It's home tour day!!! I am so excited to be a part of the Seasonal Simplicity Summer Home Tour today, hosted by my dear friends April from House by Hoff and Krista from The Happy Housie! If you're popping over from Charlotte's gorgeous tour via At Charlotte's House, welcome!! Isn't she so talented?!
Seasonal Simplicity Summer Home Tour
I especially love this particular tour because ever since we moved into this house, simplicity has pretty much been my mantra. The longer I decorate, the more I find myself pulled toward clean, simple, uncluttered spaces that give a fresh vibe without feeling overdone... like our kitchen, for example!
One of my favorite ways to keep our seasonal decor "easy" is to use trays on our frequently used surfaces. They help to maintain order and ground the space by corralling decorative items in one spot, and they're also easy to pick up and move out of the way if need be.
I found this beautiful round tray at Home Goods and I just love the texture it brings into the space. (And how well it pairs with the aqua jars!)
My very simplest trick for bringing a little more summer into any space? Flowers, of course! Donnie actually picked out these pink beauties at Whole Foods for me, and I am a bit obsessed! They are called "Sweet William," and I wouldn't object if we had some in every room of the house. 😉
The little box by the Keurig was another Home Goods find, and it ended up being the perfect size to hold our k-cups. I love that it makes them easily accessible and hides them enough to look pretty at the same time!
Right off the kitchen is our dining room. It has become one of my favorite rooms to decorate in this house, mostly because the boys are rarely in there, so it stays pretty the longest! 🙂 It is also right next to the front door, so it makes me smile every time I walk into the house.
I've found myself pulling out a ton of blue to decorate with this season, and the dining room certainly has its fair share...
This tiered tray is such an easy way to add seasonal decor to any room-- I've already used it in several spaces in my home! I can quickly change out the decor pieces and get a totally different look in just a few minutes.
My most favorite thing in the dining room, though, is my grandmother's hutch. I painted it white a few years ago, and it makes the perfect backdrop for some pretty decorative items each season.
I love the combo of blue + green, and all of the white really makes the colors pop nicely!
Looking for more summer decorating inspiration? These posts may help:
Well, that wraps up this part of my summer home tour, but I know some of my amazingly talented blog friends have some beautiful spaces to share with you as well, so be sure to pop around and visit them! The oh-so-sweet Melinda from House 214 Design is up next!
It looks like I'm not the only one who has been on a blue kick recently! 😉
Monday
House by Hoff / House of Wood / Refresh Restyle / Cassie Bustamante / That's My Letter
Tuesday
The Happy Housie / Simplicity in the South / at HOME with the barkers / Sincerely, Sara D.
Wednesday
Nina Hendrick Design Co. / The Wicker House / A Burst of Beautiful / Paint Me Pink / Town and Country Living
Thursday
At Charlotte's House / Just a Girl and Her Blog (You're here!) / House 214 Design / Robb Restyle
Friday
My Fabuless Life / The Turquoise Home / Erin Spain / Place of My Taste / Cherished Bliss
Thank you so much for taking the tour! I hope you're enjoying your week!
What a beautiful tour Abby! I love the touches of summer you added to your spaces. A simple and welcoming feeling. Take care! Melinda
Aw, you're too sweet. Thank you, Melinda! Have a great day! <3
~Abby =)
i love all of your blues, abby! the tiered tray with succulents and the blue and white hutch styling are my favorite parts!
Thanks so much, Cassie! I am loving the navy addition to the hutch this season, too! Have a wonderful day! <3
~Abby =)
How to organise my cabinets .
Love all the aqua, Abby, but I especially love how that darker blue just pops against the greenery! You have such a beautiful home - and I'm in love with your stools!
Thanks so much, sweet friend! I'm loving the addition of navy this summer! Hope you're having a wonderful week! <3
~Abby =)
Abby! Me obsessed with NAVY=Me in LOVE with your dining room! Can you provide sources for your dining room? Specifically, the navy anchor, rope accessory, framed print, tall bottle, table runner, ok, everything! LOL
Lol! Thanks, Tiffany! The navy anchor and tall bottle are from Hobby Lobby. Rope accessory was Target from a few years ago I believe. The framed "print" is actually a swatch of a fabric I bought at JoAnn Fabrics a few years ago. The navy bowl and serving plate are also Target from a few years ago. And the table runner is recent from HomeGoods. I hope this helps! Have a great weekend!
~Abby =)
Beautiful ? Love The tray idea..Wish Home HomeGoods was closer to me.. Guess a ? road Trip is in order
I loooove Home Goods... Definitely worth the trip! 🙂 Thanks so much, Carrie! Happy Friday!
~Abby =)
It seems like you just moved in! I can't believe you have your home looking so pretty and finished! I love the wicker tray on the island. You have a great way of sharing simple tips that really make a difference.
Aw, thanks so much, Ashley! We still have so much to do but it's getting there! 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend!
~Abby =)
Abby that dining room hutch has me drooling! Love the contrast of the white and dark blue, so pretty.
Aw, thanks Jaime! I'm loving the addition of navy this season... a little something different for me! 🙂 Have a great weekend!
~Abby =)
Gorgeous rooms! I especially love the 2 prints on the wall in your dining room. I can hear Kristyn Getty singing it now- one of my favorites!
One of my favs too! 🙂 Thanks so much, Gail! Happy Friday!
~Abby =)
Abby, your house is looking SO pretty! I'm drooling over those pendants in the kitchen! All the blues are gorgeous!
Thanks so much, sweet friend! Have a wonderful Saturday! <3
~Abby =)
Beautiful, Abby! I love your hutch - the baskets above are so summery, and the mix of dark blue is a fun change!! Your kitchen is looking stunning, as well. I bet you are loving the days in your beautiful, new home. Have a fantastic weekend, friend!
Aw, thank you friend! I am loving the addition of navy this season... something different! 🙂 Hope you're having a fabulous weekend! <3
~Abby =)
I love this simplicity. I think everything looks more beautiful and it's clutter-free and neutral. Love these pics!
Aw, thanks so much! Have a wonderful day!
~Abby =)
Hi Abby! I just adore your grandmother's hutch. It looks so pretty with the blues! I also like your philosophy of using trays to group things. I'm gonna have to try that - thanks for the tip!
Thanks, Jennifer! Definitely one of my favorite pieces in our home. Have a wonderful week! <3
~Abby =)
Gorgeous Abby! Love all your blues! You can just feel summer in your decor.
Thanks so much, Laura! Have a wonderful week! <3
~Abby =)
everything looks so neat and wonderfully organized. I got inspired and thinking to start reorganize our kitchen.
Yours is such an inspiration. Thank you.
Thank you!
~Abby =)
Simply beautiful! Where did you get the kitchen stools? Love you decorating style!!!
Thanks so much, Niesha! They are from World Market! We love them. The exact stools are linked in this post if you need help finding them: https://justagirlandherblog.com/white-kitchen-reveal/. Hope you're having a great week!
~Abby =)