Decorology

Category: summer

  • Mantel decorating ideas for spring and summer

    Mantel decorating ideas for spring and summer

    Mantel Decorating

    My favorite part of decorating the house is bringing in small personal touches that make me smile each time I look at them, or showing off a collection I’ve grown over time. Mantel decorating is a great way to do just that, because nothing is permanent! You can change out a mantel like you would a shelf and make it the centerpiece of a room.

    Here are some great ideas to welcome spring via your mantel:

    Love the mantle and pouffe

    via theinspiredroom

    If you are really open for change, painting your mantel and fireplace surround in a warm white is a great way to brighten it up for spring. Just make sure you are really committed if your surround is brick, as stripping paint off of brick is pretty darn tedious.

    Loving this very clean and simple mantle with the white and gold accents.
    via Pinterest via Centsational Girl

    Mantel | Home | Design | Decor | Style | Fireplace...this looks very similar to our family room walls. Like the chalkboard on the mantel

    via interiorsbystudiom

    You can’t go wrong with a quote. Make it something you want to remember each day or your latest mantra!  Got a cool set of pottery or ceramics? Showcase it on your mantle.

    Adding a chic mirror above your mantle is a great way to make the most of precious natural light and makes a stunning focal point.  The coral on the mantle is also a nice homage to summer.  I always like to decorate with natural objects whenever possible.’
    via BHG

    Use your mantle as a revolving art gallery.  I have way too many prints and little pieces of art from my travels to have all hanging at the same time, so I rotate them every few months.  The mantel is a great place to do that.

    via BHG

  • The best of June!

    The best of June!

    Summer has been fantastic so far! June especially. Here are some of our top posts in June. Which are your favorites?
    This weeks favorites are up on Beckiowens.com + loving this little nook via @styleathome :
    I can’t wait to see what July brings! 

  • Rugs I’m Loving!

    Most summers I am the kind of person who tends to pull the rugs up and enjoy the hardwood floor! It’s the one time of year I love to be barefoot with a cold floor at my feet. This summer I am not feeling as pulled to yank up the rugs as I have been before. 
    Love everything about this kitchen! Ikea Ramsjo black-brown cabinets - although look black here. Photo Gallery: Budget Kitchen Decorating | House Home:
    Instead I’ve been enjoying the transition between hardwood and rugs. I’m loving the indoor outdoor rugs that aren’t as soft on your feet but easy to clean.
    I still love the pop of color in a room that’s more neutral!
    I’m even considering getting a rug for our outdoor space. It would be nice for the baby to have a little extra cushion!
    simply-divine-creation: “ Mary Lauren ”:
    via macadameia 
    Are you a rug or hardwood person in the summer?

  • The Best of April

    Here are the best of best posts in April! I’m so lucky to have such an amazing group of readers who come back to see what’s been catching my eyes. I hope you all truly enjoy them as much as I do!

    Nursery:
    Which was your favorite?

  • Freshen Up for Summer!

    Sumner is all about getting outdoors and enjoying the sunshine, but what do you do if you feel like you are stuck at home with chores and cleaning to do?
    Mix patterns like a pro by following this simple rulebook. One way to mix patterns is by starting basic. Try three patterns in a range of scales. Make sure to include lots of solid colors or neutrals in the room to keep things looking organized.:
    via bhg
    Maybe it’s time to freshen up the indoors to make your to do list a little less overwhelming! Clean out all the clutter and lighten up all the work!
    Make almost everything in your home easy to clean in just a few seconds or less! Lose all the miscellaneous things that create more tasks for you to do like minimizing the amount of throw pillows on your bed and keeping your bedside tables clear of things.
    sweet details...:

    With little ones it is a lot harder to keep a space clean and tidy! Have a space for everything and give yourself a time limit to get it cleaned up in. That will get you moving and on to the next task!
    Brooklyn Decker's Eclectic Texas Home Turns On the Southern Charm via @MyDomaine:
    Lose the chaos and clutter! Dedicate a day to go through all of your things and get rid of what you don’t need. The less you have clutter up your vision, the less work your brain will feel like it needs to do each day. Sometimes, the less decisions actually are better. 
    Before and After: An Incredibly Crisp California Redesign | MyDomaine:
    Keep as many easy to clean items as you can. Something you can quickly wipe down and go is much less overwhelming then something that needs to be washed and dried! In the summer, sometimes I like to do use outdoor materials to make it a breeze.
    .:
    For the bigger cleaning projects, split it up into certain parts on certain days. Clean the tub one day, the sink area the next, etc. 
    How do you plan on freshening up your home for the summer?

  • Summer is coming: Bring on the Outdoor dining!

    Enjoying a leisurely dinner outside on a hot summer night is one of my all time favorite things. And there is nothing like enjoying dinner outside on a beautiful patio with sting lights and candles for ambiance.  Feeling that warm breeze yet?

    Love the greenery overhead.
    via Pinterest via Skona Hem

    via Pinterest via Caroline Legrand Design

    A dreamy way to spend the evening!via Pinterest via Design Tricks


    via Pinterest via My Inner Landscape


    via Pinterest via Veranda

    Looking to spruce up your outdoor space?  There are a plethora of options available out there, but I’ve pulled a few for you that I wouldn’t mind having in my backyard!

    This table would make such an impact!  Found here.

    You can purchase these string lights here.

    I’ve been seeing a lot of these chairs around lately and I really like them. Available here.

    Because beverages are important. Found here.

    What makes a summer dinner outside perfect for you?

  • This Summer’s Best Posts!

    This Summer’s Best Posts!

    Check out what was really popular this Summer and make sure you didn’t miss anything:
    Lend farmhouse charm to your dining room with a grain bin repurposed as a buffet. The deep drawers are suited for storing linens and party staples, such as candles and special occasion china! http://www.bhg.com/decorating/storage/projects/from-flea-market-finds-to-savvy-storage/?socsrc=bhgpin041615fleamarketstorage&page=16
    Navy blue cupboards, white tiles, and gold details in this clean Brooklyn kitchen // Photo c/o onefinestay
    PIN 72 Undermounted storage boxes | 79 Ideas ikea, hall way over radiator. Black shelf, white boxes. coloured walls.
    Jillian Harris' Home Tour | lark & linen
    Which one was your favorite?
  • Spring and summer mantel decorating ideas

    Spring and summer mantel decorating ideas

    My favorite part of decorating the house is bringing in small personal touches that make me smile each time I look at them, or showing off a collection I’ve grown over time. A great place to do that is the mantel, because nothing is permanent! You can change out a mantel like you would a shelf and make it the centerpiece of a room.

    Here are some great ideas to welcome spring via your mantel:

    Love the mantle and pouffe

    via theinspiredroom

    If you are really open for change, painting your mantel and fireplace surround in a warm white is a great way to brighten it up for spring. Just make sure you are really committed if your surround is brick, as stripping paint off of brick is pretty darn tedious.

    Loving this very clean and simple mantle with the white and gold accents.
    via Pinterest via Centsational Girl

    Mantel | Home | Design | Decor | Style | Fireplace...this looks very similar to our family room walls. Like the chalkboard on the mantel

    via interiorsbystudiom

    You can’t go wrong with a quote. Make it something you want to remember each day or your latest mantra!  Got a cool set of pottery or ceramics? Showcase it on your mantle.

    Adding a chic mirror above your mantle is a great way to make the most of precious natural light and makes a stunning focal point.  The coral on the mantle is also a nice homage to summer.  I always like to decorate with natural objects whenever possible.’
    via BHG

    Use your mantle as a revolving art gallery.  I have way too many prints and little pieces of art from my travels to have all hanging at the same time, so I rotate them every few months.  The mantel is a great place to do that.

    via BHG