Obsessed!! From the day we got the cabinets painte Obsessed!! From the day we got the cabinets painted to the finished project with backsplash and under cabinet lighting. I love our kitchen so much! 

We are going to replace the outlet and switch covers to blend a little more, but for now, we are so excited to have this completed kitchen! 

#kitchenreno #kitchenbeforeandafter #kitchenremodels #kitchenrenos #kitchenrenovations #farrowandballpaint #kitchencabinetsmakeover #kitchenbacksplash #kitchenidea #kitcheninspo #coastalgrandmother
Today, we're making a super simple centerpiece for Today, we're making a super simple centerpiece for your Masters viewing parties. โ›ณ๏ธ 

First, take a vase and place a small shot glass in the bottom. 

Then fill the vase around the shot glass with golf balls. 

Place the stems of some faux grass into the shot glass and use for decoration!๐ŸŒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ

#masterstournament #masterssunday #mastersparty #golfparty #golfpartyideas #centerpieceideas #centerpiecesideas
Today, we're making bunny bundts for Easter. ๐Ÿฐ Today, we're making bunny bundts for Easter. ๐Ÿฐ

My kitchen was still under construction for this video, so I prepurchased my mini bundt cakes, but feel free to make your own! 

Use a tube of green icing and a grass piping tip to create grass on the top of the bundt. 

Then use a toothpick to secure a bunny peep in the grass. Place a few eggs and jelly beans around the bunny. Serve and enjoy!

#easterrecipes #minibundtcakes #bunnybundts #easterdesserts #easterdessert #easterparty #easterdinner #recipereel #easterideas #springdessert #minibunny #minibundt
Today we're making Rainbow Cookie Sandwiches for S Today we're making Rainbow Cookie Sandwiches for St. Patrick's Day. ๐ŸŒˆ 

First either make or purchase M&M chocolate chip cookies to represent your rainbow. My kitchen is still under construction, so I purchased mine from the grocery store. 

Then fill a ziploc bag with frosting and snip off the corner. Coat the back of the cookie with frosting and then place another cookie on top. Squeeze until the frosting is at the edge then roll the entire cookie in green sprinkles. 

Serve and enjoy! ๐Ÿ€

#stpatricksdaycookies #stpatricksdaytreats #springcookies #rainbowcookies #cookierecipes #recipereel #easyrecipesformoms #easyrecipesforkids #stpatricksday2023
#ad Today is March 14, or Pi Day! ๐Ÿฅง Today we #ad Today is March 14, or Pi Day! ๐Ÿฅง 

Today we are baking a fun Pi Day-themed apple pie from @pollyspies who offers nationwide shipping on their delicious double-crusted pies! After 55 years in business, Polly's pies are still family-owned! 

There are lots of pie flavors to choose from and the pies ship directly to you frozen and packaged in dry ice. Add a little egg wash, and bake for a delicious, classic pie! ๐ŸŽ

Sending a pie is a great idea for someone celebrating a birthday, a new baby or who just would love a traditional, delicious pie! 

You can use my code helen15 for 15% off your order of $50 or more! Happy Pi Day! ๐Ÿ’•

#pollyspies #saveroomforpie #pollyspiespartner #recipereel #pidaypie #pierecipes #applepierecipe
Picking just a few photos to share from our family Picking just a few photos to share from our family photoshoot with @keikilaniphotography was the hardest thing ever! 

I'm saving Ben's 2-year-old portraits for his birthday so that made it a little easier, but every picture Jennifer sent us is just perfection.

Love these two with all my heart. So grateful for this life. ๐Ÿ’•

Linking mine and Ben's outfits in the @shop.ltk app! https://liketk.it/44beG

#familyphotoshootideas #familyphotooutfits #toddlermoments #shopltk #ltkfamily
Let's make everything bagel popcorn for your Maste Let's make everything bagel popcorn for your Masters' viewing parties. โ›ณ๏ธ My husband is originally from Augusta, so the whole week becomes a Masters' viewing party at my house. 

To make this, drizzle melted butter over popcorn, then sprinkle garlic salt and everything bagel seasoning. Mix well and repeat the steps. ๐Ÿฟ 

I found these little "par-tee" containers to hold your popcorn!

Do you watch the Masters? ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ

#mastersweek #mastersparty #popcornrecipes #savorypopcorn #easyrecipesformoms #recipereel #recipereels #easysnacks #easyappetizers #movienightathome
Let's make a spring simmer pot! ๐Ÿ‹ This one work Let's make a spring simmer pot! ๐Ÿ‹ This one works for spring or summer and makes your house smell fresh and clean!

Add lemon zest, slices of lemon, rosemary and vanilla extract to a pot. Cover ingredients with water and simmer on low heat. 

You could also swap rosemary for mint leaves! I'm definitely going to try that option too.

Do you use simmer pots? What is your favorite combination?

#simmerpot #springsimmerpot #easterideas #springideas #springhome #easterhome #summerhome #summerideas #recipereel #diyhomedecorideas
BANANAS UNITE! ๐ŸŒ Make banana sushi with Benjami BANANAS UNITE! ๐ŸŒ Make banana sushi with Benjamin and me. This was so much fun! I saw it on Pinterest and knew we had to try it! 

To make banana sushi you just coat a banana in melted chocolate or peanut butter and roll it in sprinkles, mini candies, coconut, Rice Krispies, crushed granola bars or whatever else you can think of! Then you slice it up like sushi pieces and enjoy with your littles. 

We had a blast making a big mess! 

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Food · June 6, 2018

The Perfect Drinks For Summer


Ok, so this post is kind of sponsored? Lol I am working with Ketel One Botanical, but for Instagram. This blog post is just for fun because I legit love these drinks so much. I count down the hours until I get home and can make a Botanical and soda. These drinks are legit the most delicious thing and even my friends who don’t love alcohol are a big fan of these.

Ketel One Botanicals are vodka distilled with real botanicals and infused with natural fruit essences in traditional copper pot stills. There are no artificial flavors, no sugar or artificial sweeteners, no carbs, and made with 100% non-GMO grain. OH and only 73 calories! Heyoooo.

So these yummyย botanicals come in three variations: Cucumber and Mint, Grapefruit and Rose, and Peach and Orange Blossom. These crisp and light drinks are SO perfect for the warmer months so I wanted to share my fave combos.

3 Botanical and Sodas For Your Party

1) 1.5 oz Ketelย One Botanical Cucumber and Mint + 3 oz Lemon Soda Water + Sprig of Mint or a Cucumber slice

2) 1.5 oz Ketel One Botanical Peach and Orange Blossom + 3 oz Peach Soda Water + Peach slice

3) 1.5 oz Ketel One Botanical Grapefruit and Rose + 3 oz Grapefruit Soda Water + Grapefruit slice

http://helengbailey.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Ketelone-story-recipe.mp4

 

 

I also like to add a fun floral and some kind of herb–rosemary, mint, basil, etc. when appropriate. I lucked out making these at my mom’s because she has an herb garden.

These are seriously perfect drinks for book club, girl’s day, garden parties, Kentucky Derby parties, bachelorettes, showers, you name it. It’s the lightest most refreshing drink. Even though I am working with them for Instagram, I just had to share on the blog too. These Botanicals are THAT GOOD.

I’m gushing, but you really can’t beat something this tasty that is carb free, sugar free and 40% less calories than a glass of white wine, am I right?

Have you had the Ketel One Botanicals yet?? What’s your favoriteย combo?

http://helengbailey.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Ketelone-story-recipe.mp4

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Comments

  1. Laura says

    June 6, 2018 at 8:48 am

    Hey girl I LOVE your blog! Also, I’ve been dying to pick up some new summer drink supplies, I honestly had no idea where to start until now! Have you tried the ruby red Ketel one yourself??? I’m super curious, and addicted to anything grapefruit! This looks super refreshing and light, I’m going to have to pick up the grapefruit one for myself ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      June 6, 2018 at 11:27 pm

      Thank you so much Laura! That’s so sweet! The Grapefruit and Rose botanical is amazing so I highly recommend!

  2. Marette Flora @ Floradise says

    June 6, 2018 at 9:38 am

    These drinks look so good. I need to try them this summer!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      June 6, 2018 at 11:27 pm

      They are SO tasty–perfect for summer!

  3. Cara Owens-Kindly Unspoken says

    June 6, 2018 at 1:35 pm

    These sound yummy and I love how easy they are to make! Need to try some of these.

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      June 6, 2018 at 11:27 pm

      Oh so easy! You know I don’t make anything with too many ingredients lol.

  4. Summer @ Coffee With Summer says

    June 6, 2018 at 4:20 pm

    Peach and Orange Blossom sounds amazing!! I am always looking for new drinks to make and need to try these ones out!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      June 6, 2018 at 11:26 pm

      That one is my favorite! These are so perfect for summer!

  5. Becky @Disney in your Day says

    June 6, 2018 at 6:12 pm

    Umm these sound so good! I had no idea Ketel 1 made these botanicals but they sound right up my alley and perfect for summer. Definitely going to look next time I’m at the liquor store!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      June 6, 2018 at 11:26 pm

      They’re new! You must check them out. They are so delicious!

  6. Jasmine Maria says

    June 6, 2018 at 6:35 pm

    Cucumber and mint sounds delicious. I have never heard of these but I need to get my hands on them.

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      June 6, 2018 at 11:26 pm

      Yes you do! They are perfect for summer!

  7. Beth_Daily_Dog_Tag says

    June 6, 2018 at 10:43 pm

    I’ll have to look for these, they sound amazing! I want to try the peach and orange blossom.

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      June 6, 2018 at 11:26 pm

      That’s my favorite one! They are all so tasty!

  8. Denise // The Elle Aesthetic says

    June 6, 2018 at 11:17 pm

    Peach and orange blossom? OMG! I am so excited to try all of their new flavors.

    Denise // theelleaesthetic.com/

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      June 6, 2018 at 11:25 pm

      It’s delicious! They all are!

  9. Christie Brown says

    June 7, 2018 at 1:45 am

    Ummmm! Grapefruit and rose? PEACH AND ORANGE?! These both sound absolutely delicious! ๐Ÿ˜ฎ I’m partial to anything Vodka ๐Ÿ˜‰ haha. I wonder if I can get Ketel One in Australia *Googles immediately* xx

    • Christie Brown says

      June 7, 2018 at 1:50 am

      Turns out, YOU CAN!

  10. Meghan says

    June 7, 2018 at 1:47 am

    YES… I’m a HUGE Ketel fan and I am looking forward to these new flavors! The cucumber one is totally calling my name

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      June 10, 2018 at 9:07 pm

      They are delicious! Let me know how you like them!

  11. Alexis Buxton says

    June 7, 2018 at 8:44 am

    As soon as this baby gets here, I’m so making one of these! The drinks look and sound absolutely delicious!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      June 10, 2018 at 9:07 pm

      Oh yes! Mama needs a treat!

  12. Erica @ Coming up Roses says

    June 7, 2018 at 11:25 am

    GREAT – you have me here at 11 in the morning wanting vodka. hahaha!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      June 10, 2018 at 9:07 pm

      HA! I won’t tell if you don’t ๐Ÿ˜‰

  13. Adriana says

    June 7, 2018 at 3:03 pm

    This sounds so good! I love a good summer drink!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      June 10, 2018 at 9:07 pm

      Same! Summer drinks are the best!

  14. Brooke Pollard says

    June 7, 2018 at 7:39 pm

    Omg love your photos. You make it look like such a treat! Iโ€™ve never heard of this before but def need to check it out.

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      June 10, 2018 at 9:07 pm

      Thank you Brooke! You definitely should.

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Obsessed!! From the day we got the cabinets painte Obsessed!! From the day we got the cabinets painted to the finished project with backsplash and under cabinet lighting. I love our kitchen so much! 

We are going to replace the outlet and switch covers to blend a little more, but for now, we are so excited to have this completed kitchen! 

#kitchenreno #kitchenbeforeandafter #kitchenremodels #kitchenrenos #kitchenrenovations #farrowandballpaint #kitchencabinetsmakeover #kitchenbacksplash #kitchenidea #kitcheninspo #coastalgrandmother
Today, we're making a super simple centerpiece for Today, we're making a super simple centerpiece for your Masters viewing parties. โ›ณ๏ธ 

First, take a vase and place a small shot glass in the bottom. 

Then fill the vase around the shot glass with golf balls. 

Place the stems of some faux grass into the shot glass and use for decoration!๐ŸŒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ

#masterstournament #masterssunday #mastersparty #golfparty #golfpartyideas #centerpieceideas #centerpiecesideas
Today, we're making bunny bundts for Easter. ๐Ÿฐ Today, we're making bunny bundts for Easter. ๐Ÿฐ

My kitchen was still under construction for this video, so I prepurchased my mini bundt cakes, but feel free to make your own! 

Use a tube of green icing and a grass piping tip to create grass on the top of the bundt. 

Then use a toothpick to secure a bunny peep in the grass. Place a few eggs and jelly beans around the bunny. Serve and enjoy!

#easterrecipes #minibundtcakes #bunnybundts #easterdesserts #easterdessert #easterparty #easterdinner #recipereel #easterideas #springdessert #minibunny #minibundt
Today we're making Rainbow Cookie Sandwiches for S Today we're making Rainbow Cookie Sandwiches for St. Patrick's Day. ๐ŸŒˆ 

First either make or purchase M&M chocolate chip cookies to represent your rainbow. My kitchen is still under construction, so I purchased mine from the grocery store. 

Then fill a ziploc bag with frosting and snip off the corner. Coat the back of the cookie with frosting and then place another cookie on top. Squeeze until the frosting is at the edge then roll the entire cookie in green sprinkles. 

Serve and enjoy! ๐Ÿ€

#stpatricksdaycookies #stpatricksdaytreats #springcookies #rainbowcookies #cookierecipes #recipereel #easyrecipesformoms #easyrecipesforkids #stpatricksday2023
#ad Today is March 14, or Pi Day! ๐Ÿฅง Today we #ad Today is March 14, or Pi Day! ๐Ÿฅง 

Today we are baking a fun Pi Day-themed apple pie from @pollyspies who offers nationwide shipping on their delicious double-crusted pies! After 55 years in business, Polly's pies are still family-owned! 

There are lots of pie flavors to choose from and the pies ship directly to you frozen and packaged in dry ice. Add a little egg wash, and bake for a delicious, classic pie! ๐ŸŽ

Sending a pie is a great idea for someone celebrating a birthday, a new baby or who just would love a traditional, delicious pie! 

You can use my code helen15 for 15% off your order of $50 or more! Happy Pi Day! ๐Ÿ’•

#pollyspies #saveroomforpie #pollyspiespartner #recipereel #pidaypie #pierecipes #applepierecipe
Picking just a few photos to share from our family Picking just a few photos to share from our family photoshoot with @keikilaniphotography was the hardest thing ever! 

I'm saving Ben's 2-year-old portraits for his birthday so that made it a little easier, but every picture Jennifer sent us is just perfection.

Love these two with all my heart. So grateful for this life. ๐Ÿ’•

Linking mine and Ben's outfits in the @shop.ltk app! https://liketk.it/44beG

#familyphotoshootideas #familyphotooutfits #toddlermoments #shopltk #ltkfamily
Let's make everything bagel popcorn for your Maste Let's make everything bagel popcorn for your Masters' viewing parties. โ›ณ๏ธ My husband is originally from Augusta, so the whole week becomes a Masters' viewing party at my house. 

To make this, drizzle melted butter over popcorn, then sprinkle garlic salt and everything bagel seasoning. Mix well and repeat the steps. ๐Ÿฟ 

I found these little "par-tee" containers to hold your popcorn!

Do you watch the Masters? ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ

#mastersweek #mastersparty #popcornrecipes #savorypopcorn #easyrecipesformoms #recipereel #recipereels #easysnacks #easyappetizers #movienightathome
Let's make a spring simmer pot! ๐Ÿ‹ This one work Let's make a spring simmer pot! ๐Ÿ‹ This one works for spring or summer and makes your house smell fresh and clean!

Add lemon zest, slices of lemon, rosemary and vanilla extract to a pot. Cover ingredients with water and simmer on low heat. 

You could also swap rosemary for mint leaves! I'm definitely going to try that option too.

Do you use simmer pots? What is your favorite combination?

#simmerpot #springsimmerpot #easterideas #springideas #springhome #easterhome #summerhome #summerideas #recipereel #diyhomedecorideas
BANANAS UNITE! ๐ŸŒ Make banana sushi with Benjami BANANAS UNITE! ๐ŸŒ Make banana sushi with Benjamin and me. This was so much fun! I saw it on Pinterest and knew we had to try it! 

To make banana sushi you just coat a banana in melted chocolate or peanut butter and roll it in sprinkles, mini candies, coconut, Rice Krispies, crushed granola bars or whatever else you can think of! Then you slice it up like sushi pieces and enjoy with your littles. 

We had a blast making a big mess! 

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