Holding on to Summer (Ways to Embrace the Season)

Happy weekend and welcome to the Saturday Spotlight where I share weekly inspiration!  Already, it feels like summer is rapidly slipping away.  Each day, the sun sets a little bit earlier and the evenings are finally getting cooler…at least where I live.  If you aren’t ready to say goodbye to the season, join me in holding on to summer a bit longer! Today, I’m sharing various ways that I’m embracing August and the last weeks of the sweet summer season!

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Holding on to Summer – Ways to Embrace the Season:

Appreciate that hydrangea season is in full swing…

As I mentioned last week, my hydrangea bushes are blooming like crazy!  In fact, after I cut a bunch of stems to bring inside, I couldn’t even tell any were missing. 

Do some late summer decorating with hydrangeas…

Of course, we have to enjoy some of those hydrangeas inside the house too!  This week, I arranged a bunch of hydrangeas on my kitchen table for an everyday centerpiece.  In case you’re wondering, I just bought the pretty scalloped edge bowl and thought it was perfect to display fresh hydrangeas!

Recently, my pink and white hydrangeas also started blooming. Although I’m not 100 percent sure, I think these are called Pinky Winky Panicle hydrangeas…but I’ll have to double check with my landscaper.

Anyway, since I’m still hanging on to summer for as long as possible, I decorated a simple late summer mantel…

To keep it uncomplicated, I added a couple white candlesticks and a summery piece of art to pick up the colors of the flowers. For even more ways to decorate with hydrangeas, here are 7 simple ideas! 

While the weather is still nice, dine outside as much as possible…

Earlier this summer, it was way to hot to eat dinner outside.  Now that that temps have gotten a little more bearable, we’ve been dining alfresco every chance we get!

If you’re back to school shopping, do a little browsing for yourself…

Last week, I stopped in Target to check out some of their latest merchandise.  Besides purchasing the scalloped edge bowl, I browsed through some of their Magnolia displays.  I love how their white stoneware is so practical, classic…and inexpensive. In fact, their pieces remind me of Farmhouse Pottery and other more expensive brands.

utensil holder / tea canister / coffee canister / flared canisters

Enjoy the mess while your kids are still home…

Yes, it’s time to get sentimental…As you’re getting your kids back to school, remember you’ll probably miss their mess when they’re away.  This year, both of my boys will be away at college.  Of course, I’m happy for them but I’m sure I’ll be crying my eyes out in a couple weeks…

Summer Shopping Ideas:

Recently, these late-summer finds caught my eye…

While there’s still time to head to the pool or beach, stock up on some classic beach towels! (These are currently on sale too!)

Set a pretty coastal style table with these gorgeous placemats!

Embrace summer colors in your bedroom with this beautiful quilt! (Beautiful AND currently on sale!)

As we savor the last full month of summer, here are some more finds from around the internet:

Ideas for those of us who are still holding on to summer…

• For late summer table setting ideas, this lemon and limelights theme is perfect!
• If you’re savoring the last weeks of summer by the pool, enjoy this poolside dip!
• This month, celebrate National S’mores Day with this cute s’mores cup idea!
• While we have a few weeks of summer left, cross of some items from a summer bucket list!
• To cherish summer a little longer read some inspiring summer quotes from this list!

Hopefully, I’ve inspired you to decorate and appreciate this wonderful time of year. 

Here are a few more late summer ideas…

• Last week, I shared some July into August ideas – Goodbye July, Hello August.
• To squeeze in everything summer has to offer, read – How to Make the Most of Summer!
• As summer flies by, be sure to read – End of Summer Decorating Ideas!
• And when you’re ready for September, read – Goodbye August – Hello September!

How are you enjoying the last weeks of summer?

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