The sky is cloudless today, the tree's shadow is eating the acorns, and the sun's light is giving birth to the apple orchard. I have no bad news, or places to be, just here in my backyard with the sound of flies and bumble bees buzzing.
I've waited so long for the bold smell of a barbeque, and the sweet taste of sugar-rimmed glasses. To celebrate the sleeveless weather, I spent my day drinking strong willed gin, and talking of my Summer calendar.
Sometimes, I wish I could find a magic Oak tree. You know the kind in fairy tales, where the leaves are made of
money instead of chlorophyll. During the light of day, I could bend the big branches down, and pull the leaves into my pocket. Then maybe, my summer calendar would be filled with looking through windows at crop circles, dining on Italian feasts, visiting faraway family, and soaking my belly on sea rocks. Instead, I'll have to rise early for labor and teeth grinding in order to afford those airplane tickets...
(Maybe next year....)
Although I won't be sightseeing in Italy, licking European plates, or traveling anywhere this Summer, I will do my best to be happy at home where the sweet peas grow.
(This is my first Summer without school, so it just may be the greatest Summer yet.)
My Summer to do list:
- eat watermelon and pineapple every week
- play my banjo in the sun below the may tree
- swim in a natural lake
- listen to the birds in the morning very carefully
- play blues music on the porch while the sun goes down
- convince carter and my mum to watch the stars with me
- hike trails and follow the rabbits
- sip on slushies while stopping to smell the wildflowers
- visit my Vernon BC family and eat ice cream with them
- lay on cotton sheets naked with the windows open
- go to the calgary folk music festival and eat onion cakes
- plant flowers and herbs / don't let them die
- be happy and sun soaked e v e r y d a y
Clouds shaped like whales, buckets of iced tea, curtains all high and mighty
All I ever do is write about the weather, but when you feel the sweat dripping from your brow, and the light of Spring tickling your fingers, it's hard to think of anything else.
What are your plans for Summer??
Outfit Details
white vintage dress *jumble boogie * $15
harvest floral crown *handmade*
Floral Tapestry Wedges *www.asos.com* $100
wearing cosmo pop lipstick from lime crime
you look phenomenal. these shots are incredible & every little bit of your outfit is so cute. i must get started on my summer to do list too!
ReplyDeleteYou look beautiful! The dress is so pretty, and those wedges are amazing <3
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I'm going to be volunteering at the Canmore Folk Music fest! You should come to ours too!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous as always! Hasn't this weather been ever uplifting?!
Ah, what wonderful sentiments! Besides the rain today it's been lovely here in Edmonton too. I am excited to read books in my backyard, hit up music festivals (including Sled Island), and eventually move back to England. Alberta summers are truly glorious though. I am so excited for four months of (hopefully) lovely weather.
ReplyDeleteunderneath the trees she dances looking like a woodland fairy. the banjo & blues play rhythms as the birds call through the air. with the scent of apples, she dreams of italy. i hope she photographs her summer adventures so, we can go along for the ride. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous outfit!! I can't wait for summer too. It's still practically winter weather in Boston and I can't wait for warmth and sunshine. My summer plans: 1) ride my bike everywhere, anywhere, and for no reason at all 2) travel and take impromptu trips around the country 3) go to music festivals, esp Lollapalooza in my native Chicago! 4) Do the World Naked Bike Ride in June 5) Read outside as often as the weather will let me 6)Reconnect with friends I've lost touch with.
ReplyDeleteThis is kind of a list of summer resolutions more than plans, I suppose!
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loving your dress, so cute
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Those wedges are killer!
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Sigh, you get more and more beautiful with each post Amy. You amaze me, and you deserve a beautiful summer too
ReplyDelete, love from afar xoxo
Hey wanna watch stars with me?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful vintage dress! Love the buttons and detailing.
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You look absolutely stunning! Love this outfit!
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the weather of summer is not my favorite because I'm a baby when it comes to the heat. but I love the long hours of daylight, carnivals, funnel cakes, endless bowls of ice cream, and swimming. i know you'll have an amazing summer! love your garland and dress! <3
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you made my day with these pictures... oh I love them so much! U are so cool!
ReplyDeletePS. loving your summer list!
Cool outfit ! This dress make me think about a cloud !:)
ReplyDeleteSimply gorgeous! I adore your outfit!
ReplyDeleteI like your summer to do list, I really need to make one too.
I really like your floral crown
ReplyDeleteMy summer plans are of course travelling.. going America and Canada....
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Your summer list is amazing!!<3<3
ReplyDeleteI don't have any plans for now :) I'll probably go somewhere with my friends, will listen to a lot of music and read a lot... and I'll find a job !
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Amy!!! LOVE your crown!! When ya going to show a tutorial on how to make it....it's soooooooooooooooo purdy
ReplyDeleteThis Summer I'm going Camping that's all I know and I will try to enjoy it like you will!
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I love your makeup, and the flower crown
ReplyDeleteI love this post, really cute
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I love this post, really cute
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This dress is so gorgeous!!
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You look so beautiful, your words are wonderful to read, you articulated summer so well, i can not wait! For now im stuck with rain and cold, which is a pitty! :( xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! Absolutely LOVE the flower child vibe. <3
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you heard it a thousand times, but you are such a pretty girl!!
ReplyDeleteAmy you just have the prettiest posts ever, instant smiles- that headband is divine!
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Beautiful dress *o* Luck with your list, I've never done nothing like that
ReplyDeleteHere in Chile we're in autumn =)
Greetings! I'm a follower now
We're going into winter here, but I loved your summer list! I'll have to save it for when summer comes back around in the southern hemisphere.
ReplyDeleteAmazing outfit, you are so beautiful! :)
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Your writting about weather is beautiful, the way you describe it...^^
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with that vintage dress, is such gorgeous!
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I love your floral headband! And the texture of your dress is so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteMy summer plans include a few trips (by train and by car), to some beautiful places to visit friends!
I'm so excited for summer. I'll finally be able to read something that isn't required for my classes! So pumped!
ReplyDeleteAlso, you look so super cute in that white dress. The color of your tights is fantastic too.
I love your wedges <33
ReplyDeletewhat you are wearing is kinda my perfect outfit! you have grate style.
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what a beautiful outfit! I love the gorgeous crown the most - you should do a tutorial on how to make one, that would be so fantastic :)
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i want a floral crown as pretty as yours!
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oh my God what a shoes! ooooooh my I can't stop staring at your shoes. best one! xx
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