Photo by Igor Oliyarnik

 So I took an unintentional break from writing. You know when you get in those moods and just can't find the energy to do the extra things you love? Well that's the vibe I had for most of May, but now that Summer Fridays are in full swing,  I'm in my friend Vondell's amazing creative/career/entrepreneur course and have a few vacations on the books to look forward to, I feel revived! Summer is so sweet. The relaxed nature of work, the excitement of being able to internationally travel again, reuniting with friends whom I haven't seen in over a year! This summer is in full swing!! And I want to savor every moment of it by making more time for the things I love. Here are a few things that are inspiring me to have an invigorating summer. From simple pleasures to normalizing luxury in my life, there's a wide range of things I am focusing on consistently doing this season to find more joy. After all, I think 2020/ the first part of 2021 was hard for most of us. We deserve nice things (even if we are on a strict budget) this season. Cheers to a magical, fulfilling and inspired summer! 

Photos by: Martyna Bober, Will Truettner, Heather Ford, Angelo Pantazis, Mathilde Langevin, Annie Spratt

Summer 2021 Muses 

• Leisurely drinking coffee and tea in the morning
• AM workouts
• Feeling confident in my body, especially through dance
• Embracing the jet-setter lifestyle
• Oranges, pinks, yellows, pastel blues, and emerald greens! These colors are dominating my wardrobe right now. I keep gravitating towards them. 
• Tennis outfits
• All the water destinations
• Alfresco dinners
• Long lunch breaks while WFH
• Morning dips in the pool
• Fresh seafood
• Chilled rosè and posh outfits
• Cookouts with friends
• Flipping through a glossy magazine
• Reading outdoors under the shade
• Turning my outdoor spaces into an oasis
• Long walks with good friends or podcasts
• Dancing in the mirror daily
• Fresh mani pedis
• Fresh picks from the farmers market
• Seaside escapes to remote areas
• Luxury handbags and accessories
• Friday nights in, curled up on the couch, snuggling with the one you love