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Garden Inspired Style

Not much can beat lazing in a backyard hammock on a summer afternoon. The blooming plants, the warm sunlight, the nap-inducing sound of birds... who wouldn't want to lose the to-do list and lounge for a while? To bring that breezy feeling inside your home--and make summer last way beyond Labor Day--try these simple ideas. From Romantic Prairie Style by Fifi O'Neill.
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Dining Out

Painted bistro chairs and a farm table Next Slide

Painted bistro chairs clustered around a farm table make an indoor meal feel like eating alfresco. Tap your inner tree hugger and use branches as curtain rods to continue the rustic mood; the chandelier adds a surprising touch of old-school glamour.

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1 of 9 Photo: Mark Lohman

In Bloom

Previous Slide Floral cushions and curtains Next Slide

Sweet floral cushions and curtains paired with distressed wood create a lived-in look that's perfect for summer's lazy days. A bucketful of hydrangeas is as complicated as a centerpiece should get.

2 of 9 Photo: Mark Lohman

Take Cover

Previous Slide White slipcovers and tablecloths Next Slide

To instantly summer-ize a room, add flowing white slipcovers and tablecloths. Don't iron — just pull from the dryer slightly damp, then smooth with your hands (feel free to reward yourself with a lemonade).

3 of 9 Photo: Mark Lohman

Blue Skies

Previous Slide A whitewashed color scheme Next Slide

The angles of a window frame play off the curves of an iron bed. A whitewashed color scheme and the unexpected appearance of a birdcage with candles give it garden-cottage chic.

4 of 9 Photo: Mark Lohman

Table of Contents

Previous Slide Flea market cafe chair Next Slide

As relaxing as sitting outdoors: a flea market cafe chair pulled up to a side table loaded with cut blossoms. Sheer curtains catch breezes from the window.

5 of 9 Photo: Mark Lohman

Pretty Dreamy

Previous Slide Linen-like grain-sack pillows Next Slide

Lined up along a mantel turned headboard, mason jars show off blushing roses — or whatever is blooming in your flower beds. Linen-like grain-sack pillows will be just fine when your guy throws them on the floor.

6 of 9 Photo: Mark Lohman

Door to Door

Previous Slide Salvaged doors as a headboard Next Slide

With their size and affordability, salvaged doors — once cleaned, sanded, and waxed — make a great focal point for a simple bed. This almost-matching pair are propped casually in place. Two metal chairs, parked side by side, repeat the symmetry.

7 of 9 Photo: Mark Lohman
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Nadia Radzyminski
May 6, 2013 2:00PM
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   Clouds are nice.

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  Buy some good shoes and kick someone.

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The Princess Died.

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May 6, 2013 1:18PM
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There are indoor plants that you can put into a room, and make it a cool tropical garden.

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May 3, 2013 2:08PM
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My cottage is totally cute, and I love it.

 

My neighbors are decent and quiet and pretty purple and white irises grow on the edge of my yard near a fence.

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Curtains are really fun to decorate with.

 

I have some curtains at the front of my adorable cottage to block out intense Southern sunshine during the Summer.

 

At other windows I have sheer curtains to let in some amount of light.

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  I would rather be decorating my cute and adorable 19th century cottage than anything else.

 

Decorating is really fun.

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Too many un-kind fabrics in decorating seem complicated.

 

I prefer nice yet calm fabrics such as brushed chenille or well washed silk.

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White is such a boring non-color.

 

I like to decorate in unusual shades of color:  dark mango, salvia green, or maybe deep cerulean blue.

 

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