Well, hello friends!! Welcome to our Easy Summer Styling Blog Hop! Thanks so much for joining me from My 100 Year Old Home . Isn’t Leslie’s home simply stunning? I’m so excited to be joining a few more talented pals (listed at the bottom of this post) on a fun and Easy Summer Styling Tour hosted by my sweet friend Kelly from The Tattered Pew.
Don’t you just love summer decor? I do simply because decorating for summer is simple and so fun! Today, I’m sharing 3 ways to add a touch of summer to your home. My inspiration for my summer home decor this year is vintage greenhouse. I just love the idea of my home having vintage pieces that give off a cozy, cottage, greenhouse feel. Here are a few ways I added the vintage greenhouse look to my home.
1. Botanical Prints
I believe it’s safe to say that I am obsessed with botanical prints, so when I spotted this gorgeous set at Chic Artique , I knew they had to come home with me. They are actually vintage inspired prints, but honestly, I couldn’t tell the difference. They fit perfectly on an old tobacco stick gate that I had, and I just love the added texture the gate added to these prints.
Adding real vintage or vintage inspired botanical prints is an instant way to add a touch of summer to your home. I even shared a fun DIY with botanical print posters . There are so many ways to achieve this look in your home for summer!
I also added this flower basket and greenery, also from Chic Artique, to my vintage church pew to finish off the look. Are you getting a vintage greenhouse vibe yet?
2. Clay Pots
Well, that brings me to my next favorite summer decor item which is…. clay pots. I love clay pots for two reasons. 1) They are super cheap. I have found most of my collection at yard sales. 2) They are perfect for decor. You can use them with or without plants inside of them, and they are still so beautiful either way. I also love how weather and age changes them and adds so much natural character to them. I could go on and on, but you get the idea. My recycled clay pots were a perfect (and cheap) way to kick off my summer decor in my kitchen.
I matched them with an old chippy shutter and a beautiful floral arrangement form Chic Artique. This basket resembles a bee hive which is also a perfect summer touch.
I sprinkled my clay pots throughout my home decor and added faux greenery to some and left some plain. These bring a great pop of color to my decor. I also added a smaller tobacco stick gate to give my mini wreaths a home.
Clay pots also look so pretty just stacked in various sizes!
3. Real or Faux Plants, Herbs, and Flowers
If you have been following me on Instagram or on my blog, you know that I LOVE decorating with faux flowers. I think a room isn’t really complete without some greenery. Well, I actually added some REAL plants this time. Fingers crossed that I can keep them alive, but for now, I love how they look on my entryway table.
I picked up this greenery on a pickin’ trip over the weekend. I paired them with this vintage inspired wire cloche which is also a fun way to display your greenery.
Real or faux, it doesn’t matter. Greenery is an instant way you can add a touch of summer to a space!
So, that my friends is how I added a fun touch of summer to my home. That’s it for my stop on the easy summer styling tour. Hopefully, you were inspired to get out those clay pots or add a little greenery or botanical prints to your home. Just have fun with your summer decor because after all, SUMMER IS FUN!!
Now it’s time to hop over to my friend Sarah from Dreaming Of Homemaking gorgeous home! Thanks so much for stopping by the blog!!
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Additional items from this post.
All items listed below can be purchased through Chic Artique’s website.
Set of 3 Botanical Prints
Wire flower basket
Greenery in flower basket
Bee hive basket floral arrangement
Vintage Honey Bee Smoker
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Carissa,
I just love your summer style tour.
The clay pots are a great idea and look great with the faux plants. I don’t have good light in my living room so am okay with the faux plants
I’m always inspired after visiting your blog and try to incorporate your ideas into my own
Thank you for your great styling ideas and helping me prepare my home for summer
Take care,
Kathy Harris
Hey Kathy! You have no idea how much your kind words mean to me! I am so glad I can offer a little inspiration for your home. Thank you for letting me know you enjoyed the tour. Have a lovely day!!
Carissa, I remember when I first spotted your gorgeous home on Pinterest and just “had” to find out who you were! And, now, here I am, on a fun Summer blog hop with you … all beCAUSE of you! Thank you, sweet friend! Your Summer home is so inspiring, welcoming and fabulous! I mean, who would think to layer seasonal botanical prints over an awesome tobacco stick gate?! Love that idea … along with styling clay pots the way you have, annnnd your use of plants and flowers (whether real or faux)! You nailed the vintage greenhouse Summer vibe, my friend!
Becca, I think we have the same story about how we found each other. I promise, I have practically the same story. You have inspired me for so long now so it is a true honor to be on this tour with you. Thank you so much for your kind words!! xoxo
Carissa,
This is all so beautiful my friend! I absolutely love your use of clay pots and greenery, those are 2 of my favorite items as well! Your home is lovely and it’s a joy to join alongside you on this tour!
Xoxo – Brendt
I love your take on summer styling! Your home is so pretty and inviting! What a pretty tour.
Karan
Karen, thank you so much girl! I feel the exact same way about your tour! You are amazing!
Such a beautiful summer refresh! I love how you used the shutter as a runner. That is so creative!! Well done my friend.
Thank you so much Sarah!! I am so glad you don’t think I am crazy for using a shutter for a table runner..haha. I appreciate your kind words so much!
I love your summer Styling ideas for us all to learn about. I need more clay pots in my life!!! And those botanical prints are gorgeous!! Thank you for teaching us all some simple ideas for summer!
Thank you so much, Kelly! I am so happy you enjoyed the tour! I am having a blast doing this with you. You are the sweetest!
I love your tips, Carissa! The botanical prints look so pretty layered on that fun architectural piece 🙂 Clay pots are some of my fave decor pieces and I love how you sprinkled them throughout your home! So happy to be on this hop with you XO!
Thank you so much sweet friend! Your words are so kind. I am so happy you enjoyed the tour. So happy to be doing this with you!!
Carissa I loved your Summer tips! So easy yet so impactful! I also am obsessed with your tobacco gates. I have never seen those before and they are so cool! You have a beautiful style and loved that you joined the tour!
Thank you so much girl! You are awesome for getting this tour together! I appreciate you allowing me to tag along with such an amazing group of girls!
Carissa,
Wow, what a stunning summer décor restyling!! Jodie and I simply love the use of botanical prints and lush greenery throughout your space and how you incorporated wire baskets into your design! So honored to be apart of the tour with you! XO ~ Jodie & Julie
Hey ladies! Thank you so much for your sweet comment! It means so much to me that you like my ideas! You guys are amazing and I feel truly blessed to be on this tour with you guys!
Carissa what a lovely home! I love these Summer tips and adore that vintage cloche! It is all gorgeous!
I appreciate your kind words more than you know! Thanks so much sweet girl!
Carissa,
I love, love, love your home! It speaks to my vintage loving heart! That tobacco gate with those prints is fantastic! I also love how you’ve used a shutter as a table runner! I’m so inspired! So glad to be on this home tour with you! XO – Amanda
Thank you so much, Amanda! I love that you also have a vintage loving heart. Thanks so much for you kind words! Thrilled to be doing this along side of you!
You incorporated so many of my favorite pieces so beautifully! Thank you for the new ideas and inspiration! Your home makes me swoon every time! You are so talented!!
Great ideas for adding a summer touch! Your home is beautiful!
Thank you so much, Jenna! That means so much coming from you!
Hi!
What is the paint/color you used in the kitchen? I love it and just made my kitchen too dark so I need to change it and really love your kitchens color scheme.
Hi! The color is called Garden Wall by Behr. So happy you like it. Thanks so much!