SUMMER
When the days are at their longest and warmth fills the air, it’s easy to embrace our surroundings and all the season of summer has to offer. This most vibrant time of year energizes us and encourages extended time outside, interacting with friends and loved ones. Summer gets us excited to do more exploring, plan adventures, and try new things. It’s a great opportunity to entertain in the most simple and organic ways, whether it be a backyard potluck or drinks by the sea. But it doesn’t stop there, for summer’s splendor can energize our spaces as well.
This is the time of year where we often see the most vivid colors, from bright fuchsias to clear emerald pools, lavender and peach sunsets and everything in between. Summer really allows us to see and appreciate the splendor of our natural surroundings. Thus, this is the greatest time to take that inspiration and put it into our own lives. In springtime, we began to lighten our spaces up a bit, and now summer is the chance to add that pop of color or that bold focal point. Maybe this is just the right time to snag that art piece you have been eyeing for months. Whether it be a woven tapestry for the wall, a new vessel for the mantle, or even a framed photograph, adding color to our homes with art not only adds interest and excitement to our spaces but can inspire us in our everyday lives and help support the livelihood of others.
“Green was the silence, wet was the light, the month of June trembled like a butterfly.”
The added benefit to elevating our interior spaces in summer is the positive effect it will have on our mood. We often gain enjoyment from a day filled with sunshine and blue skies, so why not take inspiration from our natural surroundings and use this season to bring summer indoors. Perhaps try storing heavy weight curtains and instead use light sheers that allow more light and air to grace your home, day and night. Another easy way to bring the splendor of the season indoors is with some colorful throw pillows in lightweight fabrics, such as linen. They are a simple way to give your space a more laid back, relaxing feel for the warmer months, while at the same time making your home feel more complete.
And we can bring the vibrancy of summer into our every day with serving ware and items for entertaining. This season is often a time to gather with others, so a few new pops of color can enliven the experience. Perhaps try a set of new glasses and a carafe for summertime drinks or table linens in soft pinks or blues to reflect the sand and water. Even a few simple, wooden bowls can allow the natural colors of our foods to take their own spotlight. And to elevate the dining (or simply drinking) experience, you can entertain on a colorful throw blanket or Kantha quilt. A picnic is the perfect summer pastime to heighten our everyday dining. These are just a few ideas to help jumpstart the season and embrace all the color and vibrancy summer has to offer.
