Thursday, May 24, 2012

Summer Lovin

Hello everyone!

The weather around here has been just like summer lately.  Hot and humid with rain storms in the afternoon.  With the kids out of school at the end of the week and summer just around the corner, I've been in a summer frame of mind.  Ha!

So, I wanted to share some summer lovin around my house.

First up, I got this new french script bolster pillow from Decor Steals this week. 


Isn't it a perfect match to my other pillows?


I'm loving all the light my family room gets during the day since I removed the drapes.  It feels very summery.


I added some lilacs to my mantel too.  Love grey and white with a touch of purple!


Speaking of flowers, I thought I'd share the progress my flowers have made on my front porch.  They're overflowing now!


Also, our garden is taking off too.  Still no vegetables yet though.


Last weekend while I was painting in the family room, a cute movie came on HBO.  I immediately loved it and then decided to add it to my library.  There are so few movies that I want to watch again and again.  This one has been around for many years, but apparently, when it was new (in 1996) I was working full-time with a 3 yr old toddler and missed this one completely!  So, now I've been enjoying it as a great summer movie.


Have you seen it?!  So funny and full of energy.  My kind of movie. Also the beach house she lives in is fantastic!  If you haven't seen it yet, you should rent it. 

Click here to watch the movie trailer.

Hope you all have been having a good week so far.

Thanks for stopping by!

~ Kelly ~

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37 comments:

Andrea said...

love the bolster! I haven't seen that movie yet-I'll have to check it out.

Olive said...

The veggie garden is coming along. The pillow is sweet. Have a lovely weekend Kelly.

Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things said...

The new pillow looks great! My tomato plant has yellow flowers. According to the plant tag, it won't be producing ripe tomatoes until mid July here in NC.

Your garden is looking good.

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

I don't think I have seen this movie. Loving the lilacs with your grays.

Anonymous said...

Hi kelly, your pillow is so pretty!! I ordered the same one. I'm still waiting for it. Your flowers are beautiful.

Kathy

Patty Marker said...

The front flower pots look so pretty and your room looks devine with the sun streaming in. Haven't seen the movie either but I will try to find it. Patty

Michele Smith said...

Cute new bolster! Your garden looks great and I love those lilacs.
I haven't heard of that movie, I may have to check it out.
My husband and I did watch Baby Mama last night and I thought it was pretty funny.
Have a good weekend
Michele

Michelle said...

I love that movie too! It's been a while since I've seen it, but it's a good one, not a dull moment. Your colors are gorgeous in your family room, love the pillow!

Pinky at Designs by Pinky said...

Love the new pillow, and love the lilacs! Haven't seen that movie either. Have a GREAT holiday weekend. XO, Pinky

Deserae said...

LOVE your new pillow.... and those Lilacs look so heavenly mixed with the grey!!! Your garden is really coming along....it won't be long now :o)
~Des

Debbiedoos said...

No, I do not recall that movie at all Kelly. I will have to get it. LOVE your lilacs and that is a fabulous pillow.

Tanna said...

Your home is looking summer-perfect, Kelly! Thank you for the movie tip!! Love fun, good movies! thanks again. blessings ~ tanna

Tanna said...

Your home is looking summer-perfect, Kelly! Thank you for the movie tip!! Love fun, good movies! thanks again. blessings ~ tanna

At The Picket Fence said...

Everything looks so lovely and ready to welcome in Summer! Thanks so much for sharing this with us at Inspiration Friday!
Vanessa

thistlewoodfarm said...

Kelly,

Thanks for the movie tip! I wish we had a Decor Steals here.....I love that pillow! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

blessings,
karianne

Vickie @ Ranger 911 said...

Wow, your flowers are already trailing over your baskets! I just planted mine last weekend, so it will be the end of June before they reach that point. Your lilacs look lovely in your house.

Gail said...

The weather here has been gorgeous but that's about to change this weekend...hot and humid! I haven't seen that movie but definitely sounds like something I would enjoy. Love the touches of lilacs Kelly and your flowers on your front porch are beautiful. Hope you have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend, Gail

Bliss said...

I must of had a toddler too because I never heard of the movie. Your sweet tater vines look great, I just picked up a boat load last night since it is one plant that I can get to do well, and I love the bolster pillow.

~Bliss~

ℳartina @ Northern Nesting said...

Everything sure looks pretty and summery around your house Kelly! That third shot down belongs in a magazine! So pretty!!

Shirley@Housepitality Designs said...

Love your garden, flowers and all the great summer touches you made to the room....So fresh and airy and I love the pops of color that the lilacs bring into the room...Have a wonderful weekend!!...

This N That said...

Great pillow..I've seen chairs with print on them as well..love the look..I'll have to rent that movie..looks like my kind of movie...

Anonymous said...

Hi Kelly! Love your new pillow and it does look perfect with your others.
Your lilacs are so gorgeous and I'm sure the smell is amazing!
Your garden and flowers looks so pretty and healthy too.
Have a great Memorial Day weekend.
be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Betty@SouthernGrace said...

Newest follower! Love you pics and your white dishes. I'm stuck on those lately. Happy to meet you. Hope you'll visit me.
betty

Melissa Miller said...

Thanks for sharing the movie title Kelly. I've never seen that one and my hub and I are always wanting to rent them from Netflix.

Your new summer decor looks lovely! I really like the blue glass jar on the mantel. Your plants and flowers are gorgeous. I need to get going on our yard before the summer is over already. Ha! We are having the same humid weather and rain here too. We've had enough rain to last us a long time.

Happy Memorial weekend!
~Melissa :)

Linda @ Life and Linda said...

Your bolster is lovely. love your summer decor...so light and airy. I haven't seen that movie, thanks for the tip.

Unknown said...

The bolster looks great in your lovely room. We are just starting to plant annuals here, so of course I am loving your overflowing flowers.

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

LOL! I think I ordered that same pillow, Kelly! I don't remember anymore because I feel like it was forever ago, but it should be at my house by the time I get back from NY. Wasn't it a great price?

Sherry @ No Minimalist Here said...

Kelly, I love all the pillows and they look so pretty in your room. I just planted sweet potato vine and I will be glad when mine looks like yours.

Lee Caroline - A World of Inspiration said...

I'm visiting from your link up. I love the lilacs, they are beautiful. I wish it was Summer coming here but we are just heading into winter in New Zealand. I hope you get a chance to visit my blog too, I have just added myself as your latest follower. I will mooch around and see what other inspiration you have :)

Lee ☺

Amy Chalmers said...

I ADORE that pillow Kelly!!! Your room looks so much prettier in the lighter tones, you must LOVE walking in there or glancing inside! Magazine time!!

bj said...

Your pillow is adorable and just perfect with the others.
Your garden is coming right along...and your porch flowers are so pretty.

Carolyn@Sweet Chaos Home said...

Your new pillow is gorgeous, and so are your lilacs! Haven't seen that movie either... I'll have to check it out! Have a great weekend :)

My Dream Canvas said...

I love your pillows. Everything looks amazing! I would love for you to stop by My Dream Canvas. Take care Anu

Sunflowers With Smiles said...

Love your pillow....Will have to check out their site....Also like the pop of purple in lilacs with your grays and whites.

Hope you are having a great weekend!

Sandy said...

I haven't seen it. I'll add it to my list.

arrielle_p said...

Lovely to have a centerpiece you have in there. Like all the photos you share.

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Keeping It Cozy said...

What a lovely home you have, inside and out! I'm visiting from Savvy Southern Style and I've loved looking around! I'm your newest follower.