Summer Home Tour
It was awfully quiet around here last week, but that’s because I was actually finishing projects! Yes, projects that I have been hinting at and sharing instagram sneak peeks of for months are finally complete. I promise, I will be sharing those posts just as soon as it stops raining and I can get some decent photos.
In the meantime, I’ve been busy rearranging things as usual, and I have added a ton of fun new summer accessories from Birch Lane that I wanted to share.
Disclosure: Birch Lane provided me products for this post to review, but all thoughts and opinions are my own.
 You know I’m always swapping throw pillows out/hoarding them and I’m in love with these new pretty blue ones. For some reason florals intimidate me, I feel like they are hard to pull off without wandering into grandma land, but these are just right.
 I love the natural summer vibe this wood bowl adds in here, I’m a sucker for anything that looks like driftwood.
I also swapped out some accessories on my bookshelves and added these gorgeous jars that are the perfect summery shade of blue.
Speaking of shelves and projects that are complete…I finally finished my upstairs bookshelf/sliding ladder extravaganza and I’ll be sharing soon. I’m still playing around with styling the shelves, but one thing that’s for sure staying are these vintage looking pulley bookends.
Another sneak peek of an upcoming post…notice anything different back there in the kitchen?!?
Some of you asked where my wicker chairs that used to be by the fireplace ended up when I got my new chairs. They found a new home over at our dining table.
We have all been hanging out in the sunroom a lot, because it has been raining nonstop as I mentioned, it’s a really cozy place to curl up with a book or play board games with my favorite little people (my world domination at Monopoly Junior is a source of major annoyance to the Mr.)
 
Especially with this new throw…
Birch Lane was nice enough to send me an extra one in light blue  to give away to one of my readers. Just leave me a comment below to enter and I’ll pick a winner at random.
We entertain more in the summer, which means keeping the wine rack a little better stocked than usual, so I added this cute little wine holder to the top to handle the overflow bottles.
I can’t resist a good striped rug, so I picked up this runner for the kitchen too.
 
Stay tuned for more summer projects that I’ll be sharing soon, and don’t forget to leave a comment below to enter the Birch Lane throw blanket giveaway!
 
SOURCES:
Angelique Wood Bowl
Vivi Floral Pillow
Edith Embroidered Pillow
Rory Rug
Hoist Bookends
Recycled Glass Jug Vase
Samantha Throw
Wine Caddy
Absolutely beautiful, I love your blue and white color tones in the family room, so inviting, so summery.
Love the blanket too! :)
I love all your new additions Kelly! Thx for the giveaway! So exciting!!
the wine caddie is so cute and I have several pieces of galvanized stuff…where did you find this one …..and then I saw your wooden one….did you make it? Girl you do good……
Loving your summer decor!
Love all the summer touches you’ve added to your home. We have very similar decorating taste! Just wish my home was lakeside!!! Simply beautiful!!!
Lovely home. Very cozy!
OMG I love your house! The soft, earthy tones with the touches of blue are gorgeous! Can’t wait to see what you have to show us next!
Loving the new summer house tour. Am trying to achieve the pretty lake house new england style look over here in England. My house is not to tidy as yours though.. could have something to do with my two crazy little boys that think that mummies styling needs a bit more rough and tumble love. However they do love a good throw to hide under.. xxxx
Loving the summer styling. I’m with you on the pulley bookends–gorgeous! Thanks for the giveaway!
I recently stumbled upon your blog, and I’m hooked! Love your style.
Your home is stunning! I love your style.
Ahhh looks so nice and summery…Nice new touches!
That throw would look perfect in my living room :)
I hope you all get some sunshine soon to enjoy your beautiful lake!
So cute! Absolutely love your home and your pallet of colors! Please check out my blog twentysomethinghome.com
Your summer home tour is so pretty! I especially love the bookends! I also just did that with my IKEA chairs at my dining room table! It adds such a cozy space to the dining room area. Love it. Cheers!
we lost our home due to recession several years ago. we recently were able to buy again. i’ve been reading blogs to get ideas…i’m so blessed and i hope i can make my home as beautiful as yours
Hi Kelly, your summer home tour is fabulous! Love all the new touches. Your flooring looks beautiful in all the photos. Can I ask what color stain they are? Happy Summer!
This is my first time visiting your blog and I already love it! Being from Michigan myself and living near the lake its fun to stroll through the pictures of your home and find inspiration. Thanks!
Your house is so beautiful! I love all the nautical touches.
Love all the Birch Lane touches! The throw blanket looks so soft and cozy, and blue is my favorite color!
Kelly
Of course your home looks ready for summer !
Do you do this as a Professional Designer, as you have the knack.
Also I think Anne who lost her home should win the blanket…(tough times)
Imagine losing your home…
Have a wonderful, safe and healthy summer with your family !
Pat