Thank you for stopping by for a look at our summer home tour with blue accents. Today’s tour is all about our easy going summer decor with views of the entryway and family room.
Bloggers’ Best Summer Home Tours
Have you been enjoying the Bloggers’ Best Summer Home Tours this week? I sure have, and I’m so happy it’s my turn to jump in on day four. A big thank you goes to my friend Kelly of The Tattered Pew for hosting and organizing our summer tours. What a treat to explore more than 25 homes up close from coast to coast.
If you’re popping over from The Ponds Farmhouse, come on in and make yourself at home. Rachel has the most amazing talent for displaying vintage collections, and her decorating projects never disappoint.
You’ll find all the links for everyone participating this week is at the end of this post. Be sure to check back tomorrow for those joining in on Friday.
Summer Home Tour With Blue Accents
Summer decorating is always the easiest for me. It’s what I call my everyday decor, because I can focus more on colors and textures rather than an a theme or holiday.
This time of year we dress in our comfy clothes which means we wear shorts almost every day. I enjoy making our home feel comfortable too, with cool crisp textures and accents of blue. When the first blast of summer temps arrive, we’ll be ready.
Summer Entryway
For a fresh summer look in the entry I’m switching out the blue and white ceramic lamp for the blue glass lamp that was in the living room. It’s a little more casual, and I feel like the larger base anchors the entry table.
Earlier this year, I updated the artwork over the entry table with blue botanical watercolors. They go well with the navy wall that wraps around to the family room, and goes with any color flowers I wish to display.
Speaking of displays, how about these show stopper lilacs? I felt like I hit the jackpot when I spotted these at Trader Joe’s. I would have been completely happy with hydrangeas, but lilacs are extra special. When I saw them that was that!
In the center of the entry table is a wicker tray holding odds and ends of things that say coastal summer to me. I have sea shells, a vertebra fossil, a wood bead garland and a bird figure. The faux topiary is one of my projects. For details and a tutorial you can click on my post, How To Create A Faux Topiary.
Family Room Summer Home Tour
Soft accents of blue around the family room gives the space a light fresh feel. No two shades of blue are exactly the same, but it all seems to flow together including the variety of pillows on the sofa.
A white mud cloth pillow brightens up the arm chair in the corner. This is always a cozy spot to read no matter what season we are celebrating.
On the mantel I have a glass hurricane candle holder, a piece of coral and books. On the other side I’m displaying a new fern watercolor. I’m really enjoying this layered look with the black frames. It breaks up the long mantel, and it’s fun to switch out different botanicals as the seasons change.
Like the mantel, the coffee table decor is pretty easy going too, with new orchids, a candle and a stack of navy books. Be sure to check our my recent post How To Repot Orchids. It’s so easy!
Summer Bar Cart Update
A quick update on the bar cart was moving the vintage zinc drawer that I use for storing bottles to the bottom shelf. Now the upper shelf is free for displaying a plant and a couple of vintage seltzer bottles.
I can’t believe I never thought of displaying them here before. The vintage glass looks so pretty on the cart with the blue print in the background.
The coastal enamel shell bowl is also vintage circa 1970. It’s a piece that I keep on display almost year round, and a true treasure since it once belonged to my mother.
For views into the breakfast room click on my recent post Open Shelf Summer Styling.
Be sure to follow Thistle Key Lane on Pinterest, where the boards are up to date with my favorite seasonal inspiration!
Thank you so much for stopping by for our summer home tour. Now I’m sending you over to Aliya of Open Doors Open Hearts for her summer home tour. Now grab your favorite beverage and enjoy touring the rest of these beautiful homes.
Cheers!
Bloggers’ Best Summer Home Tours
This week I am joining some of my blogging friends for the Bloggers’ Best Summer Home Tours. Twenty eight talented and creative women will be opening their homes up for you to tour all week long. You can visit each summer home tour by clicking the links below.
Monday’s Tours
The Tattered Pew // Worthing Court // StoneGable
My Wee Abode // Southern Home and Hospitality // My Thrift Store Addiction
Tuesday’s Tours
She Gave It a Go // Cottage In The Mitten // Eleanor Rose Home
Peacock Ridge Farm // Bricks n’ Blooms // Cottage On Bunker Hill
Wednesday’s Tours
White Arrows Home // A Life Unfolding // Simply2Moms
WM Design House // White Lilac Farmhouse
Thursday’s Tours
The Ponds Farmhouse // Thistle Key Lane // Open Doors Open Hearts
Robyn’s French Nest // Cloches and Lavender // DIY Beautify
Friday’s Tours
Pasha Is Home // My Family Thyme
Midwest Life and Style // Amy Sadler Designs
©2023 Summer Home Tour With Blue Accents post first appeared on Thistle Key Lane.
Michelle,
I love your blues for Summer. Great tour.
Thank you Rachel! Happy summer!
Michelle!! Your summer home tour is beautiful!! So glad to be doing this hop with you! PS I’ll be finding out how to repot orchids next!! I’m never impressed with the pots they come in. Thank you!!!
Thank you Aliya! I’m loving all these summer tours!
Oh I love summer blues! So beautiful! Happy Summer!
Thank you Robyn! Happy summer!
All the blue accents look great! Those lilacs are so beautiful, too! Happy summer!
Thanks Kim! I was so excited to find lilacs. Not many stores carry them in our area and I just couldn’t resist!
So pretty Michelle. Lilacs are gorgeous and the smell is amazing isn’t it. I wanted them in my home tour too but I got to them too late this year with bringing them inside.
Love the shell dish too. It’s great touring with you! Pinned and Happy summer!
Thank you so much Cindy! I was such a treat to find lilacs and I love the color!
Your home always feels so fresh and bright Michelle! I love the tiny treasures and vintage items you’ve tucked into your everyday decor. And those lilacs are stunning! Happy to tour with you again 😉
Thank you Cindy! It’s a busy week for both of us!
I always love your tours. Each photo is so peaceful and relaxing. The only time our home ever seems peaceful is when I’m home alone. 😉 Happy summer!
Thank you so much Cindy! I think it looks peaceful, because I usually take photos when the Mister is out of the house! 😂
Michelle, your summer decor is so pretty! I love your lamp and those lilacs–pinned! Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
Thank you so much for visiting Cecilia!
Love the purple lilacs up against that blue in the entry. Stunning!
Thank you Tammy! It’s a pretty color combination I hope to recreate!
Michelle I love your soothing style. I of course love how you add coastal accents and touches of blue! Loved your tour!
Thank you Kelly! It was an amazing week of tours!
Michelle, your home looks absolutely gorgeous! I love all the touches of blue that you’ve used throughout your space, such a perfect color for summer! Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you so much Anne!
Your home looks beautiful Michelle. Love your blue accents and those lilacs are amazing!
I also think we have the same couch!
Thank you Wendy! That’s so funny that we have the same style couch!
Love your updates to your summer home. And the prints on the mantel are perfect! Love those seltzer bottles, too! I’m gonna have to look for the lilacs at TJ! Pinned!
Thanks so much Julie! I’m ready to head back to TJs for more flowers! 😉
Your home looks so lovely Michelle! I always love your blue entry wall and your blue accessories for summer are just perfect. Those lilacs are a show stopper – I need to stop by Trader Joe’s to see if I can snag some too. Thanks for the beautiful tour!!
Thank you so much Kate! I always find the best variety of flowers at Trader Joe’s!
Everything looks so beautiful, Michele. I love your blue wall. It is stunning.
Thank you so much Renae! Enjoy your weekend!
I love the beautiful blues, Michelle. So peaceful and serene. And those lilacs are total showstoppers! We used to have serveral shrubs at my old house and I miss them dearly. Happy to be touring with you. Pinned!
Thanks Jen! I bet you do miss having lilacs. We live too far south to grown them here, that’s why I get so excited when I see them in the grocery stores! 😊
Michelle! I love the beautiful floral touches with the lilacs!
Thank you Stacy! I wish I could have lilacs all the time!