10. Play catch with your dog and take pictures of the wonderful everyday moment. Because our pets are part of our family, it’s important to include these furry or feathered companions in our family photos. It marks a time in your life when they made you so happy.
9. Do a little spring cleaning in the summer. I love to sit down and sift through piles of papers, drawers, and closets. Each time I do this, I inevitably wind up reminiscing about a photo, button, drawing, or old camp letter that instantly sends me back to a moment in time when my kids, now adults, were little.
8. Collect seashells at the local beach, then later use them to create pretty tabletop décor by placing them throughout the table or at the center on a bit of sand. Or better yet, use the seashells in place of a plate: my mom once used these large clam shells she had thoroughly cleaned to serve a French scallop appetizer. They were such a crowd-pleaser that she continued to use them for years and probably still has them today.
7. Book a last-minute flight (sign up for Travelocity’s weekly newsletter Travelzoo to find the best deals) to my favorite historic cities: Florence (meet local artisans), London (see the longest-running stage production in the world) or Paris (taste melt-in-your-mouth macaroons).
6. Be bold with your summer jewelry. Costume jewelry can add just a bit of fun to any look. I almost always get compliments when I pair this beautiful, long vintage black, plastic necklace that I bought in London with my gold layered necklaces.
Check back tomorrow for #5 to #1!
Published on July 22, 2010
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