There are some fun summer decor trends going on, and the good news is that you probably have some of these things in your home already. I don’t exactly follow the trends, but I know that readers like to know what they are and here is what I’m seeing. I would love to show you other photos I see on the internet, but since I don’t own them, and I won’t use them without permission, we are usually left to use my photos. But that’s not a big deal, but I’ve got literally thousands of them.
BLUES
The color blue is hot this summer, but it will help you feel a little bit cooler. It mixes so well with cream and white that it’s the perfect color for warm weather. So it’s no surprise that I am seeing it everywhere. The indigo version is especially popular, but a softer blue works just as well. To get more information on this fabric, CLICK HERE.
PLANTS
Plants are great for summer. Bring them indoors for awhile, enjoy them, then take them back outside and bring in another one. I say rotate them, so most plants prefer the outdoors. Watering them outside is also easier. Who cares if the water goes everywhere? Below I’ve mixed my fern with blue things for a fresh summery look.
ICE CREAM COLORS
Ice cream colors are so in. I’ve had these prints and pillows for awhile, but they still look fresh and now. The colors remind me of strawberry ice-cream which sounds delicious about now.
LINEN
Linen is perfect for summer. It is cool to the touch, so it’s my ‘go to’ fabric for summer sheets and blankets. I prefer it to cotton, since it always feel cool. You can find the source for these linens HERE.
I wanted to give my daughter Evie a big shoutout for graduating from college last week! She has an internship at a local church and is planning to stay at home for now. She’s saving for a new car and looking for a permanent job in the meantime.
My daughter Elise doesn’t like to get her photo taken much, and won’t smile when I try to take photos. But she did smile for a friend the other day and I got this photo. If I had just eaten at Chic-Fil-A, I would be smiling too! Remember I said she moved into a residency program? Well there are only women in her group home, but she goes to a learning and activity center during the day, and you’ll never guess what they told me. She has a boyfriend! I met him when I was visiting last week, and he’s so sweet. He pulls out the chair for her, and helps her to unpack her lunch every day. She wasn’t interested in him at first, but I hear she likes him now. He tells her she is beautiful all the time. Isn’t that the sweetest? Well you can see why it’s much more fun there, than in our boring house. They go to movies and have parties too. I’m bringing her a brand new TV for her room next time I see her.
Here’s a photo of my mom, Evie and me. We couldn’t get Elise into the photo. We had souffles for dinner, of course!
?‼️4 beautiful ladies‼️?.
Your daughters are beautiful! You (and they) are blessed ! I remember my mother coming to visit our children and what a blessing she was to all of us!
Hi Anita, your daughters and your Mom are beautiful and lovely….so are you ! Your posts of Elise capture my heart…we moved closer to our daughter for the love of our disabled grandaughter…she underwent an 11 hour brain hemispherectomy surgery at 4 months… Your writings inspire me….”when the going gets tough the tough get going !” When we built our new home 2 years ago I insisted on a built in plate rack in the dining area… As I am always swooning over yours !!! Much appreciation for all you do….! You’re the best ! ….Smiles….Anne
Wonderful daughters! Happy Mother’s Day. Did you have soufflés at Rise? I know there is one in Houston. I have eaten at the one in Dallas. My favorite place to go when I want it to be special.
Well for a change I am right on trend!? I love linen, love plants and love blue!
Your photos of your daughters and mother are amazing. It must be so gratifying to know that Elise is doing so well in her new learning environment. She has a beautiful smile and hopefully will agree to show it more often as she matures. Even though she was meant to march to the beat of a different drummer, she is so lucky to have a supportive and loving family who can appreciate her special place in this world.
Have a great summer and best of times to all.
Congratulations ti the graduate and happy mother’s day. I lost my mum when she was only 55, so enjoy every minute of your time together. It is a blessing!
Looks like you had a wonderful Mother’s Day! How fun to see pictures of your lovely daughters. Thanks for sharing.
I fly out to see my daughter and her family Wednesday morning. Grandbaby #5 coming this Friday!!! Thank you for sharing your pics!
You and your girls are sooo pretty…and your mom is gorgeous, too. She and I look about the same age.
I love blues, too….all shades….especially the blues that run more to soft aquas. I have a post up of a louvered room divider that I just painted in Magnolias TEXAS SUMMER…run over and see it…such a luscious color.
What beautiful ladies you all are! Tell Elise she looks great in photos. And yes, she is most likely having a great time being in her new residence with new friends. Evie is adorable too. It all sounds good Chez vous!
You are a good mom to both of your girls, Anita. You should be very proud of yourself and of them.
So nice you were all together for Mother’s Day. Still waiting for your hubby to jump into a picture.
I enjoy your blog and love your pictures.
Nancy
Adorable daughters Anita! And I can imagine how thrilled you are that Elise is adjusting and seems happy. I always say, “A momma is only as happy as her saddest child.” What a blessing you have there!
God bless ~
Great info on the home trends…..and love the pics of your beautiful daughters and mother!!!!! How blessed you are!!!!! ? Roxann
Your daughters are both beautiful. Congrats to both as they begin the next chapter of their lives. Mom must be so proud.
Beautiful girls….all 4 of you!!!! I’ve been knocking about in your blog for a number of years! It is great, and even though I don’t use much blue, I’m with you on the plants (and bringing them in and out :), the linen and the ice cream colors…however my ice cream needs to have MORE strawberries 🙂
Blessings,
J
Congratulations to both your lovely daughters! Good luck to the one on her internship (gorgeous dress by the way!) and good luck to the one who has the sweet boyfriend (she looks great in red!). I hope you and your mom had a wonderful Mother’s Day. Lovely ladies certainly are in this family!!!