I was enthusiastic about the idea for doing Seasonal Aesthetic posts, but also a little hesitant. Was it sort of corny? My doubts were settled by the lovely response of dear followers who responded with a categorical “yes” when I asked if I should create a more seasonal aesthetics! And, because of you, here is the next installment!
I just barely squeaked this one in on the last month of summer (although, for some South-dwellers, summer weather will continue into October).
Let us dive into these last golden weeks, my friends – and eat, drink, watch, read, and BREATHE summer.
MOVIES:
FOR ADULTS:
Type: Science Fiction and Historical Dramas
Suggested movies: Journey to Center of the Earth and The King’s Speech, Horatio Hornblower, Sky Captain,
FOR CHILDREN (or the young at heart):
Type: Animated movies and Foreign Films
Suggested movies: Lilo and Stitch, The Jungle Book, Tresaures of the Snow, Belle and Sebastian,
BOOKS –
Classics:
Classics:Type: Adventure.
Suggested reading: Treasure Island and Around the World in 80 days.
Adult:
Type: Science Fiction and Memoirs
Suggested reading: Out of the Silent Planet, Journey to the Center of the Earth. Laughter on the Stairs by Beverly Nichols. All Creatures Great and Small. Bring ‘Em Back Alive.
Children:
Type: Sci Fi and Historical Fiction
Suggested reading: Trion Rising, Jason and Alien’s Down the Street. My Brother’s Secret. The Reb and the Redcoats.
Comic / Graphic Novel:
Type: Adventurous and Scientific
Suggested reading: Tintin
FOOD AND DRINK –
Hamburgers / chicken Parmesan / blueberry soup / BLT sandwiches / fresh watermelon / arnold palmers / popsicles / milkshakes / strawberry shortcake
MUSIC –
OPERA (and operetta):
Suggested song:
“Una voce poco fa” from Rossini’s The Barber of Seville. “Papageno and Papagena” from Mozart’s The Magic Flute. “With Cat-Like Tread” from Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance.
CLASSICAL:
Suggested song: Vivaldi’s Summer, 3rd Movement. Vaughan Williams The Lark Ascending. Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 3 (3rd movement). Roses from the South by Johann Strauss.
POP:
Suggested song: Dulce amour and Milagro by Glorifa Estefan. Musica del Corazon and Aléjate by Josh Groban.
THEATER:
Suggested Song: “Music of the Night” from Phantom of the Opera. “If Ever I Would Leave You” from Camelot. “Hello Dolly” from Hello Dolly.
ACTIVITIES –
have a pool party
have a cookout
blow bubbles
go rollerskating
tackle a DIY project
get a summer haircut
plant a garden
play a round of mini golf
camp in the backyard
fly a kite
head to the beach
stargaze
have a water balloon fight
see an outdoor concert
pick strawberries at a local farm
catch lightning bugs in a jar
have a zip line adventure
go to an old-fashioned carnival
go to a drive-in theater
visit the nearest amusement park
watch fireworks
Start a journal
I’m not a realllly good representative of my own aesthetic because, based on this list, I’ve only done the following.
I read Out of the Silent Planet and a novel by Beverely Nichols. I ate hamburgers, milkshakes and popsicles.
I watched a live stream of fireworks (not the same), I got to borrow someone’s swimming pool, I planted flowers (not a garden, ah well), got my hair cut, I got lightning bugs in a jar (BUT THEY DIDN’T LIGHT UP – WHAT IS THIS MADNESS?).
I did listen to 95 percent of the music listened on this post, though. *pats self on back*
Before the month is over, I would LIKE to have a water balloon fight, stargaze, and tackle a DIY project. A carnival would be nice too, but that could be a little ambitious.
We went to the beach in July and watching fireworks (the set them off on a barge on the ocean, so people could watch on the beach).
Summer drinks for me include raspberry ice tea and almost my favorite drink ever, homemade blackberry lemonade.
I need to find some outdoor events to do. We have a big Jane Austen festival nearish us and I was planning to go to that (and make an outfit), but it was right after vacation, and I was burned out . . . I’ve been floating along in burnout since then, probably should find something interesting to do.
Oooo, wooow! That fireworks display sounds fabulous! 😀 And those drinks sound delicious! I’ll have to try them!!
I hope you find something fun! But, most of all, I hope you perk up and recover from your burn out soon! *hugs*
I. ADORE. THIS.
I’ll be honest, I’ve been anxiously awaiting fall, but now this post is giving me such happy summer vibes! Maybe I should enjoy summer while it’s still here! Truthfully, I’m a wimp in the heat and spend most of summer hiding out in my room with the air conditioning blasting. XD But I DO enjoy swimming and watching movies during the summer, so I’ve done that a fair bit!
Also, that food aesthetic is making me sooo hungry! *drools*
Anyway, this post was fabulous and all the aesthetics made me so happy!
Yeah, that is so so true; I’m from Scotland, so I can hardly BARE above 30 c! Some Summer aesthetics from me this year…lemonade, iced elderflower cordial, ‘Lord of the Rings’, ‘The Endling’, going to the beach, getting a tan ( sooo not gonna happen. Maybe I should try a fake one…?), hiking, getting kittens, writing my journal, updating my wardrobe,mbuying cute new nail polish, starting to write a new novel. Yup, I think that’s it! 😂 *squeals in Olaf-ish delight* IT’S still SUMMMMMEEEERRR!!
Abbie, hahaa!!! You would melt if you lived near me – and I would die if I lived in Scotland; I do nooot like the cold! 😂
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Ooo, that elderberry cordial sounds yummy (reminds me of one of my favorite series, Redwall) and kittens??? How lovely!! And updating our wardrobes and getting cute new nail polish ALWAYS “gives a girl a lift..” 😁. And a new novel, eep, that’s fabulous! What’s your favorite genre to write, Abbie?
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*joins you in snowman song* 🎵 IN SUMMER!!!!!!!!!!!! 🎵
My fave genres to write would have to be fantasy fiction or historical fiction. I’m writing my second ever fantasy just now, ‘The Fire Watchers’. 😍 *happy sigh* Sadly I was in hospital a wee while during this summer, so I’m only catching the end of our summer time, plus activities, etc. 😞 I’m still recuperating, but never mind…your blog, imo, really kept me laughing during that time, and it still does! 😃
NICE! What are your favorite historical time periods? I like the title for your fantasy novel – very intriguing!
OH, YOU POOR DEAR, I’M SO SORRY!! 😢 I hope you’re feeling better now. I’ll be praying for a complete recovery for you! 🙁
That makes me very glad that my blog might have cheered you up during such a tough time, Abbie. ❤️ *BIG HUG*
*Happy Squeaking* Eeep, thank you!!! 😍 I’m so glad! Hehehe, I know how much v u love the cool weather! *nods*
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*laughs* I’m pretty wimpy with hot weather, too. I’m not the best representative of my own aesthetic. 😂. Swimming is my favorite summer activity!! *high fives* Yay, that’s awesome!! 👍
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Argh, I know, me too! Especially those milkshakes. 😵
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Awww, thank you, Christine!!! *squeezes* YOUR comments make ME happy. ❤
I love this! I really want to do a post like this now.
I’m all about aesthetics.
Yeah me too. 🙂
Aww, thanks so much, Skye! *hugs*
Abbie / Skye – ooo, that would be marvelous! Do let me know if you do; I’d love to see your aesthetics! 😀