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June 22, 2016

Summer Home Tour

There is something so peaceful about summer. One of my favorite things is waking up early on summer days. I love walking down stairs to a quiet house, watching the sun peer through the windows, listening to the birds chirping outside and looking forward to a fun filled day ahead with the kids. Summer mornings are truly the best. No rushing off to school, no jam packed days, just go with the flow. The best.

Today, I’m so honored to be teaming up with Country Living Magazine and Birch Lane for a  Summer Home Tour. As I take you through our downstairs living area I hope you feel that sense of peacefulness that I love about summer. I’ll also be sharing some NEW photos of our updated family room!

Touches of Summer In the Home

White Summer Kitchen

DDD Summer Tour Pic

Summer Kitchen

artichoke center piece

Summer Home Tour - Table and Vignette

SUMMER Home Tour - Centerpiece

Summer Home Tour - Roses in Glass Jars

Gray and White Kitchen and Living Space

Apocarthy Jars With Flowers


PINK ROSE

GRAY SECTIONAL WITH INDUSTRIAL DECOR

Rustic Living Room

On this side of the room, we added the same jute rug in gray to help balance the gray out (although I think I need even more!). I also added a new farmhouse style throw blanket that I spotted on Birch Lane. I have such an obsession with blankets,  I might need a bigger ladder :)

RUSTIC MODERN CONSOLE DISPLAY

You all have probably seen my console a million times, it’s one of my favorite pieces. I recently updated the prints and added this adorable ABC print.

Touches of Summer In the Home

Thank you to Birch Lane for helping me add a few new items to my home for summer! Here are the 29 other bloggers who are sharing their Summer Home Tours!

 

Visit Country Living Magazine to see more summer decorating ideas!

Monday

MondayCollageNina Hendrick | Maison de Pax | Cherished Bliss | AKA Design | A Burst of Beautiful | Liz Marie Blog

Tuesday

TuesdayCollageMigonis Home | So Much Better With Age | Zevy Joy | Just a Girl and Her Blog | Shades of Blue Interiors | Making Home Base

Wednesday

WednesdayCollageRooms FOR Rent | The Wicker House | Bless’er House | Love Grows Wild | Finding Silver Pennies | Design, Dining + Diapers

Thursday

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Craftberry Bush | Jennifer Rizzo | The Wood Grain Cottage | Ella Claire | Tidbits | City Farmhouse

Friday

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Kindred Vintage & Co | The Blissful Bee | The Happy Housie | House By Hoff | Nesting With Grace | Life on Virginia Street

About Taryn Whiteaker

Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!

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Comments

  1. Shannon@Belle Bleu Interiors says

    June 22, 2016 at 7:23 am

    Taryn, your home is gorgeous. I am new to the blogging world and just found your blog when I stumbled across a Summer Home Tour. Thanks for sharing your beautiful home!!!

    Reply
    • Taryn says

      June 22, 2016 at 7:52 am

      Thank you SO much! I’m glad you found me :)

      Reply
  2. Danielle says

    June 26, 2016 at 8:06 pm

    Loved seeing the new additions to your home, Taryn. Happy Summer! x

    Reply
  3. Rachel says

    June 27, 2016 at 7:35 am

    You have such a great open concept living/dining/kitchen area. LOVE the pink berries added throughout. The subtle color really shows off the beautiful furniture pieces you have and the pretty finishes. Loved it!

    Reply
  4. Jane says

    June 27, 2016 at 4:15 pm

    new to your blog and wow your home is gorgeous

    Reply
  5. Jamie says

    June 27, 2016 at 10:15 pm

    Love the pink and greys. It’s all so pretty, Taryn!
    Hugs, Jamie

    Reply
  6. Nina Hendrick says

    June 28, 2016 at 9:06 am

    Your home looks lovely, Taryn! That cake is perfection. Thank you so much for joining me on this tour! xx

    Reply
    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      June 28, 2016 at 3:12 pm

      Thank you! :)

      Reply
  7. Amanda @ The Bay Bush says

    July 16, 2016 at 4:07 am

    So pretty! I love the flowers!

    Reply

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