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Late Summer Living Room Refresh

We are at the end of summer and yet, not quite fall.   I thought I would just refresh a few things in the living room before I decorate for Fall.  So today I am sharing my Late Summer Living Room Refresh.  I’ve enjoyed the blue and white this summer.  My Coastal Farmhouse look for my 2019 Summer Home Tour was a favorite.

I loved the pretty new blue pillows I had been using, so I added one more to the blue mix.

Blue & White Summer Living Room Refresh

 

This was the pillow assortment I had been using.  I love that blue check one, so fun.  It gives the room a sort of Casual Coastal Farmhouse look.  I love how it gave the living room a more relaxed feel.  I had so much fun pulling this new look together with thrifted pillows and accessories I already had.  As I’ve said before, Hobby Lobby has the best pillow cover selection for mere pennies.  They also put them on 1/2 price sale every couple of seeks, so you can buy a fabulous pillow for $5. (Don’t forget they always have a 40% off coupon)   That means you can have an unreal pillow stash and change things up any time you want to.  As you know, I do this all the time.  (This is not a sponsored post, I just like to share my favorite places with you.)

Casual Coastal Farmhouse Summer Living room

Another pretty blue pillow I bought this summer is this gorgeous Ikat.  I didn’t use it in the earlier post, so I thought I would switch out the blue check and change up a few accessories for a fresh Late Summer Living Room.   It always amazes me how simply swapping out one pillow can totally change the vibe of the whole room.  It is still casual but a little more classic instead of coastal.

Blue & White Thrifted Pillow Mix

Swapping out a few accessories is my next favorite thing to do to create the look of a new room.  The coffee table is my favorite place to decorate.  It’s so easy to change out the accessories and change the whole room.  I am loving these soft feathery green colors and how these faux plants really do look real.  I love my thrifted coral find too.

Faux Greenery, thrifted coral and Rattan coffee table vignette

 

Late Summer Living Room

 

As you can see I had a little picture bomber today.  This is my 2 1/2 year old grandson running through, squinting and saying “cheeeeeeese”.  Love that kid.

 

I moved my flowering branches to the entry table to freshen up that space a little too.

Flowering Branches on Entry Hall Console

I gave the dining area a little late summer refresh too.  In case you missed that post last week, you can see it here.  I am sure you can tell I really do have a love for all these pretty soft green plants and different and unusual containers too.

Casual Summer Tablesetting with Wicker, Marble, Wood and Faux Greenery

I think my Late Summer Living Room Refresh will be perfect for the last few weeks of summer, then it will be time for Fall.

Late Summer Living Room Refresh

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Our 2019 Fall Home Tours will begin early Sept.  30 homes over 5 days with fabulous Fall Decor to inspire you.  Now to get myself inspired for My Fall Home Tour.  I have some ideas already.  How about you, are you beginning to think Fall?

13 Comments

  1. Connie
    August 21, 2019 / 6:40 am

    Marty, where are just pillow covers located in Hobby Lobby? I see their selection of pillows all the time but never just their pillow covers? Since we have downsized, I don’t have any place to keep so many pillows! Thanks for sharing.

    • marty39
      August 21, 2019 / 7:02 am

      You find them in the fabric section where all the decor fabrics are on rolls. There is a whole big section with pillows, drapes and rods. They run them on salee at 1/2 off every couple of weeks, but be sure to always use your 40% off coupon if they aren’t on sale. Even off sale the highest price I have seen is $16.99.

      • Risa
        August 21, 2019 / 2:13 pm

        Hello…thanks for a delightful post. I am in the process of lightening my living room and have been searching for a “cushy” shabby chic couch. Love your couch with the detail in the fabric. May I ask where you found such a treasure? ♥️

        • marty39
          August 21, 2019 / 3:10 pm

          I bought it from a neighbor that was moving about 8 years ago. She had just had it custom made and it is sooooooooooooooo comfy. I agree, I think it is a treasure too. Marty

  2. Margaret
    August 21, 2019 / 8:35 am

    I believe your grandson is ready to start his day. He is a cutie. Every thing does look fresh. I had never thought about Hobby Lobby for pillows. I still think the mirror above the sofa would look nice with the wider loop at the bottom and
    the more narrow loop on the side. It is such a beautiful mirror. Don’t you just love changing things . It makes everything look new again. Have a great day with your grandson.

    • marty39
      August 21, 2019 / 9:29 am

      The mirror is an optical illusion, it is the same on all sides. So no matter how I hang it, this is what it looks like. Thanks, Marty

  3. August 21, 2019 / 8:42 am

    Beautiful and I love the way the sun rays come in this room. So bright and beautiful.
    Happy Wednesday Marty.
    xoxo

  4. August 21, 2019 / 11:27 pm

    You are the master of adding touches and simple changes to breathe new life into a room. I really admire you! Mirrors are magic, and all of your pretty throws and pillows keep that late summer vibe alive. I was thinking of doing a refresh today before I bring on the fall, maybe mid September. I’m jazzed now!

    Great job, my friend!
    Jane 🙂

  5. August 22, 2019 / 3:43 am

    marty- i love the selection of pillow covers at Hobby lobby ……and you can’t beat the price. your photo bomber is such a cutie. Im sure he loves visiting your beautiful home

  6. August 25, 2019 / 4:40 pm

    Marty! So thrilled to have you at Tuesday Turn About! We hope to be blessed each week by you joining us! Love the late summer house tour! Pinning!

  7. August 27, 2019 / 5:48 am

    Stunning as always! I know how you feel since we are not ready for fall but summer is coming to a close so just a tweak is needed.
    Have a great week,
    Kippi

  8. September 8, 2019 / 11:41 am

    Marty everything looks so pretty here. I forgot to tell you that I featured you at last week’s All About Home Party!
    https://followtheyellowbrickhome.com/all-about-home-4/

    You really are able to pull off new looks simply by changing pillows and accessories. I am going to start making things easier on myself following your influence. I already am trying to simplify my transition to fall using just pillows and a few accessories. I am looking foward to the tour!

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