Hi! Welcome to my Summer Home Tour! I’m so happy to be sharing a glimpse into our new home (finally)! When Marty from A Stroll Thru Life asked me to join her, and 28 other bloggers to share our summer home tours I was beyond thrilled. I thought this would be the perfect time to show you how the new place is coming along in here Florida.
If you are popping in from Our Southern Home, welcome! Isn’t Christy fabulous? Her photos are always drop dead gorgeous!
My family recently moved from southern California to north Florida – recently as in we’ve been in our house just over a week. If this were a true tour of my home you would see boxes piled to the ceiling in my hall closet, one million mason jars all over my dining table (how did I ever accumulate so many?), and my daughter’s play food strewn about our downstairs because she’s playing restaurant. I’ll spare you all that and just share the pretty stuff 🙂 Our home is a newer construction, builder basic rental, town home tucked away in the woods of the Naval Air Station here in Jacksonville, Florida. Of all of our rentals this one is probably one of my favorites.
It has an adorable front porch that is perfect for sipping coffee in the mornings before it gets too hot and sticky.
It’s also perfect for eating peanut butter sandwiches and watching the neighbor dogs.
Having a front porch area is brand new to us so I was excited to have another opportunity to decorate an outdoor space. I love these aqua chairs.
The entire downstairs is really open, we have a small “entryway” to the left when you come inside.
Our living room got a major facelift since moving to Florida. I’ve said before, I’m not a decorator. I’m just a regular gal that loves decorating and design. While we were in the process of moving here I had tons of time to figure out exactly what I wanted for this next house and it’s it’s really coming together nicely. Dare I say, I’ve found my “style”? We’ll see.
One major switch was the white slipcover. Previously we had a gray one which was probably a little more practically but I’ve always dreamed of having a white slipcovered sofa (I even spilled my guts about my sofa woes here and here) so I finally went for it and seriously, I couldn’t be happier. The wall art is a DIY and kind of a signature in my living room. You can see the tutorial here.
Another addition to this space is the pair of wicker chairs. I got them for a steal on Joss & Main (here) and fell completely in love as soon as they arrived. When we went from a sectional sofa to a regular sofa we really needed the extra seating. These chairs are great for that and they also give the space a coastal feel that I really love.
The coffee table was fate. Truly. I wasn’t really searching for a table but I stumbled across this one for just a few dollars so I snagged in a heartbeat. It needs some TLC for sure but the structure  is gorgeous and again, it goes along with the coastal feel I’m looking for.
No home tour is complete without a fresh bunch of flowers (from Trader Joe’s, am I right?). My daughter picked out these tulips and I love her choice.
I always struggle with coffee table styling and this table is huge making it even tougher. I figured you can’t go wrong with a basket, some flowers, and a poly resin octopus. Um, yeah. This little guy hopped into my cart at Hobby Lobby and I’m pretty sure he’s the best summer accessory in the house.
The rest of our house is still a long way away from being any sort of done. I think that’s the fun of it though, the journey, ya know? I’m really looking forward to what this cute little rental has in store for us these next few years we are here in Florida. For now, I hope you enjoyed a quick glimpse of my summer home tour. Be sure to head on over to Hymns & Verses. You can also grab the links for all 30 of the homes on the 2015 Summer Home Tour line up. Thanks so much for visiting with me today! Happy Summer!
Tuesday – June 9thThrifty Decor Chick
Our Southern Home
Making Home Base
Hymns & Verses
Bliss @ Home
DIY Showoff
Wednesday – June 10thDriven By Decor
SG Style
Decor To Adore
Desire Empire
Thursday – June 11th
A Thoughtful Place
Monica Wants ItÂ
Rain On A Tin Roof
Charming In Charlotte
Remodelando la Casa
Dimples & Tangles
Friday – June 12thSimple Details
Tidbits & Twine
Design Post Interiors
Designing On The Side
Peaceful Home DecorÂ
Talk Of The House
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[email protected] says
June 9, 2015 at 4:16 amSo pretty! I adore all the natural textures in your living room.
April Hoff says
June 9, 2015 at 5:01 amGreat tour, Chelsea! I love the way your new place is coming together so quickly and beautifully! Your furniture and decor looks like it’s meant to be in this house! 😉 xo
cassie @ primitive & proper says
June 9, 2015 at 5:06 amchelsea, your home is beautiful! i just love everything you have done in the living room and love all of your blues!
Kelly @ thelilypadcottage says
June 9, 2015 at 5:17 amChelsea!! Looks amazing! Dying over your coffee table! Love it all, good luck with the rest of your unpacking friend 🙂
Kristi says
June 9, 2015 at 5:22 amIt looks absolutely gorgeous Chelsea! SO happy to see that you’re settling in nicely! LOVE the new white slipcover and crazy jealous of that lovely front porch! Beautiful!
Ma[email protected] Stroll Thru Life says
June 9, 2015 at 5:38 amLove your new place and wow, you are one amazing woman for just one week. Your living room is gorgeous. The coastal vibe is perfect and your new white sofa is definitely perfect. Great tour and such a pretty living room.
Lisette says
June 9, 2015 at 6:00 amGorgeous! I just moved to Jacksonville, too! I’d love to meet up with another blogger in my area. Our closest family is 3 hours away. If you’re ever up to a meet-up, let me know 🙂
Kris {Driven by Décor} says
June 9, 2015 at 6:31 amLOVE this – you are making me want to ditch my living room accessories and go blue like you – everything is so well done. I love the artwork over your sofa – was that a DIY or something you made? Thanks for sharing such a lovely tour!!
melissa says
June 9, 2015 at 6:32 amWelcome to Florida! What a beautiful living room! I’m amazed by what you’ve done in a week. We’ve been in our house almost two years and my living room isn’t close to done! I’m new to your blog from the tour – do you have a post somewhere that talks about the beautiful art over the couch? I love it!
Chelsea says
June 9, 2015 at 12:04 pmHi Melissa! Welcome! And yes, I actually shared my tutorial a few months back over on The Home Depot blog – you can check it out here: http://ext.homedepot.com/community/blog/oversized-diy-wall-art-made-from-plywood/?crlt.pid=camp.3mzc2JlkFWSz
It’s a super easy DIY that costs less than $40 for all three!
Kelly - Talk of the House says
June 9, 2015 at 6:34 amOne week Chelsea? Holy Moley you are good!! Your home most definitely has a lovely beachy vibe. Love the touches of aqua! Your daughter (who is beautiful!) did a good job selecting the flowers with their punch of pink. Thank you for opening your home for the tour!!
Chelsea says
June 10, 2015 at 3:50 pmThanks so much, Kelly!
Krista @ the happy housie says
June 9, 2015 at 6:35 amYay!! So excited to have this sneak peak of your new space – it is looking amazing Chelsea. I LOVE the white slipcover- and I can’t wait to hear how it goes for you. I have one I plan to put into use soon, but am equally nervous:) The rattan chairs are beautiful and I am absolutely in LOVE with that coffee table!! So perfect!! The aqua chairs, and fresh white walls… it all looks beautiful, my friend! Enjoy the settling in:) Hope it is going well for you!
Chelsea says
June 10, 2015 at 3:51 pmThanks so much, friend! I’m excited about the way it’s coming together. Lots of potential!
Laura Ingalls Gunn says
June 9, 2015 at 6:59 amYou win the prize for the quickest unpacking job ever! Love that darling octopus. Thank you for a grand tour.
Kristin @ Bliss at Home says
June 9, 2015 at 7:10 amHi Chelsea! Love your nautical style 🙂 Lovely pinks and blues just say preppy summer 🙂 xo
Chelsea says
June 10, 2015 at 11:58 amThanks so much Kristin! xo
Doreen @ Hymns and Verses says
June 9, 2015 at 2:05 pmChelsea – I can’t believe you pulled together a home tour so quickly after moving! Everything looks amazing! Can I say I’m in love with that octopus! Also, a big congrats to you on the little one on the way!
Chelsea says
June 10, 2015 at 11:57 amThank you so much Doreen! I love that little guy too – great find from Hobby Lobby! Happy summer!
Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says
June 9, 2015 at 4:30 pmWelcome to Florida! Your new home is lovely and I hope you make wonderful memories there.
xx,
Sherry
Chelsea says
June 10, 2015 at 11:55 amThanks Sherry! I knew you were in FL too when I saw that beautiful courtyard of yours! Happy summer!
Pam @ Simple Details says
June 9, 2015 at 4:40 pmChelsea, I’m so impressed you’ve come this far in a week!! You’ve done a wonderful job with your coastal vibe! Yay for white slipcovers, I have them too, they just feel so fresh and I love changing out pillows, your combination is beautiful!
Chelsea says
June 10, 2015 at 11:54 amThe white slipcover is top notch – love it so much!
Sarah @ Life On Virginia Street says
June 9, 2015 at 6:32 pmGirl, this is stunning!! How is it possible your place looks more put together than mine when you’ve been there a few weeks and I’ve been here over two years?! It looks so gorgeous and I completely agree – you have nailed your style!
Chelsea says
June 10, 2015 at 11:54 amYou’re the best! Thanks so much friend!
Rachel Paxton says
June 9, 2015 at 8:41 pmIt turned out beautiful, Chelsea!! I LOVE the new look in the living room (have you noticed I love white and blue!?), and the pictures are just gorgeous. Well done, my friend. Good luck on the rest of those boxes. 😉
Chelsea says
June 10, 2015 at 11:54 amIsn’t white and blue such a great classic combo? I love it too! Thank you so much Rachel! I’m already down three more boxes today so I’m considering it a win 🙂
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March 22, 2017 at 5:29 amHey I know that guy Zach…weird. lol Jig is an idiot. Love that back piece Gwen, and keep rockin' it wherever you are in this shithole. Hopefully it's a bit cooler than J-bad, it's hot as fuck down here. Yeah…and hit us up on facebook!
Jessica @ Dear Emmeline says
June 10, 2015 at 6:49 amgorgeous Chelsea!!! I love those metal rattan chairs on your porch!! are they vintage?
Chelsea says
June 10, 2015 at 11:51 amHey Jessica! Thanks – actually no, I got them at a store here called At Home. They come in literally every color of the rainbow. So fun!
Claire Brody says
June 10, 2015 at 7:17 amUmmm your living room is stunning!!!! Such a perfect mix. Love, love, love your style. The pop of pink flowers are so fun for summer! xoxo
Chelsea says
June 10, 2015 at 11:51 amThanks Claire!! xo
[email protected] la Casa says
June 10, 2015 at 8:03 amWow, one week and you already have this amazing space?! I can’t wait to see how you put together the rest of your home! Love the coastal feel!
Chelsea says
June 10, 2015 at 11:49 amThanks so much Cristina! It’s been a labor of love so far 🙂
Alicia @ Thrifty and Chic says
June 10, 2015 at 2:17 pmI always love your style! I can’t believe you even got that much done in the week you’ve been there. It’s amazing :)…and beautiful!
Jacquelyn Ward says
June 10, 2015 at 2:26 pmChelsea,
You are unbelievably talented! I absolutely adore your work and this coastal makeover is stunning. I saw it over on Amy’s blog for Work it Wednesday. You are an inspiration, girl!
Jackie from DIY DESIGN MOM
FromMyFrontPorchToYours says
June 10, 2015 at 4:47 pmYour living room is just beautiful!! So glad you stopped by to share with us for Treasure Hunt Thursday.
[email protected] this top that says
June 10, 2015 at 6:54 pmchelsea- for just a week you have done such a great job to create cozy, beautiful spaces. Best of luck in florida and getting more of those boxes unpacked! 🙂
Katie says
June 12, 2015 at 11:35 amGorgeous Chelsea! Every last detail looks amazing and I love all of the layers and texture. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Katie
Cindy Trobaugh says
June 15, 2015 at 5:15 amLove Your Style! So glad I found Your Blog, Thanks for the amazing inspiration..Smiles.Cindy
Kendra @ www.joyinourhome.com says
June 16, 2015 at 11:49 pmYour home is beautiful, Chelsea!! The slip covers are perfect… and yes, I have a weakness for front porches and yours is gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing at Your Turn To Shine! Featuring you on Thursday 🙂
Christy @ Our Southern Home says
June 18, 2015 at 9:23 amChelsea,
First of all…..thanks so much for the sweet words! I am in awe that you got ready for this tour after moving in just a week with a child!! Everything is just beautiful. I just love your use of color and fresh style. I so want white slip covers! XO Christy
Beth of designPOST interiors says
June 21, 2015 at 3:19 pmI was reading with so much anticipation about where you snagged the coffee table…I about fell off my chair. A few bucks?! So jealous!
Amy says
June 24, 2015 at 12:39 pmWhat a beautiful room! Thanks for sharing at the Pretty Preppy Party–we’re sharing as a “favorite” tomorrow!
Chelsea says
June 28, 2015 at 9:08 amYou guys are awesome! Thank you so much!
Michele @ The Joyful Home says
June 25, 2015 at 5:51 pmHopping over from the June Preppy Party favorites and honored to be featured with you! I love everything about this space. Your coastal style is just lovely, and i’m especially enamored by the art above your sofa. Did you make that? If so, do tell. Pretty please…
Chelsea says
June 28, 2015 at 9:07 amHi Michele! Thank you so much! Yes, I sure did make it. I made it a few months back for the Home Depot DIY Challenge – Plywood edition. It came out even better than I could have imagined! The tutorial is here if you want to check it out: http://ext.homedepot.com/community/blog/oversized-diy-wall-art-made-from-plywood/
Bailley says
July 3, 2015 at 10:11 pmYour home is lovely!! Wondering where your black and white striped throw pillow is from?? It is so fun!
Ashley says
July 13, 2015 at 12:30 amYour home is beautiful! I love your style! Where did you find the blue striped pillows? That is exactly what I have been looking for!
Chelsea says
July 13, 2015 at 7:55 amHi Ashley, thank you! – they are actually black and white – the covers are from HM.com. They had a variety of colors when I purchased these so they may have blue and white now. 🙂 Hope that helps!