Summer Lovin' 2015

Summer.  That wonderful time I remember from my childhood.  Carefree days running barefoot through the yard, riding bikes around the neighborhood, laying in the grass and listening to the birds chirping from above, chasing fireflies at dusk, my dad churning home made ice cream by hand.

I've never been one to decorate specifically for summer, other then maybe a bouquet of flowers from the yard, but this year I decided I wanted to do a bit more. So I took inspiration from some of those magical memories from my childhood summers, and made them a part of my home.

 In the living room, I went with my memories of bike riding for my main inspiration.  I started with the mantle, adorned with a cute, colorful bike sign hand painted by White Hen.  I love the fresh, pop of color it brings into the room.

 

I found this adorable pillow at a cute clothing boutique called Altar'd State.  I thought it was a great addition to the space.

Another theme I used throughout the living room and dining room was the sweet sound of birds chirping.  Growing up in Indiana, the birds returning for the spring and summer was always a welcome sight after the long winter.

 Bird seed and porcelain birds continue the theme in the sun room.

  In the dining room I used those same birds and birdseed in apothecary jars on the dining room table.

The chalkboard really doesn't have anything to do with summer memories, but I thought it was sweet childhood memory, non the less.

In the kitchen, I accented my normal decor with more birds with these cute salt and pepper shakers I brought out for the season, and a nod to memories of fireflies with the chalkboard motif.
                                                                                                                                                                 

Are pears a summer fruit?  I'm not sure, but I like the pop of green they bring to the space.

                                                                                                                                                                 

OK, so there aren't fireflies in the jar.  But this song is also a childhood memory and I thought the chalkboard was cute.  It kind of reminded me of those evenings we would catch fireflies and put them in a jar to watch.

What ever your summer memories, you can let them inspire you in your summer decor, and help you bring a bit of your childhood to your home like I did.

Enjoy your summer everyone!!