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Summer Home Tour

Well, summer has arrived in our coastal town of Scituate, MA.  I can’t tell you how excited I am about that.  Our little fishing town seems to come alive in the summer months with friends and family visiting the harbor.

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Our home  (for those who don’t already know) is just a stones throw from Scituate Harbor and the beaches.

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Life here on the coast is easy and relaxed.

Weathered shingles that have withstood the cold winter months and blizzards, now glisten in the summer sunshine.

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Boats sail along the tranquil waters while gulls swoop to catch fish.

I love smelling the fragrant salt air as it travels up the hill to our house from the harbor.  I feel so blessed to live this close to the sea and to call this house our home.

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This summer is so special for us as a family.  In September, Conor (our youngest) will be going to Kindergarten.  So these summer days together are going to be so very special.

Here are some of the things we’re looking forward to this summer:

Watching the blue hydrangeas bloom.

Ice creams in waffle cones from Nona’s Homemade.

Sipping lemonade on the deck.

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John can’t wait to have a lemonade stand with his good friend and give Minecraft tips (he’s obsessed).

Collecting shells.

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Searching for sea glass & driftwood.

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Making driftwood boats.

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Sleeping in (well, maybe).

reclaimed_wood_headboardGoing to the beach.  Every. day.

Reading magazines and LOTS of books.

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Slip sliding away!

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Crafting with the kids.

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Taking some day trips to the harbor islands, the zoo, Boston…

Do nothing days to swing on the hammock.

lazy_days_summerGetting lost in the woods.

Pizza on the beach.

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Picnics everywhere.

Sailing on the Lucky Finn in Scituate Harbor.

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A trip to meet my blogging buddies in Atlanta at the Haven Conference.

I can’t wait to finish the sunroom (we are so close to being done) and this room is going to be a perfect summer retreat.

But the main thing is I’m looking forward to spending long summer days with the boys I love.

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What are you looking forward to this summer?

Today we are kicking off a week of 23 inspiring house tours by some amazingly talented bloggers!

As a fun bonus, some of these bloggers are going to be offering a giveaway on their site the day of their home tour so don’t forget to check out all the tours so you don’t miss anything exciting. Here is the order of events for the week… we’re ending with a big day Friday!
Monday
Finding Silver PenniesTown and Country LivingMigonis Home
Tuesday
Craftberry BushThe Hankful HouseLife on Virginia StreetSo Much Better with Age
Wednesday
House by HoffEveryday EnchantingMaison de PaxWicks Nest
Thursday
My Creative Days | Ella ClaireThe Happy HousieRooms FOR RentThe Lily Pad Cottage
Friday
Bliss at HomeSouthern State of Mind | Designed Decor | The Woodgrain Cottage | 3 Little Greenwoods | Just A Girl and Her Blog | City Farmhouse 
 

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DeDe@DesignedDecor
10 years ago

Danielle, I am loving the beach and summer feel to your home! It is beautiful! I am looking forward to my trip to Haven this summer, this will be my first! See you soon!

cassie
10 years ago

your home is gorgeous inside and out, but that exterior especially kills me! but maybe that’s because i am a new england girl once and always….

Jennifer @ Town and Country Living

Love your home, Danielle! What an idyllic place to live. Is that seashells I see atop the window in your bedroom? What a clever idea!!

Sharon @ elizabeth & Co.
Sharon @ elizabeth & Co.
10 years ago

Oh Danielle, I just love everything about your home inside and out – so classic New England! And how wonderful to actually live in a coastal town with beaches nearby. I would love a little virtual tour!

Ellen
10 years ago

Sounds super fun! We are headed to our lake cabin in Maine in two weeks, and I can’t wait! This will be our 12th summer there. My daughters are teens now, but they still look forward to boating, kayaking, swimming, our neighbors who are more like family, and a much more relaxed pace of life.

Deb
Deb
10 years ago

What a stunning home! What a peaceful place, sounds like an amazing summer lying ahead of you : )

Suzanne
10 years ago

Your home is beautiful. It is similar to my sister’s house in Amagansett, NY. We spend many weeks of our summer’s there. I just love the shingles. Lucky you!

Diane M.
Diane M.
10 years ago

Thank you for the tour, your home is just wonderful! Love it! I miss the ocean, the sounds and the smell. We lived in Hawaii for 8-1/2 years and miss that so very much! You are Very Blessed! Have a Wonderful and safe summer!

Cynthia
10 years ago

What a gorgeous post, it must be singing there t his time of year. Nothing like smelling the salt air. Your boys are beautiful and enjoy every moment with them for sure!!!

Cynthia

April Hoff
10 years ago

So excited to find your blog through the home tour today! Your home is an absolute dream and your children are darling!

Gee
Gee
10 years ago

Beautiful home Danielle. Have a wonderful fun filled summer 🙂
Hugs, Gee

JaneEllen
JaneEllen
10 years ago

Oh wow, do I envy you your incredible home, so wonderful. I’m a born Midwesterner and have lived in west most of my life but I’ve always loved the homes in New England. I got to go with hubs one time when he had to do up into New England, lower Canada. I loved seeing the homes all thru all the towns.I’ve seen so many movies, tv shows, read books centered in New England, I’ve really fallen in love with way of life, definitely different. How wonderful you’re so close to ocean and beaches. Your home is so peaceful, inside… Read more »

Julie
10 years ago

I live smack dab in the middle of the country, nowhere near a beach or shore. Lucky you…what a happy-looking space you have created! And the boys are just darling 🙂

Nancy
10 years ago

The front door with the beautiful star fish and shell wreath is just a perfect welcome to your wonderful home. It sounds like you have great summer plans! So very welcome after the long winter and the not-so-springy Spring. So happy to see you and Luke and the boys this past weekend at the book signing. Hope to catch up again soon and enjoy your trip to Haven. I

Kristy
10 years ago

Hi Danielle!
Sooo excited to share this Home Tour with all you beautiful Bloggers! I absolutely adore your home as I live for the Beach and everything related to coastal towns. 🙂 My old college roomie grew up in Scituate (Carol Sabourin?) and I’ve been quite a few times. Love Love it there and the people in your town are simply the kindest… Thanks for sharing your special place and your sweet family. xoxo

Victoria
10 years ago

oh the dream! Everything is so charming. Just today I was dreaming about how it would be like to fall asleep with the window open and to be able to hear the waves and to smell the ocean. I adore everything about your home. I might be coming to Scituate for a weekend in July…or at least a day trip. Bella is going to be in kindergarten in September too. Why did the time go?

Bre @ roomsFORrent
10 years ago

I just love your beachy vibe!!! Makes me want to be on vacation everytime I stop by 🙂 Gorgeous Tour!!! XO ~Bre

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Jen @ Migonis Home
10 years ago

Your house is just like a beach cottage. So casual and welcoming. Perfect for a house with boys.
It’s 6:30am and an ice-cream in a waffle cone sounds delish and we love doing pizza on the beach!
Those driftwood boats are so cute and I love the outside of your house!

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Marianne Songbird
Marianne Songbird
10 years ago

Oh to live by the sea, what a dream.
Your home looks lovely and it looks to me like you got all your summer plans ready. Have a great summer.

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Krista @ the happy housie

Such a beautiful, comfortable, unique and collected feeling coastal home, Danielle!! I absolutely loved my tour!! And it sounds like a lovely summer too. Our youngest has one more year to K so I can totally understand how special this summer will be for you:) I’m going to Haven too- looking forward to meeting you!!
~Krista

Jamie
10 years ago

Your home is gorgeous, Danielle and so are your boys!!
Hugs,
Jamie

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Mandy Hank
10 years ago

Beautiful home Danielle!! Really amazing. And I would love to buy a glass of lemonade when he sets up his stand. Your home looks perfect to drink some of that 🙂

Mandy @ The Hankful House Blog

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Kristin @ bliss-athome.com

I have been falling in love with all these east coast homes I am surrounded with for our summer. I just love yours. So charming and cozy 🙂 Now I want to move out here 😉 xo Kristin

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Abby @ Just a Girl and Her Blog

Such a beautiful home, Danielle! It’s so picturesque right there on the coast! Your style is perfect. And I can totally relate with the kindergarten thing– my son Connor is headed there in the fall too! Can’t wait to meet you at Haven! Have a wonderful weekend!

~Abby =)

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Nina @ Everyday Enchanting

So fun to “meet” another MA blogger 🙂 I absolutely love coastal New England, your home is a dream!!

Lisa @ Shine Your Light

Danielle, your home is so pretty and your summer plans sound magical to me! I live in MA too and miss my kiddos being small and spending every day at the beach or doing things on our summer bucket list. Scituate is such a beautiful area and I hope you enjoy your summer with your sweet boys!

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Lindsay Eidahl
10 years ago

I love the outside of your home! I love that style and look! Living in Iowa, we don’t see a lot of those so yours caught my eye right away! It was a lot of fun doing this tour with you! Beautiful home!

Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutique

Danielle, sounds like you have a perfect summer all planed out. Your home and boys are both adorable. Thanks for the tour.

Dria
10 years ago

Danielle your home looks so beautiful! Your making me wish we still had our place in Humarock!

Ashey @ 3 Little Greenwoods

Thanks so much for inviting us inside your home! I love all the coastal touches. Especially the succulents in the shells and the FABulous shell mirror. And it’s always fun seeing your family enjoying your home! That’s what it’s all about right?

So much fun participating in the Summer Home Tour Blog Hop with you!
~ Ashley

sherry hart
10 years ago

There is nothing I like better than a good coastal look! Well done!