Fox Hollow Cottage

Fox Hollow Cottage | Inspired Ideas for Home and Living

  • Pinterest
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Email
  • Home
    • About Me & Fox Hollow Cottage
    • Collaboration & Advertising
    • Contact Me
    • Copyright & Disclosure
  • Our Cottage
  • The Little Cottage
  • Before & After
  • DIY Projects
  • Decorating
    • Crafts
    • Free Printables
  • Seasonal & Holiday
    • Valentine’s Day
    • Spring
    • Easter
    • Summer
    • 4th of July
    • Fall
    • Halloween
    • Thanksgiving
    • Christmas
  • Better Homes & Gardens
  • Guest Home Tours
  • Clean & Organize

Simple Summer Decorating Home Tour

August 14, 2017 by Shannon Fox

Simple Summer Decorating Home Tour

If you love easy cottage style, plus a casual, affordable approach to home decorating, you are in the right place. Welcome!

It’s still full-blown Summer here at the cottage, you won’t find a trace of Fall decor. And before that changes, I wanted to celebrate and give it a big send off with a late-in-the-season home tour… because Summer isn’t over yet!

Welcome to my Simple Summer Decorating Home Tour

cottage farmhouse summer home tour - easy simple affordable decorating ideas - farm table with lemon centerpiece

When I shared the new Modern Farmhouse Cart, and you saw it in the kitchen, you probably knew what that meant. Yep… I flipped furniture. Again.

Farm table with lemon centerpiece

With a small house, I’m always making it work hard for us… and, it keeps things interesting! 

Summer cottage decorating. Sisal rug, wood floors, lemon tablescape.

Plus, I found THE perfect captains chairs for the farm table, when I wasn’t even looking for them… at all! I just happened to be in HomeGoods, totally minding my on business… with zero pillows in my cart… when Ouch. They bit me.

farm table dining in a cottage home - lemon pillow, woven chair, brass wall sconce, bar cart.

Okay, so the didn’t so much bite me, as I saw them in the last area of the store, on my way to the drapery section, with only one thing in my cart! You would have been so proud.

Woven wicker dining chair with washable seat cushion. Love the lemon pillow!

But there they were. And they were THE exact scale for my table and the room. Not too tall or overpowering, fabulous color, washable chair pad covers (they zip off!) and…. under a hundred dollars each.

S O L D. An associate just happened to be walking by and she tagged them for me and took both to the front right away. There were only two and I was not messing around. Or leaving them to go find someone to help me. The store was busy, it was Saturday. And I kid you not, when she walked away three sets of people stopped to look at them. I may have been keeping one eye on them. haha.

Then I happily bounced over the draperies, and found fresh white panels, that were also perfect! Not ‘see-thru sheers’… and a causal weave that is great for my very un-formal home. I’ve been looking for the just right white ones for about a year.

farm table and summer lemon decor - brass wall sconce

Then… can you see this one coming?

Simple Summer Decorating Home Tour - Lemon pillow

The LEMON PILLOWS HAPPENED.

In my ‘trying really hard not to buy pillows’ defense. I started looking for Lemon pillows in early Spring. With zero luck. I know I can shop online… but I wanted to see them in person for some reason.

I went from having one thing in my cart after about 30 minutes of casual browsing (I’ve been practicing making intentional purchases)… to leaving with two chairs, draperies and two Lemon pillows at the last moment. There were right before the isle of temptations. Someone had obviously placed them as a display on the two chairs in my direct route to checkout for a reason. I certainly didn’t want to disappoint them.

I don’t know if checking out with these things means I failed, or triumphed?

Cottage Summer Home Tour - Farm table, lemon decor, chalkboard firplace, brassy gold wall sconce

I think I’ll go with triumphed. That feels much better.

When life gives you lemons mantel decor for summer. Love the lemon candles!

We can now seat 6 comfortably at the main table! That is going to come in handy when we have company. Especially with the holidays coming up. I know, I know… but you know it’s true. We are going to blink and be talking turkey!!

Plug in wall mount brass wall sconce light lamps.

Which we we be able to see, since I had a head-slapper of a moment and ordered lights for this room. Now, I don’t have to have lamps all over!! I’ve already got three in the living room… and it just gets crazy trying to balance them all, and make sure they match somewhat, etc…

Love the aqua door! Farm table with farmhouse metal chairs mixed with coastal woven dining chairs.

I have no idea why I didn’t do this earlier!? It was so fast and easy. I installed one on each side the windows that flank the door so we’ve now got nice, balanced lighting in the room.

Love the gold bar cart and the brass wall sconce!

And that frees-up tables surfaces to double as servers when we need them.

Do I have a formal dining room? No.

Create a makeshift buffet or server with a console table!

Does it mater? Not one bit!

Simple summer entertaining ideas - Use your decor in new ways!

I use what I have and make it work – You can too!

Use a tea light candle caddy to store flatware/silverware & pretty paper straws

My grandmother’s Princess House pitcher comes out to play on occasion, and mixed just fine with my tea light candle caddy, (tuned flatware holder), and the wood and marble cake stand.

Love this wood and marble cake stand, it was the prettiest sliver of mother of pearl around the edge.

There is a tiny sliver of inlaid Mother Of Pearl that makes this one so pretty. That counts if you don’t have time to bake, and makes those store bought goodies look extra special. lol!

SIMPLE CENTERPIECE

Farm table setting tablescape ideas with simple centerpiece solutions!

I used a vintage milk glass pedestal to elevate my simple centerpiece.

Easy Lemon Centerpiece Decorating Ideas

This look is as easy as one, two, three – and a big favorite of mine!

Vase + Candle + Wreath.

Vintage milk glass and lemon wreath centerpiece - Layer with a candle and vase for a quick dining table decor solution

No fancy floral arranging required. With a wreath, you don’t even need fresh flowers. I know they are not always available, an option, or in the budget.

ANOTHER SIMPLE CENTERPIECE

Coastal cottage farmhouse style - Farm table centerpiece ideas with Lemons - Simple Summer Decorating Home Tour

For this look, I used a shabby white wood trough box.

Box + Greenery + Lemons.

Simple Summer Decorating Home Tour - farm table with lemon trough box centerpiece

This is a nice alternative to a large display, because you can easily see your dining partners and converse without too-tall obstructions on the table.

fresh lemon summer tablescape ideas

If you’ve light on greenery or need extra height, you can elevate your Lemons by placing them on mini ball jars, shot glasses, votive holders or whatever you’ve got on hand.

Easy three piece lemon trough box centerpiece (with DIY box tutorial)

DIY WOOD TROUGH BOX TUTORIAL [click here]

It’s fun to have options. And these are both really easy to duplicate!

Simple Summer Decorating Ideas and Home Tour

I like easy.

Natural elements, simple farm table decorating - white and aqua plates

As I’m sure you may have noticed after all these years of sharing! I’ve been blogging almost 6 years now. Can you believe that… seems like I just started some days.

Simple Summer Decorating Ideas and Home Tour - lemon centerpiece and natural elements, woven placemats, white and aqua plates

Simple Summer Decorating Ideas and Home Tour - woven sisal rug, wood floors, diy fieplace, car cart, brass wall sconce lights

Okay, enough about the dining area, let’s peek in the living room.

It’s still Summer in there too.

Simple Summer Decorating Ideas and Home Tour - Eclectic mix of cottage, coastal, vintage and farmhouse elements.

It’ll take about 2 seconds to get there.

Simple Summer Decorating Ideas and Home Tour - dark wood floors, vintage adn thrift store finds, blend with diy... in a coastal cottage mix with splashes of farmhouse.

I’m so happy I’m taking the time to share this, even though it’s late in the season. I’ve so enjoyed the luscious Lemons, and the light, airy feel of the house.

old rusty vintage store display - turned storage with galvanized bins

I still love my junky $5 stand, and it fits so good here. Not sure what could make me move it?

Cottage white, floral and coastal mix - love the pink and aqua floral rug!

I know lots of your really liked the blue glass lamp when I had it [here]

See? I promised I hadn’t gotten rid of it. Just relocated.

And I loved the house like that, but I missed my big chair over by the TV… and I really wanted the table to fit 6… so I had to compromise.

Coastal cottage mix with vintage and shabby white painted furniture

I told you it was light and airy.

Yes, that is my sofa. With only two pillows on it!

Soft, sandy neutral sofa and chair, with white furniture and wood floors. The floral layered rug adds color and interest to the space!

It’s gonna take a real chill in the air (or a heck of an amazing Pumpkin) to prompt me to decorate for Fall. Might be doing that down at The Little Cottage first, to help me work into it.

DIY white painted wood coffee table. Coastal cottage style home decorating | www.foxhollowcottage.com Simple Summer Decorating Ideas and Home Tour

Because I am still all about my sea shells.

Simple candle and shell coffee table top decorating - Simple Summer Decorating Ideas and Home Tour

As I write this, my office window is open, there is a delicious breeze… ans the birds are chirping. Okay, that could be a crow squawking, but two out of three isn’t bad.

Love all the white and neutrals in this summery coastal cottage.

I adore living on the Oregon Coast with our lovely mild temperatures.

Vintage aqua ball mason jar, abalone sea shells and starfish

We pay for it in the Spring with all that rain. But it’s worth it!

Simple Summer Decorating Ideas and Home Tour - Farm table for 6 with metal and wicker chair mix.

The Farmhouse Kitchen Island Cart isn’t in movie-mode any longer. It’s just holding some extras now, and some yummy smelling flowers.

Simple Summer Decorating Ideas and Home Tour - cottage kitchen with modern farmhouse island cart and shabby chandelier

I couldn’t resist this bag – it gets me.

I work out, just kidding I take naps - reusable shopping bag

You can find them (and so many quirky cute things) online at Canard Labs.

Modern farmhouse kitchen island cart - summer home tour

You can see I’ve got the trough box full of Lemons on the bar behind the island.

Simple Summer Decorating Ideas and Home Tour - lemon and greenery trough box

Everything is very simply decorated. I let the shiplap add the texture and keep things light. If you’ve got a little spot that some shiplap might work well in your home, this was so easy. And I didn’t use a single nail to do it. Bonus, no filling nail holes.

Simple Summer Decorating Ideas and Home Tour - lemon accent decor - farmhouse island cart

CLICK HERE FOR THE DIY SHIPLAP TUTORIAL

Simple Summer Decorating Ideas and Home Tour

Our sun room is just that, sunny. The best room in the house. It’s wrapped with 9 huge windows and always gets lots of light.

Simple Summer Decorating Ideas and Home Tour - because everyone likes chips and salsa.

Since we don’t eat at the bar, we transformed it. It’s changed a bit considering we’ve spent so little updating it and making it work for our family.

DIY laminate bar makeover with drop cloth hidden storage.

We actually covered the old laminate & added shelving – I share all about it [here].

Simple Summer Decorating Ideas and Home Tour - apothecary cabinet, sun room, wood floors, seasonal decor

Jim and I have been talking about some changes for this space, and I don’t know if that will happen over the Winter while we are stuck inside, or next Spring – but I’m really excited about it!

Simple Summer Decorating Ideas and Home Tour - sun room, apothecary cabinet, aqua, pineapple pillow, vintage crock collection.

Our apothecary cabinet is one of my prized furniture pieces, and part of our plan. So it won’t be going anywhere!

Apothecary cabinet, vintage crock collection, aqua ball jars, home decor and kitchen wares display.

Well, it might move… but I’m not get rid of it. Promise!

DIY coffee sack painted chair makeover, Pineapple pillow with fringe and aqua throw.

It’s so fun to decorate and I usually change it up for the season. This one got a teeny bit skipped over.

Simple Summer Decorating Ideas and Home Tour at Fox Hollow Cottage

I think I’ve kind of settled on this look and I’m not feeling the urge to change it. I love my mason jars front and center, and they really brighten up the space.

Cottage home with coastal and farmhouse style, blended with vintage finds, like old screen doors!

In style or out. Don’t care. I love mine.

The beat up lids… the different makers. And all the shades of aqua.

Old galvanized freezer basket with vintage aqua mason jar collection | Simple Summer Decorating Ideas and Home Tour

Are you still there? hehe.

I know I got a little ramble-y. I guess I was over-due for a mini tour. What with the BIG project at The Little Cottage, and then doing the bathroom makeover too, it really took up a lot of my DIY/Decorating time & energy.

Next up on the blog, I’ll have a beautiful guest home tour to share with you. And then I’d love to circle back to The Little Cottage and share the window makeovers we did, and get the plantation shutters installed. Oh… and the other 15 projects I need to get completed, blogged and shared with you too. Always more ideas than time over here!

Take care now everyone. xo Shannon

SHOPPING SOURCES:

  • HomeGoods: Wicker chairs, white curtains, lemon pillows, cake stand, glass and wicker hurricanes, tealight caddy, table runner, aqua plates (both sets). Euro pillows in white, blue glass lamp, lantern.
  • Brass Wall Lamps: here
  • Farm Table: local
  • Metal Dining Chairs: here
  • Area Rug: here
  • Plantation Shutters: blinds.com
  • Bar Cart: Target clearance
  • Floral Rug Runner: here
  • Modern Farmhouse Cart: here
  • I Work Out/Nap Tote: here
  • Paint Colors: Wall – Glidden paint and primer in one, in white (straight from the can), eg shel. Door – Benjamin Moore Wythe Blue in the ben line, eggshell finish. All Trim – Benjamin Moore (I think it’s super spec) in Super White, gloss finish. popo

NOTE: some decor pieces are vintage, thrifted, or we made them — if you have a question about something I didn’t list above, just message me at foxhollowcottage@gmail.com 

Easy affordable cottage farmhouse decorating ideas for Summer and beyond, at www.foxhollowcottage.com

Subscribe for free today to receive all my latest DIY tutorials, decorating ideas, upcoming projects & more, sent right to your in-box!
Join us on our adventures... and let's make our houses "homes" together!
Your email address will never be shared or sold. I promise!

More Ideas & Inspiration

  • DIY Aqua Chalk Paint Furniture Makeover
  • Lilac Tips, Facts and UsesLilac Tips, Facts and Uses
  • Style Showcase 126 | Beautiful Spring Home Décor + Table IdeasStyle Showcase 126 | Beautiful Spring Home Décor + Table Ideas
  • Get Organized: Easy Family Command Center
  • Make a Dollar Tree Mason Jar Christmas Snow Globe
  • My First Ever Barn Sale!My First Ever Barn Sale!
  • Gritty to Pretty… Our Kitchen StoryGritty to Pretty… Our Kitchen Story
  • Debbiedoo’s says; "Just stencil it!"Debbiedoo’s says; "Just stencil it!"

Filed Under: Cottage, Decor, Decorating, Easy, Farmhouse Style, Home Tour, Ideas, Summer

« The Little Cottage Bathroom Makeover
Maison de Cinq California Home Tour »

Comments

  1. Barb Hughes says

    August 18, 2017 at 7:48 PM

    STUNNING… Love the color combo! (I MUST, since I painted my red front door aqua on my yellow house! HA!)

    I am always pleased to see your Home Goods treasures… especially the pillows. :O You did AWESOME, not just good!

    Looks lovely… who needs fall, y’all?

    • Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says

      August 20, 2017 at 6:59 PM

      I ahd to have me a last hurrah! It’s been so beautiful, it’s hard to let go of our Summer.
      But alas… I must prep for Fall and the changing seasons.
      (and you know pillows are my Achilles heel!)

  2. Lauren says

    August 15, 2017 at 3:02 PM

    Loved your summer home tour! Can u tell me about the rectangular looking window that you have the boxwood wreath with the star fish in. Did you buy it or make it (the window part)? I have two small walls in my dining room that I thought they might look good on and can decorate for the seasons! Thanks! Again, love everything you have done with your house!

    • Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says

      August 17, 2017 at 1:21 PM

      Well, funny story. Those are the detachable grids to my kitchen windows! I never liked them in the window, so I decorate with them instead 🙂 But you could certainly make them. They are very simple.

  3. Karen says

    August 15, 2017 at 11:05 AM

    Hi where did you get the place mats on the table I have been looking for something similiar

    • Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says

      August 15, 2017 at 12:32 PM

      Hi Karen, those are from the Better Homes & Gardens line at Walmart! They still have them too 🙂

  4. MomofTwins says

    August 15, 2017 at 9:03 AM

    I love every bit of it. Thank you for all the great ideas you’ve giving me.

  5. Bernadette says

    August 15, 2017 at 7:26 AM

    I love the new chairs and lemon pillows. Your home is super lovely and cozy… you gave me ideas to use my aqua and yellow fiestaware dishes. The new chairs are my favorite, yes you scored big time at Home Goods.

    • Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says

      August 15, 2017 at 8:36 AM

      Oh good! Aqua and yellow are so fun and happy together. Happy fiesta’ing 😉

  6. Leslie McCarthy says

    August 15, 2017 at 6:31 AM

    What a find! You are right…those chairs are perfect for your table. I love the lemon accents….so fresh and clean…a little unexpected with the blue…but I love it.

    • Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says

      August 15, 2017 at 8:37 AM

      Oh good! So I can keep them? hahaha 😉

  7. Jacki says

    August 15, 2017 at 6:18 AM

    Where are you’re four matching dining chairs from? Thank you!

    • Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says

      August 15, 2017 at 8:38 AM

      Hi Jackie, there is a link right at the bottom of the post, under “SOURCES” and you can find them there 🙂

Trackbacks

  1. Easy Summer to Fall Dining Room Refresh - Fox Hollow Cottage says:
    August 25, 2017 at 1:38 PM

    […] Click to Pin or Visit [here] […]

  • Home
  • Contact Me
    • PR/Advertise
    • About Me/Media Kit
  • Privacy/Disclosure
    • Copyright Disclosure
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Email
  • RSS

Copyright © 2022 · Foodie Pro Theme by Shay Bocks · Built on the Genesis Framework · Powered by WordPress

Subscribe for free today to receive all my latest DIY tutorials, decorating ideas, upcoming projects & more, sent right to your in-box!
Join us on our adventures... and let's make our houses "homes" together!
Your email address will never be shared or sold. I promise!
 
Follow @@FOXHOLLOWCOTTAGE
Follow