A summer home tour
Thank you for stopping by on this wonderful summer home tour hosted by Marty, “A stroll Thru Life” It’s a little different summer home tour around here. Though the blogs are the same, the homes are the same, there is just something a little different…the idea of less is more. With stores still closed down and it being much harder to decorate with “new” ideas for this years summer home tour, I decided to switch things up a little bit this year. I decided how about we use what we have! Search for nature, pull together new arrangements, and don’t forget super markets have some of the best items to decorate with especially for a season that has such vibrant fruit, like summer. So this year simple means…using what I have and some peaches and neighborhood weeds. My apology that some of these photos may be slightly blurry- I took all of them and realized as I was editing them that my camera’s setting was adjusted and…well not my happiest moment, but I’d still love for you to come on in and scroll.
If you are stopping by from Heather’s page at “A Southern State of Mind”, welcome! I’m Deb, the face behind Seeking Lavender Lane. I share home decor and DIY with that European Farmhouse vibe. Home is more then just some pretty decor, it’s a place where we can make experiences happen and truly enjoy daily. I share ideas how to make home your place of rest and beauty in my FREE Home Healing group and I like to transform the way a home feels with my candle of the month subscription box. Join today our growing list of ladies that are enjoying their monthly fleur & flame candles (hand poured soy wax candles).
So, first step to decorating with what you have for a seasonal tour is using items that “feel” like that season. For me…summer is a always a little more lighter and brighter. I like more white decor, textiles, and accessories. I also choose a lot more flowers, and of course some good wicker texture is always a fav. So here’s how to toss together a look that feels fresh for summer without spending a dime.
- Pick some weeds! You heard me, grab some pretty looking weeds and stems from your walk around the block. God even made some weeds pretty!
and then there’s fruit…lemons, peaches, figs, plums…whatever feels like summer to you in your home, display them for simple and inexpensive decor.
Step 3: bring out all the “summery” items out of your kitchen drawers to display like a vintage ice-cream scoop, fresh white linens and tea towels.
Step 4: who said terracotta has to be outside, bring some in to display and don’t forget your indoor plants (I have here our lemon tree and fig tree in aged terracotta).
Step 4: Put your summery clothing on display. Garden boots by the doorway, a hanging dress from a closet door, a display of brimmed hats.
Don’t forget to pick those blooms in your own garden, we have some lush David Austin roses growing on the side of our house and they are my favorite!
Thank you so much for stopping by today’s tour…I wish my photos were a little less blurry, but hopefully it was still enjoyable. Be sure to stop by all the other tours this week and head on over to my friend Yvonne and her beautiful home at Stone Gable.
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
31 Responses
Your house is gorgeous. Thank you for sharing! Any chance of you sharing where you got your dress? It is beautiful!
Thank you Heather! I bought it early in the season from American Eagle, but I can’t find it on their website anymore.
You have such a stunning home! It is like a beautiful dutch painting. So happy to be on tour with you!
Laura Ingalls Gunn recently posted…Summer Home Tour 2020
Thank you Laura!
Deb, your home is just gorgeous and our style is so inspiring! I am so in love with the European sensibility you’ve brought to your spaces – absolutely beautiful, I feel like I’ve been transported to a completely different world! Happy summer! xo
Thank you so much Tamara! I so appreciate that.
Love your home. Your elegant European styling is so refreshing and so full of inspiration. I always study each room and vignette, so much to see. I am definitely on board with using what you have and less is more, so this tour was a special treat. Thanks so much for joining again this season, loved having you.
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Thank you so much sweet Marty!
All so pretty! Love all your blooms and weeds and peaches!! The terra cotta pots indoors is so pretty too!
Thanks so much Kristin!
Absolutely stunning and your photos are just fine!
Thank you so much Marijean!
You certainly prove that less is more, Deb. Your home is absolutely stunning….like…from a dream. Beautiful work!
Thank you so much Erica, I so appreciate that so much!
Absolutely love the table in your foyer! Do you mind sharing where you purchased it?
Thanks so much Teresa! It’s from Bed Bath and Beyond but it’s since been discontinued.
Everything is beautiful, and I envy how you have such vision for your home. It is a true gift and a blessing you kindly share with others. Can I ask where you purchased the pillows on your bed, and are they sage or gray?
Lorie, thank you so much! I so appreciate that! The pillows are like a sage green. I bought them from Homegoods prior to Covid.
Your home is stunning. You have your own style and you do it extremely well! Love it, thank you.
Thank you so much Anne! Gosh your comment made me so smile…thank you!
I love your home! I have been following you since the makeover of this house. Love all of your ideas and realistic, affordable, ways to decorate your home. I’ve enjoyed seeing your growth over time.
Thank you so much Barbara! I so appreciate that, and thanks for stickin’ with me and following along all this time!
Wow! I love how your style has evolved, Deb. Definitely one of my favorite blogger homes!
Oh my goodness thank you so much Jennifer! That means so much!
Beautiful home! I love your simple styling and unique decor touches. Good idea with bringing the terra cotta inside.
thanks so much Jenn!
ha, love your tour title! weeds look great in your home.
Beautiful and unique! Loved the inspiration. I will definitely be picking weeds soon!
So fun touring with you. Have a great summer!
Your European farmhouse feel is absolutely drool worthy. I always devour every picture you share. That peach print is beautiful and now I think I need that vintage ice cream scoop too 😉 Oh and how can I forget the roses – how lucky you are that you have that variety growing on the side of your home!
Your home is lovely and I love the idea of decorating with what you have! And you’ve made weeds look super stylish! I have a back yard full of them, so time to start picking! Ha! 🙂 Linda
Thank you Linda