Summer Gardens, Screened Porches & DIY Inspiration
Summer is in full swing, and this week’s Style Showcase is full of ideas to help you make the most of the season. Whether you’re dreaming of gorgeous hydrangeas, refreshing your porch, tackling a simple DIY project, or updating furniture with paint, there’s plenty of inspiration waiting for you.
Let’s dive into this week’s beautiful features!
Grow Gorgeous Limelight Hydrangeas
If you’ve ever wondered how Limelight hydrangeas mature after a few growing seasons, Rhoda from Southern Hospitality shares an update on hers in year three. The transformation is stunning! You’ll find helpful growing tips along with plenty of photos that prove these hardy shrubs become even more spectacular with time.
Southern Hospitality – Growing Limelight Hydrangeas: Year 3
Create the Perfect Screened Porch Retreat
Nothing says summer quite like relaxing on a screened porch with a cold drink and a gentle breeze. Jennifer at Town & Country Living shares beautiful screened porch inspiration filled with cozy seating, welcoming décor, and ideas that make outdoor living feel like an extension of your home.
If you’ve been thinking about refreshing your porch this season, you’ll definitely want to gather a few ideas from this beautiful space.
Town & Country Living – Screened Porches for Summer Fun
Easy Summer Crafts for Home & Garden
Looking for a creative afternoon project? Annie from Zevy Joy has gathered five simple summer crafts that add personality to both your home and garden. These projects are approachable, budget-friendly, and perfect for adding a handmade touch to your seasonal decorating.
Whether you enjoy crafting indoors or working outside in the garden, you’ll find something fun to try.
Zevy Joy – 5 Summer Craft Ideas for Home and Garden
5 Tips for Hanging Shiplap Like a Pro
Thinking about adding shiplap to your home? Before you grab the nail gun, check out these practical tips from Duke Manor Farm.
In this post, I share five lessons learned during our own project—from planning your layout to avoiding common installation mistakes. These simple tips can save time, reduce frustration, and help you achieve a professional-looking finish.
Duke Manor Farm – 5 Tips to Use When Hanging Shiplap
Give Old Furniture New Life
One of the easiest ways to transform a room is by updating a piece of furniture you already own. Danielle from Finding Silver Pennies shares the beautiful makeover of a Grantham dresser and matching nightstands, proving that a little paint and creativity can completely change the look of a bedroom.
Finding Silver Pennies – Grantham Dresser & Nightstands Makeover
Which Project Will You Try?
Whether you’re planting hydrangeas, relaxing on a screened porch, installing shiplap, tackling a DIY craft, or giving furniture a fresh new look, I hope today’s Style Showcase inspires you to enjoy every bit of summer around your home.
Thanks so much for stopping by! Be sure to visit each of these talented bloggers and let me know in the comments—which project are you adding to your summer to-do list?
