outdoors – Iced Tea and Top Knots

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I’m teaming up with Wayfair to bring you The Summer Edit, including a Q & A with me, home design inspiration and advice, and my product picks for the season. Home design is one of my favorite things to dive into each season and Summer time is definitely one of my favorites.

The Wayfair Summer Edit Q & A with Kerry of Iced Tea & Top Knots

Wayfair: Which area of your home are you most focused on updating or sprucing up for the summer season and why?

Kerry: I am the most focused on fixing up my backyard and making it an oasis because I have a feeling that will be where my family and I spend most of our time on the beautiful summer nights.

Wayfair: Which color palettes are speaking to you this season?

Kerry: I really love neutral colored furniture mixed with colored accents like orange and blue, which ties into my love of sports.

Wayfair: Are there any home design trends that you are really loving right now?

Kerry: I am loving the trend of creating an oasis and place to hang right in your own home.

Wayfair: Which activities are you most looking forward to this summer?

Kerry: I am looking forward to having amazing summer nights in my backyard with my family and friends while watching baseball.

Kerry’s Wayfair Product Picks for Summer

For me when I am shopping for products for summer, I don’t like to change the big pieces out like couches and tables , but I love to change out the accents like rugs, pillows, lights and table decor (table runner, candles, flowers). Pieces I do love to change out that are on the larger side are items like bar carts and outdoor storage like spices up the space I am working on. Here are some of my favorite products picks from the bathroom sanctuary to awesome pieces for the outdoor oasis.

Summer Highlight: Dreamy Vacation-Worthy Bathrooms

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For me creating a sanctuary all throughout the home is one of the most important things I need especially in the summer when things seem extra hectic. That dreamy sanctuary for me starts with my bathroom, specifically my bathtub and vanity/sink. The reason for that is they are the spots that bring me the most zen from having a bubble bath with candles to doing my skincare and makeup routines at the vanity/sink area. Yes, I do sometimes sit on the counter with my feet in the sink like when I was a teeanger and it is the best!

Shop clawfoot tubs, bathroom tile, vanities (and double vanities!) and more over at Wayfair!

Summer Highlight: Outdoor Oasis

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Five cute outdoor decor ideas for summer that won’t break the bank!

Not everything has to break the bank especially when it comes to redoing your summer outdoor space. How to keep from doing that is changing out your accent pieces or picking out new ones like lights and/or fire pits.

Here are my top 5 items to change out or get new that won’t break the bank:

Change out your outdoor rug for a bright, fun new one
Add outdoor string lights
Incorporate a fire pit table
Get a fun outdoor game set up like cornhole
Be sure to add a great, large umbrella

Back to School Wayfair Dream Classroom Giveaway

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As Wayfair Professional recently launched a Dream Classroom Giveaway contest (entries were accepted March 30, 2021 – April 13, 2021) to show appreciation for educators everywhere who have done so much for students during this year of uncertainty. One lucky educator will win a fully furnished, expertly curated classroom their students will be excited to return to. The winner will be announced in August, so stay tuned to see the lucky educator’s dream classroom transformation. Read about last year’s winners and see their exciting new classrooms here.

Check out classroom furniture and equipment from Wayfair:

This year especially I am extra excited to change my decor up with pieces from Wayfair. I am focusing on my indoor and outdoor sanctuaries without breaking the bank. We can do it and feel more at home. Here is to an amazing summer full of sunshine and joy!

“Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad.” — Anne Geddes

Father’s Day is almost here. I can’t wait to celebrate my dad by treating him to a Cubs game and lunch. Go Cubs Go!

Now to the gifting part of the holiday. Have you shopped yet for all the dads in your life? If not have no fear I am here to help you. I have picked out 5 items from Amazon that can get to them before the special day. So let’s getting to shopping 🙂

For the Sports Loving Dad: The Mug with a Glove

This mug is perfect for the sports loving dad in your life. His morning will not just consist of regular coffee or tea anymore.

For the Active Dad: Sport Squad Endzone Challenge Game

If you have a dad that is loves being outdoors and playing games this sports challenge game is perfect. They get to be outdoors while having fun with being active.

For the Skincare Loving Dad: Green Tea Balancing Skin Care Set

So many dads in our lives’ love skincare that is why this set is perfect. It gives the dads the perfect chance to set aside time each day to take care of their skin.

For the Self-Care Obsessed Dad: Conair Heated Beauty Hand Mitts

This is my favorite item on the gift list. Dads need to take care of their hands and keep them moisturize, these hand mitts are perfect for that after a long day. I may have to borrow these 😉

For the Jokester Dad: World’s Best Farter/ Father Mug

If you and the dads in your life are anything like my dad and I, then you have lots of laughs. My dad and I definitely joke around a lot, which makes for great moments. This mug is definitely bound to great some good laughs every morning. lol!

Hope you all have an amazing Father’s Day!

~ Iced Tea and Top Knots

Tag: outdoors

The Summer Edit with Wayfair

Amazon Gifts For All The Dads This Father’s Day