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Home › Decor › My Happy Summer Home Tour 2018

My Happy Summer Home Tour 2018

Decor Decorate Home Tours
By Janine Waite · Published on Jul 24, 2018
Affiliate Disclosure: This Post May Contain Affiliate Links.

As you may know, I did host a summer home tour in May. And, back then, I was full of inspiration and energy and looking back, I absolutely love how the post came out.

Well, it turns out that I kept playing around with our home decor and so this month three of my great friends have come together, and we are happy to give you a casual glimpse into our homes today.

These besties are Ashley from Modern Glam, Rhonda from Hallstrom Home, and Leslie from My 100 Year Old Home. Hope you enjoy our little intimate summer home tour.

 

 

summer home tour with four home images

 

Rhonda | Hallstrom Home

Janine | Happy Happy Nester

Ashley | Modern Glam

Leslie | My 100 Year Old Home

 

 

Well, here are some of my summer thoughts and experiences.

 

Summer is about having grand plans.

But, instead, minutes go by, then hours and nothing gets checked off my list.

Nada.

Ok, I lied, somehow I squeeze in a shower every day, and that’s a miracle!

 

 

 

close up of flowers in a basket

Summer is about planning a ton of home improvement projects.

But instead, I watch my blogging friends paint their front doors twice or maybe more, I lost count.

Ok, rather than paint my door, I vacuumed the cobwebs off my front porch.

 

 

 

hydrangeas in a basket

Summer is about making fruit desserts like my New Zealand fruit pavlova.

But, instead, we go out to dinner and order some delectable desserts.

Our chef and oven are taking the summer off.

 

 

 

basket full of flowers on a kitchen island

As you can see not much is happening over here.

 

 

 

yellow kitchen island with flowers

So, it makes sense to call this my casual summer home tour.

I didn’t plan my summer decor, but this tour just kind of happened.

You see, one day I perused my Instagram account and found all my summery photos.

So, tada, here is my

Summer Home Tour

This summer is all about simplicity.

Just a pop of flowers and blankets and suddenly a fresh summer breeze has entered the room.

 

 

pink living room decor with peonies on a coffee table

Pink casually took over our home.

Then peonies kept popping up everywhere.

They invaded every nook and cranny of our summer home, and I showed it off in my May Summer post.

 

 

 

pink hydrangeas in garden

Then my garden hydrangeas casually took over our home.

 

 

 

white living room decor with purple hydrangeas on a coffee table

My hydrangeas had a super bloom this summer. So, I snip a few off, and I snapped this photo.

My garden flowers make me do my happy dance.

 

pink hydrangea in pink vase

My flowers kept popping up in fun containers.

Be creative and let your imagination and flowers go wild.

 

 

 

french basket with hydrangeas

white pitcher with purple hydrangeas

aqua cruiser bike with basket of flowers

Yes, my flowers even found a home in my cute little bike basket.

 

 

 

floral bouquet in a bike basket

pin roses in a white vases

Then everything started coming up roses in my deck refresh post.

They casually began appearing inside and outside.

And their fragrance is heavenly.

 

 

 

 

pink and yellow roses in a white pitcher

This is where you’ll find me most weekends on our pool deck.

Btw, it used to be a bright fire engine red deck, and you can view my DIY deck post if you are interested.

 

 

 

black ladder with pool towels

Our pool is like a little pond in our yard.

And oh yeah, I almost forgot to mention that I did finish a DIY project.

My latest pool ladder is the best thing for drying our wet pool towels.

 

 

Our summer is about fun family trips.

Exploring new towns and enjoying each other’s company.

Spending time with our son before he heads off to college in a month and a half.

Letting go of the many DIY plans.

This summer is all about cherishing every day at a slower and a more casual pace.

Cheers,

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1. Safavieh Lamp | 2. Target Pillow | 3. Lantern | 4. Agape Candle

5. Coffee Table | 6. Crate and Barrel White Slipcover Sofa | 7. Pink Blanket

8. Outdoor Sofa | 9. Rattan Footstool | 10. Faux Fur Throw

 

*this post contains affiliate links

 

 

 

pinterest image with a white living room and purple flowers

 

 

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  1. Rhonda Hallstrom

    July 24, 2018 at 5:57 am

    Janine I loved all the details and lots of flowers in your home. I am over here pinning away.

    Reply
    • happyhappynester

      July 24, 2018 at 3:55 pm

      Ah, thanks so much Rhonda!!! You’re the best!

  2. Leslie Saeta

    July 24, 2018 at 8:00 am

    Your flowers are amazing. After reading this blog post I know I need to step up my game and head to the flower mart!

    Reply
    • happyhappynester

      July 24, 2018 at 3:54 pm

      Hi Leslie,
      You have the LA Flower Market that is 10x better than ours! Although you already have such beautiful photos on your blog!

  3. Ashley

    July 24, 2018 at 9:26 am

    I love all your bright, happy summery colors! How fun!

    Reply
    • happyhappynester

      July 24, 2018 at 3:53 pm

      You inspire me, girlfriend!

  4. Susan

    July 24, 2018 at 3:47 pm

    Janine, your house and yard are gorgeous! And you crack me up…..so down to earth!

    Reply
    • happyhappynester

      July 24, 2018 at 3:53 pm

      Susan,
      Thanks so much for the blog visit and your wonderful comment. I can only write from the heart since I’m not too fond of writing! 🙂

  5. classic casual home

    July 29, 2018 at 9:26 am

    Your family is beautiful. I so agree with you about taking time to enjoy each other. My daughter is here now. So lovely to meet you on Friday. I WANT your bike 🙂
    Mary Ann

    Reply
    • happyhappynester

      July 29, 2018 at 4:11 pm

      Ah Mary Ann,

      Thanks so much for your visit and lovely comment. Let’s plan on getting together again, soon!

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