Summer is officially here and I’m not wasting a second! In keeping with MJD tradition, I’m sharing my 2025 Summer Bucket List - join me in checking some of these off this season! This year, the focus is slowing down, savoring small moments, and leaning into everyday fun.
For anyone looking for a stitch focused bucket list, all Morgan Julia Designs purchases made over the summer will include a fun drop card with a summer stitching checklist + stickers!
🌅 Early Morning Swim
I’m embracing Florida this summer and want to fully take advantage of the fact that I live so close to the water! I’m not usually a morning person but love the feeling of starting the day with a dip in the ocean. Sunrise swim is a priority this summer!
📵 Tech-Free Night Once a Week
I’m a big believer in “disconnect to reconnect”! Taking a few hours to unplug helps me unwind and reset at the end of the day. Of course, this is easier said than done but I’m going to try and commit to a weekly “tech-free” night!
🍽️ Dine Al Fresco
This summer I’m leaning into the outdoors as much as possible. Walking away from my laptop for lunch for some sunshine, or taking the time to enjoy a dinner outside is a priority for summer 2025! I'm most excited to dive in to Wishbone Kitchen's new cookbook.
🗺️ Explore a New Neighboring Town
I'm wanting to take a vacation without the hassle of the travel day! There’s so much to see and do in the neighboring towns down in Florida - I’m committing to taking a short drive to a new neighborhood to explore and wander! I’m scoping a few neighboring towns that have springs with manatees…!
🥂 Host a Dinner Party
If I’m hosting, it’s usually a Stitch Night so I’m committing to switching things up a little bit this summer and inviting friends over for dinner! Cooking optional….a dinner party with takeout is still a dinner party!!
🍹Search for the Best Hugo Spritz in Town
After being an Aperol Spritz loyalist for several years, I recently discovered the Hugo Spritz and it’s my new favorite cocktail! I’ll be scouring all the spots this summer for the best spritz in town (and stitching while sipping, of course!).
📸 Commit to 1 Disposable Camera Per Month
I’m going old school and going to capture each month of summer on a disposable camera! It will be such a fun surprise at the end of the summer to have them all developed and put into a photo album (I have my eye on getting a polaroid + this album!). People don’t print photos like they used to so this is my way of capturing summer 2025!
📚 Carve Out More Time for Reading
Reading is a hobby of mine, I just struggle to find time for it! With longer days ahead I’m hoping to carve out some time to dive into a few good books this summer.
🫐 Go Berry Picking & Bake Something from Scratch
This is not a typical Florida activity but I’m determined to add berry picking to my summer bucket list nonetheless - maybe in Maine?! After recently stitching this canvas I’m feeling inspired to attempt my first homemade pie, weaving the top looks kind of fun?! Send any tips my way, and stay tuned to see how my attempts at homemade baked goods goes….!
I hope this inspired you to create your own summer bucket list! I’ll be chipping away at mine all summer and will share updates on social @morganjuliadesigns. For anyone looking for a stitch focused bucket list, all Morgan Julia Designs purchases made over the summer will include a fun drop card with a summer stitching checklist! Cheers to my favorite season!
XO,
Morgan
