Summer Tour at Duke Manor Farm 2016
Welcome to the Summer Tour at Duke Manor Farm 2016. If you are joining from Jenna’s at Rain on a Tin roof, welcome. I am so happy to have you here. If you are new to Duke Manor Farm you can catch up on my real life funny farm here. Yes…it’s true, donkey’s and chickens really can be bff’s.
I generally don’t put a theme to these kinds of blog events, but I decided this time I would as I was considering the spaces that I wanted to share with you. Ready…here goes. The Relax and Eat tour, which is how we are going to enjoy the next couple of months of summer in the spaces that you will see today.
Relax
Next to being any where outdoors on the property or the front porch, this is one of our favorite spots in the house….our keeping room. It’s a small area right off the kitchen that kinda belongs to my husband and I…although anybody in the house is welcomed. It’s that little cozy corner of the house where weekend ‘sit in our jammies, drink hot tea and watch tv’ moments happen.
similiar leather club chair/table/pillow ( currently on sale)
table
This room actually was designed to house our kitchen table but when we moved in we realized that the table was a tad bit too big for the space so we made some changes. I think the table actually got bigger while sitting in storage. If you walk out that door to the left, I will take you to the next space….where we eat.
Eat
This is the back patio off the kitchen area. It is used a lot for entertaining…and eating. It’s prime time is in the morning and later in the evenings. We love this space more when it’s not so hot out. A couple of years back we got a retractable awning that works like a charm to keep those harsh sun rays off and keep things a tad bit cooler.
About a month ago I retired the small, wonky table that I had for years and got this one to replace it. Not a bad a trade. The old table actually got moved to another part of the backyard that we have been working on it for many months. Here’s a peek.
I will say flowers from the garden definitely look prettier on this table. If you don’t have a few hydrangea bushes planted in your yard, you are missing out on the most wonderful summer cut bloom.
Silver stemless wine glasses/Wood Butler Table
This area is right outside of our master bedroom. I occasionally will grab my morning tea and sit back and start my morning out here..before the summer chaos from the kids begins….for like a split second.
Here’s a few more summer spaces around Duke Manor Farm.
To see my front porch at Duke Manor Farm click here.
To see last years summer home tour, click here and to see my full home tour click here. I will be back throughout the month with some other summer spaces from Duke Manor Farm. Hope you will come back to visit!
Don’t forget to follow Duke Manor Farm on instagram and on facebook for daily updates and pictures
from around my real life funny farm!
Special thanks to Marty over at A Stroll Through Life for putting together this fabulous tour. Here’s the full lineup.
Monday
A Stroll Thru Life | Life on Virginia Street | Remodelando La Casa | Thrifty and Chic | Rain On A Tin Roof | Duke Manor Farms
Tuesday
Life Love Larson | Haneens Haven | Claire Brody Designs | My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia | The House of Silver Lining | Hymns & Verses
Wednesday – June 8
Dimples & Tangles | Our Southern Home | Simple Details | Decor To Adore | A Thoughtful Place | 21 Rosemary Lane
Thursday
Our Fifth House | Decorating Delirium | Driven By Decor | Making Home Base | Simple Stylings | Cuckoo4Design
Friday
Refresh Restyle | Splendor Styling | Monica Wants It | Life and Home @ 2102 | It All Started With Paint | Far Above Rubies
Happy Summer!
grateful
for mornings on the deck….quiet or not
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your home looks like such a beautiful and relaxing place to hang out!
you are always so sweet. one day you will have to come for a visit!
Ok, Laura. I love all your bright and fresh decor, but the chicken on the donkey. Best. Thing. Ever!
You are definitely summer ready. Y’all have plenty of nice outside areas to enjoy. Now, it the darn heat and humidity would cooperate!
So beautiful! I adore the whicker chairs with the Ikat pillows. Stunning
Love your home inside and out. That back porch with the wicker chairs is just perfect! Love the way you have it all styled. I can’t even look at my mess of a deck right now. We had a big rain storm last night and there is debris everywhere… Enjoy your week and thanks for the gorgeous tour!
Shelley
Laura, your home is summer ready and beautiful! I love your outdoor area. 🙂
Love your summer colors! I see that you will be spending lots of time outdoors on your beautiful decks and porches!
Love your kitchen seating area, what a fabulous idea and your outdoor dining spot is perfect. Your decks and back porch are such inviting spaces, I think I would live out there. Thanks tons for joining the 2016 Summer Home Tours.
thanks so much for having me marty!
Beautiful as always, Laura! happy summer to you!
xo Heidi
back at ya. hope you are doing well. got any fun plans?
Love your seating area in the kitchen, how perfect is that. Your porch and outdoor spaces are so pretty, I would definitely live out there. Gorgeous. Thanks so much for joining the 2016 Summer Home Tours.
Your new table makes a world of difference on the back porch! It’s simply stunning and your photography is magazine-worthy!!!
🙂 Linda
That new outdoor table makes the world of difference! Stunning! And your photos are magazine worthy! 🙂
I broke the bank with that purchase but I do love it.
I am completely envious of your front porch. Oh. My. Gawd.
we do love our front porch. thanks eliesa.
OMG I need a farm! All your in and outdoor spaces are simply stunning. What a treat touring your beautiful home!
thanks cristina.
Your outdoor space is completely enchanting! I adore all of the summery touche
Relax and eat~ sounds like a perfect summer. I adore all of the sweet touches at your farm. My favorite has to be the animal BFF’s.
they are something else. happy summer!
Answer your phone when I call because it’s going to be me … hoping to make a reservation at the fabulous “Duke Manor Farm!” Everywhere you turn, your home is gorgeous, ready for the Summer months with fabulous spots to sit and enjoy. I LOVE your patio all dressed up with that beautiful table and chairs … I bet you guys have fun entertaining out there … might find me sitting out there with my cocktail, waiting for you!
you are always welcomed…seriously, and if you come, i will wait on you!
Your home is so full of cozy and beautiful spaces to relax and chill on for the summer! Thank you for the lovely inspiration and so excited to share this tour with you!
thanks vel. happy summer to you!
Every spot is beautiful! Love your home and outdoor areas!
Debbie
thank you debbie!
I’ll relax and eat on the gorgeous porch of yours anytime! Your home is beautiful as always! XO
come on by! thank you for always being so sweet.
Beautiful and so inviting, Laura! I love your outdoor dining area! PS. Our dog and chickens/ducks were best friends too!
it’s always the cutest to see them together. hope you are having a great summer so far.
You’ve created such beautifully inviting outdoor spaces, Laura! Looks like life at the farm is as fun as it is pretty! 🙂 Have a wonderful summer!
thanks so much pam.
Just beautiful! I’ve decided that the number one requirement on my next home is to have a keeping room!!!! Not likely I’ll find one- but I adore that space! No matter how you style that room – LOOOOOOVE! The patio is so inviting and I bet you have a lot meals out there this time of year! This former farm girl loves seeing your farm animals too!!!
That cozy corner and your outdoor spaces are just perfection!
It’s all just beautiful, but gosh I really love your outdoor spaces! Wow!
Your home is beautiful! I love the outdoor spaces! Can you tell me where you found the white lantern on the outside table?
Have a wonderful summer…
hi nancy. it’s actually silver. i actually cant remember. let me think.
I’d relax and break bread with you any time in any of those spaces!
well that’s good to know! I would have you over at duke manor farm to break bread anytime. you should come visit!
Laura, everything is just gorgeous!! Your outdoor space is amazing! I love where you put your table in the garden as well, and am thinking of doing something like that. LOVE your black railings too. I really want black railings:-)
HI,
It’s my first time reading your bog and just love you outdoor spaces, especially your dining table and wicker chairs. I tried using your link for the chairs but it just takes me to a Google search page. Could you let me know we’re you got both the table and chairs.
Thanks so much.
Linee
hi linee- glad you stopped by. I updated the link ( not sure why it was directing) but you can go back to the post or check http://www.hayneedle.com. I absolutely love the table and chairs.