Today’s Happy Home Decor is my Summer Home Tours. Can I just mention that I’m so delighted to be collaborating with my wonderful friends for this tour. Just the other day, I was visiting with my friend, Laila and she was chatting about her remodeled home. I love that she has a one-story home and I’m sure she is doing a grand job redoing it. By the way, her blog is full of inspiration and she is such a beautiful person inside and out! Here is a link to her blog, Designs by Laila.
Without further adieu, come on in and welcome!
Summer Home Tours
Growing up in a big family, our summer trips meant that we would all pile into our gold colored station wagon and drive to our summer destinations.
Sometimes we would take a trip north to Oregon and lodge in a rustic cabin on a lake. Here we would rent a boat and me and my four older brothers and dad would spend early mornings out on a fishing boat. Ultimately, we were hoping to land a few big whopper trout.
I do have priceless memories of my brother driving the boat and enjoying his new found skill. Ultimately the boys would yell at him to stop his erratic and fast driving.
Yes, we were that family who’s loud conversations were echoed throughout the serene and quiet lake. Can you imagine all of us crammed into a tiny boat with fishing poles and lines going every which way? I’m sure we were quite the entertainment for many on the lake.
Maybe all these wonderful summer traditions imprinted on my brain and now, this time of year, I love to introduce various shades of blues into our home decor. It represents to me a renewal of seasons and a fresh spirit that I feel captures summer quite nicely.
Let the Tour Begin
I must confess that I surprised myself these past couple days, I’ve been packing for a major family vacation as well as planning a fun pop-up event at a local business. Somehow, I was able to get our home ready for summer despite my shenanigans. But if you missed last years post, make sure to check out, my summer tour from 2016.
So, this year’s decor all started with my new found gingham pillows. From there everything else just fell into place.
White flowers, with a touch of yellow, was just the ideal compliment to the blue. And mostly I love how I created this simple bouquet for under $15. I have another post on how to build a $15 floral arrangement .
I was drawn to silver details for its sparkle and brightness that balanced the navy blue so nicely. Next, I immediately rounded up a few old cobalt blue bottles from my husband’s collection and I was ready to create my blues of summer.
Let’s Head to the Dining Room
This Pottery Barn lantern is stunning and even prettier in person!
These are just a few of my husband’s antique bottle collection. Of course, he is from Vermont and most of these are New England bottles he has collected since he was a kid!
Outdoor Spaces are my Favorite
I’ve been diligently creating a fun outdoor space with my new Safavieh Outdoor Bradley Furniture. It is finally coming together so nicely and now we need to host a fun party with friends! I seriously think my son will have some of his friends over this summer when the evenings are warm and fun.
This plantation navy blue pillow is so my style. For some strange reason, I love the big bold prints and especially if they are a Hawaiin style fabric! I love anything Hawaiian.
Well, I’m off to vacation and I’m sorry, I have to say goodbye, but wait… you can visit my friends, Kim and Lacey at Styled with Lace for more summer home tours!
Cheers,
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Gloribell
Your home always feels so refreshing. Love your summer updates!
happyhappynester
Gloribell,
Thank you, I feel exactly the same about your beautiful home!
Lizbeth Carrillo
Janine, I love the color yellow it looks beautiful. Your patio, omg! is fabulous. Enjoy your vacation friend!
Xox, Lizbeth
happyhappynester
Liz,
We had the best vacation ever! I so want to recreate an outdoor Spanish fireplace now!
Loi Thai Tone on Tone
Janine, hi!
This is a breath of fresh air! So cheerful and pretty! What a beautiful summer tour inside and out.
Cheers
Loi
happyhappynester
Loi,
Thanks! I had so much fun creating this summer look before we left for Spain. It was a breath of fresh air to come home to it as well!
Amie Freling
Janine- I always love how you add just the perfect amount of color to your clean and beautiful home. I am so loving those navy buffalo check pillows. If you come home one day and they’re gone … it was me. 🙂
Jodie Kammerer
You had me swooning with your blue and yellow color combo! Loved every inch of it! Your outdoors looks amazing! Maybe it calls for a summer happy hour at your house….soon! xoxo
happyhappynester
Hi Jodie,
I’m just starting to enjoy our backyard! It still needs some work, but we are finally making some progress! Hooray for summer!
Amy
Loved hearing about your childhood! Also love the blue and yellow!
happyhappynester
Amy,
Growing up with four brothers was such a hoot! It is so much fun to reminisce about the fun times!
Tamara
Beautiful everything Janine! So bright and crisp and a breath of fresh air – just perfect for Summer! LOVE your outdoor furniture too! Those family trips on the lake sound like the best times ever! xo
happyhappynester
Tamara,
Thanks for your sweet comment! I agree about my outdoor furniture, I couldn’t do it without my Safavieh connection! They have such a fun line of outdoor furniture. Our family vacations were always a hoot, my four brothers are such a fun combination of personalities!
Sam @ Raggedy Bits
Loving all of the blue and yellow tones!!! So bright and refreshing and perfect for Summer! Love your outdoor are also! Bet you and your family have some wonderful times out there together!
happyhappynester
Hi Sam,
Yes, we are planning some fun summer parties soon! The kiddos need to have some of their friends over for a pool party!
Lacey & Kim
Your home is always so bright and ariy and those flowers are stunning!
We love seeing what you do each month!
XO
Lacey & Kim
happyhappynester
Thank you, Kim and Lacey! I love to see what you two come up with too! You always find the best things at the second-hand stores! Such great inspiration!
Kathleen
I think we were on the same wavelength, Janine! I love your crisp and fresh blue and white, and those gorgeous yellow flowers – amazing!! And I hope you have the most wonderful summer with your family and friends in that gorgeous backyard!
xo
Kathleen
happyhappynester
Hi Kathleen,
I’m so excited to have some of our backyard completed. It has been a lesson in patience. Now to figure out how to finish off our patio flooring without spending too much money!
Joan
Janine your home is beautiful and definitely ready for summer! I am loving your color choices of blue and yellow. Your outdoor space is gorgeous! I’m not sure how you got everything done before your trip, but it will be nice when you get home and everything is ready for summer!
happyhappynester
Hi Joan,
I’m still not sure how I pulled this tour off too! You should have seen our travel organizer, it was a novel! But, I’m so happy that I got everything done and now I need to visit everyone’s summer home tours!
Sheila Irwin
Janine I’m loving all your yellow flowers, they’re so fresh and crisp for summer! And I have to say, I’m IN LOVE with your husband’s cute blue bottles he’s collected! You know how I love vintage – and these are just up my alley!
Hope you’re enjoying your vacation and happy summer!
Sheila
xo
happyhappynester
Thank you, Sheila for taking care of the tour while I was away! You did a fine job and I appreciate your friendship!
Laila
Oh my gosh! So beautiful, bright and cheery…just love it Janine and such a gorgeous Summer tour!! xo
happyhappynester
Thank you, my sweet friend! Let’s get together this summer! 🙂
Coco in the Kitchen
I love the way you change up little things here and there to echo the season. And the angles you shoot photos from, brilliant! xoxo
happyhappynester
Colette,
You are so kind! I love you, girlfriend!
Wanda Castillo
Your home is amazing! Beautiful…
happyhappynester
Ah thanks so much, Wanda! Happy to see you over here!
Carolann
Everything looks so beautiful! I love the colors! It all looks so fresh and inviting. So glad you had a wonderful vaca! Love that lantern too!