Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Summer treats





They remind me of summer treats, orange popsicles, cotton candy, lime and coconut drinkies, and cherry sundaes! What about you, what do they make you think of?

Images found here

35 comments:

Cupcakes and Cashmere said...

happy, colorful days spent at the beach in the summer!

Lizzy said...

oh my gosh! I am in love with this post! The photos are so happy & bright. They remind me of shaved ice and my ideal beach attire.

Rachel said...

I love the retro feel of them. They make me think of popsicles too.

Tina { Luphia Loves... } said...

such gorgeous colours! and love the vintage style too :)

Anonymous said...

Oh yes please! I'll take two of each---that big striped bow hat is especially fab!

carolina @ patagonia gifts said...

ooohhh they remind me of colorful ice creams and delicious umbrella drinks!
Hope you have a very Happy Easter with your loved ones, Julia!
xoxo

Candi said...

I love these vintage photos. They're just gorgeous.

Gemma Mortlock said...

candy necklcaes you get at fun fares, made of little round sweets strung together on elasticated cotten mmmmm!

Karen said...

Oh I love the vintage-ness of those pics -- I keep thinking of the classic movie "To Catch a Thief", when they're on the beach. Love me some Cary Grant :)

Brittany | the Home Ground said...

Oh! I love these photos! They make me want to go away somewhere beachy and exotic and find the perfect brightly colored bathing suit. Thanks!!!

erin said...

it's decided. this is how i will dress for the beach this summer...these pictures make me think of warm sand between my toes. yay summer!

Unknown said...

mmm. orange creamsicles - particularly that first one!

Debra said...

Beautiful images~ cool, fresh fruit colors!

hmstrjam said...

i love that ridiculous bow!

paula said...

such romance. How I would love to throw on a frock like those.

Hello Lindello said...

It makes me want a sassy 50s swimsuit!

jae said...

they make me think of fun summer parties with amazing cocktails...love these images.

tanya said...

ooh picnics and cotton candy!! Lovely :-)

dojski said...

They make me think of finalizing my summer plans! =) I need to savor summer like it should be. So, I need one beach at least. ;)

Blair Friedeman said...

Oh, wow! What fabulous retro summer looks. Love the green. So excited for the summer.

Angela said...

i am ready for beach now!

SimplyGrove said...

These images are great!! And yay for cotton candy!!!

alissa said...

added to shopping list - gorgeous green swimming suit with large stack of awesome necklaces! functional? no beautiful? yes

Joyce said...

Julia you are right! They do remind me of summer things!! The last photo scarf/hat is fun! Enjoy!! xoxo

inkWELL Press said...

Love that retro green suit...

●• Thereza said...

love the green costume :)
happy easter to you lovely julia!!

Rachel Follett said...

How yummy! Definitely reminds me of popsicles in the summertime!

Callie Grayson said...

love that hat in the photo on the right!
they are delicious colours! they remind me of the white stripe of paper with the coloured candy dots on them.

Cindy said...

they remind me of how much i love the beach and bermuda shorts ;)!

Unknown said...

they remind me of bare feet and sun dresses, salty beach hair and corn on the cob. I love them

PS~Erin said...

I do love these images... Unfortunately, they are reminding me that I'm going to have to go bathing suit shopping soon... Going to go workout now!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Unknown said...

I love this.

ticklishfromadistance said...

What great images! They made me smile. Thanks!

Christina said...

oh i want to be this glamorous on the beach!

TIG said...

Oh my goodness -- these are wonderful! So bright and cheerful and filled with summertime adventure.

Hope you're having a great week, Julia!