at the lake, watching fireworks glitter overhead while you lounge in a boat, beer in hand, George Strait in the background, surrounded by the people you love. Doesn't get much better than that. So, I give you permission to start your weekend now, even if it's just in the form of an Americana euphoric daydream:

So cliche, but true. A smile is your greatest accessory.

from Life

A family outing.

That puts tubing to shame. 

A canoe with a motor. Totally my style.

Summer fun. 

Conde Nast

She wins the "Most Proud to Be An American" award.

A true lady of leisure.

I always wonder how they actually got into the hammocks. 

That is my idea of "water sports."

God Bless America.

Bon weekend!