Hello and welcome to the Decor To Adore Summer Home Tour 2018. This tour features a lovely group of homes organized by my wonderfully talented friend Marty of A Stroll Thru Life. If you are visiting via Dimples and Tangles I am so glad that you are here. I absolutely adore Jennifer’s sense of style and color!
Summer Home Tour 2018
It was been a busy spring here at Decor To Adore. Storybook Cottage received a new roof.
The guest bathroom was recently remodeled and refreshed.
Amazingly everything was done, including the accessories, for under $1,000.
We selected a cool blue and white color palette in this space.
The summer season is going to be just as busy. As you read this I am on the road moving my eldest from our home in Fort Worth to her new job in Nashville. Upon my return, I will swallow my tears and begin to transform her upstairs suite into a glorious craft room. Mr. Decor will be installing much-needed carpet in all the bedrooms.
With such a packed schedule planned I wanted clean and cool vignettes that are easy to care for in our open plan entry, living and dining areas.
The Entry and Living Room
In the entry area, I selected a neutral seaside themed color palette.
A fun beaded pillow continues the seaside theme in the living area.
The green hutch was filled with neutral dishes accented with faux summery greenery.
Seaside Mantel
Across the room from the hutch is the fireplace mantel.
Amazingly enough, I didn’t purchase anything new for this tour I just reused existing accessories in a new way. A good example is the curly willow branches last seen as a fall centerpiece. Previous summer tours can be seen HERE and HERE.
Dining Area
The formal dining area also features an aquatic theme.
On the table, a vintage sea-maid is the centerpiece. She was first seen at a summer party on DTA over 10 years ago. A gift from Mr. Decor’s grandmother, I still adore her.
She is surrounded by sea glass, shells and floats layered on a vintage French metis runner.
Seagrass chargers set the tone for this simple place setting.
Over on the sideboard, there is a coordinating nautical theme.
I decorated a tiered tray, that I made two years ago, very simply.
It was filled with extra napkins, plates, utensils, and other sea-inspired accents.
Summer Entertaining
For me, the best part of summer is entertaining outdoors. Our garden has been glorious this year.
I love to dine al fresco and enjoy the bounty of the season.
As well as serve up some iced animal cookies for two very important guests.
My two sweet neighbors, Mae and Nora, recently offered free lemonade to all those out for a summer stroll. They love to visit Storybook Cottage and I hope that you do as well.
Up next is Follow The Yellow Brick Home. You will love the creative way Amber designs darling summer vignettes!
Laura
2018 Summer Home Tours
laura, what a beautiful picture of you! your backyard is such a pretty and serene space. i’ll take a lemonade please. good luck with the move.
I love this theme. Perfect for summer. I’m sorry for you about Fashionista’s move but happy for her. The seamaid is amazing.
Laura, everything is so pretty. Love the green hutch and how you styled it. And your little neighbors are so stinkin cute.
Oh Laura, I think this seaside theme is my favorite. I love it, every vignette just recalls beautiful summer memories. Your yard looks amazing and your fabulous table set with a love tea is stunning. I wish I was there. Thanks so much for joining the tours, your home is always such a delight and I love your attention to every detail.
Such pretty spaces and lovely settings. Those little neighbors are just adorable!
I’m not sure I’ve ever seen your back yard! What a lovely space to entertain and just enjoy nature:-)
I couldn’t pull my house together like this in a million years. It’s wonderful!
Laura, I love EVERYTHING about your seaside décor – ESPECIALLY the vintage sea maiden, and your Mantel décor is BRILLIANT!
You really have an eye for what goes together and it all looks so refreshing!
~ carol
Hi Laura, Everything is gorgeous. How fun to see your changes. Lovely pic of you and your sweet dog. Have a great day.
What a lovely and inviting home! Your little pup is precious! You had me at that dining room tablescape!
So fun joining the Summer blog tour this week with you! Your summer decor is so lovely…and I love the sweet lemonade stand!
Laura, I just love the maiden!! She’s the perfect jumping point for your summer tour. It’s all beautiful.
Laura I could barely concentrate on your beautiful tour because I was too distracted by that vintage sea maiden! You know that is something I would certainly have in my home! I will no stop junkin’ until I find a similar one, and I will probably not sleep tonight anticipating the thrill of the hunt! Junker probs!
I love your gorgeous bathroom too, and of course all of your pretty nautical touches. Your home is perfect for summer. I would love to “take tea’ with you in real life!
Have the happiest summer friend!
Laura,
I love the bathroom and I was delighted with your water theme summer decorating. It is imaginative and charming. I have been waiting to hear about your Kansas trip! Did you get a VIP welcome? I hope so!
Lovely summer touches!
Laura,
Coastal really does say, “summer,” doesn’t it? Your home looks beautiful all dressed in aqua and turquoise with touches of neutral. You are amazing to decorate for a summer home tour while packing to take your daughter on a long road trip.
Judith
Hi, Laura, what a cozy space and all that blue has me smiling, along with the coastal touches. Your outdoor space is so pretty & your dachsund, adorable! Hope you have a wonderful summer!!
Your home is just beautiful and a perfect reflection of you. Love your new bathroom.! Where did you find the blue bathroom
runner / rug? TY!
Beautiful, Laura! Your cool palette seaside details are so well coordinated throughout your home. I love those colors. Safe travels.
Summer is so sand and sea to me and you did an awesome job at adding it to your decor! It’s so beautiful and inviting!
I love it – everything looks so pretty. Your style is amazing and the ictures are beautiful.
So very beautiful! I love the backyard dining photos….they brought back sweet memories of “taking tea” with my dear PA friend, while our children played. Enjoy every moment…
Laura, I love your summer house tour. Your cool summer colors and seaside theme is delightful. I enjoyed seeing your bathroom refresh and remodel again. That is the best picture of you and your dog in front of your beautiful roses! It should be in a frame. Would make a great Father’s Day surprise.
Thinking of you and the move to Nashville. It is a great place with much to see and do there.
Hi Laura, it looks like we’re on the same page with roof replacement and bath makeover! I love that picture of you, such a nice background. And your home is summer ready. As usual, your tablescape was keeping me busy checking every single detail. Love the maiden and all the aqua touches.
Gorgeous home tour! I love your blue and white bathroom and your beaded coastal pillows are stunning! Happy Summer Laura! xo Heather
Your garden is beautiful this year, Laura! I always love seeing your home tour; probably my favorite part this year is your guest bathroom, because blue and white is so classic and timeless. Best of luck to your daughter as she starts her new job in Nashville–such a fun city! Happy Summer!
Laura, Your home is beautiful, as always! I love all the sea inspired blues and your beautiful yard! Have a wonderful weekend! Mary
Hello Laura, I love how you’ve decorated your home for Summer 2018!!! Your neighbor girls are adorable!!! Please tell them to drink a glass of lemonade for me.
Treasured gifts are lovely to bring out and display ~ I’m glad your husband’s grandmother gave you the little mermaid. She is a treasure for sure.
Enjoying wandering the Summer Home Tour,
Hugs,
Barb
p.s. Pinning a couple of photographs for you. <3