Succulent gardens are perfect for those with-and without- green thumbs. They take less watering than the average garden, require far less maintenance, and are pretty forgiving when it comes to soil. Best of all? They come in a wide variety of colors and are sure to add amazing texture and interest to any garden. Upcycling and succulent gardening? An all-around win! This succulent pallet garden by Justina Blakeney is divine. Boxes full of succulents! Clever ideas like this just always make me happy. From Design Sponge's Teeny Tiny Gardening interview. Vertical garden of succulents by Flora Grubb Gardens, complete with a very thorough DIY tutorial. Love the idea, and it could work in any type of decor, from modern to country and everything in between. Adorable tabletop bowl full … [Read more...]
10 DIY Craft Ideas to Relive Summer
As the Summer begins to wind down and we're getting home from our vacations we may all be longing to relive that vacation feeling. Did you go somewhere exotic? Did you travel to a far off destination? No matter where you spent your Summer vacation, it will be fun to create a craft that will bring back a memory of those good times. Read on to see DIY Craft Ideas to Relive Summer. Keep the memories alive for years to come with these ideas! /1/ DIY Map Chalkboard - X marks the spot...each spot you've traveled to this Summer, that is. Make this chalkboard to keep track of all of your past, present and future travels. /2/ Fringe Photo Garland - Hopefully, while on vacation you took a bunch of photos. This is a great craft to get them off of your camera's memory card and onto … [Read more...]
Fruit Infused Water Recipes for Summer
Are you a water drinker? If you are, do you drink the recommended 8 glasses of water a day? I'll be honest, I do not like water. It's plain, flavorless, not carbonated and flat out boring. However, recently I've discovered a way to give water flavor and even make it beautiful. Dare I say that I'll even drink 8 glasses a day if prepared in my new found way. I'm talking about infusing water with fruits and herbs to bring it to life...or at least make it more interesting and flavorful. Today I have a bunch of varieties that are easy, beautiful and FULL of flavor. Strawberry Lime Cucumber and Mint Water - Doesn't that sound refreshing? Make a big pitcher of this recipe and set it out while you're lounging by the pool. Lemon Raspberry Water - Drinking flavor infused water is … [Read more...]
Easy Summer Entertaining – A Yellow Tail Sangria Party
In the midst of this past awful polar votex winter, I had a yearning for summer. I wanted to be outdoors, spending time with friends and yes even a little sweat would be more than perfectly acceptable. So way back in February I got to work planning to host a girl’s weekend in June. 2 days with just the girls. Busy schedules do mean you have to plan in advance…. Getting together with friends you have known for years is so much fun. Gals who understand where you have been and support where you are going. I knew that along with stories, catching up, and relaxation, there would be laughter and activities. I also had an idea to invite old friends who knew each other and some new friends who had not met, and wanted to plan a mixer to kick off the weekend. This is where Yellow Tail’s … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Save Money on Summer Travel
10 Ways to Save Money on Summer Travel by Tonya P Many families look forward to the last day of school so they can put their summer travel plans in motion. After all, what can be better than spending time away with the family? I can think of one. How about returning home from vacation with money in your pocket? Here are some of my best tips to help you save money on summer travel with your family. 1. Book your hotel in advance, but continue to look around. If you’re booking directly from the hotel, you either save the most by booking far in advance or by waiting until the last minute. It sounds like a gamble, but it doesn’t need to be. Go ahead and book in advance, most hotels will not charge you until you check-in (confirm this with the hotel). You can continue to check … [Read more...]
Color Trends We Love
It’s summer. School is out and the flowers are blooming. We’re planning vacations and shopping for great looks to wear to BBQs and meetings. We are trading out bulky home accessories for lighter looks. Opening the windows and trying new recipes on the grill. We’ve also discovered summer is a great time for new colors to fill your life. There are a couple color trends we are loving right now and you’ve probably seen them too. First are blue green aquas that remind us of those beautiful beach scenes in our dream vacations. On nails and shoes it exudes confidence. As a flowy top we are thinking breezes and relaxation. Plus this color is a perfect compliment to all the popular home decor metallics - gold, bronze, silver. Then there the berry pinks that are warm and cool all … [Read more...]
