Good morning! I’m participating in the “7 Stunning Summery Home Tours” blog hop hosted by Krista, aka The Happy Housie today! If this is your first time stopping by House by Hoff, welcome!
It’s summer, school is out, and I’ve quickly fallen into my summer routine of taking a nap in the afternoon.
I love taking naps. I just wish Miss L. loved taking them as much as I do. Now that she’s three years old, I kind of have to decide between afternoon naps or an easy bedtime. I can’t have both.
Most days, I choose a nap.
The problem with our naps is that they turn into really, really long naps. We’re talking 2 hours, easy. It’s ridiculous, actually.
We let her stay up later in the evening, but after a long nap, girl will NOT go to bed. She has become downright impressive with her ability to drag out bedtime.
Putting her pajamas on takes no less than 10 minutes, we read stories and must discuss every page, she has to climb into her bed a certain way (the longest way possible), and even then we have to put her back in her bed 15 times. Most nights, she sneaks out and finds her Kindle. We’ll find her in the oddest places watching episodes of Doc McStuffins and Jake the Pirate.
….and after all of that, you’d think I’d give up the afternoon naps.
But you’d be wrong.
Anyways, enough about the napping habits of the Hoffs.
My summer decor this year is simple and easy. No big changes, I just added some palm leaves around the house, brought out the seashells, and changed up the chalkboards.
Our bedroom has recently seen a lot of changes and new pieces including this spray-painted trunk.
Last year I set up this vacation vignette after we returned from HHI, SC. I thought it would be fun to include these pictures in this year’s summer tour.
We’ve been working very hard at finishing our backyard. We recently added a new fence, a swing set, and this new patio furniture from Target.
We also made this fun Pallet Wood Planter.
Thanks so much for stopping by and taking the tour! I hope you’ll be back often!
Have a great day!
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Make sure you check out the rest of the summer home tours on our “7 Stunning Summery Home Tours” blog hop today!
Life on Virginia Street / The Wood Grain Cottage / Place of My Taste / The Migonis Home / The Happy Housie / House by Hoff / Just a Girl and Her Blog /
I’m linking up at: Thrifty Decor Chick
Katie @ Little House of Four says
I always look forward to your home tours! You have such a beautiful home full of great inspiration. Thanks so much for sharing!
April Hoff says
Thank you so much, Katie! That is a big compliment coming from you! xo
Cheryl Yates says
April, I love your stories about the naps! That was me back in the day with my little girl. Very cunning Michelle was! I would really love to bring lunch over, sit on your new deck furniture and visit! You are so cute, so talented and so personable. Enjoy your summer vacation…….doing whatever you want, whenever you want! I enjoy you in Oregon!
April Hoff says
Ha! Thanks, Cheryl! I have a feeling we’d enjoy each other’s company! Thanks for your nice words! 😉
Erin says
Beautiful as always, April! I’m so jealous you get to take afternoon naps too 😉 Happy Summer!
April Hoff says
You know, Erin, I felt a little guilty admitting that I nap a lot in the summer! I know it is a total luxury! Thanks for your sweet words! xo
Shawnna says
Love the pics!! I love taking naps to!!
April Hoff says
Ha! I’m so glad I’m not the only girl that loves afternoon naps!!!
Lynn W says
April,
I love the large “ferny” looking leaves that you have in the blue Ball jars on your mantel and buffet. I was wondering where you bought those? Very pretty and airy…..I really need them 😉
Thanks,
Lynn
April Hoff says
Thank you, Lynn! They are from Hobby Lobby! 😉
Jen @ Migonis Home says
Everything looks so great, April! I will always choose to have the kids nap too… there is just something about having a break in the middle of the day that is so wonderful!
April Hoff says
Exactly, Jen! I NEED a break in the afternoon from my little angel! 😉
Aniko@PlaceOfMyTaste says
Girl…You nailed it! Love all the little details and your photography is stunning…my favorite is your pretty mantel! Great tour!
April Hoff says
Thank you so much, Aniko! Photography compliments from you are like a gold medal! xo 😉
Meg @ Green With Decor says
Your house is gorgeous! I love your decor style – and super jealous you get nap time in the afternoons, enjoy 🙂
April Hoff says
Thanks, Meg! Naps are definitely a summer treat! 😉
Christy @Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer says
Your house is always so pretty, April! I remember having to do away with the nap at three also. Brennan would be in his bed talking away, singing until easily 10:30-11:00 at night. After I cut out the nap, he was out like a light at 8!
April Hoff says
It’s such a hard transition, Christy!!! It kind of feels like a lose/lose right now…so I might as well get my nap! Ha! 😉
Cricket says
April, I love the look and feel of your colors. Especially in your bedroom where you incorporate the beige. I am looking for a similar bedspread. I have a few of those ugly plastic planters and you have given me a simple (and inexpensive) solution to cover them. Thanks..
April Hoff says
Thank you, Cricket! I’m so glad you found some inspiration today! 😉
Lesley White says
Your home is beautiful, I love the driftwood wreath you have. Where did you get it? Thanks 🙂
April Hoff says
Thank you, Lesley. It is from Marshall’s. 😉
melissa@joyineveryseasonj says
just LOVELY! love your framed sand dollars!
April Hoff says
Thank you, Melissa! 😉
Kaitlin says
Love your decorating style. What color paint is your living room? It looks great!
April Hoff says
Thank you, Kaitlin! The paint color is “Vapor Trails” by Benjamin Moore. 🙂
Kaitlin says
Thanks!! Can’t wait to try it out in our new home! 🙂
Kelly says
Hi! Love the color combo. Where did you get your pillows?