Simple Summer Vignette

Hi everyone.  Hope your week is going well. We are in the middle of a hot spell - temps in the mid 90's with the heat index in the 100's.  Needless to say this Mama is not spending much time outside until late evening.  So this week I'm bringing you a bit more of the summer tweaking I have been doing enabling me to still be productive but inside. I put together a simple little vignette for the ottoman in our family room.

I don't do much special decorating for summer.  I like to keep it simple and bright for the summer months - nothing too busy or cluttered because it just seems to add to the chaos of summer living.
  

I started with a light colored tray basket I picked up at he thrift store for a couple of dollars and added a stack of old books sans covers.  On the books I set a white pitcher filled with "faux" yellow daisies.  So bright and cheerful in any season.  Then I added a driftwood candle holder that was a gift from my son.
  

Easy, simple, bright and just right for this busy area of our family room.  And when I need more space it's very easily moved. 
 Oh yes - you're not seeing things. That is the  beach inspired afghan on the sofa that I made for Papa this winter. Even though we're in the throws of a heat wave there are still a few people in this household that need to curl up in a blanket at times. I may or may not be one of them.  Just sayin'...

Do you decorate for summer or just keep it simple like we do?  I love to hear from you so tell me about it in the comments below.  

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Until next time - have fun creating something you love.

 

I will be linking up to the parties listed on the Where I Party. Please be sure to stop by and visit them.  You'll find so much creativeness and inspiration at each one.