Well, it’s officially sweat season around here. Not to be confused with sweater season. Quite the opposite, actually! We hit 90-degrees last week, so our weekends have now moved outside. Which means cookouts, s’mores in the chiminea, pool parties, and lots of visiting friends. Thank goodness our patio got a makeover last year! I adore this time of year, and all the bright colors and flavors that come with it.
But the Texas heat requires treats that are cold and refreshing….like this orange creamsicle float!
We invited a few friends over to celebrate the new season, and I used the bright colored soda cans as decor inspiration. Sticking with shades of orange and yellow, and using citrus fruits as accents, gave everything a fun and cohesive look, with little effort.
Have you seen Susty Party supplies?! They were just featured on the TV show, Shark Tank, last week, and are pretty much the cutest ever. Not to mention environmentally-friendly.
The kids had fun creating their own non-alcoholic floats, and the grown-ups enjoyed the extra kick in theirs! We don’t drink much soda, but with no artificial colors or sweeteners, I don’t have to worry about them drinking Zevia. Who knew orange soda wasn’t supposed to be orange?!?
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| Potting Bench found here |
You could use orange sorbet for an even lighter treat, but the ice cream makes it so thick and creamy.
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| Serape Runner found here |
What’s your favorite ice cream float flavor, or your go-to Summertime drink? Hop over to the Zevia Flavors of Summer page to see more delicious recipes dreamed up by these fab bloggers, and vote for your favorite!
While you’re there, check out how to pin your perfect party details and the Zevia flavor that inspires you most, and you could win a $500 gift card! The Zevia Flavors of Summer pin board is a great place to start for inspiration!
This post was graciously sponsored by Zevia, but the opinions and cheerful party are mine. Thank you for supporting Hi Sugarplum sponsors!
I will take mine with the optional vanilla vodka:) yum!
ha! i figured!!! 😉
yummm these look So good! xo jillian – cornflake dreams
I like your outdoor furniture, especially since it has the built in cooler. Where is it from?
Thanks so much!! I'm crazy for that piece too…it's the potting bench from World Market! I get so much use out of it!
These look delicious and your photos are AMAZING! What camera do you use?
Thanks Morgan!! I link my camera and favorite lens in the FAQ section…found here:
http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/p/faq.html
Wow. These look so refreshing. I wish I had one of these during our heat wave last week! Great photos!
The photos are unreal, and I am head over heels in love with the bright colors. It's amazing!
I really, really want one of these. Immediately. With vodka. Is that weird at 2:30 p.m.??
uh, no!! 😉
Such a fun drink!!! Love your images too. Gotta make one of these for my kids.
xo
cristin
Just wanted to let you know the comment above was from me, Cristin at Simplified Bee! xoxo
Thanks Cristin…LOVED your party set up too!!
Super yummy!!! SO refreshing. I love the little waffle cookie . . .clever, girl!
My kids LOVE Zevia, and I love not feeling guilty about them drinking it. Such a fun idea! We will definitely have these this weekend to help beat the West Texas heat!
I'll definitely take one! Maybe with a little extra vodka for Friday? 😉
This sounds amaaaazing. I would also like to comment on how adorable her freckles are!!! What a little cutie pie. FYI I have recently discovered my summer drink is tequila with limonata.
Love you!