summertime – Iced Tea and Top Knots

Backyard Oasis for the Family- Part 1

Published on June 10, 2021June 14, 2021 by icedteaandtopknotsLeave a comment

*This Post Was Sponsored By Wayfair*

My family has been through a lot the last few years and that doesn’t even include the world’s challenge of Covid. So once 2020 hit, I knew in 2021 I would create a backyard oasis for my family. We are a family that have always loved creating experiences outside whenever we can and when it is cozy well, we tend to utilize it even more.

I had the pleasure of partnering with Wayfair to do that. Getting the backyard oasis pieces put together for my family created just what we needed after a hard few years. We can’t wait to have dinners, chats, family hangs and s’more making nights whenever we can!

Here is part 1 of the Oasis and stay tuned for part 2 very soon.

Before

After

Links To These Amazing Pieces:

4-Piece Sofa and Chair Set

Option 1 (the one I got is sold out)

Option 2 (very similar)

2 Sets of Orange Striped Pillows

Ones I Got

Acadian Outdoor Rug

One I Got

Fun Fact:

I purposely got the orange stripes and blue rug because they are Chicago Bears colors and my family and I are huge fans 🙂

Striped Hammock

One I Got

Fun Fact:

I have always wanted a hammock for us so this was a dream come true!

I wish you all an oasis you can enjoy and remember we can all have one even with the change of pillows )

Have an oasis, joyful filled summer!

~Iced Tea & Top Knots

P.S. What do you feel makes for the best oasis?

Favorite Memorial Day Weekend+Summer Event Sales

Published on May 28, 2021June 2, 2021 by icedteaandtopknotsLeave a comment

I am trying to decrease my spending for the summer, but if I do end up doing a little shopping I will definitely be hitting up some amazing sales for Memorial Day Week and Summer. These are some of my favorites below. Enjoy and happy shopping!

BloomChic

Plus-Size fast fashion brand done in an eco-friendly way by creating little to no waste with their pieces being made to order

15% select styles Use code: BCMEM15

Nordstrom Semi-Annual Sale

Sephora

50% off Marc Jacobs Beauty

Hydro Flask

25% off sitewide

Wayfair

Up to 70% off

Hollister

40% Off Select Styles

Banana Republic

40% off purchase

Parachute

I am obsessed with their sheets!

25 % off starting May 28th

Sundree Skin

Favorite new skincare products!

Free Pep Eyes Pouch with purchase of Ryse + Shyne

Have a beautiful and safe Memorial Day Weekend! Happy shopping!!

~Iced Tea & Top Knots

P.S. What sales are you shopping this weekend?

CAN NEVER GO WRONG WITH THE MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM

Published on March 21, 2018 by icedteaandtopknotsLeave a comment

” Ice Cream solves everything.”

Back in July, I went to the Museum of Ice Cream with my amazing mom. The moment I found out about the Museum of Ice Cream in NYC, I knew if I could get my mom there one day I would. So y’all can imagine when I found the Museum of Ice Cream was coming to LA how excited I was. I was mainly stoked because I was going to be able to take my mom, who is a lover of Ice Cream.

Come July it was time for my mom and I to enjoy the Museum of Ice Cream. We got our ice cream themed ensembles together and we were on our ice cream way. Once we arrived we were greeted with an ice cream stamped walk way. So each ticket(s) have a specific time when the tour starts, but the museum had the cutest outdoor waiting area. Right away my mom and I knew we were right at home.

At the door, we were asked our favorite ice cream flavor so our smiles than grew even larger. The doors opened and we were greeted with Dove chocolate, one of our faves. Chocolate was followed by the pink telephone room with a message from Seth Rogan and laughter exuded from us. A world of Venice,CA followed and that included some yummy Cool Haus ice cream, yummy in our tummies !

What came next was just one of my favorite parts of the tour with my mom, swinging away on the swings and being silly under the hanging bananas. Just being silly and having fun with my mom is always the best. Down the ice cream road we went and never turned back. The garden of mint chip ice cream had to be tended to and we happily accepted this task. A fun side note this is my dad’s favorite ice cream. The yummy treats of mint chip mochi was taken care of and very tasty.

Somewhere over the rainbow to the room of melted ice cream we went to lead us to gummy bears galore. Of course my mom and I had everything along the way which included more chocolate. My favorite part was just over the rainbow, the pool of sprinkles. We got in and scooped up some pool floaties to have some fun. Suprisingly very relaxing put your feet in sprinkles. They did get everywhere, but it was well worth it.

The tour ended with an ice cream sandwich swing and a yummy pancake ice cream sandwich. What a way to end an amazing day with my mom. The Museum of Ice Cream was definitely worth it and beyond memorable. I look forward to the next adventure with my mom.

~KLM Fashion Style

P.S. What is your favorite ice cream? I love strawberry mochi ice cream.

Yes Pleases of the Week

Published on July 1, 2017July 1, 2017 by icedteaandtopknotsLeave a comment

“When passion meets inspiration, an obsession is born.”

The Yes Pleases of this week are here, yay ! There are an aray of things I am all about for this week. Let’s go and have some fun with these!

Yes Please #1: Despicable Me 3 out Today, June 30th

To put it mildly, I am obsessed with Despicable Me and all things Minions. The moment I saw the trailer for Despicable Me 3, I jumped/screamed with joy. It is a franchise that makes me laugh and smile everytime. I will always be hooked and definitely going to be seeing Despicable Me 3 !

Yes Please #2: Glamour Magazine

I have been subscribing to Glamour since I was 17. I don’t remember a time where I wasn’t reading Glamour, I just fell in love with it because of the fashion, inspiring stories, lifestyle pics and Glamour represents supporting one another. Definitely go check out Glamour Magazine because it has something for everyone.

Yes Please #3: Kate Spade Notebook

I was in need of a new notebook for writing and I immediately gravitated to this one by Kate Spade at Paper Source. I love the quote on the front and the feel of the paper when I put my pen to it. I am always inspired everytime I open it.

Yes Please #4: Sun Hats

Sun Hats are perfect for summertime. Not only do they help protect from the sun, but can go with any outfit. They are one of my favorite summertime accessories. I have definitely accumulated a lot over the years. One of my favorite’s right now is my ‘Just Chillin’ tan sun hat from Sidecca and embroidered sun hats are very on trend for summer, which I love.

Here are a couple fun sun hats for y’all to shop 🙂

Merona Mint Stripe and Tan Floppy Hat , August Hats Watermelon Floppy Hat

Yes Please #5: MLB x Vans Collection

There was no question when I saw this collection between MLB and Vans, I had to buy my team sneakers ! They are comfy, cute and can be worn with so many different outfits (always a plus). I love that every team is represented, whcih means that we all can support our teams 🙂 Be sure to check out your team and represent at Vans.