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As the heat index rises, cool down this summer with an iced La Croix mocktail in hand (La Croix ice cubes included). The versatile flavors (not to mention bubbles) will help you chill in the sweltering temps, whether you're off to a pool party or romantic picnic. Bonus points, because you can put all of that summer produce to good use adding flavor on flavor on flavor. Read on for 12 La Croix mocktails that will surely become your go-to beverages of choice.
Pamplemousse La Croix and Lavender Mocktail: For a sip of decadence, pick up some food-grade lavender buds. When they're
infused in simple syrup, it makes any beverage even better. (via Brit + Co)
Lime Mint Freeze: If limes are on sale this week, grab as many as you can for this drink that's zesty, sweet, and bubbly thanks to the apricot-flavored La Croix. (via Delineate Your Dwelling)
Melon Raspberry Soda Float: Take advantage of the surplus of in-season melons by scooping out miniature balls of the fruit and serving 'em in a glass with raspberry sorbet and your choice of sparkling water. Mix and match to your heart's content! (via Letty's Kitchen)
Tangerine La Croix Mocktail: Tangerine-flavored La Croix, sweet pineapple juice, and frozen peaches come together in one glass for the epitome of summertime sipping. Grab a mini umbrella and flamingo straw to garnish. (via Boxwood Avenue)
Watermelon Lime Fizz Mocktail: Is there anything more refreshing than watermelon paired with fresh mint and the juice of two limes? We don't think so, either. (via Greens & Chocolate)
Rainbow Coconut Water Mocktail: You can literally drink the rainbow with this colorful and easy spritzer made simply with fruit and, you guessed it, coconut-flavored sparkling water. Your mom would be so proud. (via How Sweet Eats)
5-Ingredient Sparkling Frozen Fruit Smoothie: First things first, freeze your summer fruit, and *immediately* make this smoothie made with creamy coconut cream (or yogurt) drizzling sparkling water on top for extra bubbles. (via Cotter Crunch)
Blackberry Lime Fizz: To make this mocktail, you'll need the La Croix Cúrate Muré Pepino flavor, the darkest blackberries you can find, and fresh lime juice. (via RDelicious Kitchen)
Refreshing Cucumber Melon Spritzer Drink: Add some cucumber slices, melon balls, simple syrup, and your La Croix of choice to the biggest pitcher you can find for a simply stunning cooler. (via Sweet Phi)
Lemon Pineapple Kiwi Sparkling Mocktail: Decompress on your back patio after a long day by making this mocktail. It combines tropical fruit with refreshing mint leaves that will have your shoulders relaxing in no time. (via Physical Kitchness)
Blender Punch: Frozen cocktails scream pool day! Throw in your favorite frozen fruits and a can of La Croix for a sip you can drink from morning to night. (via Shaken Together )
Fresh Coconut Watermelon Mocktail: Watermelon is the fruit of the season, so of course, it makes the essential mocktail ingredient. Combine it with some Coconut La Croix and lime, and you will be ready to hit the beach. (via Blossoming Mommy and Baby)
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(Additional reporting by Aubrey Rojas)
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Pocket doors are so delightful in and of themselves. They appear when you need them, get tucked away when you don't, and make it easy to define rooms while keeping an open floor plan. Add to the pocket door a joyful patterned wallpaper surprise, and you will be sent right into fits of visual jubilation! Or something ;) Today we're sharing two simple and impactful pocket door makeovers that zhuzh up your space in a jiffy.
Anjelika Temple here, co-founder of Brit + Co and proud owner of several pocket doors! When I moved into my first real grown-up house a couple years ago, I knew I wanted to incorporate wallpaper so reached out to our friends at Chasing Paper to see how we might collaborate. It felt like a total lightbulb moment when I realized I could create a surprise pop of pattern on a couple sets of pocket doors.
Not only is it a whimsical way to bring color into a space, but the doors double as picture-perfect backdrops for all your SFH (selfies from home, obvs).
A few pro tips about install:
- Removable wallpaper is miraculously forgiving! You can take it on and off multiple times without it losing integrity (or mucking up your surface).
- I ordered this adhesive wallpaper installation kit with a squeegee and xacto knife and it worked super well. I also recommend a sharp pair of scissors for cutting longer lines.
- This is a two-person job! Get a friend, put on a playlist, and get ready to bond.
- Wild, organic patterns like Tally are great because it's challenging to spot any imperfections in pattern alignment; keep pattern choice in mind if you've got a lot of corners to match up. More geometric patterns and larger shapes leave less room for error (but are awesome in their own right!).
BATHROOM POCKET DOORS
In our primary bathroom, we chose the wallpaper pattern Tally, designed by Kelly Ventura, in White and Navy. In our space, the navy reads as a soft black, which is perfect for the space. It's easy to combine an ever-rotating collection of linens with the Tally pattern.
I love how the white trim becomes the perfect frame around this pocket door piece of art.
My favorite moment in this space is the fact that you actually get a third pop of pattern thanks to our serendipitously placed mirror!
And yes, this one works pretty darn well as a backdrop too ;)
LIVING ROOM DOUBLE DOORS
This set of doors is definitely a focal point of our home. It separates our living room from our primary bedroom which opens onto our backyard. The doors are pretty much always open, but when they're closed we wanted to evoke a fun, nature-inspired vibe. With that in mind, we selected the Lines and Moons pattern by Thimblepress in Green and Brown.
Earth mama vibes up in here! I love how the shapes and colors echo the ferns you see through the windows and the acorn wood details throughout the house.
Love this pattern moment, and xacto-ing out the door handle is def on the oddly satisfying DIY list.
For a pattern lover like me, I love that now I have this instant photo backdrop!
Thanks to Chasing Paper for providing these rolls of pure pattern amazingness. Head to chasingpaper.com to find our own favorites and start adding patterns to your home!
Share your wallpaper wins with us on Instagram @britandco and find me @anjelikatemple.
(Wallpaper wingwoman: Kayla Haykin; Photography: Kurt Andre)