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June 6, 2014

A Southern Summer Home Tour 2014

 

Moss Wreath Planter

WELCOME to Georgia y’all!! Where the weather’s HOT and the tea is SWEET! I’m so honored to be following my friend Rhoda, of Southern Hospitality on the 2014 Blogger Summer Home Tour; hosted by my fabulous and talented friend Gina, of Shabby Creek Cottage! Be sure to pay her a visit to start at the beginning of this amazing tour of blogger homes!


We’ve been in our rental house, here in  the Atlanta area, for exactly one year and even though we won’t be in it forever, we’ve worked hard to turn it into a home!

Southern Summer Home Tour Front Porch

Come on in…and enjoy my home, full of summer decor ideas…y’all! I’m going to let the house do the talking and your eyes do the walking, so make yourself at home!

Summer Home Tour Front Porch

//FOYER//

Summer Home Tour Foyerspray painted book case

Southern Signssigns from Kirklands

Hey y'all signwhere to purchase Hey Y’all Print

//LIVING ROOM//

blue and white living room

//DINING ROOM//

Summer Home Tour Dining Room

//BAR CART//

bar cart

//BREAKFAST ROOM//

Summer Home Tour Breakfast Room

Mikasa Table Setting

Summer Home Tour Green Deskspray painted and gilded lampshade 

Summer Home Tour Summer Tray

//FAMILY ROOM//

Summer Home Tour Fireplace

Natural Summer Elements in Dough Bowl

Summer Home Tour Tropical Plant in basket

Summer Home Tour Family Room

Summer Home Tour Mirrored End Table

Summer Home Tour Fireplace

//MASTER BEDROOM//

blue and white master bedroom 2

blue and white master bedroom

Blue and White Master Bedroom

blue and white master bedroom

//DIY POTTING BENCH//

Repurposed Dresser Potting Bench

 //POTTING BENCH TURNED ENTERTAINING AREA//

Potting Bench Bar for Party

//FIREPIT AREA//

Fire Pit

Thank you for stopping by and spending some of your day with me here in my Southern home!

Summer 2014 Home Tour

Check out my FALL and CHRISTMAS home tour for some more seasonal inspiration!

Now it’s time to head on over to Desert Domicile! To see more of these amazing tours click on the links below!

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Monday, June 2nd

The Shabby Creek Cottage
The Nester
At The Picket Fence (Vanessa)
Thistlewood Farms
The Inspired Room

Tuesday, June 3rd

The Handmade Home
My Fabuless Life
Finding Home
In My Own Style
The Hunted Interior

Wednesday, June 4th

Inspired By Charm
Jennifer Rizzo
Madigan Made
Makely School for Girls
Funky Junk Interiors

Thursday, June 5th

Jones Design Company
Beneath My Heart
The Pennington Point
White Buffalo Styling Co.
Southern Hospitality

Friday, June 6th

At the Picket Fence (Heather)
Desert Domicile
Tatertots & Jello
Home Stories A to Z
Live Laugh Rowe

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  1. Stacey says

    June 6, 2014 at 4:33 AM

    Your home is perfect for summer. I love the cobalt blue you’ve incorporated.

    Reply
  2. Kerry Purcell says

    June 6, 2014 at 4:45 AM

    What a beautiful home! Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
  3. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    June 6, 2014 at 4:46 AM

    So fresh and inviting! And so glad you’re in GA now. 🙂
    Xo Heidi

    Reply
  4. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    June 6, 2014 at 5:07 AM

    Your summer home looks beautiful, Heather! I must have forgot you were renting, but I have to say you’d never know it. You’ve done a great job bringing your style and personality into your home.

    Reply
  5. Debbie says

    June 6, 2014 at 5:24 AM

    Beautiful! I love all the greens and blues, so refreshing in the hot Georgia heat, y’all 🙂
    Debbie

    Reply
  6. Linda @ It All Started With Paint says

    June 6, 2014 at 5:31 AM

    Stunning, Heather! Definitely one of my favorite homes on the summer tour — I think it’s our mutual love of color!!!

    🙂 Linda

    Reply
  7. Jenna, SAS Interiors says

    June 6, 2014 at 5:41 AM

    My goodness Heather, your home is gorgeous. I love it’s brightness & sun-filled spaces. The colors you’ve introduced are incredible. Can I visit? I think I could sit in your breakfast room for hours with a glass of sweet tea 🙂

    xo
    Jenna

    Reply
  8. Becca says

    June 6, 2014 at 5:52 AM

    Love it, Heather … your summer home is beautiful and so alive with color! I know all who enter feel happy as soon as they step foot in your door. Speaking of your door … what a cool idea hanging the iron piece on there! Thanks for sharing … Happy Summer!

    Reply
  9. Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality says

    June 6, 2014 at 5:56 AM

    Heather, you really have worked hard on making that home beautiful and so you. I love all the colors and textures, such a great job on everything. Looking forward to catching up with you some this summer!! xoxo

    Reply
  10. Serena @ Thrift Diving says

    June 6, 2014 at 5:57 AM

    I don’t understand how some of you guys have the time, money, or energy to make your house look so perfect and magazine-worthy! 🙂 I’m over on my blog trying to turn my crack-house laundry room into livable conditions. HA! Your home is lovely! The blue and white theme is soothing. I’ve recently developed a liking of blue and white ceramics, so I peeped your little collection. Very nice! Well done! If you’d like to see my home, oh you must see my latest post for my 30-Day June Room Challenge ;). It’s on the opposite spectrum from your home. LOL. Thanks for sharing your gorgeous home and summer ideas!

    Serena @ Thrift Diving

    Reply
  11. Jan says

    June 6, 2014 at 6:22 AM

    Your home is gorgeous, I love all the color! Just wondered where the number/letter picture came from? Thanks!
    Jan

    Reply
    • Heather says

      June 6, 2014 at 6:29 AM

      Hi Jan! It’s actually a reproduction print that I purchased at Hobby Lobby and then framed. Cheap art! ha! I’ve also seen it at Michael’s. 🙂 Thank you for stopping by!

      Reply
  12. Mary Alice Kenley says

    June 6, 2014 at 6:46 AM

    Beautiful! Is there any way to find out more information about the bird print in the pillow on the bed? I don’t get online every day, so if there’s a way you could respond to the email, I’d be ever so grateful! Thanks.

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      June 6, 2014 at 7:06 AM

      Hi Mary Alice! I purchased the pillow at Stein Mart but I think Wayfair online might also carry it. 🙂

      Heather

      Reply
    • Abbey says

      June 9, 2014 at 7:13 AM

      Your home is amazing Heather! (And we carry that Richloom Birdwatcher fabric, Mary Alice 🙂 https://www.onlinefabricstore.net/richloom-birdwatcher-summer-fabric-.htm)

      Reply
      • At The Picket Fence says

        June 10, 2014 at 5:41 AM

        Thank you Abbey and that is so good to know! Will change my post to let people know that. 🙂

        Heather

        Reply
  13. Jane @ Cottage at the Crossroads says

    June 6, 2014 at 6:51 AM

    Oh my gosh Heather! I am just swooning at your gorgeous home and I am just dying to have a firepit like yours. Did you guys DIY and if so, do you have a post about it? I’ve seen similar ones, but I really liked the small spacers between the larger pieces.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      June 6, 2014 at 7:01 AM

      Hi Jane thank you so much!! The the tutorial for the firepit is over on the HGTV Gardens website! Here’s the link:
      https://www.hgtvgardens.com/fire-pits/build-a-fire-pit-in-an-afternoon

      Let me know if you have any questions!

      Heather

      Reply
  14. Carol Reddin says

    June 6, 2014 at 6:53 AM

    Beautiful Heather! Love the new touches on the front porch!

    Reply
  15. Claire @ A Little Claireification says

    June 6, 2014 at 6:54 AM

    Just love it all, Heather – all the pops of color are so fun. love that blue book case / cabinet!! Great tour! xo

    Reply
  16. Lori @Vintage Charm Restored says

    June 6, 2014 at 7:22 AM

    I love your wreath on the front door. And I absolutely love the use of bold color in your home!! It pops and seems so cheery!!

    Reply
  17. Alana in Canada says

    June 6, 2014 at 8:41 AM

    Beautiful! You’ve done some impressive styling, too. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  18. Funky Junk Interiors says

    June 6, 2014 at 9:10 AM

    Didn’t you just move in?! Your place is gorgeous! So vibrant and happy! I’m all over those chairs in your breakfast room. I’d never leave.

    Reply
  19. Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says

    June 6, 2014 at 10:11 AM

    Your home and your style is fabulous. I always look forward to seeing it. So beautiful.

    Reply
  20. Julia@cuckoo4design says

    June 6, 2014 at 12:58 PM

    Gorgeous, colorful and so bright. love everything!

    Reply
  21. PAT FERGUSON says

    June 6, 2014 at 1:11 PM

    Simply beautiful home and magazine cover decorating!

    Reply
  22. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says

    June 6, 2014 at 1:24 PM

    Your front door is so fun! I also love your outdoor living spaces! I’d love an outdoor bar area and a fire pit!

    Reply
  23. Caitlin @ Desert Domicile says

    June 6, 2014 at 2:36 PM

    Love your home Heather! I love the color of your front door and am envious of your fire pit! Great tour 🙂

    Reply
  24. Lisa~ says

    June 6, 2014 at 3:50 PM

    Heather….that was so much fun! I love seeing where you crash. The front door….I am totally copying that. And when I saw your wedding picture I thought, “Hey, why don’t I have my wedding picture hanging up somewhere?!” You’ve inspired me. Lisa~

    Reply
  25. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says

    June 6, 2014 at 5:26 PM

    Your home is beautiful, Heather! I love that you are not afraid to use color.
    xx,
    Sherry

    Reply
  26. Kelly says

    June 6, 2014 at 6:47 PM

    So lovely, friend! I absolutely LOVE the pops of color. Blue is such a great color! Those signs from Kirklands are awesome-sauce too. xo

    Reply
  27. Deb says

    June 6, 2014 at 7:43 PM

    What a beautiful home! Everything is so bright and airy and I just love your choices of accessories and decor.

    Deb @Seeking Lavender Lane

    Reply
  28. Doreen says

    June 6, 2014 at 7:50 PM

    Your home is gorgeous, Heather! I love it all – but here are my two favorite things: 1. That front door – stunning, original, eye-catching! 2. That beautiful blue chair – love! Thanks for sharing your home with us!

    Reply
  29. Cindy says

    June 7, 2014 at 12:12 PM

    Beautiful home! I love the use of bright colours! Question, what pattern/brand are your dishes on your breakfast room table? I love that colour green!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      June 8, 2014 at 11:22 AM

      Hi Cindy! Thank you so much! They are from Mikasa. Here’s a post I did with all of the details on the patterns. 🙂

      https://www.atthepicketfence.com/2013/08/table-setting-ideas-and-a-mikasa-giveaway.html

      Heather

      Reply
  30. Jennifer Rizzo says

    June 9, 2014 at 4:02 AM

    It looks just gorgeous! I LOVE your bedroom!!!! You do a pretty awesome job sister!

    Reply
  31. Annaliza R says

    June 9, 2014 at 1:10 PM

    I love your home! Where did you get the chairs in your breakfast room?

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      June 10, 2014 at 5:40 AM

      Hi Annaliza! Thank you for stopping by. My wicker breakfast chairs are from Ikea. They were inexpensive and have held up beautifully. 🙂

      Heather

      Reply
  32. Monnaie says

    June 12, 2014 at 3:50 AM

    Great tour!
    Nice Architects design and home interior designing!

    Reply
  33. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    June 12, 2014 at 3:07 PM

    Heather, you have made such a beautiful home for your family in Georgia!!!….gorgeous rooms and decor both inside and out!…

    Reply
  34. Shara says

    June 15, 2014 at 11:18 AM

    So happy and cheerful! I love everything about your home.

    Reply
  35. Kelly - Talk of the House says

    June 20, 2014 at 8:43 AM

    So pretty! Love all the touches of blue. Yes, it is hot here in Georgia. Your wicker and those gorgeous prints from Kirklands would fit in my home very well, so send them on over when you tire of them. :)Thank you for sharing your pretty Southern home!
    Happy Summer!
    Kelly

    Reply
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