Even though it does not feel like summer here at StoneGable I am getting ready for it!
Decorating in easy going summer details and lots of reds, whites and blues!
This is why I love a neutral family room... it can be transformed by the addition of other colors! This summer I'm feeling very patriotic... here's little splashes of color on my sofa and coffee table...
When I think of summer I think of flags flying, so I'm taking red, white and blue and using my natural covered sofa as a background for all the great color!
Our Modern Farmhouse and American is a match made in decorator heaven!!!!
If you are a StoneGable follower, you will know that I can never have enough pillows! My sofa is filled with them.
The anchor pillows are the nubby woven jute pillows that rest at each end of the sofa...
I bought them last fall and thought that they would be a nice seasonal detail, but they work with everything I put them with and I love their texture!
We have at least one quilt on hand all year round. I got it on a great sale!
It is a "teen" quilt for a single bed, but it works great here!
I tend to keep my house cool in the heat of summer so the girls in the family love to snuggle under quilts!
When they complain that it is too cold I say, "Put another layer on... if I have to take off one more thing it's going to get very ugly"!!!
The star of the pillows show is the flag pillow, of course!
I have a couple of flag projects lined up for June... I can't wait to share them with you!
The pillow tucked behind the flag pillow is a sham for a bed pillow! It was on super-duper sale!!! Score!
It's stuffed with a big gel pillow so when the kids come over they can throw it on the floor and use it for their heads. Who says you can't use a pillow sham for a bed on the family room sofa!
The coffee table vignette changes almost weekly at StoneGable! I keep it pretty informal.
One thing that remains constant are some of my favorite decorating books I am reading!
I usually keep a large basket on my coffee table... to keep the books neat!
And I've had these deer sheds on top of my books for awhile. Beau the wonder dog likes to try to sneak away with them!
A big galvanized bucket holds faux geraniums. Soon I'll be able to put flowers from my garden in their place!
Is is bad form to use artificial flowers? I love them... as long as they are a good fake! What do you think?
A wire basket holds our first set of Bocce balls! We are all avid Bocce players! As you can see these were well "loved"!
We are a competitive family and love games... and there is a running bet with the "boys" in our family. If one team wins all the points in a Bocce game the other team must run naked around the house. I pray if this every happens that the corn is high!!!!
I'm adding more patriotic colors to the rest of the family room and I'll share that in a couple of weeks when I will be part of a SUMMER HOUSE TOUR.
How's your summer decorating coming along?
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All Pillows-Pottery Barn Outlet
Coffee Table-Wolf Furniture
Woven Basket- Pottery Barn Outlet
Galvanized Bucket-HomeGoods
Wire Basket-Home Goods
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I use faux flowers all the time and love them. I think the key is to buy really nice ones. They cost a little more, but over time, they are a wise investment. I'm getting ready to put out some faux poppies and they look so real and last all summer instead of a few days. I always look forward to changing out my seasonal fauxs.
ReplyDeleteLove your summer room - it looks sooooooooo inviting.
Cindy
It's beautiful Yvonne. Your blog is so inspiring. I am a first grade teacher and am doing summer school this year to save up money for a neutral sofa and two chairs so I, too, can change through the seasons. Can you tell me the brand and color of your family room sofa. It's looks cream instead of white. I would love to order one like that down her in Arkansas.
ReplyDeleteHi Barbara, The sofa is a "natural" color and not white. My white slipcovered sofa is up in your sitting room in our master bedroom. This sofa came from Lamps Plus and was part of my winnings for being Blog Of The Year. It's a steal... it's on sale for $699.00 and is very comfortable!!! Here's a link...http://www.lampsplus.com/products/rachel-classic-natural-slipcover-sofa__v9508.html
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DeleteWhat are the favorite decorating books that you are reading?
ReplyDeleteI love love Paula Deen's Savannah Style to read in the summer. So inspiring! I also am reading "The Find" by by Stan Williams. Both really great books!
DeleteEverything looks wonderful. This is such a wonderful time for the red, white and blue. You can continue it long after Memorial Day and past the 4th. Those colors never go out of style.
ReplyDeleteEvery time I read your blog I am inspired. Looks like I'm off to Homegoods in search of some red, white, and blue! Have a wonderful day, Yvonne!
ReplyDeleteSo very lovely, Yvonne! Can I confess I just took the bunny off the front door yesterday? ~hanging head in shame~ With all the DIY projects we've been doing there hasn't been a spare second to even haul Easter to the attic! So I will just enjoy the beautiful Americana in your family room! Love 'ya!
ReplyDeleteMarty,. I love you!!!! You are my kind of girl! I would exchange having the bunny still up if I could do half of your great DIY's!
DeleteLove the fun pillow combination on your sofa, so pretty with the colors on your coffee table. The basket filled with Bocce balls looks great on the table! Fun idea!
ReplyDeleteI love your casual look. You had me at the bocce balls and the center pillows. :)
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Yvonne-
ReplyDeleteI love the red, white, and blue - so fun for the holiday -
Where did you get the 2 quilted pillows.. They are so pretty.
Have a wonderful holiday weekend..
Rose @ http://muchloveroseblog.tumblr.com
Good Morning, Rose! All the pillows came from Pottery Barn Outlet. We have one just 5 miles away. I feel like "Norm" on the show Cheers when I go in there... everyone knows my name and hugs me. They are probably so glad to see me because I certainly help their bottom line!
DeleteYour family room looks lovely. So festive and cozy! I adore faux florals for arrangements, especially for arrangements that are a constant aspect of your décor....but when guests are over for special occasions, I like fresh!
ReplyDeleteI love your red, white and blue theme for the summer. It is a very patriotic colour scheme and I wish our flag had some blue in it still. lol I also wish I'd purchased a white sofa instead of a sage green one, as white is so practical to decorate around. Your vignettes look wonderful and I love the basket of bocce balls.
ReplyDeletePamela, look for someone to slipcover it! I did for my upstairs sofa and I love it!!!!
DeleteIt looks wonderful with all the pops of colour. You are making me rethink my colour schemes - neutral is definitely the way to go. I have mostly cream and beiges so it allows me some flexibility, but nothing like yours.
ReplyDeleteEverything looks so beautiful Yvonne!
ReplyDeleteEverything is so pretty and not overdone with the R,W,&B. I love the colored balls in the basket, it's a beautiful touch.
ReplyDeleteAwe...it is all so pretty! Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeletePerfection ... Love the red,white and blue for summer !
ReplyDeleteBeautiful as always my friend....love those pillows!! Can't wait for your Summer Tour!
ReplyDeleteI love this look! The pillows are fabulous and I love the bocce balls.
ReplyDeleteThe sofa and coffee table look wonderful. That you actually used the balls make it all the better. Since you asked, I'm not a fan of artificial floral but they are certainly not as distracting when place among other more cherished items. Sometimes just need them for a pop of color or height when the real thing is not available. Agree with Parsimonious above that real are best for the dining table..
ReplyDeleteEverything is perfectly summer ready! Those bocce balls - amazing! And, of course I was cracking up with the story about the boys! Yet another rainy day for us, but hope it cuts down on the pollen!
ReplyDeletePerfect for summer!!! I always love to see your ideas....now you've got my mind thinking!! LOL!!~~Angela
ReplyDeleteYvonne,
ReplyDeleteSeeing your beautiful room has inspired me to start with my patriotic touches throughout my home. Your styling ways are always so relaxed and I love to see any new arrangements you create. Looking forward to your Summer posts!
It all looks perfect Yvonne!! Totally ready to welcome summer in grand style! :-)
ReplyDeleteArtificial is fine as long as like you said, "they look real". They're a lot better at making faux flowers these days than they were a few years ago. I can't plant anything. We're moving from Lynchburg to Northern Michigan next week. I'll have to wait at least until the second week in June when I can start decorating and YOU have inspired me. I LOVE your pillows. I will have an neutral living room too so I'll be able to do the same. Can't wait!! Looking forward to your June posts for sure! -Bev
ReplyDeleteI love it!!! You have a great eye for putting things together!!! I decorate with Red, White and Blue year round in my living room, kitchen and bedroom. We are a retired military family and I just love those colors. Normally my garden reflects an Americana theme as well. This year I went with red and yellow flowers for my son who is going into the Marines in Oct.
ReplyDeleteI agree... nothing like a neutral backdrop with pops of seasonal colour . I luv that flag pillow!! I mean ,all the pillows are beautiful, but that one does it for me. Pretty red , white and blue!
ReplyDeleteNot sure what direction I am going for as yet. Still contemplating . Thanks for the inspiration!
Hugs, Gee
I love it! Such beautiful colors and texture and pattern. Those Bocce balls are my favorite! They look fantastic with the Americana decor.
ReplyDeleteLove your style, Yvonne. I too love your sofa and am pleased you gave us a way to purchase it. I laughed out loud with the bocce players story. I purchased faux white tulips this spring and smile each time I'm greeted by them. Going to add my red pillow with my blues. Oh how I wish there was a nearby PB outlet.
ReplyDeleteYOur family room looks awesome! I sure wish the weather would match the mood and feel of SUMMER!!! I love all your red, white and blue!!! And we love bocci ball too!!! See you Friday!!!! XOXO
ReplyDeleteYvonne, I love your Americana style. Adorable down to every last detail. How wonderful that your couch is neutral, allowing for the holiday/special occasion to take over! I'm headed to the fridge for a refreshing glass of lemonade and will lift my glass to thank you for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThank you, your ideas are very inspiring! The faux flowers are great, sometimes you need that touch of color and using the real thing isn't available or practical in that spot. I think the reason faux fell out of favor, we've all seen it - an arrangement placed on a table and left there, forever. . . faded, and dusty. Buy good ones, keep them dust free and change them periodically.
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous! Those colors are so cheerful and remind me of a fun beach house! In fact I think I will pin some to my "future beach house pinterest board"....although I don't know how far in the future I will be getting that beach house!..hey I can dream!
ReplyDelete-Shelley
Shelly, I am right there with you!!!! I would love a small beach bungalow!
DeleteBeautiful touches Yvonne. LOVE the basket filled on the coffee table. Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteYvonne thanx for the lovely ideas! I would love it if you could take the time to check out my new blog Anne's Attic - Design. It's no near as wonderful as yours and I have a long way to go. A new camera would help! But that's down the road. Thanx and have a LOVERLY DAY!
ReplyDeleteYour flag pillow really turned out cute Yvonne! Looks like you're all set for the holiday weekend-enjoy:@)
ReplyDeleteYvonne, I always love to see patriotic colors and themes. I'll pin a few of these images to my Patriotic inspiration board. Love the basket of well worn bocce balls. We love the game too!
ReplyDeleteI love the family room for summer. I usually a patriotic feel to my house too and just needed a nudge to get out the red!
ReplyDeleteLove your sofa. Do you have to dry-clean the slipcovers? Do Ikea slips fit it like they do Pottery Barn? Love your blog. Thanks for all you do. You are the best blog of all!!
ReplyDeleteI so love it when you bring out your red/white/blue decor at this time of year...one of my favorite times of year too...Your family room is so very cozy and simply stunning!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful setting Yvonne - so warm and inviting. Always love the Patriotic look. You do it up beautifully!
ReplyDeleteDeb
Love all your decor, could you tell me where your white couch is from, I am looking for one like that, and is it comfortable thanks
ReplyDeleteYou can't go wrong with pillows and artificial flowers!
ReplyDeleteI can easily add some patriotic pillows to my sofa, but oh, to find those perfectly aged balls will be tricky.
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL!
So happy I discovered your page. Love looking at your pictures. Red, White and Blue all the way. Looking forward to seeing more. Thanks for sharing; Do you happen to have a hard book out of all your designs and recipes?
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No, but I sure wish I did!!! Have any contacts?
DeleteStunning, Yvonne! Of course I expect nothing less from you. Your taste is perfection! :)
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