Cupcakes and Cashmere

Rules of Summer – Part 3

May 10th, 2012

Summer’s just a few weeks away, so it’s only fitting that I’ve already started to think about some of the things I want to do before Labor Day. Since I’m a sucker for a to-do list (you can see past summer checklists here and here), I’ve compiled the ten things I’d most like to accomplish this upcoming season.

1. Visit a pick-your-own-berries farm. Then make this.

2. Try out a shorter hairstyle (something I haven’t done since um, I was five years old).

3. Take a spontaneous weekend trip someplace I’ve never been (I’ve always wanted to go to Montana).

4. Host a backyard oyster shucking + champagne party.

5. Take tennis lessons.

6. String lights in the backyard for impromptu al fresco dining.

7. Take a pasta making class here.

8. Go to a drive-in movie theatre – I never have!

9. Make a gallery wall of photographs in our living room.

10. Watch fireworks by the water in Sausalito (where I’d go every year as a kid).

I’d love to know – what are you most looking forward to this summer?

http://www.aroseandherclothes.com Anna Rose
I am such a big tennis player- it is sooo much fun! You will love it : )
xx Anna Rose
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http://www.splendourandrouge.com Sarah
Love it! Also go Glamping!
http://randomlyhappytoday.blogspot.co.uk Elena Rosa Brown
I will never say no to smores or dinner outside. My own resolution is to try and wear vintage to work. Maybe not too summery, but I think summer’s a perfect time to shake things up a little.
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http://definingcharmander.blogspot.com CHARMANDER
Wonderful list! This post brings back so many memories of past summers. On my agenda I have; Picnics, camping and spending every second possible outside enjoying the sunshine..
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http://www.thecircleofit.com thecircleofit
i am looking forward to picnics in the park….once this rain stops falling in London!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.dishesanddiamonds.com Tarana
love this idea! I actually was thinking the other day that I need to make a list of things that I want to do this summer because before you know it the summer is over and you haven’t done anything! thanks for sharing your list.
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http://mylettchronicals christina pergolizzi
oyster shucking and champagne sounds simply wonderful! I might just have to borrow that idea
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Marley
I have gone to pick your own berry farms. They are always so fun. I love making yummy treats with all we find!
Oread
I’m from Montana, and if you are going for a quick visit definitely go to Bozeman. It’s a fun town, in a gorgeous area!
http://frocksandotherfrivolities.blogspot.com Mandy
What a lovely list! In Australia, we’re approaching winter so I will have to devise a similar list that is perhaps more chilly-friendly hehe. Love your post as always.
<3 Mandy xx
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http://lilmisskiwi.blogspot.com Melissa
Unfortunately it’s almost winter here in New Zealand. Boo hoo. We had such a cold summer as well. I’m looking forward to wearing my fake fur most of all for winter. As for summer – I can’t wait for it already haha – have bought a summer dress online from the Northern Hemisphere in anticipation.
http://sweetcherryblogger.blogspot.com.es/ Irene
Yummy!!!
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http://www.Sohlinthecity.blogspot.com Michelle Sohl
I can’t wait to be on the boardwalk chowing down on a frozen yogurt cone…staring at the beach. Your S’mores look delish too. YUM
http://www.TheSkinnyConfidential.com Lauryn
Laying by the pool with a skinny margarita ; )
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http://dimplesinthekitchen.blogspot.com Felicia
Quite honestly, cleaning and reorganizing my house! And then adding some summer colored accents to each room (:
http://www.miamiwallflower.blogspot.com Monica
I’ve been begging my boyfriend to join me on a trip to pick berries at a U-Pick (what they’re named in Florida) but he refuses because he believe they spray pesticides! At this point I am ready to pick random things off bushes. I love the idea of a spontaneous trip…I’m going to NY for a week and as much as I love a trip to the big apple, I can’t help but wonder about all the other cities in the U.S. waiting to be explored.
http://www.besttrendz.com/ Lauren(bestTrendz)
Sounds like a great list! I’m just looking forward to being able to go out and photograph without worrying about the misty rains that only stop in the summer months.
http://lauracaffeine.blogspot.com Laura
I’m looking forward to having bonfires with our friends, experimenting with kabobs on the grill, and re-landscaping our yard into a wonderful relaxing oasis!
–Laura
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Krissy
Your list sounds amazing! I hope you get to achieve them all. My family owns a ranch in the mountains of Victor, MT. We visit every summer and it is truly heaven on earth. If you do make the trip try and stay at The Stockfarm Club http://www.stockfarm.com and don’t miss a meal at the most incredible farm to table restaurant I have ever been to. http://www.sleepingchildfarms.com. Hamilton, MT has an amazingly delicious and quirky farmers market every Saturday morning and shouldn’t be missed.
I am a born and raised Cali girl and wouldn’t change where I live for the world but there is nothing like a week in Big Sky country.
Stacey O
Bronx Zoo, Brooklyn Flea Market, find the perfect outdoor lanterns, work on the twins nursery before they come!
Kerri
I’m most excited to go to my bffe’s extremely small town that she lived for over two years ( I have no idea how she survived!!) anyway I am excited because there is a delicious cowboy there who has had my intrest for over a year(:
http://www.ladyalamode.com Lady à la Mode
love this post! the smores look so good!
xxx
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http://fiveminutefashions.blogspot.com/ Janey
Love the idea of hosting a backyard oyster shucking & champagne party!
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http://catfrazier.com Cat
Picking blackberries near my house, medical volunteer trip to Nicaragua, taking a music performance/jam session class at the local community college.
Aubrey
Looking forward to a summer trip to my grandparent’s farm in Minnesota. It’s so refreshing to unplug and be in the middle of nowhere for a while. Also, they live near the MI River. Gorgeous scenery and perfect for boating and fishing.
Alexandria
Montana is absolutely beautiful! You should check out the Bozeman area. It’s not called Big Sky for nothing. Nothing beats their thunderstorms and intense sunsets
http://fashiongalfireman.blogspot.com/ VANESSA
Very weird… Seriously 7 if the 10 things on this list are on my on going to-do list! Except I just took tennis lessons! Turns out I grunt when I hit the ball. The people in my class would laugh. It helped me hit the ball harder!!
xxo, vanessa
http://stylegod7.blogspot.com mariely crowne
love summer!!
xo
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http://beagleandbear.com Kelly
Drive-in movies are so fun! I can’t wait for baseball games and exercising outside : ) I always make a summer fun list, too! You inspired me to share it this year – just posted it to my blog!
Suelen Hahn Vieira
Hey, there! Well, my to-do list is a bit different, since I live in Brazi and what’s coming soon here is my beloved winter
But my biggest wish is to move asap to my brand new apartment with my gorgeous husband, so we can spend sometime in bed, watching movies and drink hot chocolate… Isn’t that wonderful?
Kisses and congradulations for the wonderful site.
With love, Sue.
Heather
Seeing your wedding pictures!
http://embellishmylife.wordpress.com/ Tiffany
Love the idea of a champagne and oyster shucking party! Please do it and take lots of pictures so we can live vicariously through the pictures haha!
I’m so excited for my annual girls only trip to the viceroy in palm springs!
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http://www.rosyrilli.blogspot.com Rilli
Tell me, do you actually accomplish everything you set out to do every season? Honestly! Because if so, you MUST share what special potion you’re hiding. Your to-do list sounds fabulous!
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Emily
Hi There! First, congrats on your wedding. (I’ve never commented, but wanted you to know!). Secondly, I’m getting married in 4 weeks, and I just wanted you to know how promising this post is. I cannot (!) wait to be able to make a to-do list that doesn’t include wedding plans! hah! Not that wedding planning isn’t wonderful, it’s just that I want to have spare time, and eat outside, etc.
I hope you have time to get it all in!
http://thesouthernbeautynerd.blogspot.com/ katie
what a great idea to do!
XOXO,KT
TheSouthernBeautyNerd
Steph C.
Fabulous post!
I’m definitely looking forward to summer nights dancing, junk parties and lots of spending time with my best friends under the sun!
xx
-S
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http://www.blondnbrown.blogspot.com.br Maria Eduarda Tarnowsky
Awesome!
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Fresh Fruits
http://camomeetscouture.blogspot.com/ Camo meets Couture
What a great post, you’ve just given me an idea for my own blog This summer I will finally buy a grill and dine under the stars.
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http://www.mylovelylist.blogspot.com Vang
Oh, you just have to go a drive-in movie! It’s simply the best!
kate
ah! DO go to montana. It’s incredible. There’s always Big Sky, but Missoula’s also a cool town. I swung up there last summer, went to visit a friend in Denver and we road tripped up, passing through Jackson, WY. It was such a great trip… I live in NYC so it was a crazy change of pace.
Courtney
I’ve lived in MT my entire life! It would be an amazing summer get-away. fashion sense is always welcome… -courtney
http://thesomethingfabulous.blogspot.com Kate {Something Fabulous}
I love these ideas, Emily! Pity it’s heading into winter on my side of the world though! I love summer. x
Kate {Something Fabulous}
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http://freemedb.blogspot.com/ Didi Beck
I’m most looking forward to my summer course in fashion design at Parsons in NYC (a nice change of scenery from LA & Jamaica) — and equally excited for the 4 weeks right after that to be spent going to art shows and concerts with friends! LOVE your posts, needless to say! xx
http://ordinary-tales-by-c.blogspot.com/ Colleen
these sounds great – if you can’t make it to montana try jackson hole. so breathtaking and a really fun town.
for me? enjoy my vacation to italy (how i’m kicking off summer!) go to a few yankees and mets games. have dinner and drinks al fresco as much as possible. go to the bounty of the hudson valley festival. enjoy a weekend at the racetrack. make a dessert involving berries and basil.
Debora
UNGRY!!
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http://blogdelsa.wordpress.com Elsa
Nice program and nice dessert!!!!
Laura Gallé
oyster shucking and champagne party = my perfect holidays in Provence
http://www.busyworkingmama.com BusyWorkingMama
Yumminess!!
http://chinosandcheesecake.blogspot.com/ Des Kinlaw
I love the idea of picking ur own berries. I think its the way God intended. Also, i have tennis lessons on my list as well.
http://www.ciaochessa.com Chessa!
I love sitting outside with twinkling lights in summer and making gallery walls is my favorite home project. You will no doubt have tons of gorgeous photos from your wedding and honeymoon to display and bring back beautiful memories.
Otherwise I’m hoping for lots of picnics, trips to the playground and the beach. And a spontaneous trip sounds wonderful.