Summer Decor and Recipes to Kick Off the Season

Hello friends! Welcome back to this week’s linky party! I am absolutely loving all the summer decor and recipes you’ve been sharing lately—so much inspiration is flowing, from beachy tablescapes and porch makeovers to sweet berry-filled desserts.

This week I’m highlighting four bloggers whose creative ideas are perfect for celebrating summer in style. Whether you’re entertaining guests or just sprucing up your space, these posts are full of charm and seasonal joy.

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⚓ Create a Nautical Tablescape

From An Organized Season
If you love the look of classic coastal style, this post is for you. You’ll learn how to pull together a nautical-inspired table setting with stripes, rope accents, and seaside touches that feel fresh and festive.

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🏠 May Decorating & Shopping Recap

From Calypso in the Country
Take a peek into Shelley’s world of home decor, seasonal touches, and recent shopping finds. Her May recap is packed with great ideas for adding personality and style to your home as we head into summer.

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🥧 Strawberry Rhubarb Hand Pies

From The Copper Table
These adorable hand pies are the perfect dessert for summer gatherings. With the sweet-tart flavor of strawberries and rhubarb in a flaky crust, they’re just as fun to make as they are to eat.

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🇺🇸 Decorating a Small Porch for the Fourth

From From Bay to Beach
Big style in a small space! This post shows how to create a festive and welcoming patriotic porch using layered textures, ruffle flag pillows, and charming touches. Proof that even a small area can have a big impact.

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Karins Kottage Happenings

I have such a cute outfit that I think you will love. It is a maxi skirt and a peplum jacket with bows! This is the “it” jacket of the season. I am loving it so much! See my post Maxi skirt for women 50+ Summer style with a peplum jacket here.

I made these red white and blue ribbon wands for our youngest grandkids to wave around on the 4th of July. You can see my post here and make some for your grandkids or even just for decor in a vase.

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Share What You’re Loving

Now it’s your turn! Link up your summer recipes, DIYs, decorating ideas, and tablescapes below. I can’t wait to see all the beauty and creativity you’re sharing this season.