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    Home » Home Tour

    Blogger Stylin' Home Tours || Where We Work And Play

    Published: Apr 21, 2016 · Modified: Aug 6, 2022 by Simple Stylings · This post may contain affiliate links · 16 Comments

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    Happy BSHT day!!! This is one of my favorite tour days of the year! If you are visiting from Thistlewood Farms....welcome! Isn't Kari Anne's office fabulous?? If you're new here I would love for you to poke around a bit! Make sure to check out our Home of the Month series and you can see my interview and complete home tour over on Glitter Guide!

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    Our house is pretty small so we work and play in most of the rooms. But, the playroom and office are two areas that are usually messy and don't get a ton of love. Well friends, I cleaned up for you so hopefully you can get a better sense of our space! Come on in...

    {All photos by Laura Sumrak}

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    This is our playroom/guest room/homework room.

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    Our daily schedule and folding homework desk.

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    This is little man's bedroom and I can't help but share his menagerie of stuffed animals! Lots of playing happening in here too!

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    Before I show you my actual studio/office I thought I would show you where I usually end up working. Right here at the kitchen table on our banquette!

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    And here is my little light-filled office that is an extention of my master bedroom. I do love working up here with the afternoon sun pouring in!

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    My office chair and pallet desk are both DIY's. The mirror is from HomeGoods. Unfortunately the palm didn't survive, Grits basically considered it his play toy :(

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    My favorite rolling cart from IKEA holds our painting supplies!

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    Oh that's just me working on my Instagram game!

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    The gallery wall is one of my favorite elements of all time!

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    Well friends, what did you think? Do you have one main play area or do your kids play all over the house? Do you use your home office every day or do you work from the dining room table (or the kitchen counter, or sofa, even the deck or front porch) like me?

    Next stop on the tour is my real-life friend Amber of Restless Arrow! I was lucky enough to meet her in Greenville, SC this year and she is one of the most genuine people I've met! You are in for a real treat so head on over now! Below is the tour line up if you missed any or want to start from the beginning.

    A huge thanks to our lovely host, Lindsay of The White Buffalo Styling Co.! It's always a pleasure joining you on these fun tours!

    Monday, April 18th:

    The White Buffalo Styling Co. 
    Emily A. Clark
    Cuckoo 4 Design
    Bliss at Home
    Iron & Twine
    Nesting With Grace

    Tuesday, April 19th:

    Place of My Taste
    The Chronicles of Home
    Life on Virginia Street
    Bright Green Door
    Our Storied Home
    WithHEART
    Wednesday, April 20th:
    The Wicker House
    Primitive & Proper
    DesignPost Interiors
    My Fabuless Life
    The House of Silver Lining
    Thursday, April 21st:
    Thistlewood Farms
    Simple Stylings
    Restless Arrow
    Katie Gavigan Interiors
    Claire Brody
    Hi Sugarplum
    Friday, April 22nd:

    The Décor Fix

    A Designer at Home

    Style Mutt Home

    A Creative Day Blog

    Style Your Senses

    Cheers!
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    Also, if you loved our mantel makeover I would love your VOTE in the Angie's List Mantel Makeover Challenge. Ours is the middle one in the bottom row and you can click HERE to vote. Thank you so much!
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    More Home Tour

    • 2020 Bright + Fun Christmas Home Tour
    • Our 2019 Festive Christmas Living Room
    • Home of The Month: Home of Little DeKonings Take 2
    • A Simple Fall Home Tour 2018

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Lindsay

      April 25, 2016 at 9:05 am

      Oh girl, I love this space! So lovely, bright and cheerful! Thanks so much for joining in :)

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      • Simple Stylings

        April 25, 2016 at 8:28 pm

        Thanks so much Lindsay! I love the theme of this tour! So.Much.Fun. Thanks for hosting of course!

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    2. Shauna

      April 22, 2016 at 8:46 am

      I love your home Summer! So much character and creativity in every space! Love the color and it just feels like a happy home!
      xoxo

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      • Simple Stylings

        April 25, 2016 at 8:42 pm

        Thank you so much Shauna!! You are so sweet! Cheers!

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    3. [email protected] Chronicles of Home

      April 22, 2016 at 7:21 am

      What a beautiful office and I just love that gallery wall! I totally wind up at the kitchen counter about 30% of the time still, even with a dedicated office space :) Maybe someday when I actually get around to finishing the third floor...except I'll probably still wind up at the counter!

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      • Simple Stylings

        April 25, 2016 at 10:01 pm

        Thanks so much Jennifer!! Yep, counter for sure! There's just something about climbing those stairs lol! I think it's too far from the snacks...

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    4. Amber

      April 21, 2016 at 8:43 pm

      That pillow. Truest statement ever. My little man tells EVERYONE he got to play with a SEVEN year old! ;)

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      • Simple Stylings

        April 25, 2016 at 9:10 pm

        Awww thanks so much Amber! He is a sweet heart and that's adorable about your little guy! We definitely need to get them back together :)

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    5. Trang

      April 21, 2016 at 11:55 am

      I love the folding homework table. Such a space saver. Where did you get this gem?

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      • Simple Stylings

        April 21, 2016 at 12:19 pm

        Thanks so much Trang!! It's from IKEA :)

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    6. Beth

      April 21, 2016 at 7:43 am

      You killed it on that gallery wall! I thought I loved the first one but this is so good. And that shaggy little man needs to come play soon!

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      • Simple Stylings

        April 21, 2016 at 12:19 pm

        Thanks Bethie!!! Say the word and we're there!

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    7. [email protected]

      April 21, 2016 at 7:23 am

      Love all the photos! Your home is such a happy and pretty place Summer.

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      • Simple Stylings

        April 21, 2016 at 12:20 pm

        Thanks so much Julia! xoxo

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    8. cassie @ primitive & proper

      April 21, 2016 at 7:09 am

      your son's room is so fun and unique- i love the fresh modern feel!

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      • Simple Stylings

        April 21, 2016 at 12:20 pm

        Thanks Cassie! He lucked out and basically has two rooms :)

        Reply

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