It’s hard to believe that we are half way thru 2019, but I am so happy to finally enjoy my favourite season of the year.  I absolutely LOVE the summer season, and while lately I feel like time is just moving too quickly, my goal for this summer is to take some time to slow down, just breathe and enjoy the things that make me happy as often as possible.  Here are five things that are currently making me very happy:

This watermelon and halloumi salad is a summer staple in my diet during the warmer months.  While watermelon and feta seems so be a little more common, I love the salty bite that halloumi adds to the mix.

I love to enjoy a chilled drink on the balcony when the weather is warm and sunny.  My two favourites being an april spritz or a glass of rose.  Le Pive was recommended to me a few years ago when I was on the hunt for a good but not too expensive rose and it has been one of my favourites ever since.  This year, I am loving it even more as it is now certified organic.  Clean, fresh and not overly sweet, Le Pive is the perfect wine to sit back and relax with during the warmer months.

I have not yet read the book but I got hooked on Big Little Lies last year.  Despite the fact that it was produced as a limited series, it is back for a second season and it is sooooo good!  Just when I thought that the cast couldn’t get any better, they add Meryl Streep to the mix and as always she is fabulous!  If you have yet to watch Big Little Lies, there is no time like the present.  It is the perfect excuse to head indoors and enjoy a bit of air conditioning while you get lost in the lives of the Monterey Five.If you have not yet watched Brene Brown’s Netflix special A Call to Courage you are missing out.  Motivating and insightful, it is a must watch.  I am currently reading her latest book Dare to Lead which carries on the message that we need to learn how (and when) to be vulnerable and how to successfully work with and lead others.  I highly recommend it to anyone interested in self improvement, impactful leadership and collaboration.

I hate wearing socks and closed toe shoes, so as soon as the weather starts to warm up I happily pull out all of my sandals.  While normally I alternate between high heels and leather flats, lately all I seem to want to wear are my Brikenstocks.  They are comfy, cute and they go with many outfits (or so that’s what I have been telling myself).  It may even be time to invest in a new pair!  While the new Birkenstock Valentino version is not in my budget, I plan to admire them from afar as I add a new pair to my shoe collection.

Thank you for stopping by Stylishly Zen today!  I would love to hear what you are currently loving this month – let me know in the comments section!

I hope that you have a beautiful day!  XXS

Big Little Lies photo credit http://www.hbo.com, Birkenstock photo credit http://www.birkenstock.com