The days have become warmer here in Texas. Summer is almost upon us. The decor has been lightened up the decor here at Storybook Cottage. My friend Marty of A Stroll Thru Life is once again hosting her fabulous blog hop and it was perfect timing. This is the Summer Home Tour 2020.
If you are coming over from Duke Manor Farm may I say “Welcome!”. Laura’s summer living decor is always a delight.
Summer Home Tour 2020
We’ll begin the tour at our front entry. My son recently completed his senior year of high school. As we could only celebrate at home I took the opportunity to incorporate his school colors of blue and gold.
You can see more of the celebratory front porch decor HERE.
Inside the blue and gold theme was softly continued.
The Living Room
A light color palette of blue, turquoise, cream, and gold is perfect for summer.
The mantel features several seashore-inspired treasures collected over the years.
My lovely assistant, Gracie the dachshund.
More shells are displayed on the coffee table.
The living room is attached to the formal dining area.
Dining Area
On the last day of school, the table was set for a festive breakfast.
Gold tassels were tied around the napkins as a nod to graduation.
Even the breakfast foods had a blue and gold theme.
Kitchen
The next day was originally the date set for graduation. Ian was allowed to invite 3 friends over for brunch. All the kids had previously been safely sheltering at home for weeks.
While some might think: “This is a bit much.”
When compared to missing the major milestone of a graduation ceremony this mama thought it was just right.
This festive meal was also really delicious!
A Happy Reality Check
While the house may look pretty the photographer was wearing ratty slippers.
I hope you enjoyed this year’s summer tour.
Up next on the tour is House By Hoff. April truly captures summer’s glorious color.
Laura
More Summer Decor Inspiration
Monday
Tuesday
Setting For Four, Duke Manor Farm, Decor To Adore. House By Hoff, Inspiration For Moms, Pink Peppermint Design
Wednesday
Thursday
Seeking Lavender Lane, StoneGable, Designing Vibes, Citrineliving, Our Southern Home, Southern State Of Mind
Friday
I always enjoy your tour and if you think those are ratty slippers, you don’t know ratty! Love the graduation table and that pretty little chest in the hall. I’m going with shells this summer too. But you’re rocking it with the aqua/turquoise! Lovely, Laura.
You did a great job of making the best of an unfortunate situation for your graduate. The table was pretty.
Great shell garland on the mantel as well as the painting.
Gracie is always fun to see. Nothing better than a Doxie!
Cindy
Love the “graduation” celebrations you did for Ian. So perfect since this was such a bad situation. Your coastal decor just always seems to fit your home so well. Beautifully done for summer. Thanks for joining the tours again this season.
I love your relaxing blues and coastal accents for Summer! Your mantel decor is so gorgeous! Have a safe and healthy summer! xo Heather
Laura, your beach decor makes me homesick for an ocean get-away, even though I may never get on a plane again!
Your graduation breakfast looked so appealing and I’m sure Ian and his guests enjoyed it very much. Nothing is “too much”
when celebrating such a special event!
I love that your decorated in the graduation colors! I have a senior too, it’s a hard year for sure. Congrats to your grad!
This is so pretty, I hope you enjoy your summer!
XO,
Amy
I love your graduation and Summer touches! Your dishes on your dining table are so beautiful! I love all your shells and sailboats too!
Great tour Laura. Did you get a new sofa? Love all the blues and the naked lady. LOL. And girl please, those are not ratty slippers. Your toes look good too. Enjoy summer!
A wonderful tour! Summer and beach themes are fun.
Beautiful space Laura! Love all of the coastal touches. And congratulations to your grad!! I feel so bad for all of the disruptions to graduations ceremonies this year but looks like you were still able to celebrate.
I have been following Laura for ages and she is top notch with decorating! She does so much herself, too. I remember her painting a room which would have had me running for the hills. The delicious meals and table setting show what a huge heart she has and how she values family.
Thanks for sharing her home. Love both you Laura’s!!
Jane❤️
Hi Laura, I love all the blues you’re using throughout the house! The coastal touches are spot on.
Congratulations to your graduate! My son also graduated from HS this year. He only got an online ceremony. 🙁 Oh well, without a doubt, their online ceremonies will be long remembered!
Love your mantel, well actually, your whole fireplace area.! So pretty.
Happy Summer break and graduation celebration, that was so sweet 🙂
Have a wonderful summertime, Shannon
Congratulations to your graduate, Laura. That is so sweet of you to celebrate your son like that (making me feel a little guilty for not doing the same for my kindergarten graduate haha). Wishing you a wonderful summer!
Hi Laura! Your summer colors are perfect! Congratulations on your son’s graduation! I think that’s so wonderful that he was able to celebrate with some friends! Happy summer, so nice to tour with you! xo
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
IT IS A BIG STEP FOR THEM AND US!
VERY IMPRESSED WITH YOUR COLOR THEME AND HOW YOU MADE IT WORK THROUGH OUT EVEN ON TO THE PLATES!!!!!
BRAVA!
congrats to your son! luckily he has a great place at home to celebrate. love the nod to the nautical in your living room decor.
Love all the nautical theme touches in your summer home! And how sweet to incorporate your son’s high school colors into the design! Congratulations to him and his exciting new future! 🙂 Linda
Congratulations to your son on his graduation! I love how you used his school colors as a jumping off point to your summer decor. Beautifully done!
Love all the fun nautical touches in your home! ! We have a senior this year too, and while celebrations looked a little different, it turned out to be quite special. Looks like you had a wonderful time celebrating too! 🙂 Congrats to Ian!