Adiós Summer. . .
>> Thursday, September 2, 2010
Hello you pretty Lulu Letty readers. I'm Starr from A Thought Is The Blossom happy a pig in the mud to be here posting for Maria today. She did such a great job guest posting for me earlier this summer, and I'm happy to finally have an opportunity to pay her back. Lucky me, she made things much, much easier by giving us a theme to work with–a farewell to summer.
As much as I hate the humidity here in the south, there's no escaping that child-like feeling that the summer months bring! When I sat down and really thought about all the things that signify summer to me, I pictured an issue of Lula lingering in my bag rather than the boring textbooks that are in there now–even if the issue was a few months old. I pictured late night swims in my 40's polka dot swimsuit, and overnight slumber parties with my new nautical tote bag. I smelled the nostalgia of freshly cut grass just like those days when I helped dad mow the lawn, and I dreamed of all those long nights when the sun lingered around, tucking me into bed at night. And even if the summer weather is still around til the end of September, and even if the long nights are here until the end of October, our minds have already moved on to the next season.
As much as I hate the humidity here in the south, there's no escaping that child-like feeling that the summer months bring! When I sat down and really thought about all the things that signify summer to me, I pictured an issue of Lula lingering in my bag rather than the boring textbooks that are in there now–even if the issue was a few months old. I pictured late night swims in my 40's polka dot swimsuit, and overnight slumber parties with my new nautical tote bag. I smelled the nostalgia of freshly cut grass just like those days when I helped dad mow the lawn, and I dreamed of all those long nights when the sun lingered around, tucking me into bed at night. And even if the summer weather is still around til the end of September, and even if the long nights are here until the end of October, our minds have already moved on to the next season.
I've been saying I wanted to use The Zombies cover of "Summertime" in a video this summer–I'm a film student so I take every chance I can get to experiment–and so I have to thank Maria for putting my mind back on summer for at least one last time before it's gone. Hope you guys enjoy the sweet (and pointless) video I made. It's sort of a farewell to summer, hello to fall!
i cant wait for summer! it is so funny reading all these farewell to summer posts whereas my summer will just be starting soon. I get to look forward to freshly mown grass and reclining in the sun. that was a beautiful little video you made with a wonderful soundtrack. enjoy going back to school!
You are the cutest! I loved this guest post and Starr is amazing! Hope you are doing well Maria. <3
really well done: excellent post and fabulous track!
I think this has to be my favorite guest post, I mean they're all lovely but the little video and photography is truly beautiful! I hope your having a good rest Maria and looking forward to your return! x
Great entry Starr! I love it!
climbing trees is so much fun.
wah. bye bye summer.
i loveee this post!! :)) in where im living,, summer will be startingg soon,,:)
xoxo
That photo of you in a tree is great and I really like the song to your video!
Great post.
xox,
bonita of Depict This!
Cute video!!
I love that video and that song!
while yous have fall, we have spring now..your clothes is such an inspiration!
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Starr this is an amazing post! Bravo darlin!
Oh, the humidity is killing me. We've been staying inside.
Love the pics! x
LOVE the video! You're very talented Starr! What a great song too, my granny always used to sing it when she had a few drinks, haha!
ahhh! ! I lve your shoes, and i'll be saying goodbye to summer soon too! :)
Thank you for posting :) Amazing movie!!!
Words can't say how much I LOVED that video Starr!! So cute. :) I hadn't heard the Zombies cover either and it's perfect.
xx
michal
I just loved your accompanying video. It set the tone perfectly!
I had no idea you're a film student! that explains all your awesome videos including this one!! Great post Starr! ^,^
Excellent post, Starr! Always love your videos. You are a lady of many talents!
xo, MOUSEVOX
Absolutely gorgeous Starr. A wonderful farewell post and the video is so inspiring. Last time I tried to climb a tree for a shoot I got stuck. It was pretty funny.
Thanks so much for guest posting!
xx
Maria
I so love what you wrote about summer and the child-like feeling it inspires. Honestly one thing I love about summer is getting ridiculously and authentically dirty and grimy, and yet feeling so free and childish. Lovely video and pictures...
beeeautiful photos.... thanks Starr! awesome video as well!
xx
nancy
swayreport.blogspot.com
Starr, these photos look amazing! And I love your video! Inspiring for me to shoot another video before summer cools down!
beautiful as ever starr! that video made my day!
such a wonderful video! can i ask what it was shot using? im going to france in a few weeks and would love to document my travels like this - the dreamy quality to the film would be perfect.
jade
Great pictures, Starr! I love the house in the background. And really cute video. :)
:o)Sarah
Love these pics! I'm so sad that the summer is over though, i feel like it never really started in london xx
Starr,
I LOVE your video!!! Summertime is a favorite of mine because my mom would always sing it to me. I am VERY picky (just as my boyfriend) who sings that song and the Zombies are a new favorite!!!
I just adore everything about that first photo.
xoxo
love the video. wish i had a camera!