• layer a summer dress with a simple white cotton smock or apron.
  • try co-ordinating an entirely white outfit.
• wear your hair up in milkmaid braids.
• replace your shoelaces with ribbons. Give them big floppy bows.
• have an outdoor evening garden party; use mason jars with tea lights, dainty flower centrepieces and hang lanterns or fairy lights in trees; serve berry themed drinks and desserts.
• make a summer salad with your favourite vegetables; add a different touch by adding seeds such as sunflower.
• go fruit picking.
• find some trees with cool shade to sit under.
• do some activities centred around roses, such as making candied rose petals or drawing them from life. Try baking and cooking with roses, such as cakes, ice cream, lemonade and flavoured milk.
  • dry some rose petals or whole roses and save them for Winter.
• incorporate nautical themed stripes into your outfit; navy and white are traditional, but try softer colours like greens and browns; wear a blouse or shirt with a sailor collar or ascots.
• drink iced tea in tropical flavours. Use a cute tea strainer or tray in a fruity or summery theme.
• experiment with different summer juices and herbs to make a cooling drink. e.g. canteloupe and basil.
• try different sun hats to protect your skin from the sun.
• try making your own jam to preserve summer fruits for the cold winter season.
• on a hot, sunny day, make dried fruit by laying slices out on a try on the windowsill.
• buy or make a folding fan. Buy a plain one and decorate it.
• add accents of pastel yellow or grass green to your outfits for added energy. Or colours like soft blue or burnt orange.
• try a Hama Girl co-ord.
• fly a kite or make a windcatcher.
• walk barefoot in the grass.
• make a butterfly or bee feeder.
• visit the botanical gardens and go for a leisurely walk; do a drawing of an inspiring piece of nature.
  • or visit the beach and collect shells.
• make some origami stars and turn them into a garland or crown.
• make a Summer reading list.
• have a Picnic at Hanging Rock themed picnic or movie viewing.
• go for an early morning walk and pack a picnic breakfast to eat in the park.
• try a "Pink Lady" soda: mix either lemon or orange soft drink with a hint of raspberry flavouring and top off with Italian cream.
• or make Chinese style iced milk tea.
• make DIY moisturising products for dry Summer skin.
• visit your local op-shops.
• go to a park and blow bubbles! Or in the garden at home.
• co-ordinate outfits with soft tulle or gauze instead of lace for a lighter look.
• paint co-ordinates or other summer themes in watercolour.
• good crafts for hot weather are sewing or embroidery; try making a zakka pouch or table mat. Fabric coasters are perfect for putting cold drinks on. A bigger project could be a light summer apron with embroidered edges.
• make pressed flowers and use them in paper crafts.
• make a hairpiece out of fresh flowers or use them to decorate a straw hat.
• make your own ice cream. Experiment with different flavours. Gelati or sorbet are also good for a lighter option.

at the end of Summer

• set up a table and chairs in the garden and have a special dinner at sunset.
• clear out your pantry to prepare for the change of seasons. Try cooking something new.
• make a Summer memento jar. Add bits of nature you have collected and other things to remind you of what you did this Summer.
• see also this list

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