{"id":3834,"date":"2012-06-14T08:47:23","date_gmt":"2012-06-14T13:47:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.artcorner.com\/?p=3834"},"modified":"2012-06-14T08:47:23","modified_gmt":"2012-06-14T13:47:23","slug":"summer-fun-in-art-masterpeices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.overstockart.com\/blog\/summer-fun-in-art-masterpeices\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Fun in Art Masterpeices"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Summer doesn&#8217;t officially begin until the solstice on June 20 at 7:09 pm EDT, but the spirit of Summer fun is already in full swing with the unofficial Memorial Day kick-off!<\/p>\n<p>They don\u2019t call them the \u201cLazy Days of Summer\u201d for nothing! \u00a0The heat slows the body down, and ways to cool off are sought. The mind and soul crave the warmth, sun, and green the season brings.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some top activities to revel in this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.overstockart.com\/summer.html\">Summer:<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Beach and swimming:<\/span> Perhaps the number one Summer activity.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.overstockart.com\/chplatse.html\">Sand and surf,<\/a> sun and fun. Whether at one of the top ocean beach destinations in the United States (Florida, California, the New Jersey Shore, Hawaii, Cape Cod in Massachusetts, North and South Carolina ), the lake beaches can\u2019t be forgotten either! \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.overstockart.com\/brightonbeach.html\">Kids collect shells<\/a> and bounce in the waves under the watchful eyes of their parents, while others sleep in the sand, letting the warmth seep into their skin and bones.\u00a0 Others take it as the perfect opportunity to don a huge floppy hat, sit under an enormous umbrella, read a book and relax to the rhythm of the waves. Stock up on your favorite beach reads in paperback or eReader with a cool drink? Heaven!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Picnics<\/span>:\u00a0 A time for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.overstockart.com\/luofbopa.html\">gathering<\/a>, eating, grilling, playing badminton, and croquet.\u00a0 Hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad, ears of corn, ice cream and lemonade all mixed with laughter are prime events for the Summer.\u00a0 In your own backyard, at the beach, at the park, and in huge block parties, picnics are the perfect opportunity for family and friends to kick back and relax.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overstockart.com\/saatar.html\">Boating:<\/a><\/span> Not for everyone, but for those who love it take advantage of the waves! Taking a sailboat out into the ocean or a lake, or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.overstockart.com\/rowinghome.html\">boat out into the middle of a lake<\/a> for fishing can be relaxing \u2013 and rejuvenating \u2013 for everyone.\u00a0 And, if you\u2019re one to get seasick, watching the boats from shore can be just as relaxing, as sails dot the horizon and bob on the tide.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overstockart.com\/starrynight8x10.html\">Summer Nights:<\/a><\/span> Fireflies and stars, outdoor cafes, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.overstockart.com\/moonlight.html\">moonlit walks<\/a>. With the warm breath of Summer on your face, it lulls a soul into a hypnotic state. The chirping chorus of crickets and the kiss of night breeze on the cheek is magical.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Travel:<\/span> Road trips \u2013 whether day trips or far away \u2013 are the great American adventure.\u00a0 Load up the car, pack lots of food, and squeeze the family into vehicles large and small.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.overstockart.com\/liattwoli.html\">Lighthouses<\/a> and other things can be seen \u2013 and stopped at \u2013 along the way. Whether your final destination is the mountains or shore, whether an escape to the country or an adventure in the city,<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overstockart.com\/snapthewhip24x36.html\">Outdoor fun:<\/a><\/span> Some activities can be done year-round, but there are certain ones that are just better during the Summer:\u00a0 horseback riding, tennis, hiking, fishing, rafting, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.overstockart.com\/boatingonsiene.html\">canoeing<\/a> are among those.<\/p>\n<p>For more Summer art visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.overstockart.com\/summer1.html\">Summer Art Gallery<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever your plans for Summer&#8230; be safe and enjoy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer doesn&#8217;t officially begin until the solstice on June 20 at 7:09 pm EDT, but the spirit of Summer fun is already in full swing with the unofficial Memorial Day kick-off! 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