Seasonal To-Do List | a dose of pretty

{The prettiest beach + waterfall in the world.}

Since today is the first official day of summer {at 7:58 am PST, to be exact}, I figured I’d share my list of things I’d like to accomplish before the leaves begin to change colors. This season always makes me nostalgic for my carefree childhood days, when I could spend my days staying cool by running through the sprinklers in our front yard {I was super cool, obviously}, eating ice cream from chocolate covered waffle cones, spend as much time as possible at the beach building sandcastles and collecting seashells, and of course taking naps in the afternoon. While summer is not quite the same anymore {even with summers off from work}, I love that I can now appreciate it at a whole new {and very different} way. Cheers to a season filled with bright nail polish, backyard barbecues, alfresco dining, fresh berries, and weekend beach trips. I’d love to know, what’s on your list?

And here are links to my past seasonal to-do lists: Fall 2022, Winter 2022, & Spring 2023.

Summer To-Do List

1. Go berry picking.

2. Have a picnic at the beach.

3. Dine alfresco at least once a week.

4. Indulge in early evening walks.

5. Visit a beach I’ve never been too.

6. Go to an outdoor concert/ movie/ play.

7. Take a cooking class.

8. Make fruit/ herb infused simple syrups for virgin and boozy cocktails.

9. Take a spontaneous trip someplace new via road, air, or ocean.

10. Try making homemade chèvre cheese with flavors such as a lavender vanilla + honey, rosemary garlic, and garden chive.

x Paris

{Pretty flower blossoms + afternoon light.}

The official new year may begin in the dead of winter, but the start of spring has always felt like the true, new beginning {which makes sense as culturally our new year is typically in the middle of April}. I‘ve also always been biased that spring is one of my favorite times of year {alongside autumn}, not just because it’s my birth season, but also the fact that everything just feels a bit fresher & happier. Yesterday was the first day of spring {and National Proposal Day, apparently}, which has made me excited for doing things like dining al fresco again, enjoying the late afternoon light during sunset-chasing walks, and going to bustling farmer’s markets for fresh produce on Sunday mornings {followed by a brunch at home made with said produce}. Since I love a good to-do list, I figured I’d share ten things I’d like to accomplish before summer begins to help make the season of love feel a bit more special and a whole lot prettier. I hope my spring to-do list inspires you to celebrate the warmer weather over the next three months.

I’d love to know, what’s on your spring to-do list this year?

Spring To-Do List

1. Host an at-home wine tasting {non-alcoholic wines and champagne count}, paired with a fruit and cheese plate.

2. Have a picnic-style lunch – whether it’s in the yard, a sunny window, the beach, or a pretty park.

3. Go outside, daily, for either an early morning run or late afternoon walk.

4. Spring clean and de-clutter, constantly.

5. Wear a bright lipstick, often.

6. Grill seasonal veggies and eat them al fresco style in the backyard or balcony.

7. Have an at-home spa day complete with a facial, manicure, and bubble bath.

8. Light candles through the day + buy fresh flowers, constantly, to help elevate the day.

9. Create a signature spring cocktail to sip on – something light, fizzy, & fruity.

10. Travel to nearby cities to explore new places for a day or a weekend.

x Paris