The first day of summer is right around the corner! When my dear friend Marty of A Stroll Thru Life asked if I would like to participate in her blog hop I happily agreed. This is the 2019 Summertime at Storybook Cottage tour.
If you are coming over from Duke Manor Farm may I say “Welcome!”. Laura’s summer living decor is always a delight.
Summer Strawberries
One of my favorite summertime fruits is the delicious strawberry. It seems to be making a comeback as a decor theme. I’ve seen it on dishes, towels, pillows and more.
I love using cheery red as an accent color in the kitchen.
My mom Nadine’s vintage Mikasa stoneware is perfect for summertime meals.
A vintage berry basket makes the perfect centerpiece.
We celebrate Father’s Day every day. On tonight’s dessert menu a Mr. Decor favorite: strawberry shortcake!
Who wants a bite?
The glass-fronted kitchen cabinet holds more of the “Strawberry Festival” dishes.
Happy red gingham aprons brighten one wall area.
A Frugal Bathroom Makeover
The most recent update in our forty-year-old home was in the Master Bathroom. Since we have plans to put Storybook Cottage on the market next spring it was sorely in need of an update. It was a bit of a challenge to keep costs low but we did it!
“BEFORE”
You can see all the details as well as how we transformed our truly gross and MOLDY shower in this post.
Summertime at Storybook Cottage
For our family, summer means outdoor fun in the sun! I love to create little vignettes throughout our garden. Seating areas are often used to take in a bit of the bunny, squirrel and bird watching that is so abundant this time of year.
I was so happy when I recently found a vintage bistro set on my neighbors curb on trash day. It was in dire need of a makeover. With a bit of elbow grease and a coat of paint, it was truly transformed!
It was a pretty wet and windy spring. Mr. Decor made good use of the old fencing that was replaced.
All of the rain has created a gloriously green garden. It makes such a lovely backdrop for al fresco dining.
You can see more of the table and many of our beautiful garden flowers HERE.
I hope you have enjoyed the 2019 Summertime at Storybook Cottage tour.
More Summer Decor Inspiration
Monday, June 10
A Stroll Thru Life, Southern Hospitality, Far Above Rubies, Cuckoo4Design
Setting For Four, Pink Peppermint Design
Tuesday, June 11
Remodelando La Casa, Inspiration For Moms, ZDesign At Home, House By Hoff,
Duke Manor Farm, Decor To Adore
Wednesday, June 12
Haneens Haven, Monica Wants It, The Chronicles Of Home, Follow The Yellow Brick Home
Thrifty & Chic Hymns & Verses
Thursday, June 13
Clean & Scentsible, Sincerely Marie Design , 11 Magnolia Lane, Thrifty Decor Chic
Seeking Lavender Lane, Our Southern Home
Friday, June 14
White Arrow Homes, Our Fifth House, Modern Glam, Designing Vibes
Decorating Delirium, Life On Cedar Lane
Begin tomorrow’s tour with Haneens Haven. She truly captures summer’s glorious color.
Laura
Boy you have been busy with tours and projects. Who doesn’t enjoy strawberries? Your shortcake looks delicious and love your dishes. The aprons add a wonderful red touch. Not to mention they’re pretty.
Your tour was wonderful. Enjoy your day
Cindy
I love the red and the strawberries, they make such a happy statement in your kitchen. That shortcake looks amazing too. So fun to see your pretty kitchen and your pretty yard all ready for summer fun. Love that flag your hubby made too. Thanks so much for joining the tour.
I can’t believe your neighbors threw that at vintage bistro set on the curb. Love it and all the touches of strawberries is a great idea.
Another fun and fabulous post, showing us your creatively and talents.
Love the pops of RED , placed strategically throughout your home!
But…. I’m most intrigued by your paper towel holder!!
Genius 1111
Oh, yes for strawberry shortcake any day! Love the strawberry dishes and the pops of red in your kitchen. Those peonies are to die for!
All so pretty! I love the strawberry dishes and glasses!! So perfect for summer!
Never fails to amaze me at what people will throw out! Those are the things that I seem to love the most. Pretty kitchen.
Now you have me wanting some ripe and juicy strawberries, Laura. I love all of the festive, summer touches . Such a pleasure touring with you.
Your pops of red just make everything so cheery! Your strawberry dishes remind me of a Strawberry Tea I had several years ago for my Tea Ladies group. I had fun searching for tea themed dishes and recipes. Looks like summer has arrived here in Texas!
Lots of pretty vignettes here. The strawberry dishes remind me of a set I had for many years and left in South America. They had strawberries and green vines and were so cheery. Strawberry shortcake is a great treat for your husband (and I imagine the rest of you enjoyed it, too). Love the peonies!
Laura, it’s all so cheerful and happy. I especially love your kitchen and your strawberry theme. (Oh, the shortcake looks to die for!). And who wouldn’t love to just spend a little time in your garden bistro! It’s simply lovely!
All I could think….”oh my goodness…we had those plates growing up! ” That totally was a blast from the past 🙂 I love your tour! Beautifully done!
So cute!!! The strawberries on your table are just darling!
Such a lovely tour, Laura! I love that wood flag art made from the old fence! So perfect for the summer! XO
Love all your summery touches, so bright and cheery!
So beautiful for summer! Love your pretty summer table inspiration too! xoxo
Love your pretty strawberry tablescape! Perfect for summer!
Love the red and white and strawberries. The perfect addition for summer!
how precious is that strawberry inspired centerpiece with your sweet tableware! I sure do hope you will enjoy every minute of the summer season in your pretty home. Save a strawberry for me! 🙂