Happy BLOGGER STYLIN' HOME TOURS week y'all! BSHT are some of my favorite weeks of the year and all of a sudden my home is exploding with color!
If you are a first time visitor from the the Nester's amazing blog, welcome! I'm so excited you're here. Enjoy the tour and hang out a little while if you like and check out some of our projects!
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Well, I went from wanting all white everything to realizing that vibrant color, at least in the spring time, really makes me happy. The backdrop is still light and bright but the pops of color are popping even more! I'm mid construction in a lot of areas in the house but I've managed to add a few elements of spring in some of my favorite spots.
First I changed out the old Instagram photos with burlap mats in our gallery wall grid for these nature prints. I found a loose leaf art print book on clearance from Barnes & Noble last year for $3.50 and they finally found a home.
I like to switch out the driftwood piece for flowers on the buffet and tulips are always one of my favorite. Trader Joe's has such a great selection right now.
The Ikea buffet is one of my favorite pieces because I can store items in the bins that I want to keep out of sight and also organize my magazines. I'm a certified magazine hoarder! You will find a stack in every room in our house.
In case you missed our cafe style dining room reveal you can check it out here. I wanted the space to be cozy and stylish, an inviting place to gather with friends and family.
Fresh fruit is also a must around here so when the flowers have seen their last day we throw some apples and bananas on display. Wait that rhymes :)
Here is the real itch I'm having this spring ~ painting. I don't know why, I'm not the least bit an artist, but I got the bug and now I can't stop! I've been watching YouTube videos and trying to learn a few skills but really I just wing it. I also created the painting on the black wall in our dining room.
I'm also sharing the evolution of one of my paintings on Instagram right now so you can see and non-painter does it :) Follow along and guess which painting it is!
I spruced up my work space with some more flowers and paintings because let's face it, I need a little coaxing to actually sit down at my desk. You can read about my DIY pallet desk here.
Last year I was rather ambitious and remodeled my office space while also making over my deck.
See what I mean with the color explosion! I still haven't been able to part with these sweet little dried roses so I decided to washi tape them to the wall next to my inspiration board.
More painting, more color, more flowers.
And a few extra tulips to brighten up my favorite coffee nook in my bedroom where I am editing this post right now!
There you have it! I hope you enjoyed the tour. I'm currently working on my kitchen renovation and a front porch makeover so hopefully I'll have another updated tour this summer!
Now head over to Julia's place for some major eye candy!
Thanks so much to our fabulous host, Lindsay of The White Buffalo Styling Co.! The tours so far have been amazing and I can't wait to see the rest. Here is the full schedule so you can make sure to follow along!
MONDAY:
TUESDAY:
Burlap and Lace
WEDNESDAY:
THURSDAY:
My Fabuless Life
FRIDAY:
Primitive & Proper
Claire Brody
The Blissful Bee
Cheers!
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sarah dorsey
Love your dining room nook!! SO good!
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
Thanks so much Sarah!
Melissa Sorci Taft
I loved your tour! I would like to know the source of the cowhide rug in the dining area.
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
Aww, thanks so much Melissa! The rug is an Loloi rug from Rugs Direct :)
Melissa Sorci Taft
I love your style and your home! I would like to know your source for the cowhide rug in one of your photos
Sarah
Gorgeous tour, girl!! I am loving everything and your paintings are killer!
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
Aww, thanks so much Sarah! You're the best!
Katie
Summer your home is like a breath of fresh air! It's so creative and inspiring and beautiful!
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
Wow, thank you so much Katie!
Lucy
I love love love seeing your art displayed in every room. And your gallery walls are just sooo amazing. xo
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Thanks so much Lucy! That means so much to me!
Bethany @ Dwellings By DeVore
Love all your colorful spring touches! Your gallery wall is still one of my favorites! You are making me want to go paint my sea fans a bright fun color :)
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
Thanks Bethany! Paint those sea fans, lol!
Michael Wurm Jr.
What a stunning home. I'm loving all of your fab artwork.
xo Michael
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
Thank you so much Michael! That means a ton coming from you! I'm crazy over your home!
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Holy pretty! Everything is just gorgeous Summer. I really really love how you displayed the dried roses with washi tape. SO SO genius and pretty
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Oh my goodness you're too sweet! Thanks so much Shavonda!
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Thanks so much friend! xoxo
Laura Irion // Avery Street Design
Summer!!!! Oh my goodness girl, it's all so good. That gallery wall makes my heart beat faster. I love all your paintings and the colors are perfect...AND hahahaha, magazine hoarders unite!! Love it friend, amazing job.
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Aww, thanks sweet lady! Cheers to magazine hoarders! xoxo
Carrie
SO pretty Summer!! I'm more than a little obsessed with your brass duck tape dispenser and hide rug...Everything is so beautiful!
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Aww, thanks so much Carrie!!
Shannon
Looks so great, Summer! That painting is gorgeous, and I love the one in the dining nook, as well!
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Thanks sweet lady! xoxo
Claire Brody
Summer!!! It's all so beautiful! Love your paintings and the cafe dining room is perfect! The pops of color make me happy :)
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
Thanks Claire! You're too kind :)
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
Thanks so much friend! You're too kind!
Sheila
I'm here from The Nester. What a beautiful home you have! I love the paintings you've done. I'm currently working on learning how to "do art" and enjoy myself. :D I love the wall of art/photos. I have a large wall that doesn't work well with anything and I would really enjoy trying to put together something similar to what you've done. Thank you for the inspiration!
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
Thanks so much Sheila, I'm so glad you're here! I am slowing teaching myself painting and other art forms. It is unexpectedly relaxing and addictive to me :)
Lindsay
Summer, I am loving your house! The art and natural touches are gorgeous and I LOVE your new dining nook!
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Thanks a ton Lindsay!
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Love your little home,, Summer! Your gallery wall looks fabulous and your coffe sytle dining room rocks! Great job!
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Thanks so much girl!
Kristin @ Bliss at Home
I love to see how your style is evolving. I'm a big fan of color so I love that you mixed it in :) xo
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
Thanks so much Kristin, I really appreciate it!
cassie
summer, everything looks amazing! love your DIY art, gallery wall, and the spring art grid! stunning!
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Thanks so much Cassie!
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Love that gallery wall and all your paintings! Beautiful!
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Thanks Ashley!! xoxo
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Thanks Ashley!! :)
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So fun, cheerful and stylish. We are definitely on the same page with the decor this season again. I'm obsessed with your gallery wall. Love the idea with the roses and your painting is awesome too.
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Yes we are! Thanks Julia!
Gilly @ Colour Saturated Life
You have a lovely home and I especially love your office, it is still on of my favourite makeovers!
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That is SO sweet! Thank you Gilly!