This early summer home tour is filled with an eclectic assortment of vintage finds used in unique ways. Get creative summer decorating ideas here.
This weekend, I was glistening up a storm (I was actually sweating buckets in the 90 degree heat but glistening sounds better) so in my book, it’s officially summer even though we have a couple of more weeks until it’s official.
Now, let’s kick off summer in my 100 year old home (you can find a full affiliate source list in the post) …
My peonies did not disappoint and my three bushes yielded tons of gorgeous blooms!
Don’t miss my post on How to Grow Peonies here
I found two amazing vintage galvanized water coolers at an estate sale a couple of weeks ago and they’re the perfect vases for my peonies and rosemary.
I love mixing up the displays on my huge glass drying rack – from mason jars to hanging vases filled with flowers to my favorite plate collections, it’s always something different.
My red stove pops in my all white kitchen and a few red accessories set the summer mood.
A console table separates my kitchen from my family room and it’s the perfect place to display some of my many collections – vintage milk glass and glass water bottles.
Vintage milk glass, old books and glass bottles are light and bright additions to these open shelves.
I enlarged my girls silhouettes on canvas to get meaningful artwork.
Nautical touches include pillows, textured rope, shells and starfish.
I’ve found the most amazing pieces of coral at estate sales and love displaying them in a shiny silver bowl.
I love glass mixed with lots of texture from a rope monkey ball and a bunch of old folding rulers.
A big glass buoy wrapped in rope adds texture.
With flowers that only bloom for a fleeting time, I make sure they fill my entire house with their amazing scent. I love using unique containers like this metal garden tote and the bigger the better for a real wow!
An oyster wreath is propped on the mantel for a casual look.
I painted a big E on this old window and love the way it looks layered over a larger window.
There is nothing more glorious than a huge bouquet of peonies!
An old crock gets a second life as a side table by adding a piece of wood to the top.
My old house has a tiny entrance vestibule that separates the front door from the foyer.
Guests are greeted by a shell filled lamp and a cute little house terrarium that scream summer.
A picnic basket is always at the ready for summer get togethers.
The patio is my favorite summer room.
I recently redid the space and love the huge concrete topped coffee table and sectional sofa perfect for lounging.
This potting stand makes outdoor entertaining a breeze.
You can see my full patio tour here.
Who’s ready for a margarita on the patio?
See my last year’s summer home tour for more decorating ideas.
gorgeous, kelly! i love the mantle especially and the fresh peonies! mine are pretty much done… SO SAD
Oh peonies, why can’t you last longer?!
Oh my gosh I was proud of me peonies but yours are insane. Everything is so so pretty!
My peonies were incredible this year – sad they only last such a s short time! Happy summer Julia!
Just wonderful! All of the vintage you pieces really make everything so much more fun and personable. Great job!
Thank you Stacey – old finds are definitely more fun!
Everything looks great, Kelly! I love the beachy accents and your milk glass. And those peonies…they’re gorgeous!
Thanks Angie and happy summer!
Love those peonies! I can’t say that word without my husband cracking up…just saying! Your home is always a stunner and I love how you mix your vintage pieces in. So warm and inviting and fun! Happy summer! xo
Looks like you have peony envy!
Beautiful and inviting as always, Kelly! Love the nautical touches… xo Heidi
Thanks Heidi – happy summer!
We have the little frog you have! It’s in the toy basket for our grands but bringing it out to put on a tray now I see yours.
Isn’t he the cutest! Glad you gave him a place of honor!
That PICNIC BASKET hanging on the hook!! I die!! I collect them but have never seen one like that!! ???
Isn’t it fun Susan – I got it at an estate sale!
It seems like just “yesterday,” I was drooling over your Christmas tour … and now I’m loving your Summer tour! (This year is flying by.) Everything looks awesome … so fresh and welcoming of the warmer temps! And, I love your outdoor space … gorgeous! What time is happy hour?
24 hour a day happy hour here – come on over Becca!
Kelly, those peonies are GORGEOUS!! What a treasure to grow those in your yard! You’re home is so lovely! Great tour!
xo
Thanks so much Shauna – I planted 3 peony bushes last spring and they are amazing!
My eye went right to the white elephant on your bookshelf! Let me know when you are done with him! I’ll take him off of your hands! So cute!
Isn’t he cute Dawn – I found him at HomeGoods!
You have an impressive collection of milk glass and those water jugs are awesome! Your pendant lights in the kitchen made my heart pitter patter. Lovely!
Thank you Corinna!
I love your home there is so many neat things to see. Thanks for giving the tour.
The peonies are beautiful, and I love the plate rack in the kitchen! Gorgeous home!
Hi Kelly,
I just found your blog and am so glad I did! I love your house and all the decor. You have inspired me to make a few changes of my own. Thanks for the inspiration, can’t wait to see what’s next!
Melissa
Patio perfection. Love all your summer pillows.
So much vintage goodness! Love that water cooler and your peonies are INSANE!!! I have one little bush just starting out and you have given me serious Peony goals!!
Hi just love your Blog, but as with many others, the advertising interspersed between paragraphs and popping up is so distracting from your content. Recognizing of course why Bloggers accept advertising, it would be more receptive at the very beginning or end. Blogs seem to be leaning towards nothing more than vehicles for advertisers and creativity lost. Thx
Love the way you manage to have a lot of pieces on display but somehow it doesn’t feel like clutter. Looks lovely.
Sarah
Good Morning ~
I love your home ~
It was so refreshing to visit, because you are not like SO MANY other bloggers –
Everyone seems to copy one another with the new Farmhouse style. You are your own person and I love it.
Maybe because I am very much the same.
Have a wonderful weekend
Much love,
Rose
Thank you so much Rose! I say follow your own decorating trail! Happy weekend