Patio furniture on sale right now, my Zara Haul, a yummy blood orange poptail, DIY casa bead tutorial, and 5 ways to organize under $100

It’s that time of year when everyone is heading outside, unless you live where I live and then we stay inside! There are some sales going on at Target, Wayfair, Frontgate and World Market so I thought I’d get you inspired to spice up your patio with some fun summer vibes. Below are the links!

• These chairs from Target are sold in a two pack and are by Studio McGee and they are definitely worth grabbing, the strappy chair is on trend and I’m here for it. Click here to get your chairs!

• The Target Bistro Chair is on sale and a classic. This one folds and would be great in smaller spaces.

• This Frontgate 3 piece patio set is solid teak and comes in a few color options, all weathered and a great long term option.

• This World Market chair is great indoors or out, on-trend and definitely fits my decor.

• The World Market set is another great option for smaller spaces.

• This is a great umbrella option for a great price. It looks like World Market has a huge selection of umbrellas on sale right now.

• The modern eucalyptus and rope table and chairs set from All Modern at Wayfair is gorgeous and will bring some instant personalty to your dining space.

• How gorgeous are these outdoor barstools?

• The solid wood dining table and chairs from Frontgate are solid teak and in weathered grey and provide a long lasting dining option at a sale price!

Here’s to shopping and getting outdoors! ☀️🌴🌵

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Product Of The Week: All the summer clothes I just bought at Zara and I’m loving!

Knit Sweater Vest - $39.90

This oversized vest is cute with denim shorts or thrown over your bathing suit at the pool. I sized up for a boyfriend vibe. You can get yours here.

Print Dress - $49.90

This was a bold and fun move for me. It turns out it’s too warm to wear in the desert right now but I know I’ll get good use out of it in the fall. I wore it in Seattle with a chunky sandal and gold jewelry and it definitely felt like Spring. It comes in a few color ways as well. Click here to take a look.

Ivory Gauze Dress - $49.90

This dress is so cute and girly. It is on the short side so nude boy shorts are a must! Once again, loaded it up with some layered gold necklaces and the chunky jute sandal below. Grab one here.

Striped Knit Short - $25.90

This darling short also has a complimenting knit top. My equally darling daughter Amanda bought me these among other goodies for my birthday! Love them! Find yours here.

Black Romper - $39.90

I really love the modern vibe to this one piece romper and it’s also great because basically you are dressed in two seconds! I often need something that is on the job site appropriate but also cool enough for our hot weather. It’s 120 here today! I paired mine with a chunky patten leather Doc Martin sandal and of course gold jewelry. You can browse one here.

Puff Sleeve T-shirt - $19.90

LOVE this little white tee. She can be casual or dressed up. I’ve been wearing mine with denim shorts and even denim overalls and I love the little unexpected pop the sleeve gives to my everyday outfits. Plus, Dave calls me Snow White when I wear this, and I’ll take it. Definitely get yours here.

Woven Jute Sandal - $79.90

I also LOVE this sandal. I love the natural vibe they bring to any outfit. I throw them on for store runs or with a dress for dinner. Easy on, cute and affordable, what more can a girl ask for? Find your size here.

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Recipe Of The Week:

Blood Orange Poptail

I was recently in Seattle and visited Pablo y Pablo for dinner and brunch and I’d probably be sitting there right now if I was still in Seattle because I had one of the best margs of my life, not too mention the amazing food. When I got home I decided to to try and recreate that marg but add a twist by using the new and fun poptail trend. Isn’t she pretty? Well she tastes great too! Can’t wait to add these to our next event!

All The Things You Need To Make A Blood Orange Poptail

Assemble Your Poptail

Slice your blood orange and drop one into each popsicle mold. I cut mine in half . Once frozen, I left mine in the freezer overnight, pop them out of the mold and make your drink. I used my lime wedge to do the side of the glass in tajín like Pablo y Pablo for the perfect presentation! Cheers!

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Author: Jen Adair

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Blood Orange Poptails

Ingredients

• Blood Orange Italian Soda (available at Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s)
• One Blood Orange
• Reposado Tequila
• 1 liter bottle of Topo Chico
• Fresh squeezed lime Juice
• 4-5 limes, gut in wedges
• Tajín for rim of glass

Instructions

1. Start by slicing a blood orange into 1/4 inch thick pieces (or even thinner if you prefer) and then cutting those slices in half, so they’ll fit in the popsicle trays.
2. Next, lightly squeeze the juice from the orange slices into the popsicle tray. Then add the orange slices into each individual popsicle mold.
3. Pour the soda into each popsicle mold. Then, pop the whole tray in the freezer for about 45 minutes.
4. Pull the popsicle tray out and add popsicle sticks. Then put them back in the freezer to fully harden (about 4 hours). Once frozen, remove the tray from the freezer and run warm water over the underside of the tray for 20-30 seconds to remove.
5. Start by using a lime wedge to wet the rim of an 8oz. glass. Dip into the tajín briefly. Next add 1 shot reposado, 2 shots lime juice, a splash of Topo Chico and place frozen popsicle in glass. Serve immediately!

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Styling Tip:

DIY Casa Bead Tutorial

This is a very simple craft that almost anyone can do. You will need:

• Satin Terracotta Paint

• 25mm wood beads

• Jute

• Hot Glue Gun

I bought my beads and jute on amazon and picked up the terracotta paint at Lowe’s. You could use any color paint but I love the terracotta here in the desert. You could also go natural and just string the beads. I have lots of those!

Paint Your Casa Beads

Set up a large cardboard box or anything you don’t care about throwing away! Leave enough space to get all along the sides of each bead. They dry really fast. I used 50 beads.

Paint The Other Side

Once they are dry, mine took about 5 minutes. Flip and paint the other side, make sure they are fully painted!

Aren’t They Beautiful?

Now they are ready to string!

String The Casa Beads

I sprayed 50 beads and made two strands of casa beads with 25 each. I like mine shorter but you could also do all 50, just depends on where you want to style them in the end. I find 25 sit nicely on the top of books and shelves. Once you have strung the beads tie a knot at the end close to the bead and leave 2-3 inches of jute on each side.

Let’s Make The Tassels!

I used a piece of cardboard about 5 inches long. Wrap the jute around the cardboard approximately 35 times.

Wrap Those Tassels

Cut a long piece of jute and wrap once around jute closer to one end and knot.

Finishing The Tassel

Using the jute you knotted, continue to wrap it around the tassel and use a small bead of hot glue to secure. Once those are dry, cut the larger ended loop creating a little tassel bottom. I like to trim mine so they are all one length. Now use the length you left on the beaded garland and thread it through the top loop and tie a knot. Trim any excess.

BOOM! You Did It!

Isn’t she so pretty?!?!

Style It Up!

Here she is styled on some books. Add them to your shelves, books, coffee table, bathroom tray…. it’s really endless.

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Organizing Tip:

Five Home Organizing Tips Under $100

1. Makeup Makeover: Save time getting ready by organizing your makeup counter. With a little makeup organization you can find your lipstick and have a de-cluttered countertop, it’s a win-win.

2. Free Up Space In the Fridge: Enjoy stress free meal prep and avoid buying duplicates when you organize and use bins in your fridge and freezer. Plus, name one person that doesn’t love a pretty fridge. Go ahead, I’m waiting.

3. Tame The Toys: Consider trying some fun and safe ways to organize the toys and craft supplies that will free up space and help the littles put their toys away.

4. Contain Your Cabinets: I bet you don’t realize how much lost real estate is in your existing cabinets. Use stacking shelves and pull-out drawers to make the most of your space.

5. Matching Hangers: This is one of the best ways to elevate your closet, matching hangers! Get rid of old hangers from the dry cleaner and take the time to make some donations while you transfer your clothes to all new hangers.

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Thank you for starting your Friday with me! xoxo