I love summer.
If I could be a season, I think I’d be summer.
A little hot-tempered, maybe, but I’ve got the beach, too.
Anyway…ahem, I love summertime, and I have to bring a little of that vibe inside each year.
Sometimes I style more literally than others-like this year-and sometimes I keep it subtle. This year, though, I was so inspired to go full-fledge summer.
Our mantel was pulled together in an hour or so, and it started with this beautiful oil we bought in Greece on our recent trip. I thought it might feel a little dark, but once I added some blue books and light accents, the tones lightened and I fell in love with it (especially between our magnifying glass sconces).
This little sailboat came from World Market this year–I just couldn’t resist it.
The driftwood bird house also came from World Market–kinda couldn’t get enough of that place this year. The carved wooden spheres came from SLAH-now Willow House.
Troy Antiques just welcomed this adorable couple, Drinkard Designs, and their taste in vintage goodness is flawless. I grabbed several vintage spools from their space last week (as I’m kind of crazy about those things)! And P.S. I picked up something else from them that’s going to knock your socks off.
I know. I lost mine, too.
I’m usually not quite this literal with my seasonal decor, but piling all the shells, glass, & texture on the table just felt right–and got us totally in the mood for summer.
It was time to restyle the dining room built ins, too. Seeing all of our shades of blue & green glass in one place creates such a special collection–and I’m truly drawn to sit down in the space simply because of this fact.
That’s why I know our homes have such pull on us–all it took to inspire me today was a bunch of glass bottles. That flea market basket didn’t hurt, either.
I had a blast putting some splashes of summer around our house, and I hope it left you feeling inspired, too!
IN.LOVE.WITH.THAT.PAINTING. what an awesome souvenir!!! And you put amazing displays throughout your home…neat for your family, and so interesting visuals for your guests!! Impressed, as always!!!
~Kim
I love how you add little touches to your home with each passing season. It gets you in the mood for what’s in store. This has me thinking about sea salt and sunshine
You really pulled everything together so nicely! I love the cool colors, the light shine of the glass pieces and the texture in the twine. Looking through the photos takes me back to the beach houses we have rented over the last few summers. Oh, how I am ready for some sand between the toes, and crashing waves! Thanks for taking me away for a moment and sharing your lovely space.
I’m not really a seasonal decorator…yet…have to get my house in order first! I ADORE your mantel; that painting is making me swoon a little bit. It all came together so well! The colors in this post are making me so happy.
I’m such a blue/green girl!!
I love that you went to literal … so many great touches in your styling. I love all of the blues and greens and books and paintings.
And the texture combinations with the rope and driftwood and shells. So beachy and fun! I am over the moon to be featured with you at Layla’s and can hardly contain my excitement over heading to Haven tomorrow!! Woo Hoo!!
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog.net
I love it! All those natural elements go so well with the weathered green. You did an amazing job! Summer just oozes from every picture. Thank you for the inspiration.
Shaunna, your decorating style speaks to my HEART!!! I love the feeling I get when I look at your pictures of your home
The colors and the airiness (is that even a word!? LOL) are what I am drawn to! Fantastic job! Thank you for getting my mornings started off so pleasantly!!!
Love your summer decorating. Just like a long, sundrenched summer at the beach. I love all the elements – the bottles, the wooden bird house, the boat. Just beautiful! x
Your basketful of blue-green bottles looks terrific. The basket takes up a large amount of space, and having it filled to the brim with the blue colored bottles make it a delight. Thinking about oneself as a season is an interesting concept. I think if I was a season I’d be Autumn. I’m a writer and always looking for inspiration any place I can find it. Seems like I always do my best writing in the Autumn. I like to take walks at dusk when it is still light enough to observe the colors and smell family fireplaces burning to make homes cozy.
So pretty. Love all the blues and greens. Sometimes literal is just right
Thank you, Emily! Just got my July collection from you & it helped get me in the summertime mood even more!
shaunna
I’m right there with ya Shauna – I have a little table with Coral, Conk Shells, a rustic wood “Beach” sign and my cool vintage bottles. Not your typical “AZ” decor, but I’m going to the beach in few weeks and it certainly is helping us to get into the mood. Love your summer decor.
Though I never had before, I also added summer into our living room and home. I, too, love the colored bottles. I also have a collection of “sea glass” from walks I take with my 14 year old son. I hope to receive some sort of inspiration on what I can create with it. “Sea glass” is broken bits of glass bottles, usually of the beer and wine sort that wash up to shore after spending plenty of time being ‘sand and salt water tumbled’ by our Maker. Beautiful! If you have an inkling on direction I should take, feel free to let me know!
Great decor – definitely looks summery and beachy. Put up your feet and have a margarita!
You have a lovely sense of style. Love the idea of changing up places like the mantle with the seasons. Inspiring!
Gorgeous as always, sweet friend!
As always…beauty full! I LOVE the fact that you have Dorothea Benton Frank’s book “Folly Beach” as part of your summer inspiration. She is from my neck of the woods and her tales from our Lowcountry are a hoot!! Lowcountry folks definitely have pluff mud in their blood! If you haven’t already…you should add the Charleston area to your “must visit” list…you’ll appreciate the historical architecture, fragrant and vibrant gardens, salty air, good eatin’, southern charm and hospitality, and laid back atmosphere!
All your displays are beautiful.. I just need some bookshelves to put
the pretties in.. huge fireplace, but no shelving space ( YET ) working
on that.
I really loved all the blue, blue green and green tones against the light
bookcases. A nice contrast.
Diana