If you want to celebrate the holiday with something sweet, here's a classic drink with plenty of patriotic appeal. Even Teddy Keber knows he's in for a treat.
Combine a fun, fizzy cream soda like this with good vanilla ice cream. Serve it up in something vintage, like these 1940s red, white, and blue glasses I picked up at a flea market in Florida.
Happy Independence Day, everyone, and as always, thank you for reading!

























E+J
Just back from the fireworks!!! What a weekend! Hope you celebrated in style!!! xoxo, Elizabeth
Posted by: pretty pink tulips | July 04, 2010 at 10:33 PM
Hi Eddie & Jaithan, Happy 4th from Nantucket! I have to say...I love the table setting with the blue goblets and pink chairs...just fab and retro chic! I've been busy in the jewelry studio so I just got around to checking out some photo's on your post. Never restful in a resort community in the summer months that's for sure.
Have a wonderful holiday and stay cool...heat wave for the next few days. Oh...p.s. Teddy Kebler is too cute for words.
Hugs to you guys,
Christie ~ Sconset Flair Studio :)
Posted by: Christie Lefebvre | July 04, 2010 at 08:46 PM
That looks so good! I'm going to have to make some. I have glasses that look a lot like that, unfortunately, they aren't vintage..they are target...but whatev!
Posted by: E | July 07, 2009 at 04:52 PM
Die for the glasses, but your sangria is more my taste. It was my best friend the night of the 4th. The morning of the 5th, not so much.
My new go-to cocktail for the summer!
Posted by: Pumpkin Petunia | July 07, 2009 at 07:46 AM
As always....you inspire me!
Heard a rumor you are going to be in SF this summer?
Posted by: katiedid | July 06, 2009 at 09:41 PM
how yummy and Teddy may be the cutest thing I have ever seen!
Posted by: hanako66 | July 06, 2009 at 05:52 PM
Just wanted to share that I made the Fresca Sangria - your no fail recipe for our cocktail beverage this 4th. It was a huge hit. I used white peaches, grapes, strawberries, and a citrus-peach Fresca. So good! Thank you for such a wonderful idea!
S
Posted by: Sadaf Trimarchi | July 06, 2009 at 04:24 PM
I hope you had a great 4th! Oh Teddy is the same breed as our Kelly girl!! He is handsome.
Posted by: Joyce | July 06, 2009 at 04:15 PM
Hope you had a happy 4th! I'm having a giveaway (first ever!) on my little blog. I'd love if you might stop by and see if you'd want to enter.
Posted by: Julia | July 06, 2009 at 12:17 AM
Hi Boys!! Hope you BOTH had a great wknd! Just listened to you on the *S.R.* podcast..what FUN!! Gosh guys, please do MORE of these fun events!! Listening or watching a video of you is 'so fun'!! I LOVE your ideas!! Keep um' coming..love, Valerie in Manitoba xoxo
Posted by: Valerie | July 05, 2009 at 10:51 PM
Happy 4th (a little late)! That tablescape is just beautiful!
Posted by: Christine | July 05, 2009 at 02:50 PM
Awww...Teddy knows his place! Heard you and Jaithan on the Skirted Roundtable...brought me back here to browse more than a few pages...me likey :)
great glasses!
Best,
Michelle
Posted by: michelle | July 05, 2009 at 01:38 PM
Oh what fun glasses! They would just make the holiday "taste" better -- but now Teddy, he's fabulous! Hope you had an wonderful 4th! (and that Teddy was rewarded with treats too!)
Posted by: Martha | July 05, 2009 at 11:44 AM
tedyy is so cute!!! love the glasses!! hope it was fun!!
xoxo
Posted by: Lauren Liess | July 05, 2009 at 11:39 AM
Happy Independence Day Eddie and Jaithan!
Posted by: Karena | July 05, 2009 at 10:57 AM
How else would you do a red, white and blue combination but with blue and white hydrangeas and red carnations! How cool is that! And loved you both on the Skirted Roundtable, that was fun!
Posted by: Maria Killam | July 05, 2009 at 08:46 AM
HAPPY 4th! Cheddar wants to meet Teddy...Cheddy & Teddy! See you this week for some type of cold beverage!
XOOXO
Posted by: abby jenkins | July 05, 2009 at 08:28 AM
Reminds me of my summers in the Catskills... If you substitute our German Shepherd for your pooch!
I celebrated Independence Day Week with a series of Color Notes postings on my Gold Notes blog: Red, White & Blue, natch!
Happy Holiday!
Posted by: Jamie Goldberg, AKBD, CAPS | July 04, 2009 at 11:28 PM
Teddy Keber came come play with Jones any day!! Happy 4th.
Posted by: mary | July 04, 2009 at 11:17 PM
Hi Eddie!
Happy July 4th to you and yours as well!
Precious dog. Nice Red, White and Blue theme!
Ciao!
Posted by: ralphie | July 04, 2009 at 08:18 PM
Happy, Happy 4TH Eddie and Jaithan, Love the glasses and the darling puppy. Only you would have the perfect glasses and napkins for the perfect drink. Have a great celebration, Hugs from Calif. kathysue
Posted by: Kathysue | July 04, 2009 at 07:54 PM
Happy Independence day !
Ciao
Posted by: Glenda | July 04, 2009 at 07:40 PM
too cute....would you help me out? i'm regrouting the kitchen counter...got cobalt blue tile LOVE IT...i'm confused...not sure if white grout or darker something would look good...i'd be so grateful
http://www.lamaisonetlejardin.com/2009/07/notebook-on-projects.html
for a quick opinon...pretty please :-) thanks - lylah ( i will probably obey you!)
Posted by: lylah ledner | July 04, 2009 at 07:37 PM
OH Eddie..you just made my 4th of July !
When I saw that ADORABLE dog, Teddy sitting there i just felt my heart jump with happiness. He is Darling ! And love those glasses. How great for the 4th.
I have kind of a small version of Teddy. Mine is a red toy poodle named Butterscotch and he and I wish you, Jaithan and Teddy a most wonderful 4th!
XXX Kary and Butterscotch XXX
Posted by: Kary Gonyer | July 04, 2009 at 07:14 PM
OMG! I love those glasses! That drink sounds pretty yummy too.
Happy 4th to you and yours.
Hugs,
Joanne
Posted by: Joanne Kennedy | July 04, 2009 at 05:55 PM
Well Dayum...that looks heavenly!
Happy 4th!
Posted by: Linda | July 04, 2009 at 05:18 PM
What fun glasses, and I wish I had that beverage in my hand right now! Scoot over, Teddy Keber! =)
Happy 4th
xo Isa
Posted by: isa | July 04, 2009 at 04:10 PM
Happy 4th July from Australia. 'Teddy Keber' steals the show! What a cutie!!
Posted by: julie | July 04, 2009 at 03:39 PM
Happy 4th of July, Eds and Jaith! Sending you big hugs from Q xx
Posted by: Jackie | July 04, 2009 at 03:32 PM
Happy 4th Eddie & Jaithan!
Posted by: Monica | July 04, 2009 at 01:00 PM
Happy 4th to you and Jaithan. Enjoy your visit with Teddy, he looks eager for his treat. Fab glasses.
XO
Posted by: Shandell's | July 04, 2009 at 11:42 AM