HAPPY ICE CREAM MONTH!

In celebration of National Ice Cream Month (July) and especially National Ice Cream Day (Sunday, July 19th), here's a roundup of some of our favorite ice cream recipes. Because here at Twink + Sis, it's our mission that you never experience mediocre ice cream again.

No-churn Banana Ice Cream with Salted Caramel Swirl from Citrus and Candy.

Roasted Strawberry & Buttermilk Ice Cream from The White Ramekins. 

Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream from Broma Bakery.

Green Ice Cream from Kale & Caramel. 

Ice Cream Cake from Food52.

Edible Sprinkle Bowls from This Heart of Mine. 

JULIETTE LEWIS'S SUMMER SOLSTICE BIRTHDAY ON ELLE DECOR

We are beyond honored to have our Summer Solstice Birthday Dinner Party for the amazing, Juliette Lewis on Elle Decor today! Click the link to see all of the exclusive pics! xx

4TH OF JULY PARTY DECOR

Baby, you're a firework! So lets look at some fun 4th of July party decor.

Meri Meri cake topper by Pippa & Co.

Patriotic headband from Shop Bracket. 

Papier-mache cake toppers by Martha Stewart.  

Patriotic crepe paper streamers on Style Me Pretty via Brit + Co. Photography by Virgil Bunao. Wedding design by RiverOaks.

4th of July treat cones from Oh Happy Day.

Have a happy 4th!

4TH OF JULY FOOD AND DRINK IDEAS

Time to get your patriotism on! Here are some fun and festive food and drink ideas for your Independence Day bash!

Photo courtesy of Little Peanut Magazine

Let's just go ahead and have dessert first. How gorgeous is this cherry and blueberry pie from Little Peanut Magazine?

Photo courtesy of RipAndTan.com

Now we need an icy cold beverage. This beautiful Cherry Margarita from Rip And Tan looks perfectly refreshing.

Photo courtesy of MarthaStewart.com

Looking for a non-alcoholic beverage option? This Watermelon Punch and Bowl, from Martha Stewart, is genius and simple. And sugar free!

Photo by Sierra Prescott - Courtesy of Petty Cash

Guacamole and chips are my quintessential summer foods. Let's try this recipe from one of the best Mexican restaurants in town. Here's the recipe from Petty Cash Taqueria, via Los Angeles Magazine.

Photo courtesy of FoodNetwork.com

Time to get the grill going. Bobby Flay's Green Chile Cheeseburgers with homemade queso sauce look like they'd be a perfect fit at our party. 

Photo courtesy of Fruitcake.com

After those green chiles, cool your mouth down with these homemade firecracker popsicles from Freutcake. The kids will love them!

Happy 4th Everyone!! xx

THE FLAMINGO GUIDE

If summer were to have a spirit animal, it would totally be a flamingo, right?! So here's our guide of fun flamingo stuff to get you inspired for your next party, dress up or craft.

Cake topper from BHLDN for a bridal shower created by The House That Lars Built. 

Mask and wing set from Opposite of Far and The Wishing Elephant. 

DIY piñata by Studio DIY.

Birthday party cookies for Natalie Bjordal via 100 Layer Cakelet.

Air-walking balloon from Drop it Modern.

Birds of a Feather notebook from Rifle Paper Co.

Heart card from Golden Fox Goods. 

Feathers-Print Baby Sleep Bag from Anatalogy via Barneys. 

Flavia stuffed animal from Anthropologie.

Girl's tank by Egg via Giggle.

Inflatable from Sunnylife. 

Fendi Fur Bag Bug via Saks.

Ice tray from Sunnylife.