Perfect Poolside Cocktail Hour: Partnership with Home Centric/Bealls Outlet
You guys KNOW that Bealls Outlet is one of my fave places to find reasonable home decor. So when they reached out to collab on a spring project I jumped at the chance! They are actually sister brands with Home Centric if you hear me call it that in this post!
You guys KNOW that Bealls Outlet is one of my fave places to find reasonable home decor. So when they reached out to collab on a spring project I jumped at the chance! They are actually sister brands with Home Centric if you hear me call it that in this post!
I decided to put together a perfect poolside cocktail hour, complete with my fave snack - a charcuterie board, and a yummy low-carb mojito cocktail. I found almost all of these boho and gold goodies at Home Centric which just goes to show you, you don’t have to spend a fortune to pull together a super cute and unique look!
The garden section is pretty stocked right now at the store! I love this funky head planter. Doesn’t the fern go pretty perfectly in there as his crazy hair?
I wanted to serve a tropical type of drink but not a margarita, so I opted for a mojito. The problem with so many delicious mixed cocktails is how much sugar they contain! I decided to go for a low carb option and it was refreshing and delish! Here’s the mix for one serving!
Low Carb Mojito
+Muddled Mint
+1 .5 oz rum
+2 oz club soda
+2 oz Diet 7 Up
+1/2 oz lime juice
The charcuterie board I found at Home Centric is actually a piece of decorative wall art! I thought it had a boho vibe and would look cute as a snack board. Throwing together a charcuterie board is easier than you think. This is my go-to shopping list for a super easy charcuterie.
Easy Charcuterie
+Three blocks of cheese
+One type of salami or sopressata
+Two types of crackers or toast
+Fig preserves or seeded mustard
+Little bowl of olives or nuts
+Fresh fruit
Amazon Finds
I don’t know about you, but I am alllllll about the Amazon finds. I’m not sure if it’s because the shipping is super fast or that there is just a variety of products to choose from, but I always check Amazon first before I look anywhere else.
So I’ll share my purchases from time-to-time in case you are in need of any random must-have products! Here’s a look at what I’ve picked up in the last month or so.
I don’t know about you, but I am alllllll about the Amazon finds. I’m not sure if it’s because the shipping is super fast or that there is just a variety of products to choose from, but I always check Amazon first before I look anywhere else.
So I’ll share my purchases from time-to-time in case you are in need of any random must-have products! Here’s a look at what I’ve picked up in the last month or so.
Leopard Swimsuit - I love picking up reasonably priced swimsuits to wear on the boat or at home! This one is cute, I sized up one and it’s pretty cute!
Bulletin Board & Pins - I recently got this for our hallway from the garage to the kitchen. I use the super cute pins to pin up school artwork, pics and important papers.
Brass Hooks - I hung these under the bulletin board so backpacks and purses had a cute place to rest.
Pillow Covers - I have never seen more reasonably priced pillow covers! I got the 24x24 for some oversized pillows on our sectional.
Acrylic Frames - I love the square shape and the cleanness of the acrylic frames. I picked up a few of these to give as gifts around the holidays too.
Drying Rack - I’m obsessed with this drying rack! It rolls or folds up so you can customize it based on how many dishes you have at the moment.
Leopard Joggers - Imagine leggings on top, joggers on the bottom. SO comfy I ordered more colors!
Fireplace Tools - We’ve never had fireplace tools, we just use random sticks or whatever we can find to poke in our fireplace. I wanted something cute but didn’t want to break the bank. These won out!
Coffee Table Book - I got a new coffee table that warranted a fresh coffee table book. The cover of this one is just so pretty sitting out. The images inside are amazing too!
Acrylic Lazy Susan - I picked these up for my fridge actually! I got two and they are loaded with jars of pickles, condiments and salad dressing.
Hair Towel Wraps - This set of three towel wraps was perfect for our house… one for each of the girls!
What things have you picked up on Amazon lately that you love?
Home Edit Inspired Pantry Organization
I recently came across The Home Edit on Instagram and I know, have I been living under a rock? Let’s just say HELLO INSPIRATION. I instantly felt the need to organize something. The worst area of our house was definitely our pantry. I couldn’t even walk in the little room. When I look at the before pic I’m more overwhelmed than I was when I was doing it. So much stufffffff.
Happy New Year! Who’s ready to get organized?!
I recently came across The Home Edit on Instagram and I know, have I been living under a rock? Let’s just say HELLO INSPIRATION. I instantly felt the need to organize something. The worst area of our house was definitely our pantry. I couldn’t even walk in the little room. When I look at the before pic I’m more overwhelmed than I was when I was doing it. So much stufffffff.
I knew I wanted to get some organizational products like bins and baskets. I hit up Target and ordered a variety of options to see what would work! I ended up with the following and i think they worked out perfectly! Click the images to be linked to the items on Target!
Christmas Gift Guide: Nicki's Fave Things
So my husband’s love language is NOT gifts. The holidays stress him out because he says, “I want to get what you like, just tell me what you want and I’ll get it!” I mean that KIND OF defeats the purpose of gift giving, but hey, I also like the idea of getting what I’d pick out for myself haha. Around this time of year I start collecting ideas of things I’d like, then he can pick out anything on the list!
So my husband’s love language is NOT gifts. The holidays stress him out because he says, “I want to get what you like, just tell me what you want and I’ll get it!” I mean that KIND OF defeats the purpose of gift giving, but hey, I also like the idea of getting what I’d pick out for myself haha. Around this time of year I start collecting ideas of things I’d like, then he can pick out anything on the list! I thought I’d put together a gift guide to share with you because if I like these things, you probably will too! I already have some of these but they would all make excellent gifts. They’d be great for yourself or anyone you’re shopping for!
No. 1 - Holmegaard® Bouquet Wine Glasses
I’m in the market for a new set of wine glasses. The truth is, they break every now and then and eventually you end up with a cabinet full of mismatched, different size wine glasses. I like a bigger wine glass and love these!
No. 2 - Rosewood Lip Trio
I love this lip product set! This color looks good on everyone, seriously. It comes with a gloss, a sheer lipstick and a more intense color lipstick, plus it comes in a pretty little gift box. Done and done.
No. 3 - Bose SoundLink Revolve+ Speaker
We already have this speaker and use it EVERYDAY! I keep it plugged in near the door to the porch and carry it outside whenever we spend any time out there. It’s unusual if I’m NOT playing music, so having a portable speaker is a must. I decided on this instead of wired outdoor speakers since I can move it wherever we are sitting and the sound quality is great!
No. 4 - Stud Bow Flip Flops
Need an easy, inexpensive gift? Pick up these super cute flip flops. They’re designer inspired, go with everything and are a crowd pleaser.
No. 5 - Revlon Blow Dry Brush
I bought this thing a few months ago and love it. It’s like an all-in-one blow dryer, brush, styler, everything. It gives my hair volume and helps to style it so I don’t have to use a straightener or curling iron after the blow dry. It gives me that fresh blow-out look so quickly and easily! GET IT.
No. 6 - Barefoot Dreams Blanket
I see everyone talking about this blanket all over the internet and I have to admit, I feel like I need it. It’s def an extravagant gift, but hey, you or someone you know might deserve it!
No. 7 - The Jellies
This little gift set of lip glosses is just adorable. You can keep them all for yourself or use them as stocking stuffers! Plus, the fact that these are safe is so reassuring when you want to give one to your kids!
No. 8 - Make-Up Travel Bag
I def want this baby. You can customize the inside to different size compartments. It has a place for your brushes, for everything. The hardest decision is picking which color! I like the mini black & white stripe, the plain black and the marble!
No. 9 - Eyeshadow Palette
I’m just gonna quote the product description because it’s so good… The perfect beauty companion, this versatile palette features nine long-wearing shades that transition effortlessly from day to night. Velvety, richly pigmented neutrals surround our brilliant game-changer: a sparkling jeweled shade that instantly elevates any look.
No. 10 - Keurig
Guys, I may have set a world record because I have my ORIGINAL Keurig! I’m probably poisoning myself with mold exposure because it’s so old, but it has kept working so I’ve kept it. I’m thinking this could be the year I make a switch to a new one! I love the colors it comes in, especially that brushed gold!
No. 11 - Faux Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree
I’ve had a few real trees in my dining room but I always end up moving them outside because I either neglect them or they just don’t like it inside. I think it’s time to get a faux tree for that spot and I love this one! You also need to buy the basket because yeah, it’s cute.
No. 12 - Bose Headphones
My friend has a pair of these and when we have traveled together I’ve been so jealous. I want to use these with my Peloton so the cord isn’t dangling around as well as for traveling. They’re not inexpensive so I haven’t purchased them for myself yet. They’d make a really nice, quality gift!
No. 13 - Wrap Bracelet
I have a few of these wrap bracelets and love them. They come in so many color combinations and lengths and are so pretty. I usually wear one on the same wrist as my apple watch and I always get compliments!
No. 14 - Agate Coasters
I really don’t need any new coasters since I have more than a few sets… why do I always buy coasters at Homegoods, TJ Maxx or Bealls Outlet?! However, these are just so so pretty. I think I need them.