Hi Friends,
I am so excited to be teaming up with 36 ah-mazing bloggers for the Summer Colors Home Tours hosted by Jennifer at Town and Country Living. When Jennifer invited me to be a part of this home tour, I definitely had a pinch me moment. Included in this group are some seriously talented rock star bloggers, and I am beyond thrilled to be joining them. They are all listed at the bottom of this post. Be sure to check them out – I know you will be inspired.
When I think of summer colors here in the Pacific Northwest, the beautiful deep blues of the Puget Sound immediately come to mind. The summer decor in my home is inspired by the sea and lush greenery that surrounds us here in Seattle. Saturated and vibrant shades of blue are the colors I have used in my home this summer.
Dining Room
In our dining room, I switched out the rug with a neutral striped indoor/outdoor rug that I picked up a couple of years ago at the Goodwill. While blue is my summer color, stripes are the summer pattern in my home. I also added a couple of thrifted rattan chairs. The blue throws add a punch of color to the otherwise neutral space.
The yellow roses are from my garden, and contrast nicely with the blue. Yellow isn’t a color I use often in my decor, but it is such a happy and summery color to add.
Kitchen
Fresh herbs from my garden are a summer staple. Add some lemons, and you have the perfect ingredients for a fresh summer meal or cocktail.
I love collecting vintage crocks, and I just picked up another one from the Goodwill. A few daisies help to brighten up the shelves next to the stove.
Family Room
The family room is right off the kitchen at the back of our home. I love coastal decor, and summer is the perfect time to display a few beachy treasures.
The painting was another recent thrift store find. It is by French artist Andre´ Houllier, and it reminds me so much of the Washington and Oregon coast.
Master Bedroom
The final space I’m sharing today is our master bedroom. A few touches of blue and lots of crisp white make for a cool and relaxing retreat.
The nights here in the Pacific NW are still chilly, so layers on the bed are a must. A white linen duvet feels cool and fresh.
Thank you so much for spending some time with me today. Next up on the tour is Danielle from Finding Silver Pennies. She is so talented, and her home in Scituate is a dream. The rest of the fabulous tours are listed below.
Monday
Town and Country Living† -† Shabbyfufu† -† Sand and Sisal† -† On Sutton Place
Savvy Southern Style† – Happy Happy Nester† -† Designthusiasm
Tuesday
Tammy Damore†-††Saw Nail and Paint† -† Finding Silver Pennies† -† Southern Hospitality
Duke Manor Farm† -† Shabby Art Boutique† -† Sincerely Marie Designs
Wednesday
A Burst of Beautiful – StoneGable – Maison de Cinq – The Wicker House
Worthing Court – My Soulful Home – Craftberry Bush – Housepitality Designs
Thursday
House by Hoff – Zevy Joy – Maison de Pax
Unskinny Boppy – My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia – Vinyet Etc.
Friday
Home Made Lovely – The Happy Housie – She Holds Dearly – Little Glass Jar
Becky’s Farmhouse – So Much Better with Age – City Farmhouse
susan, your home is so pretty. I love all the subtle ways you have brought color in to your home.
Thank you, Laura! I really appreciate your kind words. Susan
Your home looks so welcoming and relaxing. I especially like the French painting.and your kitchen.
Thank you so much! Welcoming and relaxing is exactly the look I was trying to achieve in my home. Susan
Your home is so beautiful and I love those gorgeous roses from your garden!
Thank you so much, Shirley. One of my favorite parts about summer is being able to bring in fresh flowers from the garden! Susan
Susan, your home is so fresh and pretty! I love every square inch of it. And your photos are pretty amazing too. I’m sooo glad you joined the tour. Love your blog!
Beautiful tour and beautiful home. Love the pops of blue. My go to color, too.
Thanks, Kim! Blue is my favorite and always perfect for summer.
Your summer tour is beautiful! I love your relaxed coastal vibe! You know how much I love blue and you rocked it with this tour! Have a fabulous summer!
Thank you so much, Kim! I hope you have a wonderful summer, too.
Such a pretty kitchen and I love all of your summer touches!
Thanks so much, Janet! So happy to be touring with you.
Love your home. Those yellow roses are beautiful and I love blue and yellow together. It is so soft and pretty. I think of yellow for the beautiful warm sun and blue for the gorgeous blue oceans.
Love those fresh pops of blue and yellow Susan. I think roses always make a house feel like a home.
Enjoy your summer!
Susan I loved every single picture!!! Your blues speak to my heart and so do your roses! I lovely and well done!
Absolutely gorgeous my friend!!! I want to move in! Just lovely!!!
Thanks so much, Sue! Will you be at Haven this summer? I hope to see you there, my friend!
Love it all! Can I get an in-person tour of your home one day? 🤗
Thank you so much, Christina! Yes, I would love to have you over. We will have to make a plan for that. Susan
So beautiful. You are so talented and a great inspiration. I love the white walls in your living area. They appear to be a grayish white. Can you share with me the color. Thanks
Thanks so much, Sandy. The wall color is Benjamin Moore “Balboa Mist.” It is a really nice soft and warm gray.
I love that indigo shade. I can’t believe that painting was a thrift store find. I LOVE it. I love how you’ve used a collection of shells underneath it too. So very pretty.
Thank you, Danielle! I was so lucky to find that great oil painting at the thrift store. It was a steal, too. You are such an inspiration to me, and I am so happy to be on this tour with you!
Love your home Susan… you had me at the kitchen! And yes the roses and extra little touches make it a beautiful home. I love your pillows through out your home too they look light and not heavy. Any ideas of where to get pillows similar to yours? I just moved to the Pacific NW and settling in… Thanks!
Thank you, Caren! Welcome to the Pacific NW. I have made many of my own pillow covers – I like to use grain sack and ticking fabrics. My other favorite sources for pillows are HomeGoods and Pottery Barn (when they have sales!).
Thank you so much… Enjoy your summer!
Your home is such a treat! I love every square inch. Im a sucker for blues and greens, so your home is my jam. I’m thrilled you could join the tour. Have a lovely summer!
Thank you so much, Amanda! I love your simple and elegant style, and am so happy to be on the tour with you.
Susan, love all your pretty pops of color! Your bedroom is charming! Beautiful pops of blue and love the tad of brown. My colors for sure!!!! Great tour!
Thanks so much, Yvonne!
Hello thank you for the tour I am also from the Pacific NW :)…
Lovely tour! Your home looks amazing, cozy and stylish. I love the flowers and the guitar – add sense of bohemian style.
Hi Susan. Your colors are impeccable and make you want to just ‘sit and stay awhile’. I say your overall color code but is there a room-by-room list? I saw you listed your daughter’s room color but the gray are hard to distinguish as to which is which….would especially love to know the kitchen gray. Thanks so much for such a wonderful blog.