Summer Inspiration Via Before & After's {+GIVEAWAY}

Warmer temps = happy Katie.

Who can agree, ladies?

The sun comes out...you get a little bit of a tan...you feel happier and inspired. Inspired to do what, though?
To try new flavorful and fresh recipes, pull out the neon skirts/sandals, and to incorporate more colors in your home decor...that's what!

Since I gave up pop (or soda to some of you) many, many years ago, I'm always searching for different flavored waters or new flavors of Crystal Light Liquid to add to my water (or for my mixed drinks on the weekends!) Regular water can get boring to drink, who's with me? When Crystal Light asked me to review their new Crystal Light Liquid flavors, of course I said YES! They are a much healthier (and more tasty, in my opinion) option versus pop.

I tried the Pomtini and Mango Passionfruit flavors (loved both), but they also have Blueberry Raspberry, Strawberry Lemonade, Peach Bellini, and Iced Tea (for the tea lovers!) They have ZERO calories, are refreshing, and actually inspired me to "spice up" some areas of my life. It's true. Here's how...

1. Add in bright colors to our deck with cushions, lanterns, chairs, and gardening pots for when we have friends over, or are just enjoying a night out there!    

and if you want to see the before & after picture-here it is.

Such a big difference I'd like to think..

2. To bring the colors inside, I like to swap out our 'winter' pillows with bright, fun patterns for the spring and summer. It's an easy way to brighten up the space.

3. Lastly, I decided I loved the pink + green colors from the Pomtini and Mango Passionfruit flavors so much that I wanted to combine those colors into a work outfit. 

So long black work pants! Time for some color...

So, who wants to have a drink with me on our deck?

{pictured is the mango passionfruit flavor with a slice of a lemon}

Doesn't that look so refreshing?

Trust me, it is. 

Oh, and the Crystal Light Liquids are the perfect size to pop in your purse for a night out. 

If you're looking for some inspiration to add around your home, outfits, or just to get new drink ideas, you can head to their website to get some ideas!

Now, for the awesome part.

Who wants to win a $100 Visa Gift Card? Yeah, me too. But I can't even enter, boo. 

Answer this question for your chance to win....

What inspires you to jazz things up in your home or outfits?

Easy as pie!

 

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