Happy 4th of July from Brit & Co!

The best thing about 4th of July being on a Wednesday is that you get two weekends and a middle of the week day to celebrate. Some of you probably enjoyed your first installment of red, white, and blue merriment this past weekend, some will check out epic fireworks tonight, and some folks are prepping all their patriotic gear for this coming weekend.

If you’re still looking for a few last-minute creative ideas, we’ve rounded up all of our Independence Day posts from the past couple of weeks. Happy 4th of July!

Ombre Independence Day Cake: Prep is king in this gorgeous cake. Can’t wait to try out this method for other holidays!

Red, White and Blue Style Guide: You don’t have to wrap yourself in an American flag to show your patriotic side. (But if you do fashion a dress out of a flag, we’d love to see it!)

Stars and Stripes… Fruit Form: You can bet this won’t be our last use of kebabs for making fun and festive designs with fruits and veggies.

Twists on Classic All-American Recipes: From apple pie push pops to mac and cheese muffins, here are 12 bite-size twists on classic bites.

12 Fiery and Festive Pieces of LED Decor: No need for fire to get your sparkle on. These 12 bits of sparkle are sure to light up any 4th of July barbecue.

American Flag Goodie Bags: Adorable and ridiculously easy. Grab M&Ms, Twizzlers, and a Cookies N’Cream chocolate bar and assemble yourself a bunch of sweet goodie bags.

Firework Ice Cream Cupcakes: That’s right. Ice. Cream. Cupcakes. What have those ice cream cake makers been doing all these years? Cupcakes are clearly the way to go. These sweet treats get their firework design from a little frosting artistry.

Red, White and Blue Pops, Cakes and Cookies: Consider this an inspiration board for all that’s sweet, red, white, and blue. Yum.

Taylor Swift might have "not a lot going on at the moment," as she sings in "22," (she did just wrap up the Eras Tour, you know), but Blake Lively is juggling Another Simple Favor, her Justin Baldoni legal battle, and a second lawsuit from Justin's crisis PR firm. Despite her packed schedule and public beef, according to reports, Blake still had the popstar's invite to watch the 2025 Super Bowl, which saw Tay's BF Travis and the rest of the Kansas City Chiefs battle against the Philadelphia Eagles (and also featured Taylor getting booed...for some reason). But according to an insider, there's a reason Blake wasn't among Taylor Swift's Super Bowl celebrity guests.

Here's everything we know about Taylor Swift, Blake Lively, and the 2025 Super Bowl.

Taylor Swift allegedly invited Blake Lively to the Super Bowl...or did she?

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Any Taylor Swift fan will remember last year's Big Game, which featured Tay in a stunning black bodysuit and high ponytail combo, and Blake in a red tracksuit.

"Last week I left my kids for the first time ever and wore pants that were shoes," Blake said in an Instagram post after the 2024 Super Bowl. "I borrowed more jewelry than the skeleton in the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. And I went clubbing. Now I know what my episode of the Twilight Zone would look like."

According to The US Sun, Taylor was sending invites to Blake and Ryan Reynolds, as well as Ice Spice, Sabrina Carpenter, Selena Gomez, and Benny Blanco. "Taylor would like to have some of her close friends and family all together and be there to show love and support her man," an insider says. And while the star-studded suite included Ice Spice and the Haim sisters, Blake was nowhere in sight.

According to a Daily Mail source, "Taylor is not shading Blake or is she trying to teach her a lesson. It isn't like that. Even if Taylor did invite Blake, Blake would not come...Blake would not want to overshadow Taylor ever."

Other sources are saying Blake started the rumor about being invited to the Super Bowl...and didn't actually have an invite. According to a blind item, Blake "is the one leaking stories that she is going to be in the suite next week with the A+ list singer."

Taylor and Blake have been dealing with feud rumors after Blake allegedly called Taylor one of her "dragons" in a text. The text in question came after Taylor reportedly joined a meeting between Blake, Ryan Reynolds, and Justin Baldoni after the It Ends With Us director had less-than-ideal feedback to Blake's script rewrite.

An insider told DailyMailthat "for the time being she is taking a step back from Blake because she doesn’t want to get tangled in this more than she already has – which is far more than she ever needed to be. Her friends also think that Blake’s 'I’m Khaleesi, and like her, I happen to have dragons' text to Justin was uncool and unnecessary because she was essentially used as an intimidation tactic. She was referred to as some kind of pet or possession."

But thanks to a Page Six insider, we also know those feud rumors are supposedly "not true." Here's hoping that's true.

Do you want to see Blake Lively with Tay at the Super Bowl? More importantly, which Super Bowl Appetizer are you making? Let us know on Facebook!

This post has been updated.

After rumors started circulating that Taylor Swift had distanced herself from Blake Lively following the It Ends With Us drama (and those Game of Thrones texts), we can confirm that Blake Lively was not at the Super Bowl with Taylor on February 9. Well, regardless of if Taylor really didn't invite Blake or Blake wanted to stay home with Ryan Reynolds and their four kids (James, Betty, Inez, and Olin), we do know who was there.

Here are the celebrities who were in Taylor Swift's Super Bowl suite.

Taylor Swift's Super Bowl suite was full of celebrities!

Taylor Swift was joined in her Super Bowl suite with Ice Spice and the Haim sisters (Alana Haim, Este Haim, Danielle Haim), both of whom Taylor's collaborated with in the past. The "Cruel Summer" singer was also joined by longtime friend Ashley Avignone, whom she met through their mutual friend Emma Stone. And Machine Gun Kelly was reportedly in the suite too!

And of course, the group was joined by Donna Kelce, Jason and Kylie Kelce, and Tay's family Scott Swift, Andrea Swift, and Austin Swift.

According to a Daily Mail source, "Taylor is not shading Blake or is she trying to teach her a lesson. It isn't like that. Even if Taylor did invite Blake, Blake would not come."

"She would never want to make Taylor's big night – where she is going to see the love of her life play in another Super Bowl – about her," the insider continues. "Blake would not want to overshadow Taylor ever."

Conversations around Blake Lively's presence (or lack thereof) were quickly replaced discussing the fact Taylor Swift was booed by the crowd when the NFL showed her onscreen. The popstar has already talked about how she doesn't "know how they know what suite I'm in."

“There’s a camera, like, a half-mile away, and you don’t know where it is, and you have no idea when the camera is putting you in the broadcast, so I don’t know if I’m being shown 17 times or once," she said in a TIME Magazine interview in 2023. "I’m just there to support Travis.”

One Swiftie makes the excellent point that "the cheers for taylor after champagne problems lasted a lot longer than any of these dads brads and chads ever have."

And Serena Williams agrees! "I love you @taylorswift13 dont listen to those booo!!" she tweeted.

Read up on The 10 Best Super Bowl Commercials For 2025 — and what Adam Brody had to say about his hilarious Pringles & mustache ad.

Already yearning for springtime? Us, too. As we dream of warmer temperatures, we’re plotting all the outdoor shindigs possible. From patio potluck parties to backyard picnics, your outdoor plans are simply incomplete without some very reliable (and very stylish) outdoor furniture!

That’s where Fortunoff Backyard Store comes in – from dining and lounging to gettin’ real cozy by the fire pit, they’ve got tons of options to suit up any outdoor space. We scrolled through their site and found 12 fabulous pieces that will certainly help you step up your backyard decor game!

Scroll on to shop the best outdoor furniture finds from Fortunoff Backyard Store!

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Castello Teak 3-Piece Sofa + Coffee Table

This stunning cushioned set comes complete with one long sofa, an individual seat, and a coffee table so everyone can gather 'round. You can also shop it in three other colors so you get the perfect fit for your space.

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Ventura 7-Piece Combo Dining Set

Everyone will have a seat at the table with this luxe dining set. It seats 6 total and ensures the utmost comfort with breezy PVC slings to sit on and weather-tested materials to last you years and years.

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Stainless Steel Gas Patio Heater

Chilly nights are no match for this patio heater. Heating up to 250 square feet with gas power, having this tower on your patio or in your backyard means you don't ever have to sacrifice comfort to get outside. Our fave feature is the built-in wheels that make rearranging easy!

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Farmhouse 3-Piece Sofa + Coffee Table

This farmhouse-style soft + coffee table set is just oozing comfort and class. Made of durable recycled high-density polyethylene, this set gives the look of painted wood without all the maintenance of painting or staining. All the while, this set resists any food and beverage stains it may come across.

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South Beach Chaise Lounge

Who doesn't love a good chaise? This adjustable and stackable lounge chair is fitted with a breathable material suitable for all seasons. It'll be your BFF for springtime outdoor reading sessions, summer afternoons spent tanning, and scorching-hot pool days.

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Terrafab Faux Stone Gas Fire Pit

For cooler temps, fire up your very own fire pit! This piece takes the hard work out of starting a fire so you can expedite your way to total comfort. It comes ready with a durable PVC cover and lava rocks for a fun, real feel.

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Chateau 3-Piece Bistro Set + Table

This adorable set just whisked us away to the whimsical terraces of Paris! If you're looking to make a magical escape out of your outdoor space, this trio will be perfect. The cast aluminum is lightweight, making any rearranging you want to do super simple. The circular bistro table is even fitted with an umbrella hole that's compatible with any of Fortunoff Backyard Store's umbrella models.

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Sonoma Husk 7-Piece Outdoor Dining Set + Table

This 7-piece set is ideal if you wish to seat larger groups for outdoor brunches, lunches, dinners, and more! Each piece is expertly constructed to withstand weathering and UV rays so it looks just as great as they day you bought it. We love that the chairs are also easily stackable for off-season storage!

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Tivoli 5-Piece Swivel Bar Set

If a high-top is where your heart lies, you've gotta check out this 5-piece set. It's one of Fortunoff Backyard Store's sturdiest, thanks to the heavyweight sand cast aluminum frame. Decorative by nature, you'll adore just looking at this set just as much as you adore sitting in it!

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Espresso Wicker Gas Patio Heater

Delivering even heat with a cylindrical design, this patio heater does it all in style with a sleek wicker tank cover and pyrex glass chamber for visual effect.

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Tulum 3-Piece Sofa

Prepped and ready with a one-seater, two-seater, and three-seater, everyone at your family gathering or friend-filled party will be able to enjoy the plush cushions on this sofa set! You can snag it in this calming blue hue or opt for a more neutral tan color.

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San Lucas 3-Piece Cuddle Beds Contour Sectional

As a cozy hybrid between a chair and a bed, this sectional is perfect for daytime naps or lounging out by the pool on a summer afternoon. The cushions are resistant to UV rays, fading, mold, mildew, and stains, so they'll always look super stunning.

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