This is our final day of posting 5 must-do items to tackle before Summer ends.  There has been some progress in checking things off but there is still more to do.  If you missed the first 20, clicky-click here, here, here and here.

The last 5:

Summer Lovin’

21. Take leisurely bike rides around the city, through the park, up the block, to a friend’s house…

22.  Scribble random, inspirational messages on the sidewalk with colorful chunks of chalk

23. Set up a lemonade stand for an afternoon. Whether you charge or not is entirely up to you. Interact with as many people as possible.

24. Go to the park and attempt to play bocce. Let the hilarity begin…

25. Eat ice cream outside as much as possible. A trip to an old-fashioned ice cream parlor(if you can find one) sounds awesome.

1. Reflections Of Amsterd@m – Bike Lady, 2. Casual Sunday, 3. Lemonade Stand, 4. Pastime Memories

Well, I will be crossing items off of my list and I hope that you will be doing the same. Please feel free to let me know in the comments if you have tackled anything on the list or if you have other ideas that sound way more interesting.

Thanks!! 

♥ the alchemist

Okay, I’m back with some more inspiring items to check off of our End of Summer list… 

Everyday this week, I’m posting 5 must-do items to tackle before Summer ends. If you missed the first 15, clicky-click here, here and here.

Shall we continue? 

Summer Lovin’

16. Go to your local coffee shop or cafe with an outdoor bench, chairs, etc. Sit there and people watch.

17. Amusement Park Time!! Tilt-a-Wheel, Bumper Cars, Roller Coasters. Try going to one after sunset. Sit on the Wonder/Ferris Wheel with the night sky above and all the twinkling lights below. 

18. Make a list of all the free outdoor shows left. Try to go to as many as possible whether you like the music or not. Proceed to dance…

19. Recreate the infamous Trevi fountain scene from La Dolce Vita.  Find the nearest fountain and jump in , make sure you have a Marcello around to complete the scene and to vouch for your sanity if its called into question by authorities.

20. Take a mini-road trip somewhere. Anywhere, pick a place within thirty miles and put the pedal to the metal and go!! Take lots of pictures!! Extra points if they’re polaroids.

1. Near Night Fair, 2. Envy . . ., 3. Untitled, 4. road trip 19792

♥ the alchemist

Well, my favorite pair of designer sisters are at it again with some lovely updated images on their website. Rodarte holds a special place in my heart as with so many of you out there. Here are just a few quick images from the Fall 2008 collection. As usual, visual perfection. These have quickly gone into my inspiration file.

Please can I have these dresses…and shoes…and tights!

I’ll take this whole ensemble, thanks.

♥ the alchemist

Everyday this week, I’m posting 5 must-do items to tackle before Summer ends. If you missed the first 10, clicky-click here and here.

Some more items to tackle: 

Summer Lovin’

11. Climb a tree or several. Have someone take a picture of you in the tree or if you’re coordinated enough take a picture from that vantage point.

12. Meander aimlessly around a semi-familiar neighborhood.  Enjoy the surprises you see…

13. Go to the market. Find the plumpiest, freshest fruit that strikes your eye. Devour it. Let the juice run down your chin and over your fingers.

14. Open all the windows in your place/room. Blast some classic summer tunes and dance to your own beat in your underwear.

15. Cupcakes! Bake them and share them. Decorate them and share them. Buy them and share them. Just eat them with others and let the laughter flow!!

1. Tarzan? Oh. He will follow., 2. Venezia, 3. 36 happy cupcake, 4. new techniques to dance your pants off

♥ the alchemist

Hey Lovelies,

Everyday this week, I’m posting 5 must-do items to tackle before Summer ends. If you missed the first 5, clicky-click here.

Here’s our next set:

Summer Lovin’

6. Have an impromptu picnic anywhere…think outside the box!

7. Get thee to the local sprinkler park and get wet! That’s an order. (If you see an open hydrant, jump in there first)

8. Do some D.I.Y. outside, think Park, Lake or your local subway platform. Extra points if you get mistaken for a panhandler and get sympathy change!!

9. Incorporate your bathing suit into as many outfits as possible. It’s just not for swimming you know…

10. Find someone to kiss…often

1. silojjsprink.jpg, 2. wrapped up in you, 3. Kiss Me, 4. 232: 365 Le Circus Ballerina

Stay tuned for more of the list…

♥ the alchemist

Lovelies!!! I’m back and relaxed and like Jay-Z says: I’m focused, man!!

I have tons of ideas swimming around in my head and I feel like a recharged battery full of inspiration and I can’t wait to share it with you guys.

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Yes, this has been a great summer filled with surprises and I’m a little sad that it is slowly coming to an end. So, to honor the carefree days of summer I’ve compiled a list of 25 things to do before the crisp days of Fall rush in. Everyday this week, I will post a list of 5 items that I think you might enjoy.

Summer Lovin’

1. Have a water balloon/gun fight!

2. See the sunrise from an interesting location.

3. Walk barefoot in the park, while flying a kite

4. Get a group of friends together and play tag!

5. Do something exciting on the Rooftop, throw a party, take pictures, watch a movie, etc.

1. 09_D3A9599 Songkran 04, 2. Kite Flying!, 3. Playing Tag, 2 of 4, 4. Rooftop

All right!! Here’s the first 5 and I plan on crossing as many of them off the list as I can. Feel free to add your own suggestions in the comments section or let me know if you plan on doing any of the things on the list!! 

♥ the alchemist

Hey Lovelies,

This is what I’ll be up to for the next couple of weeks…

1. an evening reflection, 2. Isola deserta, 3. La Isla de Puerto Rico, 4. Life is like a work of art

We will resume serious posting upon return. I know things have been sort of slow…but after this break things will be back up and running. See you soon and enjoy the rest of your summer!

♥ the alchemist