SUMMER RECOMMENDATIONS 🌤 beach reads, summery movies & tv shows and ideas to romanticize summer!
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- Опубликовано: 14 июн 2022
- Happy summertime, friends! 🌊🍉🌻🐚🌴
In today's video I recommend some summery/beachy books, movies, tv shows and activities to get you in the mood for summer! For me, this summer is all about all things breezy, warm and light. Mediterranean Mamma mia summer vibes. Everything coastal grandmother and nautical. Growing up, I didn't enjoy summer very much (living in Arizona and Utah in the desert, I just could not enjoy the extreme heat, dryness and lack of greenery) but since I've started immersing myself in my imagination with the help of aesthetics like "mamma mia European summer" and "coastal grandmother" and "cottagecore" I've been able to find ways to truly enjoy this beautiful season. Now I really do honestly love summer, and I hope maybe some of these tips and ideas can help you to enjoy it a bit more if you're also someone who struggles to find the beauty in this season 💙
If you have any suggestions about how to romanticize and enjoy summer, I'd love it if you could leave your ideas in the comment section for others to read! You might really be able to help inspire others to find little joys this summertime! :)
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➤ Movies ||
- Mamma Mia 1 & 2 (PG-13)
- The Sisterhood of The Traveling Pants (PG)
- Only You (PG) watch the full movie on RUclips for free here: • Only You (1994) - Full...
- Dirty Dancing (PG-13)
- The Parent Trap (PG)
- To Catch a Thief (PG)
- The Last Song (PG)
- Cheaper By The Dozen 2 (PG)
- Hannah Montana: The Movie (G)
- Aquamarine (PG)
➤ TV shows ||
- The Durrells (TV-PG)
- Dive Club (TV-PG)
- The Summer I Turned Pretty (TV-14)
- Stranger Things (TV-14)
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Aww friend thank you for saying that 🥹💗🫶🏻 My heart is so full!
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Totally agree, she has changed the way I look at life! I watch and rewatch most of her content. It just makes me feel so happy 😊
couldn't agree more
Thank god I’m not the only one that feels this way! I’m obsessed.. I really do feel much happier and changed a lot of my old habits and the way I look at life now such an inspiration
Just a reminder to everyone that you don't have to look a certain way to enjoy Summer. There is so much pressure on us to have the perfect body and be perfectly shaven, and this is probably the most difficult season for many of us in terms of body image. I love the way Desi romanticises each season, and helps us find joy in the little moments. However, acceptance of your body and your life the way they are is equally important, and I hate the way society and social media puts so much pressure onto women to look a certain way. Your value is so much more than the way you look, and a woman's body is the least interesting thing about her. Go have fun! ❤️
This 🙌🏻💗
Summer is a time for doing things that make us happy and enjoying the weather despite what we think we “should” look or even feel like. Last summer I was really struggling with my mental health and I constantly was comparing myself to everyone having such a good time and being happy. If I would have just compared myself less and focused more on just accepting and nurturing myself, I would have had such a better time. Having fun should absolutely be top priority over everything else 💗
@@DarlingDesi Thank you for sharing ❤️ Your videos are helping so many people, and it's so refreshing to hear a RUclipsr be open about their mental health struggles
Thanks for this reminder, I love it :)
I needed this!
Thank you my friend! I needed that reminder 🙌🏻
Activities recommended by her:
▪︎Climb tree and read a book
▪︎Go cloud walking
▪︎Make lemonade and watch a movie
▪︎Make a fort and watch a movie
▪︎Have a water day like in Beach,lake or river
▪︎Go for a drive, with a summer playlist with a cone and watch sunset
▪︎Have s'more while watching a horror movie
▪︎Make a blueberry lavender granola bowl for breakfast [ She gave recipe for it btw ]
▪︎Make a berry cake
▪︎Put a cute outfit and go to farmer market
▪︎Watch 80s movies
▪︎Have a "no - phone" day
The movie Letters to Juliet is one of my faves for the summer! It's set in italy and there's Amanda Seyfried in it! 🥰
Yesss I love this one so much! The setting in Italy is so stunning and reason enough alone to watch this movie 😍
You have to watch the movie that Desi recommended Only You set also in Italy. One of the best romantic movies for the summertime
It’s so cute I watched it recently
Another great one is Under The Tuscan Sun. Ah…it’s so good!
amanda seyfriend? i'm sold.
I really struggle with Summer. I get so down when the temperatures get super hot. I feel like summer has this expectation of always having to be great and for me it’s four months of anxiety. I really appreciate your videos and they help me to realize that it’s the little things. Instead of focusing on the snakes and bugs focusing on the birds and flowers, that sort of thing. Thank you for being such a light :)
Two of my favorite movies for summer are Stand by Me and Indian Summer.
I struggle too! Some people love it so much I always feel like an odd duck out disliking it. But between the heat, the kids, the lack of routine, I almost always get down. Desi's channel is always encouraging and hopeful!
Me too. I prefer mild to cold temperatures, so summer often gets me down
@@lorrainemck I agree with you. I'm looking forward to October, I can't take the heat,bugs, and the noise.Winter is so calming,cozy, and usually quieter.
@@meghanshaffer229 I thought I was the only one who felt this way ! Yes, Desi's videos are encouraging. October will be here soon !
I have really vivid memories of sitting in my grandmother's garden listening to the birds, making "perfume" with flowers, water and old bottles, and eating her home-grown strawberries, warm from the sun.😊🌼🍓🌻🌷🐝
I struggle a lot with summer. Growing up, I was most prone to depression & anxiety in the summer because my home life wasn’t great & I was stuck at home. Your videos are always so calming & they bring me so much joy! I’m in a season of a lot of changes & difficulties going on in my life, but this video brought me so much comfort ❤️ and inspired me to try to enjoy summer. Usually I spend the whole summer saying “You know what’s great about this month?! It’s only _____ months until September!” I love fall so much, but maybe I can start loving summer too. Even if it’s because it’s the prequel to my favorite season ☀️
I have also experienced the most anxiety and panic attacks during the summer especially since graduating high school. Every summer was just a time of limbo where plans weren't settled for the fall and the future was uncertain if not outright bleak. 5+ years later summer has stayed that way, but I loved summer as a kid and want to find things I like about it again. Fall is also my favorite, so I like thinking of it as a prequel 😄
My grandfather used to takes us kids to "cricket hunting" at summer nights, we would go outside in our pyjamas and flashlights and look for crickets and fireflies. It had a secret adventure vibe and we loved it ^^
Wow that sounds really magical. Like a scene out of a movie. Lovely memory! ✨
This has been a rough few months for me, I lost my way a lot and lost the joy in the little things, but every video you put out, brings that spark back, and I'm determined to have a wonderful summer this year, thank you Desi 💕
I’m so sorry to hear you’ve been having a hard time 💗 Sending you all the light and good vibes. Hopefully this can be a summer of recovery and self-love 💗 You’ve got this ☺️💗
@@DarlingDesi thank you 😊💕
I loved this video. Last night, I finished reading “Where the Crawdads Sing”. My mom passed away in 2019, and before that she begged me to read it. I now know she so badly wanted to discuss it with me. Sadly, I just couldn’t read during that year. I was going through so much. Well, I sobbed through it. I absolutely loved it. I don’t know if you had read it. I know many people love this book. It is now on my favorite list. The movie comes out in July and Taylor Swift has a song on the soundtrack. This book will stay with me for a very long time for so so many reasons. Thank you for your beautiful videos!
Your story reminded me of my dad. "Where the Crawdads Sing" was the last book he read before he died. He told me to read it because he thought I would like it. It's been almost three years now and I still haven't read the book because up until this point it has been too painful. Maybe it will be healing to read it?
@@sarahlopinot906 Aw, so sorry! It’s a book you need to talk to someone about after reading it. The fact your dad wanted you to read this, tells me he was so proud of you, and that the main character resonated with him, and her strength probably reminded him of you. I lost my dad when I was young. He was my everything! Even though I don’t know you, please know that my heart goes out to you. Read this beautiful book. Talk to your dad while you read it, and cry, cry, cry. And I can tell you something else, your dad was an amazing man because he picked up this book in the first place. Delia Owens shows her readers the definition of what a man should be and what he shouldn’t. There will be so many beautiful messages your dad will give you while you read this book. Keep in touch! I have a RUclips channel under my name that discusses vintage, thrifting, books etc…. I’d love to hear back from you. Big hugs my friend! ❤️🍄❤️
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Thank you for the kind words and taking the time to reply. Before it was too painful to read this book but I plan on getting to it this summer. Would live to read it before the movie comes out. It's funny because Where the Crawdads Sing is not a book my dad would typically pick up. He was very much a non-fiction (science, nature, history) reader but said he saw it on a book list and thought it sounded good. Anyway, thank you for giving me the nudge to pick it up and think about my dad while reading it. I know their will be tears! Sorry that you too have experienced the loss of a parent. It leaves such a hole in one's life.
I will definitely check out your channel. Sounds like something I would enjoy!
I hope you understand the impact that you have on the people who care about you. You are my serotonin boost and inspiration. I’ve always despised summer but I’m learning to love it.
🥹🫶🏻💗
You're not alone.
Movies recommendation by her:
•Mama mia [Season one and two]
•The sisterhood of the travelling pants
•Only you
•Dirty Dancing
•The parent trap [I have watched this and i highly recommend]
•To catch a Thief
•The last song
•Cheaper by the dozen 2
•Hannah Montana [ I watched this i felt it was boring but u can try ]
•Aquamarine [I have watched this too and its a bit cringe but its good]
The movie that puts me directly into summer vibes, is "Call Me By Your Name", this movie changed my life! It is great.
I also recommend Dawson's Creek for the series. It's really a perfect summer romance series.
Thanks 💖💖
Ohhh yesss!! Such a good one! 🙌🏻
I'm obsessed with Dawson's Creek. It's all about 90's fashion, coastal vibes, sunsets, friendships & love. 🥰 The characters are comfort characters. It's just great! My mom was watching it back then and now I'm watching it, it's totally timeless, I bought all the dvd's from a garage sale just in case it's not on Netflix anymore one day. Where are the Dawson's Creek enthousiasts?? I'm so happy it's getting recognition here 😆
Aaah Desi 💖 I got so excited to see you pass 200.000 subs 🤩 these days!! My most heartfelt congratulations!! I've been around since a little over 30.000 - so first you almost felt like a secret, hidden gem only a few knew about but now I gladly share you with the world!! 😜😄
Makes me really happy to have found you, friend! 🌼👒
Ahhh thank you so much Theo Dora!! 💗🥹 Imposter syndrome is hitting hard because I still don’t believe it 🙈 It’s so weird for me to think about but I’m so grateful 💗 Thank you so much for sticking around for so long! I’m so honored 🥹💗
Summer is my least favorite because the heat makes me feel so tired and I want to frolic in nature but the heat makes me not want to, so I appreciate your video and saying at the beginning this can help if you don’t love summer ❤️ I miss when you would make more book videos also!!❤️
Hi Lilly, 🙂
since I am very sensitive to heat and the sun/sunlight, summer is my least favorite time of the year, too.
But I love Autumn! 🍁🍂
Greetings from Germany and let's enjoy summer as best as we can. 🍦📚🎶🦋😃
Make sure you are getting your electrolytes!
Mamma Mia is such a good choice! Either the movie or the soundtrack, there is no way they won't make you smile :)
It’s just so heartwarming and feel-good 🥰
You’re hair looks beautiful Desi! I’ve taken some inspiration from you this year and dyed my hair lighter for the summer 💕 I’m in love with your channel, videos and your aesthetic!! I hope anyone reading this has a lovely day/ night xx
Thank you SO much 💗 I hope you’re loving your new hair! Happy summer, friend!
Me too! I grew it out long too and learned how to lighten it myself. It’s been fun learning to not take myself too seriously and have fun.
@@DarlingDesi thanks Desi! You too
@@thecatlady3501 love this 🤌🏻🤌🏻
Another movie recommendation: A Cinderella Story with Hillary Duff!! It doesn’t take place during summer, and yet it gives me so many summer vibes, and the nostalgia for me is unreal!!! 💚💚💚
YES!! I thought about including this one because even though it takes place during school, it feels so summery because of the setting in California ☀️ Such a classic! And it’s so quotable! I love it 😄
@@DarlingDesi and everyone dresses so summery! Besides the school aspect, it definitely feels like it’s summer in the movie!
I’d highly recommend the beautiful and uplifting ‘Enchanted April’ by Elizabeth Van Armin. It takes you back to Italy in the 1920’s with three women who are suffering from neglect, loveless relationships and a feeling of hopelessness. They then travel to a castle in Italy and life starts to transform. It surrounds me with the hope that I can open up to new possibilities, friendship and that the power of love can melt even the stoniest of hearts. Enjoy xx
omg ..... i love love love this movie!!
I love Enchanted April! It’s my favorite to watch during springtime ☺️💗
I also think that the movie “Under the Tuscan Sun” is a great Italian summer movie with a message that it’s never to late to make changes in your life.
I love that movie! 😊
I love that movie too!
The new Emily Henry book (author of People We Meet on Vacation and Beach Read) is soooo good too! It's called Book Lovers, and its perfect vibes for a cottagecore summer
Bought it because GabbyReads loved it 😂
I just finished it. It’s a perfect read.
Love Emily Henry books in general and for summer especially!
It’s so peaceful watching you talk about things you’re passionate about and encouraging others to follow suit. Thank you for all the relaxing and wonderful recommendations. ✨💛
That’s so nice of you to say, thank you friend 🥹💗
I've struggled appreciating summer in the past as well. In the middle of July last year I moved from southern California to middle Ga to live with my long distance partner. Now summer has a really special place in my heart! I can't believe I missed hearing the cicadas and I'm so happy they're back. I'm so excited to enjoy summer, thank you for all this inspo
Girl! You got me so hooked on coastal grandmother 😂😂 and you portray it so beautifully ♥️♥️☀️🌊👙🏝
It’s my hyperfixation at the moment and I’m not mad about it 😄✨
im not a fun of 80s or jane austin, but i still watch every seconds of every desi's vedio. i love watching people who living their best life, it always brings me calm and joy
Thank you so much Desi for all of these recommendations ✨💕 although I practically dislike summer the most 😓
Our beloved summer is one drama that's so nice for summer ☀️🌡
Btw! Congratulations on passing 200k! I'm really so happy for you and waiting so impatiently for 1M 🎊🎂
I really do miss the cottagecore and aesthetic videos here, I love them more because they are the main reason I found about your channel a little more than a year ago, and it was my favourite thing that happened! I remember that I spent the entire day watching your videos, after I stumbled across the "How to romanticize your life" video and I'm not gonna lie, but whenever I miss you and your videos, I just watch them all over again. You have no idea how your sprinkle joy and happiness, calmness and kindness into us. I wish you always to be happy and pure as you are. Thank you for being here for us and I hope you'll be sparkling the joy for us always with the beautiful videos you make. 💕
Highly recommend Much Ado About Nothing! Shakespeare comedy, beautiful and talented star-studded cast, and summer in Italy. Such a fun film!
Also "A Midsummer's Night Dream" by Shakespeare (play and movie). 🙂
litterally the entire movie section i just kept screaming "YESSS OMG I LOVE THAT MOVIE"🤣
They’re just all so good and nostalgic 😩💗
I’m 6 and a half minutes in but I’m SO GLAD you listed the Fable and Namesake duology! I devoured those books and I still can’t shake that world. I loved it so much.
Every summer since I was a baby I go to Traverse City to visit my grandma and go to the Cherry Festival and take a picture on the Ferris wheel. It seems a little silly since I just turned 20, but every year I still love it.
Not silly at all 💗💗💗
Every video I see of yours makes me so emotional, like you're reaching into my heart and pulling out my truest desires, then offering to me on the most beautiful plate. I love summer so much but for the past few years I've felt so down about it - thank you so much 💕 I'm overjoyed that the coastal grandmother/granddaughter look is in, that's been my vibe since I was a teenager! Hope you're doing well lovely, so happy to see you posting 💜
I already know I'm going to be going back to this video so many times this summer when I need some summer inspo! What a great list! 🧡
Thank you desi ❤️
I do really struggle with enjoying summer, as I’ve got older I sometimes forget how to romanticise it, like I did when I was a child, I just wanted to say how much you’ve helped me get out of my head and enjoy being in the moment ❤️
I have loved Only You for decades! There was a slew of great rom-coms in the mid 90s.
*Try French Kiss with Meg Ryan and Kevin Kline!
The 90’s were the best time for rom-coms! We really need to bring back whatever they put in those movies. They were all so good 😩
Also yes! French Kiss is SO good! 🙌🏻
I've always struggled a lot with summer so I'm so so happy about these videos!! Thank you so much for your joy and Anne Shirley spirit of whimsy that helps me with my own. Thanks for being a kindred spirit!!
i was literally JUST thinking about how i really wished there was a new summer video from you and here we are🫢
Flying a kite 🪁 is summer vibes quintessential for me. Brings back great childhood memories for me. Always makes me sing, “Let’s go Fly a Kite”. That song alone brings joy to my bones!! Love you Desi!! Thank you always for sharing your joyful spirit with us!! 🥰💗🍉😎🏝
I second the Fable recommendation. Read it in one sitting when it came out and it is perfect! Absolutely adore the writing style, the story, and the found family crew of characters
the parent trap has been one of my favorite movies for like… most of my life. I get excited for summer every year to watch it at the right time. I’m also so excited for The Summer I turned pretty.
Thank you so much for all these great recommendations Desi! You're somehow always in time to lead us into the upcoming season 💜
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One of my favorite summer things is 4th of July celebration. When I was attending BYU in Provo I was dazzled by their fireworks display. Also hiking the mountains, putting your drinks in the freezing water and just enjoying nature and friends.
Have you seen Enchanted April? It's a movie about a group of women renting out a villa in Italy, The scenery is amazing.
In summer I like taking day trips to new towns or trails to see things I’ve never seen before.
I love that idea 😍 Being a local tourist can be so fun!
My go-to feel good summer movie will always be Now and Then. It’s such an oldie but a goodie. Love the summer in the 70’s vibe and the cast is incredible! ☮️ 🌼🌈
Oh my God 😲 thank you so much for bringing that up!! Loved that one too but haven't watched for ages... 🌼
Yes! Aquamarine is one of my favorite movies 🥹 my sister and I would watch it every day in summer when we were little
Hey Desi. Thanks so much for your recommendations. I get a bit overwhelmed by summer too, but I'm feeling inspired to dig into it in a more intentional way this year. I love your joyful vibe and also your vulnerability in stating that you don't always feel great but make the effort necessary to change that up. It's a great message for us all. I love your hair like this... but also loved it longer and red. ❤ Happy summer. xo karen
My favourite summer movie is under the tuscan sun.. it's the small details and charming characters for me that keep me bringing back.
OMG Desi, I am so proud that you are enjoying the summer and life in general! I am so happy that I have time to watch your channel. It has been a breath of fresh air to come and watch your channel! I hope you continue posting videos. Your videos have something special to them, that I can't describe. Anyways, enjoy your summer vacation! 🙂🤍
Yes!! You posted ! I always find your vids so relaxing and it fills me with so much hope ! ☺️🥰Thanks Desi
as someone who suffers from depression, your channel encourages me to dip into the vibrant, cheerful side of life. This video was really helpful, and I'm excited to romanticize my summer :)
Oh no, my TBR list just got so much longer!😂 Thanks for so many awesome-sounding recommendations!
Thank you so much for all your recommendations! I have made a Summer to do list a few days ago and can now add a few more points to it, super excited to enjoy this Summer as much as I can. The weather in England can be pretty unpredictable so I try to make the most out of any ray of sunshine that comes my way. Love your videos so much, your passion shines through and is very infectious!
You have no idea how your videos make my day and change my whole perspective ☀️❤️. Thank you, Desi!❤️
I was just binge watching your old videos when I saw a new video from you. Your videos are such a treat to watch
Yayyyy!!!! Can't express my happiness when I saw a notification that you uploaded a video ! It is all I need right now to start my summer vacation!
Thanks so much for such a lovely summer escape of a video, Desi! I always finish your videos feeling calm and inspired.
For me Mamma Mia is the PERFECT summer movie....☀️🌸I love this movie do much....💗
I love these videos as books and movies are my favourite things and I love seasonal wholesome recommendations!!!
My little sister and I were OBSESSED with Aquamarine when I was in high school! I’m going to have to watch it again now!
I started watching the video a couple of days ago and after hearing about “The Sky Painted Gold” I paused the video, read this incredible book and here I’m back now.
Thank You very much 💛
Incredible recommendations thank you Desi for helping me see summer with a more positive way💗💗🌻
My book recomendations for summer are "A Year in Provence" written by Peter Mayle. And "The Darling Buds of May" written by H E Bates. Both have TV miniseries as well. The 90s version of "The Darling Buds of May" starring David Jason, Pam Ferris and Catherine Zeta-Jones has pure Cottagecore vibes.
Living in Greece and having visited both the island where Mamma Mia is located and the Durrells, I can GUARANTEE you, they are as beautiful as they seem in the movies! If not even more! I would recommend two more tv series, both from Netflix. The first is Surviving Summer, set in Australia, filled with teenage kids surfing, always with a drama storyline underneath, and the second is one of my favourites, Outer Banks! Filled with mystery and hidden treasures, is about a teenager group, getting into trouble, living by the sea and hunting unreachable goals! SO good!
I love how you break things down in to your own aesthetic perspective.. I’ve been seeing one Italian summer all over booktube Instagram, and Booktok, and TikTok
This was so great! 💕 So many fantastic recommendations! 🍓 Thank you, Desi! 💐
Omg I had no idea the summer I turned pretty was becoming a show ahhh so excited!
Thanks for the beautiful video. These get me so excited for the seasons.
i was so happy to see this video when i woke up this morning . I am someone who doesnt love summer so this was definitely needed. thank you so much Desi !
So many good summertime recommendations, thank you! Summer makes me feel like anything is possible, but also like I can sit and watch the clouds without feeling like I should be doing something more productive. You captured the vibe perfectly. 👌✨
You're so positive...this was lovely. Thank you💗
Perfect timing to watch this beautiful video on a warm and lovely summer evening ♥
AH! I screamed!! So excited to watch this! Ily 🕊🧚🏻🐛🌕
My #1 summer movie is Jaws. No joke. A masterpiece.
this was such a cute idea! and just what I needed as well, I relate so much to what you said about struggling with summer, but I'm feeling optimistic this year thanks to you :)
I always love these recommendations videos you make! My lists of things to read and watch gets a little longer every time. I love the TV show The Outer Banks! ❤
i always love these videos!! i bought the first book after watching this . your movie recommendations are spot on! cant wait to see some on your list that ive been missing :)
this video really came at the perfect time. summer used to be my favorite season (spring overtook it) and I wanted to get some of that magic back this year, so I've been making a list of 90s and early 2000s movies to watch to get me in the nostalgic mood. The Parent Trap was what inspired it all! and I'm making a bucket list like I used to do, but was struggling with some ideas, so thank you very much for this!
fall and winter are my fav seasons but with Desi's video I am enjoying summer too
Also letters to Juliet is summer nostalgic romcom excellence!!
YES!! I watch this every summer 😍
YAY! i really would like to fall in love with summer but i always have a hard time doing so & i feel as though these recommendations will truly help me 💛
I hope they help! 💗 Just even trying to do really small things that make you happy can make such a big difference! ☺️
Aquamarine is the most nostalgic summer movie for me! I actually just watched it with my little sister recently. Her first time seeing the movie! 🧜
It’s such a perfect movie to watch with sisters during summer! ☀️I have 3 little sisters and we watch it together every summer ☺️
Make a million more of this kind of vid, one for all the seasons. This is liquid gold! Thank you!!
If you haven’t already seen Second Hand Lions I think you’d LOVE it! Perfect summer movie!
Also, Like Water for Chocolate. It is in Spanish so be prepared to read subtitles (unless there’s a dubbed version), but veryyyy sweet story and very whimsical Mexican summer vibes!
Best birthday gift ever! Love your videos Desi!
Only You is my all time favorite movie. I watched it when I was a teenager and fell in love with Italy.
I always look forward to your videos Desi! They are so fun and bring me much joy to watch.! They inspire me to embrace every season and make them special. The movie recommendations are some of my favorites. Dirty Dancing is always my sister and my go to for summer, along with Mama Mia. By the way, I'm a grandmother of 2 wonderful grandkids and I still try to embrace my inner child. It helps that my grandson just graduated 2nd grade. Looking forward to your next wonderful video Desi!
This year is my first year driving. I have a little green sage fiat 500 and it feels so vintage to drive! This makes me feel so happy this summer, I’m 37 and took a long while to get here driving. Every time I get in the car I feel so excited and play inspiring imaginative music and drive along the coast where I live. I live on a coastal island called the Isle of Wight in the uk. Queen Victoria used to live here and there is alot of Victorian era buildings here
Can I just say how much I appreciate a long YT video? I looooove it! Thank you!
I loved your recommendations my dearest Desi💗🥰 "The Durrells", "Mamma mia", "Dirty Dancing", "Stranger Things"📺🎥📽️(so many favourites in common), the books, the summer activities, the phrase of Bill Watterson just made my day🌞☀️🏖️ Thank you so much for the inspiration 💗💗Summer Greetings from Greece💙🤍💙🤍
I don't think I can live without your videos anymore....
Now I’m so excited to celebrate Summer!!!🐝🦋🦊. You’ve given me so many ideas wanna try them all:))
I cannot wait to try these out as soon as my vacation starts 🥰 I'm going to watch Aquamarine straight away because I have somehow never watched it! Thank you for yet another lovely video and for your amazing recommendations 💞 ps. that is one of the cutest thumb nails I've ever seen! 🌼
As a Miley super fan, I really appreciate all of the Miley recs including Miley Stewart Summer.🌞 Going to be channeling that energy when I tend to my vegetable garden.
I love visiting an amusement park or places with roller coasters, the zoo, or the aquarium 🥰
I actually really enjoyed One Italian Summer and it’s one of my favorite books! I think that has a lot to do with the fact that my mom passed away when I was young, so the concept of meeting a younger version of my mother and getting to know her as a friend who was my age (rather than my mother) was very appealing to me.
If you like the concept of exploring different types of love and finding love through grief, I would highly recommend “The Provence Cure for the Broken Hearted” by Bridget Asher! It seems right up your alley and is a great summer read that takes place in France. It’s a really underrated book but one of my favorites! It has drama and romance and explores how “true love” may not be what you think it is. I really hope you try reading it! It’s amazing!
I LOVE your activity recommendations, thanks for this video full of inspiration and positivity!! 💛🦋☀️
Can't wait to try these new books! They look so impressive and I just love the way you kindly discribed them, so calmly and your voice is so beautiful 🦄❤️
Thanks for your recommendations. I was especially glad for the summer books because I think it's so easy to find autumn and winter books, but I don't really know any summer books to try. I was also glad you mentioned berry picking because I had forgotten that I've been wanting to do that.
I love you sooo much desi finally New vedeo ohhh i am so glad😆🥳
the book of the parent trap was my favorite book as a child its so good
This was great, Desi! So many wonderful ideas! Thank you so much for putting this together. I hope you have a great summer. Take care.
I went on vacation already (3 weeks on a paradise french island) and I was depressed since I came back because I live in a region where we have no sea, and I miss it, but your video reminded me to enjoy summer even not by the sea, and for that, thank you so so much