romanticizing early summer days 🌼🌦️ raspberry cookies, sunset picnics & journaling for self care

Hello friends!
I hope you enjoy this little summer vlog with some ideas of how to romanticize summer. I mostly just share bits of my life that I've been romanticizing lately. Early summer days are my favorite part of the season. The weather finally is warm enough to spend the entire day outside, reading in gardens, strolling through parks and having sunset picnics. Of course book shopping is also included :) I've also really gotten into journaling recently. My new favorite thing is to print out pictures of the day and include them in my journal since I'm very much a visual person :) I'd love to know how you've been romanticizing and enjoying summer so far!

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The bookstore that I went to is called King's English Bookshop and it's located in Salt Lake City

Yellow cardigan was thrifted
Blue skirt is from H&M last year

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P.S. I've updated the description box with links to the bread and cookie recipes! 💗 Enjoy!

[catiesteas]

Let me just say: I normally watch YouTube videos while doing other tasks. I mostly listen with a few peeks at the screen as I work.
BUT FOR YOUR VIDEOS, I have to wait to watch them until i can sit down and fully pay attention. Your videos are too beautiful to miss a second! I always look forward to them, and I wanted to say THANK YOU for adding such beauty and magic to my world 🫖☀️💝🥰⭐️🎉🥹

[lydiasbookshopcafe]

Finally learning to love summer this year, I usually just live in my own little world where it's autumn all year round but your videos have really helped me to stay present with the seasons x

[Soniawithani]

Summer is my least favorite season. I love being outside, but I can’t handle to heat. I think I may have seasonal depression but opposite. You inspired me today. I’m going to hop into my old truck and find some of the beauty of summer, take some photos, and really romanticize the beauty of the day. Thank you! Thank you for your beautiful outlook, videos, and sharing your beautiful memories! I hope this makes your dark days bright. You inspire me friend. 💛🌻💛☀️🌻

[cottoncandydreams]

It might sound so dramatic right now but I literally cried watching this. I’ve spent such a long time stuck in my head and feeling low this reminded me to slow down appreciate the little things and breathe thank you 💕

[Facilitatingloveonearth]

This video moved me to tears. When we are all grieving so much it’s showing the beauty and simplicity of life like this that is healing salve to the Soul. Thank you.

[f.ingalls]

Who else thinks Desi should write a book? Like, the ultimate guide to romanticizing your life with booklists, chapters for each season, aesthetically pleasing page layouts, and a gorgeous cover.

[katharineboyd]

Seeing you make that daisy crown for D’artagnan reminded me of Alice making daisy crowns for herself and her cat Dinah, before stumbling down the rabbit hole into Wonderland. Your moments together give me flashbacks of my childhood doggie, too, whom I dearly miss. So much love and gratitude for furry family members, both current and past! I hope that countless more beautiful days lie ahead for you and D’artagnon.💜🐕‍🦺

[celinewilliams]

WOW Desi this video automatically goes on my list to rewatch whenever I need a pick me up. I’m officially on summer vacation from a really hard year of teaching and am planning on making the most of my summer- I’ve got my bucket list ready and this video put me in the mood to get started! That bookstore looks like such a treasure, your recipes look divine, and the acoustic songs you chose were 👌🏻

[madisonsmith]

Thank you for your videos🩵 I feel like we are friends and you’ve helped me to find joy in the busiest season of my life by finding ways to romanticize it

[alexuspeavy]

A lot of people get Winter Blues, I tend to get Summer Blues! Here in NC, summer is so hot & usually lasts 4-5 months. This year I’m trying really hard to love it & do more things that I love to do when it’s warm; beach days, picnics, growing food, reading in the garden, etc. 👒🌻

[Wiz]

Honestly, I will never get tired of these videos. Always stunning, always inspiring and always making me “unapologetically happy” ♥️♥️♥️ Love you Desi!! Hope anyone reading this has a great day/ night :))

[joanna.ruth_h]

i'm rewatching all of darling desi's summer videos to kick off summer, and they are my favorite serotonin boost 🌼⛅️

[lindseyrauss]

Just the beginning of this video made me tear up so much that I had to reach for a tissue…. I love summertime and I agree that the early days are the best. I even enjoy the late, hot “dog days” of summer, but I never felt that was quite a fair description. I love the heat, the sunshine, spending endless days with my kids who are out of school… sitting out on the back porch listening to the cicadas in the trees and watching the birds roost for the night. Warm nights. Stepping out of an air-conditioned bookstore into the warm afternoon. Sweet corn-on-the-cob, garden fresh tomatoes and lemon meringue pies. The smell of chlorine and sunscreen on my skin… just everything! 🥹🥹

[justjessiy]

I think your videos have really helped me appreciate the things i loved about summer as a kid. As an adult it seemed less enjoyable and maybe that's because we work instead of getting to truly slow down maybe that shouldnt be a real excuse. Im gunna try from here on out to do the things i loved as a kid during my spare time. Thank you :)

[teeney]

I LOVE that you remind us these are your highlights. And at the same time you encourage us to find things that bring us joy too.

[marlenajoyb]

Oh Darling Desi, I wish that you would create a behind-the-scenes type of video showing us how long it takes to create these gorgeously made vlogs. I would like to know if it's a month long journey or only two weeks. I'm involve with the style you create and share, like chapters in a virtual book for us to read out loud. Thank you Desi.

[venus]

Living in Florida we take certain things for granted. It is always green here, even in winter. That being said watching the Magnolia trees get their blossoms is one of my favorite things about Spring and Summer. Summer for us means thunderstorms that shake your soul. The sky is pure electricity. The rain smells amazing. You have to pause and give respect to the rumble of the thunder as it announces itself. Sometimes it can feel a little scary but in a good way. There is beauty in every season and I thank you for sharing that with us Darling Desi. You make seasons come alive for so many of us. Have and amazing summer and God bless.

[naturallyantonia]

You really are darling! You are someone I would love to have tea with whilst discussing books, films, music, ect. As a fellow introvert and book lover, your videos bring me joy.

You are a true intellectual and beauty!

P.S. The guitar cover of Dancing Queen is so dreamy!
❤️

[kat]

🥺 This video and the soundtrack I couldn’t help but sing along with Butterfly Fly Away. 🦋 One of my favorite, nostalgic songs. 🤍