SUMMER RECOMMENDATIONS 🌤 beach reads, summery movies & tv shows and ideas to romanticize summer!

Happy summertime, friends! 🌊🍉🌻🐚🌴
In today's video I recommend some summery/beachy books, movies, tv shows and activities to get you in the mood for summer! For me, this summer is all about all things breezy, warm and light. Mediterranean Mamma mia summer vibes. Everything coastal grandmother and nautical. Growing up, I didn't enjoy summer very much (living in Arizona and Utah in the desert, I just could not enjoy the extreme heat, dryness and lack of greenery) but since I've started immersing myself in my imagination with the help of aesthetics like "mamma mia European summer" and "coastal grandmother" and "cottagecore" I've been able to find ways to truly enjoy this beautiful season. Now I really do honestly love summer, and I hope maybe some of these tips and ideas can help you to enjoy it a bit more if you're also someone who struggles to find the beauty in this season 💙
If you have any suggestions about how to romanticize and enjoy summer, I'd love it if you could leave your ideas in the comment section for others to read! You might really be able to help inspire others to find little joys this summertime! :)
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➤ Movies ||
- Mamma Mia 1 & 2 (PG-13)
- The Sisterhood of The Traveling Pants (PG)
- Only You (PG) watch the full movie on KZbin for free here: • Only You (1994) - Full...
- Dirty Dancing (PG-13)
- The Parent Trap (PG)
- To Catch a Thief (PG)
- The Last Song (PG)
- Cheaper By The Dozen 2 (PG)
- Hannah Montana: The Movie (G)
- Aquamarine (PG)
➤ TV shows ||
- The Durrells (TV-PG)
- Dive Club (TV-PG)
- The Summer I Turned Pretty (TV-14)
- Stranger Things (TV-14)
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[@sarahowusu16]

Seriously it's so crazy how one person just living their life and documenting it artistically can make me so happy. It's really a gift to make people genuinely happy by just being yourself 💞💖🌼🌸🌼🌸

[@DarlingDesi]

Aww friend thank you for saying that 🥹💗🫶🏻 My heart is so full!

[@cindishooltz4149]

Perfectly said Sarah! Desi makes me happy and so inspired! I sure thank you Darling Desi!🍉🌿🍑🍡🦋

[@katehsitou6188]

Totally agree, she has changed the way I look at life! I watch and rewatch most of her content. It just makes me feel so happy 😊

[@Dani.Coates]

couldn't agree more

[@carrvdam8540]

Thank god I’m not the only one that feels this way! I’m obsessed.. I really do feel much happier and changed a lot of my old habits and the way I look at life now such an inspiration

[@lemonlemon159]

Just a reminder to everyone that you don't have to look a certain way to enjoy Summer. There is so much pressure on us to have the perfect body and be perfectly shaven, and this is probably the most difficult season for many of us in terms of body image. I love the way Desi romanticises each season, and helps us find joy in the little moments. However, acceptance of your body and your life the way they are is equally important, and I hate the way society and social media puts so much pressure onto women to look a certain way. Your value is so much more than the way you look, and a woman's body is the least interesting thing about her. Go have fun! ❤️

[@DarlingDesi]

This 🙌🏻💗 Summer is a time for doing things that make us happy and enjoying the weather despite what we think we “should” look or even feel like. Last summer I was really struggling with my mental health and I constantly was comparing myself to everyone having such a good time and being happy. If I would have just compared myself less and focused more on just accepting and nurturing myself, I would have had such a better time. Having fun should absolutely be top priority over everything else 💗

[@lemonlemon159]

@@DarlingDesi Thank you for sharing ❤️ Your videos are helping so many people, and it's so refreshing to hear a KZbinr be open about their mental health struggles

[@chorei1663]

Thanks for this reminder, I love it :)

[@larascozycorner3678]

I needed this!

[@jordanalmond3458]

Thank you my friend! I needed that reminder 🙌🏻

[@user-oz2oq2ll2z]

Activities recommended by her: ▪︎Climb tree and read a book ▪︎Go cloud walking ▪︎Make lemonade and watch a movie ▪︎Make a fort and watch a movie ▪︎Have a water day like in Beach,lake or river ▪︎Go for a drive, with a summer playlist with a cone and watch sunset ▪︎Have s'more while watching a horror movie ▪︎Make a blueberry lavender granola bowl for breakfast [ She gave recipe for it btw ] ▪︎Make a berry cake ▪︎Put a cute outfit and go to farmer market ▪︎Watch 80s movies ▪︎Have a "no - phone" day

[@user-oz2oq2ll2z]

Movies recommendation by her: •Mama mia [Season one and two] •The sisterhood of the travelling pants •Only you •Dirty Dancing •The parent trap [I have watched this and i highly recommend] •To catch a Thief •The last song •Cheaper by the dozen 2 •Hannah Montana [ I watched this i felt it was boring but u can try ] •Aquamarine [I have watched this too and its a bit cringe but its good]

[@my_cha]

The movie Letters to Juliet is one of my faves for the summer! It's set in italy and there's Amanda Seyfried in it! 🥰

[@DarlingDesi]

Yesss I love this one so much! The setting in Italy is so stunning and reason enough alone to watch this movie 😍

[@Ardit-kq4bt]

You have to watch the movie that Desi recommended Only You set also in Italy. One of the best romantic movies for the summertime

[@celestial_peace]

It’s so cute I watched it recently

[@emmacook9989]

Another great one is Under The Tuscan Sun. Ah…it’s so good!

[@fairyfarms]

amanda seyfriend? i'm sold.

[@soniawithani7586]

I really struggle with Summer. I get so down when the temperatures get super hot. I feel like summer has this expectation of always having to be great and for me it’s four months of anxiety. I really appreciate your videos and they help me to realize that it’s the little things. Instead of focusing on the snakes and bugs focusing on the birds and flowers, that sort of thing. Thank you for being such a light :) Two of my favorite movies for summer are Stand by Me and Indian Summer.

[@meghanshaffer229]

I struggle too! Some people love it so much I always feel like an odd duck out disliking it. But between the heat, the kids, the lack of routine, I almost always get down. Desi's channel is always encouraging and hopeful!

[@lorrainemck]

Me too. I prefer mild to cold temperatures, so summer often gets me down

[@cindyurban150]

@@lorrainemck I agree with you. I'm looking forward to October, I can't take the heat,bugs, and the noise.Winter is so calming,cozy, and usually quieter.

[@cindyurban150]

@@meghanshaffer229 I thought I was the only one who felt this way ! Yes, Desi's videos are encouraging. October will be here soon !

[@TheZsuliett]

My grandfather used to takes us kids to "cricket hunting" at summer nights, we would go outside in our pyjamas and flashlights and look for crickets and fireflies. It had a secret adventure vibe and we loved it ^^

[@theodora6843]

Wow that sounds really magical. Like a scene out of a movie. Lovely memory! ✨

[@HelloGlamour16]

I struggle a lot with summer. Growing up, I was most prone to depression & anxiety in the summer because my home life wasn’t great & I was stuck at home. Your videos are always so calming & they bring me so much joy! I’m in a season of a lot of changes & difficulties going on in my life, but this video brought me so much comfort ❤️ and inspired me to try to enjoy summer. Usually I spend the whole summer saying “You know what’s great about this month?! It’s only _____ months until September!” I love fall so much, but maybe I can start loving summer too. Even if it’s because it’s the prequel to my favorite season ☀️

[@k49821]

I have also experienced the most anxiety and panic attacks during the summer especially since graduating high school. Every summer was just a time of limbo where plans weren't settled for the fall and the future was uncertain if not outright bleak. 5+ years later summer has stayed that way, but I loved summer as a kid and want to find things I like about it again. Fall is also my favorite, so I like thinking of it as a prequel 😄

[@lorrainemck]

I have really vivid memories of sitting in my grandmother's garden listening to the birds, making "perfume" with flowers, water and old bottles, and eating her home-grown strawberries, warm from the sun.😊🌼🍓🌻🌷🐝

[@zoelynnesmith]

I hope you understand the impact that you have on the people who care about you. You are my serotonin boost and inspiration. I’ve always despised summer but I’m learning to love it.

[@DarlingDesi]

🥹🫶🏻💗

[@cindyurban150]

You're not alone.

[@MossStoneStoryVintage]

I loved this video. Last night, I finished reading “Where the Crawdads Sing”. My mom passed away in 2019, and before that she begged me to read it. I now know she so badly wanted to discuss it with me. Sadly, I just couldn’t read during that year. I was going through so much. Well, I sobbed through it. I absolutely loved it. I don’t know if you had read it. I know many people love this book. It is now on my favorite list. The movie comes out in July and Taylor Swift has a song on the soundtrack. This book will stay with me for a very long time for so so many reasons. Thank you for your beautiful videos!

[@sarahlopinot906]

Your story reminded me of my dad. "Where the Crawdads Sing" was the last book he read before he died. He told me to read it because he thought I would like it. It's been almost three years now and I still haven't read the book because up until this point it has been too painful. Maybe it will be healing to read it?

[@MossStoneStoryVintage]

@@sarahlopinot906 Aw, so sorry! It’s a book you need to talk to someone about after reading it. The fact your dad wanted you to read this, tells me he was so proud of you, and that the main character resonated with him, and her strength probably reminded him of you. I lost my dad when I was young. He was my everything! Even though I don’t know you, please know that my heart goes out to you. Read this beautiful book. Talk to your dad while you read it, and cry, cry, cry. And I can tell you something else, your dad was an amazing man because he picked up this book in the first place. Delia Owens shows her readers the definition of what a man should be and what he shouldn’t. There will be so many beautiful messages your dad will give you while you read this book. Keep in touch! I have a KZbin channel under my name that discusses vintage, thrifting, books etc…. I’d love to hear back from you. Big hugs my friend! ❤️🍄❤️

[@sarahlopinot906]

@ Moss Stone Story Vintage Thank you for the kind words and taking the time to reply. Before it was too painful to read this book but I plan on getting to it this summer. Would live to read it before the movie comes out. It's funny because Where the Crawdads Sing is not a book my dad would typically pick up. He was very much a non-fiction (science, nature, history) reader but said he saw it on a book list and thought it sounded good. Anyway, thank you for giving me the nudge to pick it up and think about my dad while reading it. I know their will be tears! Sorry that you too have experienced the loss of a parent. It leaves such a hole in one's life. I will definitely check out your channel. Sounds like something I would enjoy!

[@janeeden1004]

This has been a rough few months for me, I lost my way a lot and lost the joy in the little things, but every video you put out, brings that spark back, and I'm determined to have a wonderful summer this year, thank you Desi 💕

[@DarlingDesi]

I’m so sorry to hear you’ve been having a hard time 💗 Sending you all the light and good vibes. Hopefully this can be a summer of recovery and self-love 💗 You’ve got this ☺️💗

[@janeeden1004]

@@DarlingDesi thank you 😊💕

[@cyrineh5602]

I also recommend Dawson's Creek for the series. It's really a perfect summer romance series.

[@rorygilmore211]

Thanks 💖💖

[@DarlingDesi]

Ohhh yesss!! Such a good one! 🙌🏻

[@elizabethb.7763]

I'm obsessed with Dawson's Creek. It's all about 90's fashion, coastal vibes, sunsets, friendships & love. 🥰 The characters are comfort characters. It's just great! My mom was watching it back then and now I'm watching it, it's totally timeless, I bought all the dvd's from a garage sale just in case it's not on Netflix anymore one day. Where are the Dawson's Creek enthousiasts?? I'm so happy it's getting recognition here 😆

[@SACREDTRAVELLER]

I’d highly recommend the beautiful and uplifting ‘Enchanted April’ by Elizabeth Van Armin. It takes you back to Italy in the 1920’s with three women who are suffering from neglect, loveless relationships and a feeling of hopelessness. They then travel to a castle in Italy and life starts to transform. It surrounds me with the hope that I can open up to new possibilities, friendship and that the power of love can melt even the stoniest of hearts. Enjoy xx

[@itsrainingrosemary]

omg ..... i love love love this movie!!

[@DarlingDesi]

I love Enchanted April! It’s my favorite to watch during springtime ☺️💗

[@kristinandersondc]

I have loved Only You for decades! There was a slew of great rom-coms in the mid 90s. *Try French Kiss with Meg Ryan and Kevin Kline!

[@DarlingDesi]

The 90’s were the best time for rom-coms! We really need to bring back whatever they put in those movies. They were all so good 😩 Also yes! French Kiss is SO good! 🙌🏻

[@Puty0urlipstick0n]

The movie that puts me directly into summer vibes, is "Call Me By Your Name", this movie changed my life! It is great.

[@shieldmaidensyarnbasket]

Highly recommend Much Ado About Nothing! Shakespeare comedy, beautiful and talented star-studded cast, and summer in Italy. Such a fun film!

[@barbarafrings9231]

Also "A Midsummer's Night Dream" by Shakespeare (play and movie). 🙂

[@katieosborn8158]

I also think that the movie “Under the Tuscan Sun” is a great Italian summer movie with a message that it’s never to late to make changes in your life.

[@judyjones5615]

I love that movie! 😊

[@maryholmstadt798]

I love that movie too!

[@Lillyjoy]

Summer is my least favorite because the heat makes me feel so tired and I want to frolic in nature but the heat makes me not want to, so I appreciate your video and saying at the beginning this can help if you don’t love summer ❤️ I miss when you would make more book videos also!!❤️

[@barbarafrings9231]

Hi Lilly, 🙂 since I am very sensitive to heat and the sun/sunlight, summer is my least favorite time of the year, too. But I love Autumn! 🍁🍂 Greetings from Germany and let's enjoy summer as best as we can. 🍦📚🎶🦋😃

[@arletbode4847]

Make sure you are getting your electrolytes!

[@kittyquinn004]

Another movie recommendation: A Cinderella Story with Hillary Duff!! It doesn’t take place during summer, and yet it gives me so many summer vibes, and the nostalgia for me is unreal!!! 💚💚💚

[@DarlingDesi]

YES!! I thought about including this one because even though it takes place during school, it feels so summery because of the setting in California ☀️ Such a classic! And it’s so quotable! I love it 😄

[@kittyquinn004]

@@DarlingDesi and everyone dresses so summery! Besides the school aspect, it definitely feels like it’s summer in the movie!

[@kejta0281]

Mamma Mia is such a good choice! Either the movie or the soundtrack, there is no way they won't make you smile :)

[@DarlingDesi]

It’s just so heartwarming and feel-good 🥰

[@cheywells6229]

The new Emily Henry book (author of People We Meet on Vacation and Beach Read) is soooo good too! It's called Book Lovers, and its perfect vibes for a cottagecore summer

[@komaedacoffee4298]

Bought it because GabbyReads loved it 😂

[@angiedasner]

I just finished it. It’s a perfect read.

[@elizabethroyerjohnson4992]

Love Emily Henry books in general and for summer especially!

[@theodora6843]

Aaah Desi 💖 I got so excited to see you pass 200.000 subs 🤩 these days!! My most heartfelt congratulations!! I've been around since a little over 30.000 - so first you almost felt like a secret, hidden gem only a few knew about but now I gladly share you with the world!! 😜😄 Makes me really happy to have found you, friend! 🌼👒

[@DarlingDesi]

Ahhh thank you so much Theo Dora!! 💗🥹 Imposter syndrome is hitting hard because I still don’t believe it 🙈 It’s so weird for me to think about but I’m so grateful 💗 Thank you so much for sticking around for so long! I’m so honored 🥹💗

[@SamanthaROlmsted]

Girl! You got me so hooked on coastal grandmother 😂😂 and you portray it so beautifully ♥️♥️☀️🌊👙🏝

[@DarlingDesi]

It’s my hyperfixation at the moment and I’m not mad about it 😄✨

[@Wiz1800]

You’re hair looks beautiful Desi! I’ve taken some inspiration from you this year and dyed my hair lighter for the summer 💕 I’m in love with your channel, videos and your aesthetic!! I hope anyone reading this has a lovely day/ night xx

[@DarlingDesi]

Thank you SO much 💗 I hope you’re loving your new hair! Happy summer, friend!

[@thecatlady3501]

Me too! I grew it out long too and learned how to lighten it myself. It’s been fun learning to not take myself too seriously and have fun.

[@Wiz1800]

@@DarlingDesi thanks Desi! You too

[@Wiz1800]

@@thecatlady3501 love this 🤌🏻🤌🏻

[@Kayladelfino]

It’s so peaceful watching you talk about things you’re passionate about and encouraging others to follow suit. Thank you for all the relaxing and wonderful recommendations. ✨💛

[@DarlingDesi]

That’s so nice of you to say, thank you friend 🥹💗

[@catie9805]

Every summer since I was a baby I go to Traverse City to visit my grandma and go to the Cherry Festival and take a picture on the Ferris wheel. It seems a little silly since I just turned 20, but every year I still love it.

[@DarlingDesi]

Not silly at all 💗💗💗

[@pinkyyoshimakeup]

My go-to feel good summer movie will always be Now and Then. It’s such an oldie but a goodie. Love the summer in the 70’s vibe and the cast is incredible! ☮️ 🌼🌈

[@theodora6843]

Oh my God 😲 thank you so much for bringing that up!! Loved that one too but haven't watched for ages... 🌼

[@hikingfordayz]

In summer I like taking day trips to new towns or trails to see things I’ve never seen before.

[@DarlingDesi]

I love that idea 😍 Being a local tourist can be so fun!

[@asmaa_vlog_85]

I feel happy when I get a notification that you have uploaded a new video 🥰😘😍. Thank you very much for uploading the video. Your videos fill me with so much positive energy 🍓♥️🥰😍

[@sophiemintsiveris8467]

Also letters to Juliet is summer nostalgic romcom excellence!!

[@DarlingDesi]

YES!! I watch this every summer 😍

[@marylyn5965]

My book recomendations for summer are "A Year in Provence" written by Peter Mayle. And "The Darling Buds of May" written by H E Bates. Both have TV miniseries as well. The 90s version of "The Darling Buds of May" starring David Jason, Pam Ferris and Catherine Zeta-Jones has pure Cottagecore vibes.

[@fhypnos912]

im not a fun of 80s or jane austin, but i still watch every seconds of every desi's vedio. i love watching people who living their best life, it always brings me calm and joy

[@madebycamille_]

For me Mamma Mia is the PERFECT summer movie....☀️🌸I love this movie do much....💗

[@YasLove111]

Watching your videos are such a treat!! You are so beautiful and creative, thank you for all of your hard work and the amazing content you create- sending lots of love 💗💗🍄🍄

[@DarlingDesi]

Thank you so much for saying that 🥹💗 You’re so kind!

[@Maha-op3gg]

I've struggled appreciating summer in the past as well. In the middle of July last year I moved from southern California to middle Ga to live with my long distance partner. Now summer has a really special place in my heart! I can't believe I missed hearing the cicadas and I'm so happy they're back. I'm so excited to enjoy summer, thank you for all this inspo

[@angiedasner]

One of my favorite summer things is 4th of July celebration. When I was attending BYU in Provo I was dazzled by their fireworks display. Also hiking the mountains, putting your drinks in the freezing water and just enjoying nature and friends. Have you seen Enchanted April? It's a movie about a group of women renting out a villa in Italy, The scenery is amazing.

[@thepageandstage]

Oh no, my TBR list just got so much longer!😂 Thanks for so many awesome-sounding recommendations!

[@tweesii]

Thank you so much Desi for all of these recommendations ✨💕 although I practically dislike summer the most 😓 Our beloved summer is one drama that's so nice for summer ☀️🌡 Btw! Congratulations on passing 200k! I'm really so happy for you and waiting so impatiently for 1M 🎊🎂 I really do miss the cottagecore and aesthetic videos here, I love them more because they are the main reason I found about your channel a little more than a year ago, and it was my favourite thing that happened! I remember that I spent the entire day watching your videos, after I stumbled across the "How to romanticize your life" video and I'm not gonna lie, but whenever I miss you and your videos, I just watch them all over again. You have no idea how your sprinkle joy and happiness, calmness and kindness into us. I wish you always to be happy and pure as you are. Thank you for being here for us and I hope you'll be sparkling the joy for us always with the beautiful videos you make. 💕

[@aileeny3798]

Parent Trap is near and dear to my heart! I remember being obsessed when it came out and wanting to go to summer camp. I got to go a couple years later and went for years- camp was my life! My dad then died when I was at my first night of my fourth year at camp, and that was it for the rest of my teen years. Now I work as a riding instructor at a camp that’s at the real Camp Walden in Maine, and I worked at Camp Walden for a summer. The director of parent trap was a Waldenite!

[@DarlingDesi]

Oh my gosh that’s amazing!! 😍

[@aileeny3798]

@@DarlingDesi even better- the first year I worked there I met my heart horse and had four good years with him before he passed at 32 years old! Gained amazing friendships and all my Parent Trap loving childhood dreams came true!

[@doesntevenliketomatoes]

Well this is the coolest story EVER.

[@VeronicaViccora]

If you haven’t already seen Second Hand Lions I think you’d LOVE it! Perfect summer movie! Also, Like Water for Chocolate. It is in Spanish so be prepared to read subtitles (unless there’s a dubbed version), but veryyyy sweet story and very whimsical Mexican summer vibes!

[@Aleatoire9]

Every video I see of yours makes me so emotional, like you're reaching into my heart and pulling out my truest desires, then offering to me on the most beautiful plate. I love summer so much but for the past few years I've felt so down about it - thank you so much 💕 I'm overjoyed that the coastal grandmother/granddaughter look is in, that's been my vibe since I was a teenager! Hope you're doing well lovely, so happy to see you posting 💜

[@samanthajakubcak8699]

Thank you someone for loving 'To Catch a Thief'! My favourite movie!

[@DarlingDesi]

IT’S SO GOOD 👏🏻

[@TheBrownSatchel]

So many good summertime recommendations, thank you! Summer makes me feel like anything is possible, but also like I can sit and watch the clouds without feeling like I should be doing something more productive. You captured the vibe perfectly. 👌✨

[@laughsmile7026]

Living in Greece and having visited both the island where Mamma Mia is located and the Durrells, I can GUARANTEE you, they are as beautiful as they seem in the movies! If not even more! I would recommend two more tv series, both from Netflix. The first is Surviving Summer, set in Australia, filled with teenage kids surfing, always with a drama storyline underneath, and the second is one of my favourites, Outer Banks! Filled with mystery and hidden treasures, is about a teenager group, getting into trouble, living by the sea and hunting unreachable goals! SO good!

[@annab9791]

My #1 summer movie is Jaws. No joke. A masterpiece.

[@jennthecraftydiyer]

i fell in love with Robert Downey, Jr. because of Only You (and Chances Are, which i recommend) but i'm that old so i've been in love with him for decades! 😍

[@georginagarforth8367]

A Good Year is an excellent summer watch. Set in France, it’s just beautiful. Also Ever After with Drew Barrymore and Tuck Everlasting. Thank you for these suggestions, will watch some of these films with my 2 girls. 💙

[@katiecnaranjo]

Loved this video! Another great chick flick summer movie is Monte Carlo with Selena Gomez, Katie Cassidy, and Leighton Meester. I love that movie so much!

[@katie88457]

Only You is the best! My sister and I went to Italy in 2017 and dubbed our trip The Looking for Damon Bradley tour. You can bet we went to Positano.

[@DarlingDesi]

OMG YESSS hahaha I love that! 😄🙌🏻💗

[@myhauntingromance]

I second the Fable recommendation. Read it in one sitting when it came out and it is perfect! Absolutely adore the writing style, the story, and the found family crew of characters

[@briellejade._]

the parent trap has been one of my favorite movies for like… most of my life. I get excited for summer every year to watch it at the right time. I’m also so excited for The Summer I turned pretty.

[@pinklovergamer3409]

OMG Desi, I am so proud that you are enjoying the summer and life in general! I am so happy that I have time to watch your channel. It has been a breath of fresh air to come and watch your channel! I hope you continue posting videos. Your videos have something special to them, that I can't describe. Anyways, enjoy your summer vacation! 🙂🤍

[@athanasiapipiki8182]

I loved your recommendations my dearest Desi💗🥰 "The Durrells", "Mamma mia", "Dirty Dancing", "Stranger Things"📺🎥📽️(so many favourites in common), the books, the summer activities, the phrase of Bill Watterson just made my day🌞☀️🏖️ Thank you so much for the inspiration 💗💗Summer Greetings from Greece💙🤍💙🤍

[@annaviragklausz]

This was absolutely magnificent! Thank you! ✨🌞🌾🌻

[@DarlingDesi]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it!! 🥰

[@willowdani7578]

I actually really enjoyed One Italian Summer and it’s one of my favorite books! I think that has a lot to do with the fact that my mom passed away when I was young, so the concept of meeting a younger version of my mother and getting to know her as a friend who was my age (rather than my mother) was very appealing to me. If you like the concept of exploring different types of love and finding love through grief, I would highly recommend “The Provence Cure for the Broken Hearted” by Bridget Asher! It seems right up your alley and is a great summer read that takes place in France. It’s a really underrated book but one of my favorites! It has drama and romance and explores how “true love” may not be what you think it is. I really hope you try reading it! It’s amazing!

[@kaitlin6587]

Aquamarine is the most nostalgic summer movie for me! I actually just watched it with my little sister recently. Her first time seeing the movie! 🧜

[@DarlingDesi]

It’s such a perfect movie to watch with sisters during summer! ☀️I have 3 little sisters and we watch it together every summer ☺️

[@Elysian330]

I live dirty dancing. I remember watching it as a kid with my friends family 😅 and loving it. I recently started playing the songs and grease for my 9 year old daughter and she loved them!

[@sofialopes9517]

I don't think I can live without your videos anymore....

[@Christina4tier]

So many great recommendations. It’s great to know what other people enjoy and what I can do to add some variety to my life.

[@gw3nn086]

I love these videos as books and movies are my favourite things and I love seasonal wholesome recommendations!!!

[@eemaaknee]

YAY! i really would like to fall in love with summer but i always have a hard time doing so & i feel as though these recommendations will truly help me 💛

[@DarlingDesi]

I hope they help! 💗 Just even trying to do really small things that make you happy can make such a big difference! ☺️

[@palaktrivedi2163]

i was literally JUST thinking about how i really wished there was a new summer video from you and here we are🫢

[@jordanalmond3458]

I’m 6 and a half minutes in but I’m SO GLAD you listed the Fable and Namesake duology! I devoured those books and I still can’t shake that world. I loved it so much.

[@withlove_nikki]

this video really came at the perfect time. summer used to be my favorite season (spring overtook it) and I wanted to get some of that magic back this year, so I've been making a list of 90s and early 2000s movies to watch to get me in the nostalgic mood. The Parent Trap was what inspired it all! and I'm making a bucket list like I used to do, but was struggling with some ideas, so thank you very much for this!

[@Ardit-kq4bt]

fall and winter are my fav seasons but with Desi's video I am enjoying summer too

[@DoveRising-cb5sj]

Flying a kite 🪁 is summer vibes quintessential for me. Brings back great childhood memories for me. Always makes me sing, “Let’s go Fly a Kite”. That song alone brings joy to my bones!! Love you Desi!! Thank you always for sharing your joyful spirit with us!! 🥰💗🍉😎🏝

[@courtneyclarke654]

A summer tradition for me and my bestie is outdoor live music. I live in Colorado and during the summer there are weekly free live music concerts around town. We also like to go on hikes during the summer 🥾

[@DarlingDesi]

That sounds amazing 😍

[@acecreates4299]

I already know I'm going to be going back to this video so many times this summer when I need some summer inspo! What a great list! 🧡

[@irenecruz5634]

I recommend reading “The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany” by Lori Nelson Spielman as a good summer read. Also, “Aquamarine” seems like a modern retelling of the Little Mermaid, even though “Aquamarine” is a book by Alice Hoffman.

[@IBeLieveInChrist07]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ summer has just gotten so exciting! Thanks for sharing, I grew up in RI and spent time at the beach and walking thru nature. You’ve reminded me of all those pleasures!

[@haileyfussell]

I watched pride and prejudice for the first time yesterday because of you and I’m OBSESSED

[@DarlingDesi]

Oh how I wish I could watch it again for my first time 🥰😍 I’m so happy you loved it!!

[@KnilchTV]

My favourite summer movie is under the tuscan sun.. it's the small details and charming characters for me that keep me bringing back.

[@thelazystitcher]

I’ve started playing a bunch of instruments (I’m not particularly good at any of them), but the best summertime instrument is definitely my ukulele. I love sitting on my porch looking at my garden and strumming away while my kids play in their little inflatable pool. Perfect summer activity if you’ve ever wanted to try an instrument.

[@katievr9249]

You are the queen of conjuring things, I thought I was but you truly excel at conjuring beautiful moods and things.

[@victoriarowland363]

Thank you desi ❤️ I do really struggle with enjoying summer, as I’ve got older I sometimes forget how to romanticise it, like I did when I was a child, I just wanted to say how much you’ve helped me get out of my head and enjoy being in the moment ❤️

[@avaiverson6917]

litterally the entire movie section i just kept screaming "YESSS OMG I LOVE THAT MOVIE"🤣

[@DarlingDesi]

They’re just all so good and nostalgic 😩💗

[@trekkie-cat]

Its summer in Australia now...this is such a beautiful page and I love how your videos for each season bring about a fresh appreciation for them.

[@sumaiyamasood1]

Yes!! You posted ! I always find your vids so relaxing and it fills me with so much hope ! ☺️🥰Thanks Desi

[@madisonforthaus2768]

I love The Durrells! No one ever talks about this show, it is so good!

[@stephaniesouza1632]

Ha! I’ve been to that lake! So much fun!

[@DarlingDesi]

It’s beautiful but SO cold! 🙈

[@stephaniesouza1632]

@@DarlingDesi for real!! My dad was at his cabin in mount pleasant and woke up to snow!! Goodness in the middle of June!! Oh I have a book to recommend! It’s called The List By Melanie Jacobson. My friend gave me a big stack of books once (and that was the first one I read because I wasn’t sure if I would like it) it turned out it was my favorite one of the whole stack.

[@mxphxsto8334]

Thank you Desi

[@DarlingDesi]

Ahhh that sucks that it’s shorter than usual. Just try to make the best of every day ☺️ even if that means doing nothing ☺️

[@mxphxsto8334]

@@DarlingDesi of course, I hope u have a great day

[@susefink6099]

My big fat greek wedding 1 and 2 is a wonderful and funny greec summer movie😊 too. I love to sit in my garden read a book,drink a cuppa and maybe look into the beautiful blue sky through the trees and leaves,so WONDERFUL..and just dream😊.

[@theresawyman3789]

YAY! Perfect video to start my morning :)

[@Mrs.Baggies]

So gorgeous. Makes me want a Polaroid so I can print lil pics on the go for my journal only.

[@Ardit-kq4bt]

I was just binge watching your old videos when I saw a new video from you. Your videos are such a treat to watch

[@yashivuvbolshomdomenakholm8274]

Thank you so much for your ideas! I absolutely adore the film "Only You". I'm so happy you mentioned it. I would watch it all the time in the summer months. Also, you like sci-fi, The Neverending Ending Story is awesome... I know it takes place when he's coming home from school but, regardless, it still has childhood vibes and victories in it. And lastly, drive-in movies and forest bathing are amazing! 💜🖤💜 Thank you for sharing your lovely summer moods

[@allieswanson]

I really struggle with enjoying summer because some of the hardest times in my life occurred in summer, but this year I truly feel the same way. Appreciating every moment of sunshine and warm weather, all the fresh fruit and cute clothes. The colors of summer are coming back and it’s healing my inner child 🥹❤️‍🩹 I have also been the LOVING coastal grandmother aesthetic 🤍

[@jennifers1977]

When you’re old and a person mentions how to know Marisa Tomei is cuz of Spider-Man and not My Cousin Vinny. 😩 Also, Dirty Dancing is definitely THE summer movie for me.

[@DarlingDesi]

Haha I referenced Spider-Man for the younger friends so they would have something for reference! 😄

[@jennifers1977]

@@DarlingDesi true lol just made me feel like omg people haven’t seen My Cousin Vinny lol

[@barbarafrings9231]

Hi Jennifer! Yes, I'm 57 and I remember watching "Dirty Dancing" two times in the movie theater (here in Germany), buying the video and rewatching it, now I have the DVD and guess it's a good time to enjoy it again...and dancing to it, you just can't sit still! 😃🎶💃 Plus...we were all so in love with Patrick Swayze... 🕺😍

[@ashvanmazz]

Your videos give such good feels. I feel like I'm a kid again just enjoying life and the little things. Forgetting all of life's stresses and being whimsical. Thank you 💖

[@kcwojan]

I’m enjoying your videos so much! I’m an autumn and spring girlie who does struggle a lot in summer. This video inspired me a lot! I’m working on setting up a reading nook on my back patio that’s very inspired by Practical Magic…which is a summer and autumn movie in my mind! Also embracing coastal grandma 100% 🐚 💙 ☀️

[@gabsfairchild]

I love visiting an amusement park or places with roller coasters, the zoo, or the aquarium 🥰

[@marie.lemonbabe]

I started watching the video a couple of days ago and after hearing about “The Sky Painted Gold” I paused the video, read this incredible book and here I’m back now. Thank You very much 💛

[@thecozycottage6555]

You have no idea how your videos make my day and change my whole perspective ☀️❤️. Thank you, Desi!❤️

[@mamabear_ford]

I always look forward to your videos! I live with depression, and your videos are a Rey of sunshine in my gloomy day. Thanks for that. 😊

[@paigeelise5421]

insanley jealous of everyone that lives where they can see fireflies! I'm from california and I just saw fireflies for the first time in my life when I traveled to costa rica. Truly made my entire summer more magical, they're so gorgeous!! So YES if you live somewhere with them, listen to Desi and go take all of the beauty in Thank you for brightening everyone's lives with these incredible, beautiful, relaxing videos, you're an angel

[@Elysian330]

This summer I’ve put in an application to volunteer at a local animal sanctuary and I feel like one morning a week I can help out and get to know their individual little personalities ❤

[@diaphonis]

I always watch the film 1,2,3 splash! For summer. Love the aesthetic of this film

[@keilatorres915]

Only You is my all time favorite movie. I watched it when I was a teenager and fell in love with Italy.

[@im_aubrey17]

i really appreciate all your videos. I have had a ruff 2 weeks and these videos make me so cozy and help me relax

[@sissymav3243]

I love love these!! I have been watching Aquamarine every summer since I was little and nobody else even knows it 😅 To add to the list: Books : Since you've Been Gone, The Outsiders, anything by Mary Renault set in Ancient Greece Shows: Outer Banks and The O.C!