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Rules of Summer

June 25th, 2010

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!

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  • http://rhapsodyinboots.blogspot.com esther

    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!

  • http://fashionswing.blogspot.com/ Libra

    I would add : pool/beach party! ;)

  • http://www.moveoverqueenb.blogspot.com alanavictoria

    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!

  • http://www.janehasajob.com Emma

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

    - Emma
    http://www.janehasajob.com

  • http://thelittledustprincess.blogspot.com/ Jessy

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

  • Gina

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

  • Christina Yurchak

    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!

  • http://www.beaux-mondes.com Beaux Mondes

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

  • http://www.youngmarriedchic.com Kris

    Mine is now to go to the Parker Palm Springs!

    http://www.youngmarriedchic.com

  • http://foodiebia.blogspot.com Foodiebia

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

  • http://heelsandinspiration.blogspot.com Kelly Frances

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

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    heelsandinspiration.blogspot.com

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  • faith

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

  • http://marimaru.wordpress.com Marcella

    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!

  • http://thereafterish.wordpress.com mae lu

    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.

  • http://www.blythehill.blogspot.com blythe

    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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  • http://www.adventuresintheboot.blogspot.com the boot

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

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  • http://www.fashionablybombed.com The Fashionably Bombed Girls

    We can help you with number 1o!

  • Nikki

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