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    Home » Seasonal Decor » Summer

    Decorate, Entryway, Living Room, Seasonal Decor, Summer

    Summer Home Tour

    Welcome to my summer home tour! I'm excited to show you  around and share the changes I've made in the entry, dining, and living room.

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    Long before I started blogging, I always loved the seasonal home tours out there in blog land! Even now it's still one of my favorite type of blog posts to read {I have a whole Pinterest board dedicated to some of my favorite home tours!} 

    It's so surreal to me that I'm now on the other side, and actually sharing photos of my own home! My main home tour {where I share all the spaces in my home} and spring home tour remains two of the most popular posts on this blog, and it warms my heart that you guys enjoying taking a peek into my home.

    On that note, let's get the tour started!  I know I have some new friends stopping by, welcome!

    As usual let's start in THE ENTRY!

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    Like I said in my other home tours the entry is one of my favorite places to make seasonal changes! It's not a big space, so a little change goes a long way in giving it a new look and feel.

    These fun trio of turquoise bottles I got last summer from Kirkland's are such a fun little nod to summer!

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    I purchased the floral vase from an estate sale last fall and I'm so glad to finally have an occasion to use it!

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    The entry looks right into THE DINING ROOM.

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    This white pitcher has made my list of all time favorite Target purchases! Inexpensive classic pieces like this pitcher, that can be used with a variety of styles are great to have in your decorating arsenal.

     

    I first used this cute salt and pepper shaker set in my thanksgiving tablescape. They were a bargain at $2 from another estate sale!

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    I'm of the opinion that it's ok to break out the "fancy" silverware even for casual meals!

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    I had a lot of gold in this space over the holidays, and though I still have a little bit of bling going on in here. I'm liking this  current look a lot more!

    To tone down the blue just a bit from my spring home tour, I took down the blue and white plates, and switched out the accessories on the console table.

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    DIY thrifted lamp makeover 

     

    It doesn't get more summery {probably not a word?!} than blue-tinted glass in my opinion!

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    I'm so happy that my new fiddle leaf fig is thriving in this once empty corner!

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    Now let's move on to THE LIVING ROOM...

    Just like the entry and dining room, the living room hasn't changed a ton since my spring home tour. The jute rug and white slipcovers are the perfect backdrop for both spring and summer.

    Although I loved the cheerful pops of yellow in my spring decor, I went with a more calm and neutral blue look for summer.

    Honestly, the kids being home is all the excitement I need LOL.

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    By following my rule of thumb of shopping my house first, I'm able to change things up from season to season without having to purchase all new decor.

    Except... maybe for a few new pillows.  The moment I laid eyes on these floral pillows at HomeGoods with their wonderful mix of neutrals, deep blue, and turquoise colors, I knew had to have them!  They were just the perfect blend of neutral and color I was looking for.

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    You guys you have to see the before of this lamp, it was really dreadful! You can see the thrifty makeover HERE!

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    I love using trays on my coffee table to hold decor. That way if we need to use the table, let's say, for a game of cards or to hold snacks while watching a movie, I can just pick up the whole tray and move it or easily push it to the side.

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    Curious about my white sectional?! I shared a one year review of my Ikea sectional and tips on cleaning the white slipcover HERE!

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    I'm not sure if I said it before, but my living room is my favorite space in our home! We spend most of our time as a family in here, so in reality, it's never this clean.

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    You might also like:  How my Ikea pieces have held up over the yearsIkea furniture

     

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    new fireplace mirror 

     

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    I'll leave you with my favorite view our living room. This is the view from the kitchen, and often times when I look this way, I'm almost always guaranteed to catch sight of the kids playing, or my hubby hanging out. Plus, I just love our candid black and white family gallery wall so much {especially since it takes away some of the focus from the TV}.

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    Thank you for visiting with me today! I hope you all enjoy my summer home tour as much as I enjoyed sharing it with you!

    But, don’t go just yet… before you leave remember to pin this to your HOME DECOR Pinterest boards!

    You can also follow me on Pinterest and get inspired for a great for a summer!

     

    Wishing you a wonderful summer!

     

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    Comments

    1. Linda says

      July 13, 2016 at 7:02 pm

      Beautiful! Love your living room and dining room curtains. Can you tell me where you found them? I'm planning to redo our spare bedroom in blue and white and will be needing new window covers.

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      • Linda P. says

        July 20, 2016 at 2:41 am

        Thank you so much. I got them at HomeGoods. Be sure to also check Marshalls and T.J. Maxx since they usually carry the same thing. BTW Love your name ?!

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    2. Anne says

      July 11, 2016 at 1:20 pm

      Linda your home is absolutely gorgeous! Love how comfortable it looks. Loving the soft pops of color, it's so tranquil. I enjoyed the tour, thanks so much for sharing.

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      • Linda P. says

        July 20, 2016 at 2:53 am

        Hi Anne, thank you so much! Appreciate you stopping by and commenting!

        Reply
    3. Mary-the boondocks blog says

      July 03, 2016 at 5:31 pm

      What a gorgeous home tour Linda. Everything looks so fresh and beachy with all those pretty blue shades. And you have added the right mix of textures and patterns it looks elegant without being cluttered. Enjoy your home.

      Reply
    4. Keri says

      June 30, 2016 at 1:21 pm

      Linda, you have a beautiful home!! You have an amazing eye for decorating!! Love all the details you've added, from the touches of gold in the dining room to the soft blue and neutral throw pillows in the living room. Everything looks so beautiful, elegant, and cozy. Thank you for the summer home tour! I hope you have a great summer!!

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      • Linda P. says

        July 01, 2016 at 8:45 pm

        Thank you so much for your kinds word Keri! This comment really made my day! I appreciate you stopping by and taking the time to comment!

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    5. Alaya says

      June 27, 2016 at 6:35 pm

      Beautiful Tour Linda! Your house is gorgeous!

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      • Linda P. says

        July 01, 2016 at 8:46 pm

        Thank you sweet Alaya! ?

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    6. Jamala says

      June 26, 2016 at 6:32 am

      Your home is summer fresh.. Everything is styled perfectly. I love the vase your scored at the estate sale.. The gold flatware is definitely that extra special touch. Enjoy your Summer ?

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      • Linda P. says

        June 27, 2016 at 3:37 am

        Oh thank you Jamala! Glad you like the vase too! I realize my "special things" are just collecting dust, so I'm trying to just use them more everyday! ☺️ I hope you have a great summer!

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    7. Vin says

      June 25, 2016 at 7:31 pm

      Beautiful home tour Linda! I love all the blue and it definitely looks summery! (Totally a word ;)) Btw I feel the same way about pinning. After relentlessly pinning all this time, I can't believe I am pinning my home! ?

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      • Linda P. says

        June 27, 2016 at 5:06 pm

        Hi Vin, Thanks for the sweet comment! Glad I'm not the only one who uses the word summery ?. The other day on Pinterest I came across my own pin in my feed that was pinned by someone else and I was so blown, it's so unreal to me for some reason! Always appreciate you stopping by!

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    8. Celeste says

      June 25, 2016 at 1:14 am

      You have such a lovely home, Linda! I just love love love all that beautiful blue you've incorporated throughout the house. It is so gorgeous and really makes your home look so ready for summer! And I am so with you, get some use out of that fancy silverware so it's not just collecting dust on a shelf!

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      • Linda P. says

        June 27, 2016 at 5:22 pm

        Thank you so m much Celeste! I just can't resist blue no matter how hard I try! I think for the fall I might try something totally different but, we shall see because I've said that before and still ended up with blue ?. I'm trying hard to reduce the number of "special occasion" I have that is like you said just collecting dust! Always appreciate your comments!

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