Howdy-do! Sugar Pies! Well I sure hope your summer is filled joy! I just said goodbye to lots of family visiting for the past nine days! Every room of my home was filled with sweet family. Every night we had 33 people over for supper! Fortunately, everyone pitched in potluck style so I had a lot of help. Lots of fun memories were made! If you are on Instagram you can get a little glimpse of our festivities in my video stories under the title “Summertime”!
Well, since summertime will be over in about 4 weeks I think I oughta show y’all my summer home tour!! LOL!! Eeeeek! Time has just gotten away from me! Hey, better late than never right?? LOL!
I also have my home tour on video on Youtube! I’ll leave a link at the end of this post!
This is my entry way and I’m over the moon for this Homemade Ice Cream sign! I sold them in my shop (Spring Creek Tea Room & Antique Mall in Ozark MO.) and had to have one! What’s more summery than ice cream on a hot day? I decided the black and white colors of the sign would be my color palette. So I gathered some things around my house that tied into that old fashioned, cool and delicious dessert…ICE CREAM!
I SCREAM, YOU SCREAM, WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM! (Do you remember saying that? Lol!) Rocky Road is my favorite along with Chocolate Chip! What’s your favorite ice cream flavor in all the world? Tell me in the comments below!
Good old summertime ice cream days!
I created this shiplap backdrop to showcase my ice cream themed vignette! If you’d like to see how I built it let me know in the comments below! Well, along with my sign I added a black and white cow…you can’t have real, dairy fresh ice cream without one!
I also gathered some of my vintage milk bottles! These are very special because they’re ones from my childhood! Golden Arrow Dairy from San Diego, CA! I remember getting to ride our milk truck down the street with my friend and the clinking and clanging sounds of the glass milk bottles banging together. The milkman dropped us off just down the block and we skipped back home. I love the idea of home delivery of milk and butter! The good old days!!
My white and chippy ice cream churn fit in perfect with my vignette. I filled it with silk flowers I got from Michael’s Craft store at 40% off!
The good old days…fresh milk delivered to your doorstep! I found this on the internet…it’s just like the one I got to ride down the street!
I also added a vintage silhouette of a cute little boy to my Ice Cream vignette. I found it at a flea market for a few dollars and thought it looked a lot like my grandson Johnny! And the cherry on top was that it was from Disneyland! Squeal!! I remember eating ice cream at the Carnation Ice Cream Shop on Main Street USA at Disneyland when I was a little girl.
I still love my glowing cafe lights…they provide such a happy glow!
I thought the soda pop bottle would be a sweet addition too because of those old-timey coke and root beer floats that were so popular at the diners and ice cream shops back in the day. I tucked in some summer daisies and an American flag as a nod to my American Summer Theme!
I placed this old pie tin behind the soda pop bottle so you could see the graphics. It’s Hill Billy Soda which I thought was funny and adorable especially since I live in Hill-Billy-land here in the Ozarks! LOL!
I’m not sure if you noticed that I painted my mantle white but I’ve been wanting to paint it for a long time. It really brightens up the room and I think the snowy-white color is going to look so pretty with my Christmas decorations! Yippeeeeeeeee!
I also sold my upholstered chairs and brought these up from downstairs. I’ve had them for probably 30 years or more. They were oak stained and I painted them white too! To me it looks so fresh and clean. I feel like I have brand new chairs! I also painted the armoire! Paint is an inexpensive way to make old things look like new!
On top of the armoire I added some farmy things that look like they belong in granny’s attic…some old crates, a white pitcher, egg basket, milk bucket, white-washed harvest basket and an oil lamp.
My all american Menu sign was from Pottery Barn a few years back. I added a little red lantern, a vintage potato chip tin and a vintage ice cream churn and scoop that belonged to my mother in law. The chicken sisters are hanging out under the farm table.
I kept my baking center simple with just a little bucket of green silk plants from Ikea with a little American flag tucked in. I like to feature a seasonal cookbook on the counter to inspire me. This one is called What can I bring? Southern Food For Any Occasion Life Serves Up. I love it!! The photos are gorgeous and the recipes are yummy!! I recently made the Cheese Enchiladas and they were soooo delicious and easy! It’s now a new family favorite!
I also changed the area above the mantle. I used to have an old sign that said Cedar Hill Farm but the family was tired of it… (not me!) Lol! So I decided to change it out. I made another shiplap backdrop so I could add different signs for the seasons.
I embellished the corners of the shiplap backdrop with some vintage corbels that I had. 
I love using these flickering battery candles especially on a mantle. They look real and completely safe. They also have a remote control so I can turn them off across the room or use the timer feature.
Well, that’s my better-late-than-never Summer Home Tour!! Lol! Hope y’all are doing well! Anyone thinking about fall yet? Heehee!
Here is the link to the video version of this home tour…CLICK HERE!!
Just in case, here’s a few other posts you may like!
My Summertime Video 2017 and a Chat About Planting Happy Home Seeds!
5 Simple Things You Can Do To Make Home Sweeter
5 Ways to Make Your Home Warm and Wonderful
Stocking up for Emergencies: A Good Mama is Prepared
Be sure to say Hello in the comments!
Bless your family…keep home sweet!
Aunt Ruthie
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Hi I would like to know how to make the shiplap backdrop, please and thank you
It all looks beautiful.
God bless your summer!!
Hi I would like to know how to make the shiplap backdrop, please and thank you…………
Everything looks lovely! I would love to know your preferred method of painting. Do you spray or brush? I’m especially curious about the chairs as I have some just like that.
I would like to know how you made the shiplap back drop
Omg…love love,it!! Thnx for,sharing
Loved, loved, loved the home tour! Thank you for sharing your home with all of us, Aunt Ruthie. <3
Oh Aunt Ruthie …your homeplace looks so awesome! As always …
I simply luv every single detail! Drooling from Indiana!
I love, love, love your pantry and baking center! The screen door is especially my favorite. So charming! It’s so refreshing to receive emails from you. Keep them coming!
I love all your fresh summer decorating and thanks for sharing. Look forward to your blog tips and recipes. Best to you and your loved ones!
Really miss the carnation ice cream shop on Main Street. Sunkist had the best ham & cheese sandwiches
Love, Love, Love your Precious Home Aunt Ruthie! Thank you for sharing and God Bless from Texas!!!
I so look forward to your blog each week! I would love to make a shiplap backdrop for my mantel – can you teach us how?
Your Summer tour wasn’t late for me, it was right on time. I just had surgery yesterday and went online today, looking for a positive and fun break from my painful recovery.
Your post certainly fit the bill, made me smile about milk deliveries, laugh at the chicken sisters and gave me the lift I needed.
Thank you.
So pretty, as always! I cannot seem to pull off the coziness like you do. Blessings.
I was wondering what you put in the milk bottles to look like milk..
thanks..
I just love your beautiful summer decor. Love the changes you made with the white paint
I don’t eat ice cream much but if I do, I love chocolate. Growing up My favorite was Chocolate Almond chip.
They still have milk delivery in quite a few areas, you should check to see if they do it by you. We have it here in Lordship CT.
have a great Sunday
deezie
I love your decorating style! Please let us know how to make the shiplap backdrop….
I too, love your decorating style. It is most refreshing and relaxing to read your posts. Thank you for taking the time to show us your beautiful home.
Loved seeing your home tour, such a beautiful home. It’s so nice, warm, & inviting. God bless your summer & thank you for sharing.
Lovely blog and tour! I just love the milk bottles, and the cow! Favorite ice cream would be black raspberry! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home.
Blue Bell homemade vanilla is my favorite, and it is great in root beer floats.
Your blog is such a blessing in my life. It inspires me daily to love my family well, take care of my home, and be cheerful. Thank you for all you do!
Hi Aunt Ruthie! yes, would you please tell us how you made your backdrop. Your, videos are the most heart warming of all. May God continue to Bless You, so you can continue to Bless Us.
Hi! Love seeing all the pretty white! I am still trying to get up my nerve to paint “something” white. My favorite summertime homemade ice cream is Georgia peach! I have fond memories of buying fresh peaches and adding them to the old hand crank churn. The best! I would love to know how to make the shiplap backdrop…I have just the place for one. Happy summer!
So warm n inviting. Everything is lovely. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home. Hugs
Hi aunt Ruthie I’m in love with your house we are remodeling ours a room at a time do you have any bathroom pictures you would be willing to share I would love to see it thanks so much for your inspiration
Favorite ice cream? Hmmm…I’ve never met an ice cream I didn’t like! I do have a favorite brand though, and that’s Blue Bell. Precious decor as usual, Miss Ruthie!
You are such a spiritual inspiration to me and I love your decor post. I would love the instructions for your shiplap backdrop. I have already bought my shiplap and paint. Thank you so much for all you share on your blog.
Howdy! You are such a strong lady aunt Ruthie. I’m SOOOO sorry to hear of all the troubles, but I’m praising the Lord for everything he’s done in your lives! The healings, & preventing the house fire. Keeping your family in prayer. Especially for your brother.
P.S. You’ll always be my favorite!
Love, Jenny-sue
May I ask what color you have painted on your walls? It looks so warm and pops with the white!
Laura