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☑️ Swimsuit

☑️ Sunscreen

☑️ Sunglasses

☑️ Drink of choice

Tiki Fever is Here! Tiki fever is heating up this Summer. Although the craze for “tiki-everything” kind of died down during the 1060’s, new generations are discovering the delight of beautiful drinks in fun glasses with umbrellas, pineapple rings, and other adornments. At the Bahai Hut, my local tiki bar in Sarasota, which has been in existence since 1954, adults from 21 to 90+ enjoy overproofed…

The sun is out, the bags are packed, and the only thing missing is a book you can’t put down. ☀️📖

A story about money, secrets, and the unexpected ways life shakes up when fortune lands in your lap.

Pre-Reading Thoughts Two timelines can be tricky, but I was curious how McKenzie would balance past and present to show the full weight of Edie and Ron’s lives. A lottery win is a classic hook, but I wanted to see if the story would deliver more than just wish-fulfilment fantasy.

Post-Reading

As I thought… The dual timelines work well enough to give depth to Edie and Ron’s long life together. I loved seeing the community Edie builds around herself - the warmth, the everyday connections that feel earned. McKenzie handles the lottery premise lightly, making it about more than just wealth.

It surprised me by… How much heart and humour threaded through the story. The characters’ struggles feel real, and the tension between past mistakes and present opportunities adds stakes beyond the money itself. It’s breezy enough to be a beach read but still thoughtful, with a satisfying payoff as Edie finally decides to take control of her own life.

🎵 Featured Song “Good as Hell” — Good as Hell

🎶 Vibe Album Future Nostalgia — Future Nostalgia

🎧 Artist Recommendation Harry Styles

Vibe Check

🎨 Colour Palette: sun-bleached sand, ocean blue, coral pink 🎬 Soundtrack: seagulls, clinking glasses, warm laughter 🍂 Season: summer, ideal for slow afternoons on the beach 🌫 Mood: optimistic, playful, lightly chaotic 🕯 Scent: sunscreen, salty breeze, iced coffee

Tarot Pull

The Empress — Growth, abundance, and the things money can’t buy. Edie cultivates her community and her own life with care and intention, showing that the richest rewards often come from nurturing what’s around you, not just the fortune you hold.

🐚 Pure Coastal Bliss 🐚

There is something so therapeutic about a setup that screams "no thoughts, just vibes." 🌊✨ We’re romanticizing the slow moments today: the crunch of sand, the smell of sunblock, and getting lost in a good book while the tide rolls in. Whether you’re snacking on hummus and croissants or capturing memories on film, this is your reminder to take that beach day you’ve been putting off. Life is short, but summer memories are forever. Pack the bag, grab your favorite read, and let the ocean do the rest. 📖🥯🧴