Tieghan Gerard, who shares some amazing and delicious recipes on her Instagram page and blog, halfbakedharvest, treated us with another great idea for a tasty summer beverage called Balsamic Peach Spritz.

She says this is the new Aperol spritz – it’s sweet, bubbly, and refreshing – which is exactly what we were looking for.

Ingredients

• 1 (rounded) tablespoon peach jam/preserves
• 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
• 1 ounce vodka (optional)
• 3-4 ounces prosecco, chilled
• basil extra virgin olive oil, for serving (optional)
• fresh basil leaves and sliced peaches, for serving

Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker or glass jar, combine the peach jam, balsamic vinegar, and vodka – if using, and shake well to combine. Add ice and shake until chilled.

2. Strain into a cocktail glass and top off with prosecco. Garnish with a very small drip of olive oil, fresh basil, and peaches. Enjoy!

The post Balsamic Peach Spritz is Your New Summer Cocktail appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Instructions

1. First, take out all plastic part of the flip flops so you are just left with the soles and the three holes where the plastic part used to be, which will be the base of the new sandals.
2. Take a piece of string or fabric and make a loop and put one through each hole.
3. Tie a knot, cut it so there’s nothing extra hanging off, and use a hot glue gun to glue it down so it’s flat and comfortable.
4. Then, take any piece of string, piece of fabric, or anything you want, and loop it through all the three loops.
5. Tie it onto yourself down by your ankle, or tie up your leg like an espadrille sandal.
6. Once you have the loops though, you can change up the strings to match your looks!

The post Use Your Old Flip Flops to Make These Amazing DIY Sandals! appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Outdoor living is what summer is all about. If you are looking for easy ways to make your backyard feel more like an extension of your home, check out these three tips to turn your backyard from drab to fab.

Rugs

Although it seems weird to have a rug outside, it’s one of the easiest ways to turn your backyard into a special spot in no time. Even if you don’t have fancy furniture, throwing down a rug on top of the concrete or brick will make your outdoor space seem like a proper room.

Coffee Table

Making your outdoor space seem homey is easy when you have the comforts of inside! If you have chairs or even an outdoor couch, make sure you have some sort of coffee table so your friends and family can put their drinks and food down while you’re outside relaxing.

Fairy Lights

If you want to enjoy your backyard at night, there’s no better way to light it up than with fairy lights! They look so sweet and dainty, and they bring a really elegant look to your backyard without having to put too much effort or money into it.

The post Follow These Tips to Turn Your Backyard from Boring to the Place to Be! appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

However, a lot of people don’t realize that to keep your yard looking beautiful and green, it takes a lot out of the environment, nevermind how expensive and time consuming it can be.

If you want to change your summer habits and be a lot more eco-friendly this summer, stop taking care of your lawn.

Lawns use up a lot of different resources in order to stay in tip-top condition. First, you have to use a lot of water to keep the grass green. This water is not only wasteful but costs you money as well! Instead, let it go yellow as it’s intended, and save some water for the rest of the earth.

Also, the energy is taken to run your lawnmower is another resource that you can cut out if you stop cutting your lawn.

When you cut your lawn, you’re getting rid of not only high grass but weeds and other native species that grow in your lawn. It might not be the most beautiful part of your lawn, but these plants are super important to the natural ecosystem where you live, and by killing those plants, you’re disturbing the environment.

The post Let Go of Your Perfect Green Lawn this Summer and Be More Eco-Friendly! appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Here are two amazing drinks that will get you through the summer heats in a heartbeat.

Purple Lemonade

• 4 cups of water
• Juice from 3 lemons
• 3 cups blueberries
• 2 teaspoons honey

Wash and blend the blueberries. Heat a little bit of water and stir with honey then add cold water and the rest of the ingredients. Optionally chill with ice.

Rosemary Grapefruit Water

• 2 red grapefruits
• 1/2 cup strawberries
• A sprinkle of rosemary
• 4 cups of water
• 2 cups sparkling water

Slice the grapefruits and add the rosemary, then mix with sparkling water. Leave for a few hours to infuse then add water and strawberries.

The post The Best Drinks for a Hot Summer Day appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Lips

Most people don’t think about putting sunscreen on their lips, but it’s just as important as the rest of your face! Your lips are actually a big risk for skin cancer, so make sure you get a lip balm with SPF in it.

Feet

Your feet are another place that can get easily burned and have skin damage, so make sure you’re doing the tops of your feet and also the bottoms if you plan on laying on your belly a lot.

Indoors

Even when you’re inside, you actually should be wearing sunscreen still. Especially if you’re by any windows, some UV rays can still penetrate the glass which means you still need protection against them! You don’t need much and you only have to reapply once or twice during the day, but it really makes all the difference.

The post Keep Your Skin Safe with These Sunscreen Tips appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Colorful Eyes

Nothing says summer like bold, bright eye color. Summer is all about being playful and wearing things that are only appropriate during the hot season, why not play up the brightness with your eye shadow? Go for bold colors like yellow, orange, or even purples and pinks to highlight your fun-loving side.

Bronzed

Most people try to achieve a perfectly sun-kissed look on their body, but whether that’s for you or not, it’s always fun to play with that style with your makeup! Bring gold and bronze tones into your cheeks, eyes, and even lip color this summer for a goddess look everyone will bow down to.

Glitter

Between music festivals, weddings, and more, there’s no better time to pull out the glitter than during summer! Even if you don’t have a big event to go to, you don’t need a special occasion to rock glitter this summer.

The post These Makeup Ideas will Make Your Summer Even Bubblier! appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

If you haven’t always been a fan of the great outdoors, take this summer as an opportunity to try something new, but do it on the side of safety.

What Times to be Outside

As everyone knows, the sun is especially strong during the summer, so it can be a dangerous weapon during a time for fun.

Whenever you’re outside, it’s really important to protect your skin with hats and sunblock, as well as keeping in mind when the hottest times of day are. The best advice is to be outside in the morning and early evening when the sun is weakest to best protect yourself.

Activities

For people who don’t naturally love to be outside, try to do the things you would normally do outside but change your environment.

If you love practicing yoga before work, take your mat outside. If hosting dinner parties is your jam, bring the party to the backyard or a local greenspace and have it picnic style. Reading is another great way to get yourself outside and enjoying the summer air.

The post Spend as Much Time as You Can Outside This Summer, But Do It Safely appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

For summer of 2019, the biggest trend comes in the form of retro and boho swimsuits. They are adorable and look perfect for a relaxed day on the beach or for an afternoon by the pool over a cocktail. 

Many brands will come out with their own versions, but you’ll notice that all of them can be described either as boho or retro, basically. There’s something magical about these styles that makes them perfect for all summer clothes, not just for swimsuits.

The only problem will be deciding which one to buy, but who says that you should get only one?

The post Retro and Boho Swimsuits Are the Biggest Summer Hit appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Cool Spray

For a short-term effect, pour some ice cold water in a spray bottle and spray around the room.

Curtains

Thick curtains can prevent the heat from entering your home. Ideally, they should come in light colors.

Fridge

If you don’t have any other solution, consider opening the fridge for a few minutes. Just remember to not keep it open for too long!

Led Bulbs

If you’re still using “normal” lightbulbs, consider replacing them with led bulbs that generate a lot less heat and save energy.

The post 4 Ways to Lower the Temperature in Your Home Without A/C appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Tieghan Gerard, who shares some amazing and delicious recipes on her Instagram page and blog, halfbakedharvest, treated us with another great idea for a tasty summer beverage called Balsamic Peach Spritz.

She says this is the new Aperol spritz – it’s sweet, bubbly, and refreshing – which is exactly what we were looking for.

Ingredients

• 1 (rounded) tablespoon peach jam/preserves
• 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
• 1 ounce vodka (optional)
• 3-4 ounces prosecco, chilled
• basil extra virgin olive oil, for serving (optional)
• fresh basil leaves and sliced peaches, for serving

Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker or glass jar, combine the peach jam, balsamic vinegar, and vodka – if using, and shake well to combine. Add ice and shake until chilled.

2. Strain into a cocktail glass and top off with prosecco. Garnish with a very small drip of olive oil, fresh basil, and peaches. Enjoy!

The post Balsamic Peach Spritz is Your New Summer Cocktail appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Instructions

1. First, take out all plastic part of the flip flops so you are just left with the soles and the three holes where the plastic part used to be, which will be the base of the new sandals.
2. Take a piece of string or fabric and make a loop and put one through each hole.
3. Tie a knot, cut it so there’s nothing extra hanging off, and use a hot glue gun to glue it down so it’s flat and comfortable.
4. Then, take any piece of string, piece of fabric, or anything you want, and loop it through all the three loops.
5. Tie it onto yourself down by your ankle, or tie up your leg like an espadrille sandal.
6. Once you have the loops though, you can change up the strings to match your looks!

The post Use Your Old Flip Flops to Make These Amazing DIY Sandals! appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Outdoor living is what summer is all about. If you are looking for easy ways to make your backyard feel more like an extension of your home, check out these three tips to turn your backyard from drab to fab.

Rugs

Although it seems weird to have a rug outside, it’s one of the easiest ways to turn your backyard into a special spot in no time. Even if you don’t have fancy furniture, throwing down a rug on top of the concrete or brick will make your outdoor space seem like a proper room.

Coffee Table

Making your outdoor space seem homey is easy when you have the comforts of inside! If you have chairs or even an outdoor couch, make sure you have some sort of coffee table so your friends and family can put their drinks and food down while you’re outside relaxing.

Fairy Lights

If you want to enjoy your backyard at night, there’s no better way to light it up than with fairy lights! They look so sweet and dainty, and they bring a really elegant look to your backyard without having to put too much effort or money into it.

The post Follow These Tips to Turn Your Backyard from Boring to the Place to Be! appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

However, a lot of people don’t realize that to keep your yard looking beautiful and green, it takes a lot out of the environment, nevermind how expensive and time consuming it can be.

If you want to change your summer habits and be a lot more eco-friendly this summer, stop taking care of your lawn.

Lawns use up a lot of different resources in order to stay in tip-top condition. First, you have to use a lot of water to keep the grass green. This water is not only wasteful but costs you money as well! Instead, let it go yellow as it’s intended, and save some water for the rest of the earth.

Also, the energy is taken to run your lawnmower is another resource that you can cut out if you stop cutting your lawn.

When you cut your lawn, you’re getting rid of not only high grass but weeds and other native species that grow in your lawn. It might not be the most beautiful part of your lawn, but these plants are super important to the natural ecosystem where you live, and by killing those plants, you’re disturbing the environment.

The post Let Go of Your Perfect Green Lawn this Summer and Be More Eco-Friendly! appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Here are two amazing drinks that will get you through the summer heats in a heartbeat.

Purple Lemonade

• 4 cups of water
• Juice from 3 lemons
• 3 cups blueberries
• 2 teaspoons honey

Wash and blend the blueberries. Heat a little bit of water and stir with honey then add cold water and the rest of the ingredients. Optionally chill with ice.

Rosemary Grapefruit Water

• 2 red grapefruits
• 1/2 cup strawberries
• A sprinkle of rosemary
• 4 cups of water
• 2 cups sparkling water

Slice the grapefruits and add the rosemary, then mix with sparkling water. Leave for a few hours to infuse then add water and strawberries.

The post The Best Drinks for a Hot Summer Day appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Lips

Most people don’t think about putting sunscreen on their lips, but it’s just as important as the rest of your face! Your lips are actually a big risk for skin cancer, so make sure you get a lip balm with SPF in it.

Feet

Your feet are another place that can get easily burned and have skin damage, so make sure you’re doing the tops of your feet and also the bottoms if you plan on laying on your belly a lot.

Indoors

Even when you’re inside, you actually should be wearing sunscreen still. Especially if you’re by any windows, some UV rays can still penetrate the glass which means you still need protection against them! You don’t need much and you only have to reapply once or twice during the day, but it really makes all the difference.

The post Keep Your Skin Safe with These Sunscreen Tips appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Colorful Eyes

Nothing says summer like bold, bright eye color. Summer is all about being playful and wearing things that are only appropriate during the hot season, why not play up the brightness with your eye shadow? Go for bold colors like yellow, orange, or even purples and pinks to highlight your fun-loving side.

Bronzed

Most people try to achieve a perfectly sun-kissed look on their body, but whether that’s for you or not, it’s always fun to play with that style with your makeup! Bring gold and bronze tones into your cheeks, eyes, and even lip color this summer for a goddess look everyone will bow down to.

Glitter

Between music festivals, weddings, and more, there’s no better time to pull out the glitter than during summer! Even if you don’t have a big event to go to, you don’t need a special occasion to rock glitter this summer.

The post These Makeup Ideas will Make Your Summer Even Bubblier! appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

If you haven’t always been a fan of the great outdoors, take this summer as an opportunity to try something new, but do it on the side of safety.

What Times to be Outside

As everyone knows, the sun is especially strong during the summer, so it can be a dangerous weapon during a time for fun.

Whenever you’re outside, it’s really important to protect your skin with hats and sunblock, as well as keeping in mind when the hottest times of day are. The best advice is to be outside in the morning and early evening when the sun is weakest to best protect yourself.

Activities

For people who don’t naturally love to be outside, try to do the things you would normally do outside but change your environment.

If you love practicing yoga before work, take your mat outside. If hosting dinner parties is your jam, bring the party to the backyard or a local greenspace and have it picnic style. Reading is another great way to get yourself outside and enjoying the summer air.

The post Spend as Much Time as You Can Outside This Summer, But Do It Safely appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

For summer of 2019, the biggest trend comes in the form of retro and boho swimsuits. They are adorable and look perfect for a relaxed day on the beach or for an afternoon by the pool over a cocktail. 

Many brands will come out with their own versions, but you’ll notice that all of them can be described either as boho or retro, basically. There’s something magical about these styles that makes them perfect for all summer clothes, not just for swimsuits.

The only problem will be deciding which one to buy, but who says that you should get only one?

The post Retro and Boho Swimsuits Are the Biggest Summer Hit appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Cool Spray

For a short-term effect, pour some ice cold water in a spray bottle and spray around the room.

Curtains

Thick curtains can prevent the heat from entering your home. Ideally, they should come in light colors.

Fridge

If you don’t have any other solution, consider opening the fridge for a few minutes. Just remember to not keep it open for too long!

Led Bulbs

If you’re still using “normal” lightbulbs, consider replacing them with led bulbs that generate a lot less heat and save energy.

The post 4 Ways to Lower the Temperature in Your Home Without A/C appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.