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Best At Home Spring Activities

Published on March 25, 2020 by icedteaandtopknotsLeave a comment

Quote: “Where flowers bloom so does hope.” ~Lady Bird Johnson

With Spring Time Activities being in a moment of change with everything going on right now. I first and foremost wanted to send my love and support to everyone. Stay happy and healthy!

Since we will all be spending much more time at home, here are some of my favorite at home Spring activities. Fun is in full bloom 🙂

Looking at real estate online
Cute puppy videos and photos online
Face Masks
Face Time Happy Hour with friends
Catching up on reading
Rocking Sports Gear for my work from home look
Meditation
Online Shopping, supporting small businesses
Binging on Schitts Creek on Netflix
At Home Yoga

My Favorite, Go To Spring Activities For Being At Home

Here’s to making the most of everything right now while being at home and remember, don’t lose hope and things will get better 🙂

~Iced Tea & Top Knots

P.S. What are your favorite at home activities?

How A New Space Has Created Such Calm In My Life

Published on March 7, 2020March 7, 2020 by icedteaandtopknotsLeave a comment

“Your calm mind is the ultimate weapon against your challenges.” ~Bryant McGill from the @calm app

As you all know, I just redid my bedroom and office for 2020, thanks to Wayfair! This was such a great experience and so needed not just for the physical spaces, but for my mental health.

I am someone who struggles with anxiety, it was the main reason for wanting less clutter and be more at peace. Anxiety is something you may not always notice that someone is going through because it can be very internal especially for me. I have learned what creates less anxious days, it starts with my space being calming and less stuff.

Setting up my sanctuary and creative office has helped create such calm for me in life and it feels amazing. I am more hopeful now more than ever going forward in life. It feels amazing to have my own mediation corner, my nightstand with my sage and palo Santo, a bed that gives me calming sleep and an office that opens up my creative juices.

I am excited to keep creating that calm and peace everywhere in my life and to help whoever I can create calm and peace in their lives

Here is to creating the space we each need!

~Iced Tea & Top Knots

P.S. What gives you calm in your life?

Home Improvement Starts With The Details

Published on January 29, 2020 by icedteaandtopknotsLeave a comment

When it comes to home improvements, I have always thought that to really make a change and splash I would have to go big, knock down some walls and repaint every space, but that is not the case. When I was exploring Wayfair and all its amazing things, I realized making a splash with home improvements is all in the details.

Here are some of my favorite details that I look forward to adding to my different spaces! Hope it inspires you and remember we can all make a splash in our own space.

1. Ridgecrest Mountain Oakley Single Dummy Doorknob with Square Rosette // More Door Knobs 2. Georgian Hall and Closet Knob with Brookshire Trim // More Door Hardware & Accessories 3. Bamboo Varying Length Solid Flooring // More Hardwood Flooring 4. Walnut Laminate Flooring // More Laminate Flooring

1. Almonte Vintage Boho Pink/Saffron Area Rug // More Area Rugs 2. LaCrosse Room Darkening Grommet Single Curtain Panel // More Curtains & Drapes 3. Waldwick 4-Light Lantern Geometric Pendant // More Chandeliers 4. Van Nest 3-Light Kitchen Island Linear Pendant // More Pendant Lighting

Need a little home improvement help? Check out these guides from Wayfair:

How to Remove a Door Knob

Hardwood Flooring Style Guide

Flooring Options and Materials Guide

Here’s to the fun adventures of home improvement and remember it is all in the details!

~Iced Tea and Top Knots

P.S. What do you love most about doing anything that has to do with home improvements?

Where In The World Does Iced Tea and Top Knots Want To Go: Paris

Published on January 24, 2020 by icedteaandtopknotsLeave a comment

To kick off being back to posting on a regular basis, I am launching a new series, “Where In The World Does Iced Tea and Top Knots Want To Go.” For the first one, I am covering Paris, France! Ever since I was little I have always wanted to go to Paris and anytime I saw Paris on TV or in a movie it heightened my dream to go to Paris.

What really just confirmed my love of Paris was the movie ‘Midnight in Paris.’ Truly fell in love all over again with Paris and more. I have my outfits planned for each occasion and historical spot I want to visit as well as my coffee spots where I will have a tea latte and French macaroon. I can’t wait to go and that is one of my goals for 2020, go to Paris and soak up as much as I can. Here’s to the trip of my dreams. I have listed some of my favorites I have that I want to go to. See below and let me know what your favorites have been when visiting Paris.

Sports:

Popular Spectator Sport In Paris

Shopping:

Hidden Shopping Gem In Paris 1 & 2

Food:

Beefbar Paris – a historic restaurant near the Champs Elysées

Girafe – where dining comes with killer Eiffel Tower views

L’Abysse – where French and Japanese talent come together near the Champs Elysées

Cutest Coffee Shops:

Le Tambour

Odette

Le Consulat

Au Vieux Paris d’Arcole

Here is to my future trip to Paris!

~Iced Tea & Top Knots

P.S. What are your favorite spots in Paris?

Amazon Gift Guide For The Perfect Host/Hostess

Published on December 18, 2019December 18, 2019 by icedteaandtopknotsLeave a comment

The holidays can mean going to friends’ and family members’ parties, so bringing the perfect host or hostess gift is a nice holiday touch.

I picked a variety of goodies, enjoy, happy shopping and Merry Christmas!

6.Olive Oil and Vinegar Set

7.Serving Set for Dips

8.Candle Set

9.Tea Sampler Set

10.Beautiful Dish Cloths

Cheers!

~Iced Tea and Top Knots

P.S. What is your favorite type of party to go to during the holidays?

Amazon Gift Guide For Him

Published on December 16, 2019December 17, 2019 by icedteaandtopknotsLeave a comment

Whether you are shopping for yourself, your dad, brother, inlaws, coworkers or friends this Amazon gift guide has something for all the men in your life.

I picked a variety of goodies, enjoy, happy shopping and Merry Christmas!

1.Workbag

2. Coffee Lovers Crate

3.Led Camping Lanterns

4.Hot Sauce Making Kit

5. Cellphone Bedstand Holder

6. Travel Electronics Organizer

7.Mini Basketball Hoop

8. Jurassic Park Wall Clock

1.Travel Laptop Backpack

2. Ultimate Marvel Book

3. Happy by Clinique for Men Cologne

4.Grooming Set

5.Plaid Fleece Button Down Shirt

6.Game of Thrones Trivia Game

7. Self Care Hand Warmers

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!

~Iced Tea and Top Knots

What is your favorite movie to receive in your stocking?

AMAZON GIFT GUIDE FOR HER

Published on December 15, 2019December 16, 2019 by icedteaandtopknotsLeave a comment

Whether you are shopping for yourself, your mom, sister, inlaws, coworkers or girlfirnes this Amazon gift guide has something for all the women in your life.

I picked a variety of goodies, enjoy, happy shopping and Merry Christmas!

Happy Holiday!

~Iced Tea and Top Knots

What is your favorite gifts to give around the holidays?

Holidays Are Here With Wayfair

Published on November 28, 2019December 5, 2019 by icedteaandtopknotsLeave a comment

*This Post Was Sponsored By Wayfair*

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year.”

The holidays are in full swing with Christmas just around the corner. Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year for many reasons. Some of those reasons are it is a time to be with family, celebrate with friends, give to others and get cozy in Christmas pjs while I drink hot coco, oh and watching Hallmark Christmas movies! To get the full feel of a cozy holiday I have to have my blanket, pillows, Christmas decor and Wayfair is the perfect place to get all of that. See my favorite Wayfair choices below to achieve the perfect, cozy Christmas from day to night!

Keiser Chenille Christmas Santa Suit Throw Pillow

Bright Merry Christmas Winter Seasonal Impressions 2-sided polyester 1’5 x 1’1ft. Garden Flag

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!

~Iced Tea and Top Knots

P.S. What are your favorite Holiday decor items that make you feel all warm and cozy?

*All ideas and view points are my own*

Thanksgiving Picks on Wayfair

Published on November 13, 2019November 14, 2019 by icedteaandtopknotsLeave a comment

One of my favorite things is to decorate for the holidays especially for Thanksgiving and Christmas!

Envisioning what my future home is going to be like is my new obsession and it is so fun putting together mood boards of my dream pieces. Who doesn’t love putting together your ultimate home and working towards that? I know I do 🙂

When Wayfair approached me to pick out my favorite Blogger picks for Thanksgiving on their site, I jumped at the chance with Thanksgiving cheer. I picked my five favorite things to inspire you to shop on Wayfair this holiday season!

Thankful for you all!

I chose this pillow because there is so much to be thankful for this year and in this moment. This pillow represents that and just adds so much joy to the room for this Thanksgiving season.

I am really into plaid and pumpkins so when I saw them both together I just knew they were at the top of my Thanksgiving list from Wayfair. They add that extra Thanksgiving cheer to the room, which I love.

I am a sports nut all year round, but football is definitely one of my favorites. It brings so many people together at one another’s houses. It creates such a community around it that this sign is a must have for me this holiday season. Go team go!

Giving thanks is so important and this beautiful sign is the perfect reminder. It will go perfectly on any windowsill or mantel. I love the simplicity yet beautiful touch it adds to any room and it can be up all year round.

Candles are such a great item to put you in the mood for the holiday season. Everyone seems to have a scent that they love and gives them all the feels of certain amazing holiday moments with loved ones. This candle is the perfect scent that can give you that reminder and I know gives me that too 🙂

“Starting to think about your holiday decor style this year? Check out Wayfair’s holiday decorations, including Christmas trees, Nutcrackers, lights, and ornaments!”

~Iced Tea and Top Knots

P.S. What are your favorite things about the Thanksgiving holiday?

Wayfair’s Wayfur Halloween Pet Costume Contest

Published on October 30, 2019October 30, 2019 by icedteaandtopknotsLeave a comment

Halloween is one of my favorite times of the year. Of course, kicking starting my writing again had to start with Halloween. So when I heard about Wayfair’s Wayfur Halloween Pet Costume Contest, I knew I had to share all about it.

Do you have a furry friend you have been really wanting to dress up for Halloween? If your answer is yes then you have to enter them in this pet costume contest. The first prize pet receives a $500 Wayfair gift card, that sounds like a scary good prize.

Wayfair offers amazing items to choose from that you and your pet our bound to love. Happy Halloween and Good Luck to all you pets out there! Can’t wait to see all your submissions!! Don’t forget to enter, rules and details here.

~Iced Tea and Top Knots

P.S. What is your favorite costume to dress your pet up in?

*Sponsored by Wayfair. All opinions and content are my own 🙂