Sunflowers in the Late Summer Hearth Room

August is all about Sunflowers around here...

 Late Summer into Fall is their time to show their happy faces,

mingle with some hydrangeas, and wait for some fall leaves to show up.

Late summer has also been the time of year that I'm ready to make some textural changes in decorating.  When the evenings get a little cooler I like to add in some deeper, warm colors, heavier fabrics, and lots of Sunflower themed florals and pillows.

Having a neutral base in decorating makes it so easy to change things up for the seasons. Furniture, rugs, and walls all work together for a natural look that's fun and quick to change out. I'd been wanting a natural cotton slipcovered sofa for years so when we moved here 2 years ago I bought this great sofa and oversized chair with an ottoman. 

I love to mix color, pattern, and texture that matches seasonal and holiday color, and I have to admit, this sofa and chair set get a monthly change up. The Kilim pillow (covers) were something I'd wanted for several years and I found that they go perfectly with the bright warm colors of late summer and my sunflower theme.

Sunflowers and late season Hydrangeas hang out together

 in my antique rolling market basket next to the TV armoire.

The mantel in the hearth room has a botanical sunflower print

from a Cavallini calendar several years ago.

My old wicker "funeral basket" on the sideboard has a variety of sunflower's this month.

Early summer it was holding an arrangement of this "lemony and mini-daisy mix".

Faux pears are gathered in one of my old crockery bowls,

sitting on my vintage white chippy bench.

Last month I went searching for sunflower pillow covers

and found these affordable cuties on Amazon.

 Just do a search for sunflower pillow covers.

I made it to my "annual" visit to Hobby Lobby this last week. Wow, that's sad but true. I haven't been out much or driving for a while so I waited for my sweet husband to take me. I made the most of my time though and found a few fun things for fall decorating. 

Are you all getting ready for Fall?

Take a look at my August Mantel here.

Amber and I would love you to come by our Monday Link Party

and share all your great posts.

joining in for parties here:

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Hearth and Soul at April Harris

All About Home at Common Ground and Follow the Yellow Brick Home
Inspire Me Monday at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Met Monday at Between Naps on the Porch   

Celebrate Your Story at The Zucchini Sisters,  

 Inspire Me Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life  

Creative Crafts Linky Party at Creatively Beth

 Party in Your PJ's at Apple Street Cottage   

 Keep in Touch at Let's Add Sprinkles 

 Wonderful Wednesday at LeCultivateur 

Turnabout Tuesday at My Wee Abode,  

Share Your Style at French Ethereal

Happiness is Homemade at LEO Wife
Centerpiece Wednesday at Karin's Kottage  

Vintage Charm at Our Hopeful Home, 

 Thursday Favorite Things at Follow the Yellow Brick Home,  

Friday with Friends at My Hubbard Home

Create, Bake, and Grow at Shabby Art Boutique,

 Farmhouse Friday at The Painted Hinge and County Road 407