Summer touches~ Keeping it simple

I am a big believer in simple seasonal touches

Simple things like a change in furniture placement,

pretty new linen curtains 

or removing that heavy rug in favor of bare hardwood 

Simple might also be something small,

like a little blue jar on the end table filled with clipped roses from the arbor

that fills the room with its scent.

Whenever I am asked about how I decorate for the seasons~ 

for example- do I change everything? 

Do I move in all new furniture?

Do my rooms look completely different each season?

My answer might surprise you.

Not really,  I tend to keep it simple.

I think seasonal decorating doesn't have to be a huge change

especially if you are happy with how your room is feeling already.

Because I decorate with what I love

I don't really change a whole bunch of what I decorate with for the seasons

well, other than seasonal decor like during the holidays like Christmas

then everything changes.

;)

But seasonal decor in Spring and Summer and Fall means looking to nature
and  subtle quiet touches that bring the beauty of the season in.

In my home, that is fresh blooms filling my rooms
and the mantel might get nothing but a big bouquet of flowers 

and a couple books stacked together.

I stick with my mantra-

and when it comes to decorating with the seasons

I keep it simple. 

Maybe it's a fresh herb wreath on the mirror above the mantel 

or a set of new pillows on the sofa

or even just swapping something simple like an end table or a chair

or a new vignette on the coffee table.

Think about what you love about your room

 and then think of ways you can add just a touch here and there 

to bring that seasonal feeling in without overwhelming it.

Speaking of pillows, I will be sharing some new ones that

 I recently picked up for the living room next week  that I am in.love.with.

I can hardly believe that I am already gearing up for Fall projects to be shared next month.

Oh and did you know that I am working on Christmas already?

Yes, I might actually be setting up a pretty Christmas tree next week. 

Yes, I do know it is August. 

;)

Also, over on the HomeGoods blog this week~ 

I am sharing 5 tips for styling fresh flower bouquets. 

You can find that post HERE if you would like to take a peek!

Hope your weekend is off to a great start.

Happy Friday

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