such an easy summer collection from Built by Wendy.

dlb, Wolf and I have been in McCall Idaho this summer.  we’ve been huckleberry picking, fishing in the river, talking walks around the lake, making s’mores around the campfire and spending time with Wolf and family.  so sad to see summer end when it’s been such a good one!!

my photos from instagram.  if you don’t have instagram, you can always follow my photos here.

my friend Roberta from Camp Comfort just had a sweet baby boy in July.  I prepared a guest post on her blog about my summer essentials.  have a look!

with summer right around the corner, I’m dreaming about outdoor picnics, long afternoons and lawn games.  my friends and I enjoy bocce ball.  have you ever played?

what kind of outdoor games do you play in the summer?

{photos from buttercup caren and quan ras}

we’ve had a few random warm days in the past few weeks that have me longing for summer.  long sunny days, warm evenings, plenty of time spent outdoors, fresh fruits and veggies and summer beers.  however, this summer will be different than any other summer I’ve ever experienced.  in case you’re new here or just out of the loop, I’m due with our first baby in 10 short days!

while it may be different, I’ve got a feeling we’re in for our best summer yet.

dreamy summer photos from my summer flickr set.

it’s the time of year where I start obsessing over a pair of new sandals for summer.  my favorite pair broke at the end of last season, so I’m on the hunt for new neutral colored ones.  of course I found some black and grey pairs I liked too.

{all from sunset}

to go along with my post about beachcombing…  here’s a few outfits I wouldn’t mind packing with me for a beach vacation.  {bare shoulders!}

{from three little ducks, available from their shop or at papernstitch}

loving this cute primary collection from Charlotte Taylor.

{thanks Refinery29 for the introduction!}