There is nothing like linen clothing in the summer, it brings up memories of high fashion, sustainability, and culture. I have always thought of linen as the perfect summer outfit as it is chic, fun and cooling especially during the hot summer.
As an avid lover of clothing, I have always found that exploring clothing beyond cotton fabric, is always a great start to a grand adventure. Linen comes from the flax plant family Linaceae and for all those organic, crunchy, health advocates it is also a seed that you can eat. I am always down for a good two for one deal, and with flax it is as good as it gets!
Flax can be made into beautiful, stunning, fabulous linen yarn, flax seeds that can be harvested and eaten, (pro tip you can grow out your own flax) and you can make linseed oil. Hello, pork chops and potatoes frying up in a vintage caste iron pan (check out my instagram jcrewthrifted for pictures of the pork chops and lemonade). Many countries around the world grow out large quantities of flax for all the numerous uses above. (here's looking at you China and our friendly neighbors Canada.)
Lemonade is also a tradition of summer and allows us to connect to our childhood memories of fun in the sun and the carefree summers, before work, and life responsibilities have taken their place. I encourage you to still enjoy the summer season, get out into nature and enjoy all the sights and sounds in the woods. Studies have shown and deep forest time several times a week and helps with depression and anxiety and increases out health outcomes.
During the hot season I have started to create my own secret family recipes of lemonades, each bright, fun and flirty that are perfect to pair with a beautiful linen top. I wish you a happy and healthy summer, and I toast you for being you.
Xoxo,
Frolicking Americana,
Parms Family Secret Lemonade Recipe
Take one large mason jar
Add water
Cut 2 lemons add to water
Cut 2 limes add to water
Cut 1 Orange add to water
2 tablespoons of honey add
Cover with a lid and leave out in the sun for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Enjoy
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