first day of summer 2012

Today is the first day of summer and I can't believe that it is already June 20th! It seems like just yesterday was Easter. We've been having the very typical June gloom in Southern California and haven't had a summer-feeling beach day yet. Hopefully they are around the corner but I don't think we're going to see it for a while still. I am looking forward to warm picnic lunches outside, long walks, warm days, BBQs, and playing in the sand. 

A Grace Kelly inspired First Day of Summer from last year. 

first day of summer

[Images of Grace Kelly via weheartit]

Today is the first official day of summer. June 21st is the Summer Solstice which means that it is the longest day of sunlight the whole year. I am hoping that means today will be sunny since we've had full on June gloom thus far. A few days that were warm & sunny in the midday but definitely doesn't feel like summer to me yet. These images of Grace Kelly feel just like what I want my summer to feel like. Clear waters, big sun hats, stripped beach towels, and sun with refuge in the shade.