For most of us, the weekends are the best parts of summer (other than a vacation of course). They're a time to relax, unwind and enjoy the best of warm sunshine, the beach, outdoor activities, spend time with friends, delight in some sangria or your favorite chilled drink of choice and try a few new heat-busting recipes too.
I figured I'd put together a relaxed post since it's Friday and most of us our gearing up for the weekend. Here are some of my favorite images that mean summer to me. I hope you'll enjoy them too!
One of the best things about this season is dining outside! It's the perfect time to have a pool party, backyard BBQ or celebrate a holiday together with family and friends with a fun table cloth and bright, cheery flowers!
I love summer fashion, particularly because we can finally get away without layering and instead enjoy airy, flowing feminine dresses. :)
A hot summer day is not complete without a sweet & juicy slice of watermelon! Cube it, freeze it and make a wonderful watermelon slushy to stay cool during a heat wave.
Splashes of color are often not seen during winter and fall, the great part about summer is that we can explore with a variety of bold, bright color. Everything is so much more cheerful with color.
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Why not add a splash of colors indoors by switching up the accessories in your home? What a cheerful way to live year round. If you're afraid of color, start smaller-new throw pillows and small tabletop accessories. Even a few cute vases with vibrant fresh flowers make so much of a difference in any home.
I love this image because it evokes feelings of fearlessness, fun and freedom. Summer is a time to explore, try something new and spend endless hours in the water {or at least by the water}.
We naturally eat more fruit during the summer months but why not cool off with healthy fruit-based treats? Fresh fruit popsicles, homemade frozen yogurt packed with berries or frozen grapes just to name a few.
Ahhh, the lazy days of summer. If I owned a hammock you can bet that I'd be in a shady, breezy spot relaxing with some iced tea and my favorite magazines each weekend. Do you own a hammock?
As important as it is to eat healthy, no summer would be complete for children or adults alike without a heaping waffle cone filled with your favorite flavor of ice cream. If you're going to treat yourself-splurge!
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This weekend I'll be doing some much-needed cleaning around the house, planting some new flowers in the existing containers on our porch since the petunias I planted in spring couldn't take the heat wave of the past couple months and tonight I'll be heading out with my hubby to one of our favorite local vegetarian cafes for dinner.
What are you up to this weekend?
XO
Photo Credits: (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (9), (10)
