Memorial Day weekend just passed and you know what that means: Summer, we see you. We’re coming for you! White shoes, Mai Tai’s, convertibles, cook-outs and drive-ins: we will be chilling, grilling and killin’ it this summer. Come join us for our Unofficial Summer Tour where we test drive the latest warm-weather trends, fashions and destinations and pick out the best of what lies ahead in June, July and August. Grab your flip-flops and a cold one and let’s wade right in!
Shetland Shindigerry
Lonely Planet has just released their Best Places To Visit in 2019 and we’re thrilled to see the Shetland Islands on their list. Wind-swept cliffs, ancient stone cairns and secret coves tempt the outdoorsy dreamers in all of us. And did anyone say “Up Helly Aa”? Turns out Shetlanders love nothing more than drinking ale, dressing up as Vikings and setting fire to longships.
These most excellent gatherings are known as, you guessed it, Up Helly Aa’s. We don’t know about you but we’re suffering from Game Of Thrones withdrawal pains and there’s just something about the Shetland Isles that hits the Seven Kingdoms sweet-spot. We’re in!
Just Kiddin’ In The UK
On our way home from the Shetland Isles we’re stopping over in England because…romper and bonnet! Seriously, we are adoring British baby clothes this summer. They are just so delightfully proper! Plus, Baby Sussex just arrived. Need we say more?
Color Scheming Back At The Office
We are artists and designers here at Elum. We think color, we speak color, we dream color. And we’re not shy about giving colorful opinions either! This summer is all about the spice draw: cayenne, turmeric, vanilla and saffron. Lela Rose’s gorgeous SS19 collection just about sums it up.We are showing the spice trend some major love with our Zodiac Daily Journals for Anthropologie. Yes, we added pink to the mix. No, we can’t think of a pink spice offhand. Wait a minute…how about Baby Spice?
Spice Girls Summer
The Spice Girls have regrouped (minus the lovely Posh) and are ready for their World Tour. We can’t wait to see them perform their greatest hits this summer. It’s what we really, really want. Say You’ll Be There!
Stranded At The Drive-In
While Grease just might be the most perfect summer movie of all time, there’s plenty of new movies coming out to get us out of the house and chowing down on popcorn this summer. We can’t wait to see Lion King (did someone say Beyoncé?), Once Upon A Time In Hollywood (did someone else say Brad Pitt?) and Rocketman.
As Elton John is the creative genius behind both Lion King and Rocketman we’re giving him our vote for Man of the Moment. Elton is also touring this summer. In his own words The Bitch Is Back!
Foodies Forever
We like to eat around here. A lot. We spend an embarrassing amount of time drooling over takeout menus and Instagram posts. If someone shouts “Tacos!” it will clear the building. Interestingly enough, an anagram for Elum Design is “glide menus” which we do pretty much everyday when we’re at our desks and lunchtime is approaching. So let’s glide those menus and see where they land! First off, we’re eating anything Julie Sherman @saladforpresident is preparing. We are also totally ready to share sushi with @brunchboys. In fact bring it all on: burgers and fries, bbq, pizza and tacos, tacos, tacos! #didwementiontacos
Adult Beverage Browsing
What to drink with all that food? Cocktails or beer? Wine or shots? Questions, questions, questions. Let’s start slow and build our way up. Summer drinks are all about the fruit so we are loving the ideas of Fernie Brewing Co’s The Reel Peel IPA.
We’re also craving Sangria loaded with strawberries and oranges and kicked up with brandy! Our shot of choice this summer is ice cold @patron chased with a wedge of sweet keffir lime. And we would be remiss in our duty if we didn’t mention our summer cocktail of choice: the Vegas-ready Mai Tai!
Party Central
Have we mentioned we love a good party? Shrimp on the grill, string lights twinkling, sound system breaking out the Marvin Gaye: summer is all about hanging outdoors with friends. Cookouts, barbecues, pool parties, garden parties: we cannot wait! Our Summer Tableware Collection will be dropping soon and you betcha we’ll be using it to dress up our picnic and patio tables!
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