SUMMER.
It's the epitome of simplicity, when time slows and windows open to the list of things we wish we could do all year long. There are certain things I do every summer, my open windows during the dog days.
Drive
My summer has to include a road trip. Texas is vast, and the highways are endless. Driving is a big reminder that life might seem short but there's always more road over the horizon.
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| The highway between Amarillo and Childress, Texas on my recent road trip to Colorado. |
Climb
The mountains do call me, and every summer, I must go!
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| On Mt. Crested Butte in July |
Surf
I learned to surf in California - actually, at a turning point in my jewelry design career when I was out west attending a gem course. Surfing is freedom, and there is such a sense of accomplishment, at every stage of learning. From that first paddle out, to achieving the feat of balancing on the board - it's not so much about riding the wave as it is about the personal challenge: being my best me on the board in the open ocean.
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| Surfboards are utter simplicity in both shape and design. So inspiring! |
Explore
My summer is always about creative exploration, not just adventurous. I try to get as far away in my imagination as I can during these slow summer months.
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| Shortboard earrings from the Surfer Collection, a favorite summer earring |
CHILL
And there's always got to be a soundtrack!
Click HERE and listen to my favorite summer tunes.
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| Elizabeth's Summer Soundtrack on the super cool music share site, MixedTape.me |
The perfect wave is out there. Go find it. Happy summer!
Feel beautiful!
Elizabeth
