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Rules of Summer

In the same way that you’re practically obligated to make holiday cookies in December, there’s a separate set of rules for summer.   Every year I make a list of things that I’d like to accomplish before Labor Day.   They aren’t complicated and instead should be carefree and full of fun little indulgences to help savor the warmest months of the year.  Here’s the list that I’ve come up with so far…what do you hope to do this summer?

1. Attend an outdoor concert
2. Make homemade ice cream with fresh fruit
3. Create a playlist of songs I’m listening to this summer
4. Take walks after dinner at least three times a week
5. Make time to meet up with girlfriends for Sunday brunch
6. Sneak into a fancy hotel pool
7. Visit Stinson Beach (my favorite spot in Northern California)
8. Attend some sort of food festival
9. Donate the summer clothes that I don’t end up wearing
10. Master my own signature cocktail

Have a fabulous weekend!

171 comments

1 dayinthelifeofaskygurl.blogspot.com { 06.25.10 at 1:01 am }

Most of this is on my list too!
xo

2 Adrianna from A Cozy Kitchen { 06.25.10 at 1:04 am }

Sneak into a Best Western pool and make ice cream sandwiches.

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3 Tabitha { 06.25.10 at 1:05 am }

Oh boy, I have been put to shame, I need to stretch myself a bit more.
I said I’d have my first giveaway which I’m doing today – an Hermes book if anyone’s interested and I’m going to have a July 4th dinner – I’m in UK, so that’s not so usual here!

4 Gabby / Gypsy*Diaries { 06.25.10 at 1:06 am }

What a great list….. i need to make one too!
it will include: find a new flat, learn to use my camera and photoshop, going to a music festival… etc
xxx

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5 Sammy { 06.25.10 at 1:08 am }

Donate your summer clothes to me!!!!!

6 teryn frances { 06.25.10 at 1:08 am }

Ah such a great idea. I always have things I want to do for the summer stored away in my thoughts..but actually writing it out seems like the best way! Happy summer :)

http://www.terynfrances.blogspot.com

7 Diana { 06.25.10 at 1:12 am }

Ohh boy…that is a very good list…I am planning to attend a few great wine festivals. Enjoy a beautiful outdoor swimming pool near us and make fresh, homemade lemonade each morning :)
Good list? I think so :)
Happy Friday, darling and have a wonderful weekend :)

8 The Iconic Blog.com { 06.25.10 at 1:13 am }

Great list! I’m inspired!xxxxx

9 katjusha dawaiii { 06.25.10 at 1:17 am }

yes definetely. I always have sunday brunch with my girls. Brunches are so cheap and yummy in Berlin :) oh, and i´m always creating a playlist with my summer songs, coz i need to drive down the highway, open my windows and singing out loud to my songs. Fortunately we can drive without limit in Germany, it´s lotz of fun especially with the right music :D

love your summer-to-do-list ;)

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10 The Housewife { 06.25.10 at 1:18 am }

I love the idea of having your own signature drink… You’ve inspired me to create my own list! :)

11 Zori { 06.25.10 at 1:20 am }

I’d love to Barcelona again this summer. But it would be a miracle if it happens

12 Elle Croft { 06.25.10 at 1:34 am }

Hahaha – love rule number 6! I’ll have to try that one day! Great list – enjoy summer!

13 scarlett { 06.25.10 at 1:37 am }

so cool. it’s certainly awesome to have you as a friend, since i love to to all the same stuff. thx for inspiration. xx

14 Patricia { 06.25.10 at 1:38 am }

Aw I know a bunch of those I’ll be able to do(concert,food fest etc), but as for my own list, I just want to get to dive into our wedding planning, relax relax relax, go to my boat more than once this summer (this gets harder as not enough weekends), enjoy the giant park I live beside, eat the best lobster and chowder in P.E.I Canada on our road trip, bike a few hours a week, get a tan again, make chicken curry, get a big painting for our living room, bbq, and enjoy more time with friends

p.s donate your summer digs, or some, to me and then I’ll pass them on again after wards. closet swaps? Love your style, and budget tight for the wedding. :p

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15 Ambypure { 06.25.10 at 1:41 am }

Great list! My number 1. Find an internship!

16 Aga { 06.25.10 at 1:48 am }

Beacause of my master’s thesis I’m supposed to work on nowadays, I’ve only managed to accomplish two things from your list so far… :( Just a couple of weeks more and I’ll make up for it, though!!!
Thanks for sharing!

x

17 K come Karolina { 06.25.10 at 2:01 am }

hmmm..i think i need to do my list :) there’re so many things to do in rome this summer…i don’t want to miss them.
xoxo
K.
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18 Anthea { 06.25.10 at 2:02 am }

Lists really work. They help you not waste time when you could be having fun or doing something constructive. I made a list when I was on leave from work and it really worked!

Your list sounds like so much fun. I’m sure you’ll keep us updated on how far you get.

19 Katie { 06.25.10 at 2:03 am }

Nice list! We have a neighborhood pool and I haven’t even been yet, so I want to spend some time there.

20 Vanessa { 06.25.10 at 2:19 am }

I make lists for my weekends, but I should definitely do one for the summer. What a good idea! I think I might try to master the signature drink.

21 Kendra { 06.25.10 at 2:29 am }

Oooh Stinson beach is a great choice !! Me and the hubby are going there in August for our anniversary;) Homemade ice cream is a close second:)

22 Roberta { 06.25.10 at 2:34 am }

great list! I can’t decide which thing I would want to do first!! :)

23 Jennifer - Stylish Clin d'Oeil { 06.25.10 at 2:34 am }

I agree with your summer rules, but I think that the best rule is to chill out!! ^^

24 Chelsea { 06.25.10 at 2:45 am }

Great list! Number 5 is my favorite.

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25 Valentina { 06.25.10 at 2:50 am }

Thank yyou for sharing this little list of summer rules. I’ll keep them in mind even if I’m afraid that visiting the beach in Northern California would be difficult considering that I’ll be in Italy and Northern Europe the whole summer!

Valentina from Fashion Trotter – 100% italian street style

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26 Kayler { 06.25.10 at 3:28 am }

I live in Australia and it is Winter here at the moment. I can not wait for Summer. I love Summer and I always have a to do list that I create in Winter. Very excited for this Summer. x

27 Clare { 06.25.10 at 3:28 am }

Sounds like a damn good list of things to do.

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x

28 Maddie { 06.25.10 at 3:31 am }

I just bought a Cuisinart ice-cream maker, so #2 on your list is totally happening for me too (peach ice cream!).

29 Jane { 06.25.10 at 3:33 am }

AHHHH reminds me i should get an ice cream maker soon :)

-Jane @ Brunch at the Beach

30 Chantel { 06.25.10 at 3:38 am }

Ah no ur list has just depressed me…Its winter in South Africa *sniff,sniff*! At least i’m having some front row world cup action though!

31 Kelly { 06.25.10 at 3:58 am }

Ah I love to do lists! This summer my ultimate goal is to go on a cupcake crawl in chicago!

32 Felicity Lingle { 06.25.10 at 4:03 am }

My list is:
Go for walks after dinner and watch the sun set.
Drink beer on a patio.
Go for a boat ride in the Atlantic ocean.
Visit my mom in NH (NH Summers are the best!).

I can’t wait to see your ice cream!

33 Dee { 06.25.10 at 4:25 am }

I love this list. What a great idea!

34 Jen Smith { 06.25.10 at 4:37 am }

I would love to go to a nice beach….

jen
http://blankwhiteframes.blogspot.com

35 Nicole Marie { 06.25.10 at 4:41 am }

perfect list! i think my summer signature drink would have to be something with lemonade and vodka something like at sams in tiburon.
i also want to go to lake tahoe this summer. i’ve never been during the summer. oh if my friends and i could charter a boat and sail around the sf bay and under the gg bridge and to sausalito on one of san francisco limited nice summer days that would be a amazing!

36 Cubicle Chic { 06.25.10 at 4:41 am }

What a great idea for the summer! I always feel like the few summers months slip away so quickly, and I never really get to do all of the things I was hoping to do. I love your last goal; I’ve never thought of that one before, but it’s great! Being a New Yorker, I would also add go to at least 3 rooftop/decktop bars. There’s nothing like drinking outside on a warm summer night!

- Meredith
cubiclechicblog.com

37 tammie { 06.25.10 at 4:54 am }

If you like crawfish this is a great one
http://www.longbeachcrawfishfestival.com/

38 Francesca { 06.25.10 at 5:10 am }

love ur rules!!!

xoxo,
F

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39 DebbieJ { 06.25.10 at 5:10 am }

I love this list, I’m printing it out right now and I’ll do my very best to check at least half of them ;)

X

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40 Leslie { 06.25.10 at 5:16 am }

Sounds like fun! I actually just mastered my signature cocktail just yesterday & it’s fabulous (if I do say so myself)…diet cherry 7 Up, pineapple juice, grenedine, & malibu rum.

take care,
Leslie

41 taetaeeescloset { 06.25.10 at 5:20 am }

Sounds like a lot of fun!!

read me at:

http://taetaeeescloset.blogspot.com

xxx

42 Café Bellini { 06.25.10 at 5:24 am }

Organise a picnic with friends! Sounds so easy but it’s not! Trying to get everyone together is so hard.

43 Deborah { 06.25.10 at 5:25 am }

That’s a very good list of things. On top of my list is – #1. Make time to have lunch with girlfriends during the summer. Great list and thanks for the ideas.

44 Danielle (elleinadspir) { 06.25.10 at 5:28 am }

Want the easiest ice cream ever? It’s Ben and Jerry’s sweet cream base. You can add anything to it, or leave it plain. I love it because it is mild and light and has no cooking! In you you mixer add 2 cups heavy cream. Wisk in 3/4 c sugar a little at a time until blended. Wisk for 1 additional min. Add in 2/3 c half and half and wisk to combine. Then pour into your ice cream maker. Easy and yummy!

45 Closet Fashionista { 06.25.10 at 5:35 am }

Oooh that is such a great list! I love it :D
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46 Mary Chris { 06.25.10 at 5:39 am }

I love your list! I may have to steal #2, 6, 9 + 10. I have actually stolen some time in a swanky hotel jacuzzi but a pool in the light of day would be an bigger accomplishment:) Just got a new Will+Son. ice cream maker too so very excited about my 1st homeade scoops! Thanks for sharing
MaryChris
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47 Chevis { 06.25.10 at 5:43 am }

This is a great list! I love making homemade vanilla ice cream with fresh peaches. It’s Heavenly! Face Doctorette

48 Lisa { 06.25.10 at 5:47 am }

Great list especially #2 and the last one. I want to get to the family beach house every other weekend!
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49 Mod Human { 06.25.10 at 5:49 am }

Great list of summer things to do!
I will like to take a road trip this summer :)

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50 Jamie { 06.25.10 at 5:52 am }

i agree with all of those things. Except the homemade ice cream (I just don’t have that talent!)

might head off to the beach tonight and take our puppy – he’s never played in the ocean :) so i’m excited!

have a great weekend!

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51 Sirene { 06.25.10 at 5:56 am }

I can’t wait for summer to come back to Australia! This post makes me miss it <3

52 Christina { 06.25.10 at 6:13 am }

You’re so right. Every season comes with its tradition and things that need to happen, or else it doesn’t seem right. I just need to take several trips to the shores of Lake Erie this summer, go on a beach vacation to Charleston, and celebrate my birthday/the 4th of July and everything will seem right in the world.

53 brigitte { 06.25.10 at 6:15 am }

Such a great list! Have fun accomplishing it!

Brigitte
mylovelydaydreams.blogspot.com

54 Lynzy { 06.25.10 at 6:18 am }

My list includes: visiting the CAPE (leaving today!), eating as much ice cream as humanly possible, and enjoying time with friends and family at cookouts<3
xo Lynz
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55 Caddy { 06.25.10 at 6:29 am }

That list sounds great. I’ve always wanted to make homemade ice cream. :)

56 ks { 06.25.10 at 6:29 am }

Love your list! Mine include a girls weekend trip (check!), hosting a summer party on my rooftop, and getting back up on a wakeboard (it’s been a couple years!)

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57 style'n { 06.25.10 at 6:35 am }

Love the walks after dinner…especially after I indulge in a JP Licks waffle cone with mint chip yogurt.

58 kimberlyloc { 06.25.10 at 6:38 am }

1. Bake cupcake flavors/styles that I haven’t tried before (I guess I accomplished that last night with my Michael Jackson cupcakes)
2. Try a new fresh fruit, boozy drink.
3. Read a few new chick lit books by the pool.
4. Watch some summer blockbusters!
5. Attempt to stay on top of the World Cup madness even though I’ve never watched before!

xx

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59 Becca { 06.25.10 at 6:42 am }

What great ideas! Can’t wait to see the recipe for whatever you come up with for your signature summer cocktail!

60 vicky { 06.25.10 at 6:44 am }

totally amazing list! I’ll print it out and stick it into my agenda, planing to make coconut-peach ice cream with my grandma this summer so #2 is a done deal :)

xox Vicky
Bikinis & Passports

61 Amber { 06.25.10 at 6:54 am }

That’s a great idea to have a summer list. I think I will have to make one of my own – which would include going to a water park and I will be able to check that off my list tomorrow :)

Have a fabulous weekend!

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62 Sausha Knott { 06.25.10 at 6:55 am }

Those are great things! I had the same list and have plans to check most off! One difference is I wish I had clotthes to donate, and I need to decorate my new apartment! And I want to get a grill and BBQ with friends!

63 ceo { 06.25.10 at 7:02 am }

Stinson Beach is the best part of Northern California…….. I am going to be there for a week this summer….. Have a great weekend…..
xxx
CEO

64 marni { 06.25.10 at 7:09 am }

great list!!! i think i just discovered some new things to add to mine!
xo!

65 ida { 06.25.10 at 7:12 am }

beautiful blog<3

66 katie { 06.25.10 at 7:15 am }

seriously, how much are you loving your panama hat? i sleep in mine.
cucumber cooler has become my signature summer boozer.
hendricks gin, vermouth, basil, mint galore, and of course muddle cucumbers.
it’s like drinking canyon ranch!
xo,
katie

67 DailyDivaDish { 06.25.10 at 7:26 am }

What a great list! Can’t wait to see what you do for your signature cocktail.
XO Piper

68 Talk Pretty To Me { 06.25.10 at 7:31 am }

Great list! My summer list is more of a DIY/project list haha. This is a good idea though, to make goal of fun things you would like to do! I love the sneak into a fancy hotel pool :)

xoxo
J

http://www.talkprettytome.blogspot.com

69 Jammer { 06.25.10 at 7:36 am }

Ohh sunday brunch sounds like a fun idea!

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71 Amanda Lalique { 06.25.10 at 7:38 am }

ok loving your list anything with food I’m there! I definitely agree about
brunch with girlfriends.. that’s always my fave…and sneaking into the pool, too cute!
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72 Josie { 06.25.10 at 7:39 am }

Is it tacky to just copy your list? So much for originality… My list includes wearing breezy sundresses as much as possible, making the salted caramels you featured here awhile back, saving tons of money for school (which means working the majority of my waking hours), and spending as much time as I can with friends.
xo Josie
http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com

73 Stephanie { 06.25.10 at 7:40 am }

Ooooooh!!! I love making lists…haven’t ever thought of making one for summer though…

1) Make raspberry ice cubes
2) Have my very own photo shoot in all of the favorite dresses that I hardly get to wear
3) Go to the pool in a bikini and high heels
4) Paint my night stand blue
5) Frame some prints I bought from an art show
6) Get a tandem massage with my husband
7) Rearrange my dishes
8) Buy some daring eye shadow–something bright w/ glitter
9) Watch the last season of LOST on DVD with my hubby
10) See Resident Evil: Afterlife on opening night

Happy Friday!

74 Jamie { 06.25.10 at 7:42 am }

Definitely have a beach party! I already have my summer play list ready but I think maybe I need to sit down and make a list. It’s actually a good idea to make sure I don’t forget anything!!

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75 madalina { 06.25.10 at 7:49 am }

i have a to-do list too.it s not on a sheet of paper but it s very clear in my mind.first of all ..pass the Bacalaureat exam,our version of the SAT ,then get into college,go to the beach for a week:x,go to the gym more,that s before going to the beach:)),open a new blog,with clothes…and many other thing..ohh..and a very soon a barbecue with my friends to celebrate my birthday

76 Emma { 06.25.10 at 7:52 am }

Hi Emily!!!
I never thought abour summer lists… um… inspiring!!!!
I follow your blog from Madrid, Spain. I love it!!
:-)

77 Mary { 06.25.10 at 7:55 am }

What a fun list!
1) Go on vacation…
Oh okay, I’ll leave tomorrow ;) First thing off my list!!

xxMK
Delightful Bitefuls

78 Becca { 06.25.10 at 7:56 am }

I love making lists of things to look forward to – it always helps me keep a positive perspective on things!

I think I’ll: see at least 2 movies, master cooking Spanish food, and go hiking (or just generally enjoy being outside in the Boston heat!)

79 Luisa { 06.25.10 at 8:03 am }

Uh, I’m up for that food festival. Beautiful picture by the way.

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80 Ashley { 06.25.10 at 8:04 am }

Hmm, well so far my list includes going to Martha’s vineyard, going to this flea market in hells kitchen, find a good farmers market an walk over the Brooklyn bridge! Love summer :)

xoxo Ashley

81 Bri { 06.25.10 at 8:04 am }

What a fabulous idea! A list of summer things is definitely something I’m going to do which will hopefully make sure I do get to enjoy summer and not just work the whole time!!

82 Hélène { 06.25.10 at 8:11 am }

That’s an amazing list and right on the money with all these things being total summer essentials! Although i will have to settle for an east coast beach seeing as california is a tad too far for my montrealer self ;)
Have a great weekend! xx

83 Amanda { 06.25.10 at 8:12 am }

I’m looking to spending my first summer in NYC as a NYC resident! So exciting!

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85 Renee @ eatliveshop.com { 06.25.10 at 8:16 am }

Love your list!! And the love the signature cocktail…I need to get working on mine!

86 BootsBeats&Eats { 06.25.10 at 8:21 am }

Fantastic idea. Sneaking into a fancy hotel pool is the ultimate summer indulgence!

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87 The Boob Nazi { 06.25.10 at 8:24 am }

My list is find the perfect apartment and move into it when it’s not rainy. That’s it.

88 Becca { 06.25.10 at 8:28 am }

SUch a great idea – coming up with fun summer activities… I shall have to do the same, although I will say that I have already accomplished the outdoor concert: was fabulous.

89 Jenny { 06.25.10 at 8:32 am }

if you love stinson beach.. you should really check out muir beach or even bolinas. Muir is my favorite, but i love bolinas because not a lot of people know about it. Both are such a beautiful trip to get to..
im jealous. enojy!!!

90 tracey { 06.25.10 at 8:33 am }

I would like to add take my pup to the dog beach, enjoy a campout, and spend one day enjoying gentle cocktails while bronzing my skin

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91 StyleCake { 06.25.10 at 8:33 am }

Stinson beach is lovely in the summer! and mmm.. homemade ice cream with real fruit sounds like a fantastic idea.. maybe i’ll try that too :-)

92 kristine { 06.25.10 at 8:35 am }

I love the sneak into the fancy hotel pool! I’d try for the Roosevelt. :)

These are my summer goals: http://vagabondblondes.blogspot.com/2010/04/lofty-goals.html

I still need to do a lot more wine tasting!

93 Hello Pretty { 06.25.10 at 8:53 am }

Cute photo! I will take those summer clothes off your hands. :) xo- karrie

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94 Target-Addict { 06.25.10 at 9:01 am }

I’m actually doing #9 on your list (donating clothes) later today!

95 Ash Att { 06.25.10 at 9:04 am }

we have some of the same summer goals! Thanks for the list of fun things! I think I’m now going to add “sneak into a fancy hotel pool” to mine for the summer.

96 Islandia { 06.25.10 at 9:06 am }

oooh LOVE this idea! I plan on seeing as many free concerts in the park that I can (since I’m in NYC), taking too many summer photos and eating as much watermelon as I can! gosh, I love summer-time!

97 Lisa { 06.25.10 at 9:09 am }

list – amazing idea! signature cocktail idea – best. ever.

98 christina { 06.25.10 at 9:16 am }

great inspiration. most of the time I have so much on my mind that I forget to take some time for things I love. A signature cocktail would be a great start ;)

99 Nadette @ Eat, Read, Rant! { 06.25.10 at 9:22 am }

hmm, you’re like the second blog i’ve read about setting summer goals, and i like the concept! I think i’ll definitely add a signature summer cocktail, b/c i am the resident chef/mixologist amont my circle of friends. the summer play list goes w/o saying. and i’ve now decided to take my dog on his evening walk immediately after dinner, b/c i eat pretty late. Thanks for the inspiration, Emily!

100 Jessie { 06.25.10 at 9:28 am }

Hey Emily – I know the thrill of sneaking in is unbeatable, but if you don’t feel like stressing, the Ritz Carlton pool in Marina del Rey is open to the public, and I think they’re still doing their summer Sunday pool parties! The hotel was built on public land, so they are required to allow the public in — but so few people know about it that it’s never crowded (well, until now!)!

Otherwise my vote is for the Standard downtown…

101 katie { 06.25.10 at 9:32 am }

This is the perfect achievable summer list! Everyhting sounds fun, lovely or delicious!!xxxx
fashion clocked
call by sometime!xxxx katie.xx

102 Alexandra { 06.25.10 at 9:38 am }

Such a cute post….definitely see a few of my own in there!

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103 The French { 06.25.10 at 9:38 am }

Great ideas!

104 The Lil Bee { 06.25.10 at 9:42 am }

I love this list, Em! We always do this, too, and you know what…it just occurred to me that we haven’t yet. I’m so on it this weekend. And it will definitely include lots of mini staycations in the cute towns north of us. xo

105 The Late Afternoon { 06.25.10 at 9:48 am }

As a fellow Marin girl, Stinson is one of my favorites too! It always tops my summer list – nothing like a hot hot (but rare) day at Stinson =D. The drive up Mount Tam is beautiful as well.

Thanks for the inspiring summer list!

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106 lisa { 06.25.10 at 9:50 am }

Awesome list. Stinson is one of my favorites — so beautiful.

107 Jenna { 06.25.10 at 9:56 am }

This is a great idea! Thanks for sharing! :)

108 HernamewasLola { 06.25.10 at 9:58 am }

How lovely is this!…quite possibly one of my favorite posts of yours…like, ever. Which is saying a lot, because I just adore this gorgeous blog of yours. Happy weekend + thanks for all the summertime inspiration.

109 Rachel (heart of light) { 06.25.10 at 10:01 am }

All very worthy goals! And I’m willing to help out with the brunch one. : )

110 Hilary { 06.25.10 at 10:15 am }

love the list! isn’t it funny how a certain playlist/song reminds you of that specific summer, forever. i’m planning on attending a food festival too, the Bite of Seattle! love it.

111 GlowGleamGlisten { 06.25.10 at 10:19 am }

I love the idea of making a summer bucket list! I’m going to have to work on my own
Thanks so much for letting me know about SnagIt! I’ve been having lots of fun playing around with it : )

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112 Design Darling { 06.25.10 at 10:19 am }

great list! keep us posted as you check things off :) have a wonderful weekend!

113 Lindsey Anne { 06.25.10 at 10:29 am }

Pretty much in agreement with your list! Went to an outdoor summer concert at the Greek Theater in Griffith Park to see Andrew Bird last summer. The colors of the sunset that evening were so magical!

114 rebekah { 06.25.10 at 11:03 am }

What a great list!! Very similar to my own! :-)

115 Melanie { 06.25.10 at 11:10 am }

have a wonderful weekend too!

XOXO,

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116 goodbadnfab { 06.25.10 at 11:12 am }

Making lists are so fun. It’s even more fun when I get to across items of the lists. =)

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117 Stephanie { 06.25.10 at 11:23 am }

That is a great summer list. I agree that with summer comes those much needed must-dos!

My short list is:
1. Attend an outdoor concert at the Botanical Gardens & the Zoo.
2. Make some homemade strawberry lemonade.
3. Go on a picnic with my husband

I have a lot more I would like to do but we are so crazy with getting ready to go to Hawaii, that we haven’t done anything yet!

Enjoy checking those things of your summer list!

118 Sari { 06.25.10 at 11:24 am }

sneak into a fancy hotel pool sounds fun!

xo,

sarissweetlife.blogspot.com

119 Robyn { 06.25.10 at 11:55 am }

Anyone have a good playlist for a casual summer party?

120 The Budget Babe { 06.25.10 at 12:16 pm }

1. wear shorts (done) 2. pick fruit (waiting for blueberries) and 3. go swimming (need to find a good spot!)

121 Shamini { 06.25.10 at 12:25 pm }

nice list of things to be done for summer!
I think i’ll try to adopt few things from that list!!
Thanks!!
kiss
♡‿♡

122 Tori { 06.25.10 at 12:34 pm }

Just discovered your blog, only read 3 posts and I’m already in love with it!

123 Amelia { 06.25.10 at 1:25 pm }

I’m a huge list maker, with notebooks devoted to different kinds of lists! I love your blog, it’s one of the blogs that really inspired me to start my own!

124 Wonder Girl { 06.25.10 at 2:25 pm }

i totally agree with all of these! i live in SF and i have never really been to stinson – clearly i need to go!! i wish SF had more pools :-( . cute hat too girl!!

love,
tara

http://www.thewondergirl.com

125 Marie { 06.25.10 at 2:53 pm }
126 keli { 06.25.10 at 3:24 pm }

great list!! I hope to have my own herb garden. I just put 4 plants in the soil yesterday. Yay for summer.

127 Julia { 06.25.10 at 3:39 pm }

mine would be to:
make some new paintings
buy a few colorful summer nail polish shades
go to a nearby public pool at least once a month
try a new vegetable salad

128 Samaire { 06.25.10 at 4:00 pm }

I’ve never been to an outdoor concert but I’d love to go to one! I was so upset I missed Metric outside at Stanley Park, would’ve been great. I think I’ll make a list of my own!

129 stephy { 06.25.10 at 4:02 pm }

You should “donate” those clothes to me!

Love your summer to do list!

130 Beth { 06.25.10 at 4:33 pm }

Wonderful list!

I think I need to work on my own list.

131 Erika Peterson { 06.25.10 at 4:36 pm }

I’ve finally honed my favorite cocktail: vodka, St. Germain and a dash of club soda served in a martini glass. Try it, it’s tasty!

132 S { 06.25.10 at 6:16 pm }

I love summer lists!
Create an epic playlist is on mine as well.

133 Jewel { 06.25.10 at 6:47 pm }

I love your summer list! I also have make my own icecream on mine. I also need to give away clothes that i don’t wear.

134 Gracey { 06.25.10 at 7:01 pm }

hahaha sneak into a fancy hotel pool. love it!

135 Tiffany { 06.25.10 at 7:02 pm }

Oh so Jealous, of your summer warmth, here in Australia it’s cold and raining. I totally love Sunday brunch with the girls.

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136 Estefania { 06.25.10 at 7:49 pm }

Stinson Beach! Even the drive to get there is beautiful.

137 Leticia { 06.25.10 at 7:49 pm }

Hey, it is the first time I write here! Just to say that you inspire me with every single post! I just love your blog!!!

Maybe you can share your playlist of songs with us here? :)

All the best for you!
Leticia from Brazil

138 chocalita { 06.25.10 at 9:10 pm }

love your blog, so many pretty pictures :)

139 All Women Stalker { 06.25.10 at 9:34 pm }

*sigh* unfortunately, summer just ended where I live :(

140 MY I.D. IS E.E.D. { 06.25.10 at 11:18 pm }

This is a great idea!! Think I’m also gonna make that!

141 Miss B { 06.26.10 at 7:53 am }

I love lists like these! I’m trying to make the most of the English summer (which can be as temperamental as a spoilt child and therefore must be enjoyed while it’s at its best) by spending hours punting and lazing by the river in Cambridge, having picnics by the lake and feeding the ducklings in St James Park, walking the jasmine-scented streets of Mayfair, riding my bike at sunset and eating alfresco as much as possible.

Enjoy those lovely balmy days!

Miss B xx

http://agirlastyle.wordpress.com/

142 audrey marie { 06.26.10 at 8:58 am }

i love this idea :) summer always seems to just fly by

143 Michelle { 06.26.10 at 9:32 am }

i love making lists… its kind of out of control how often i make them. could you do a post on how to make homemade ice cream?

144 FrkSalicath { 06.26.10 at 10:07 am }

I need ideas for my summer music list! If you wanna ad your favorite tracks to http://open.spotify.com/user/kjersms/playlist/3bRuAqYDBGUHC9ZoU2J2Bx it would be great!!

145 Kelly { 06.26.10 at 5:12 pm }

I try making a list as well. I like to eat water ice (philly pride yah!), take day trips, lay on the beach for long periods of time, celebrate the 4th of july and I also give away old summer clothes I am in the process of doing that right now!

146 Katie { 06.26.10 at 7:39 pm }
147 D'Andra { 06.26.10 at 8:45 pm }

I’ve done a couple of things on your list already and summer is just getting started.

148 Claire { 06.26.10 at 8:50 pm }

Aaah, Stinson!
My favorite Marin beach..even though it’s ALWAYS cold. (:

149 THD { 06.26.10 at 9:07 pm }

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150 Claire { 06.26.10 at 10:44 pm }

Sounds like a fun list. On my list I would add camping by the lake. I love camping and being outdoors in the summer time.

151 esther { 06.27.10 at 12:22 pm }

great list! after dinner walks are the best, i really miss taking them when it gets cold.
i’ve been working on my list too, and it definitely includes a food fest, most likely a ribfest (or 2). hooray!

152 Libra { 06.27.10 at 2:30 pm }

I would add : pool/beach party! ;)

153 alanavictoria { 06.27.10 at 3:28 pm }

rule number one for me: book flight from LHR-LAX.

love the blog. you keep me going with your amazing west coast life whilst im stuck in boring england for 11 months out of the year!

154 Emma { 06.27.10 at 4:49 pm }

What a great list! Love the sneak into a fancy hotel pool one. Definitely going to do that stat…

- Emma
http://www.janehasajob.com

155 Jessy { 06.27.10 at 6:18 pm }

Awesome list. I love your hat in that photo! I need to make my summer to-do list as well. haha beaches <3

156 Gina { 06.28.10 at 7:54 am }

I would love to know what is on your summer playlist!

157 Christina Yurchak { 06.28.10 at 9:18 am }

Emily,

I’d love to make homemade icecream with fresh fruit this summer. Can you share with us some of your favorite icecream recipes and how you make your own homemade icecream? Thanks!

158 Beaux Mondes { 06.28.10 at 11:39 am }

I fall more and more in love with this blog everyday
http://www.beaux-mondes.com

159 Kris { 06.28.10 at 5:57 pm }

Mine is now to go to the Parker Palm Springs!

http://www.youngmarriedchic.com

160 Foodiebia { 06.28.10 at 6:50 pm }

I love Stinson Beach too, probably almost as much as my Dalmatian.
http://foodiebia.blogspot.com/2010/02/stinson-weekend.html

161 Kelly Frances { 06.29.10 at 7:37 am }

sounds like a fun summer!! i agree with the outdoor concerts and food festivals!

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162 Regras de toda viagem « Mimos & Rabiscos { 06.29.10 at 1:56 pm }

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163 faith { 06.30.10 at 1:56 am }

You should attend your food festival—> Gilroy Garlic Festival!!
http://gilroygarlicfestival.com/

164 Marcella { 07.01.10 at 8:31 am }

I love this! Every yea I make a playlist to set the tone for the summer, it’s one of the things that really makes me feel like the season (my favorite) has truly arrived!

165 mae lu { 07.02.10 at 10:44 am }

I think I have about 60% of this list as my own list of things to do for the summer, too.

XX.
Mae Lu, thereafterish.

166 blythe { 07.07.10 at 10:18 am }

you’ve inspired me! i’ll be doing my own “rules of summer” post soon! p.s. LOVE your scalloped shorts in the neighboring post. !!

-blythe

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168 the boot { 07.08.10 at 11:15 am }

hey, loved the list so much i put it on my site! and made one of my own too!
thanks for the inspiration!
-marissa

169 rules of summer « love to love/blog { 07.08.10 at 12:48 pm }

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170 The Fashionably Bombed Girls { 03.11.11 at 5:15 pm }

We can help you with number 1o!

171 Nikki { 03.11.11 at 7:09 pm }

Please post your playlist and recipes for the ice cream and signature drink!

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