Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Simple Summer Pleasures (A Wish List)


Simple Summer Pleasures // via Bubby and Bean
1. Bow Wrap Floppy Hat in Natural, Wet Seal  //  2. Organic Popsicles, SolPops  // 
3.
Shake Your $$ Maker Nail Polish, Essie  //  4. Sea Mist Sea Salt Spray, John Masters Organics  //  5. Floral Crown, Threadsense  //  6. Honey Bee Bath Bomb, LUSH  //  7. Sea Salt and Coconut Milk Chocolate Bar, World Market  //  8. Kinfolk Volume 7, Kinfolk Magazine  // 
9.
Floral To-Go Cup, UO  //  10. Coral Geo Scarf, Target 


I have a half-written post that I'll be sharing here soon all about my recent experiences transitioning from a go-go-go lifestyle to a (at least somewhat) simpler, calmer one.  I talk about my many years of constant traveling, events, career-obsessed adventures and workaholic-fueled fears of missing out.  I also talk about how I'm entering a new phase of my life where the things that for so long took top priority no longer do - where success as the ultimate goal is being replaced by learning how to feel content in just "being" (along with how to experience delight in the simplicities of everyday life).  Of course, it's much more complicated than that (I am a Capricorn after all), but that's the jist. 

Today, I decided to focus on some of the lighter parts of this somewhat heavy subject via some fun little treasures I've been eyeing for summertime.  These are the types of things that I find to be the perfect simple pleasures in the warmer, lazier months - goodies that supplement the enjoyment of a time of year when living is naturally easy.  Simple summer pleasures, of course, don't need to involve material things.  But a little indulgence or present to yourself is a great way to add to the wonderful, at least in my eyes.

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19 comments:

  1. Popsicles are the ultimate in simple summer pleasures. Although the Sea Mist, whatever it is, is calling to me as well.

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    1. It's a spray for your hair, to create "beachy waves." :)

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  2. I love sprays for beach hair! It really does help me when there's 800% humidity.

    I'm curious to hear about the changes you've made! Is that coming up tomorrow?

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    1. Oh it's nothing major or sudden. It's been happening over the past couple of years - things like being less career obsessed, no longer traveling several times a month, etc. Basically I'm becoming old and boring ;).

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  3. Melissa, I believe you are moving in the right direction :)
    When I moved to the country eight years ago I adopted a simpler lifestyle also!
    I mostly eat organic and locally grown food, since I cook everyday. Your picks are great - love those popsicles!

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  4. I love the pretty packaging of the chocolate! I am such a sucker for that (both chocolate en pretty packaging). The colour of the polish is very summery. I've never seen Essie polish in Dutch stores, but I heard they are very good. I should be them just for the fun names.

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  5. The chocolate and popsicles really caught my eye (I think I'm hungry...LOL). And I love the hat!
    Can't wait to see your post when it's finished. Transitions, whether big or small, are always something great to acknowledge. I think it's important to sit back and think about these things. You learn things about yourself, and others might learn from it too. It's such a big change when you go from an intense, always-busy lifestyle to a more simple and laid back one. But being able to say that you've lived in both worlds makes you that much more diverse. =0) Diversity is good.
    ~Kim

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  6. Love that Essie green and the coral scarf too. :)

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  7. Lovin' the bright Essie polishes!
    Can't wait to read your post. I'm currently in the go-go-go phase of my business, so I'll be interested to read about your transition.

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  8. Lovin' the sun hat and breezy coral scarf.

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  9. Eeeep I love that hat!!! And the popsicles!! Yay for fun summer pleasures!

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  10. love that scarf- such a pretty color

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  11. That floral cup is ridiculously cute. I'm looking forward to reading your post about slowing down too. You seem like you must be constantly busy to me with all of your businesses and travel!

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  12. This is an awesome list ;)

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  13. Great selection of items can't wait to read the next post xo

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  14. I just bought a beautiful light shade of green nail polish yesterday! I'm glad great minds thing alike. (And I want the target scarf, I should have found and bought it too)

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  15. mmm those organic popsicles look so good!

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  16. Thanks for your comments everybody! Yay for simple summer pleasures! xo, m

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  17. i've never tried a sea salt and coconut milk chocolate bar, but it sounds so good. i'm feeling the hat too. hooray for enjoying life. :)

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