SUMMER TO DO LIST

I spent some time over the weekend mapping out summer plans and while there’s literally a seven-week stretch where I’ll be traveling every.single.weekend, there is just so much to look forward to! Three friends’ weddings on the east and west coasts, weekend trips to Nantucket to see my family, taking our engagement pictures, my birthday in August… It’s going to be a seriously fun-filled summer.

A couple years ago, I published a fall to do list that I still see pop up on Pinterest from time to time. Even though I’m not sure how many activities I’ll personally be able to cross off this year, I thought it would be fun to bring it back with a summer to do list to make the most of my favorite time of year!

Design Darling's summer to do list for summer 2016

I try to remember to bring home a seashell from every beach day to add to our ever-expanding collection (goes hand in hand with taking a long walk on the beach to find the best shells!). I already have a few favorite rosés (Miraval and Whispering Angel are my go-tos) but that probably won’t stop me from sampling plenty more this summer! (Would love to hear your recs!)

Will gave me a hot pink beach cruiser and then forbid me from riding it in New York so it’s currently at my parents’ house on Nantucket, easily accessed for morning coffee runs or a quick cruise to the beach. Now I just need a pretty wicker basket… and Rory to let me put him in it. 😉

I love playing mini golf (remember this post?) and baseball is pretty much the only sport I pay attention to (#letsgoredsox) so it’s no wonder summer is my favorite season! And I’ll be doing lots of reading this summer because my current 101 in 1001 list expires in September… I’ve got my work cut out for me!

Seashells, s’mores, sports, swimming… Anything you’d add to this summer to do list? (I just remembered the 2016 Olympics start on August 5 which I know I’ll be glued to!)