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Home   Retro Barn Tidbits   The Late Summer Refresh

The Late Summer Refresh

July 22, 2025

The Late Summer Refresh

As the dog days of summer stretch on, we naturally start to long for the coolness of autumn and the cozy respite that it brings. Here in Tennessee the summers are hot, humid and often drag on till September and beyond. So by the end of July, we’re dreaming of pumpkins and football season, eagerly anticipating the first signs of fall. So how can you add a few subtle fall touches, while still savoring the last moments of summer? Well, these are a few of our favorite finds for a late summer refresh...

If you’re not quite ready for pumpkins and gourds you can always start with a few sunflowers. Fresh sunflowers make a stunning display in any room, but even faux sunflowers or printed textiles can pack a similar punch. The warm golden blossoms will blend nicely with your full blown fall decor, and make a perfect accent to your Thanksgiving displays as well. Adding small decorative items like table runners, toss pillows and tea towels will refresh your space easily and affordably. For example, the cute Sunflower Print Table Runner  shown below with the matching Sunflower Print Placemat Set and Napkins.

Sunflower Print Napkin Set of 4Garden and nature motifs also work well for late summer. Incorporating earthy shades of green and brown bring a subtle warmth and richness to your late summer decor. Cottagecore themes abound in home decor this year, so there are plenty of mushrooms, butterflies, birds and insects to be found. Shown below is the new Wild Mushroom Runner and Placemat Set by SplitP. It's just perfect for this time of year with its mellow earth toned color palette and trendy foraging theme.

Not to be outdone in the mushroom department, VHC Brands has also premiered an adorable new Embroidered Woodland Mushroom Pillow , shown below. We just love the jumbo golden rick-rack trim around the edge. It's just such a cute retro touch! These motifs are perfect to help you transition from summer to fall, so be sure to sprinkle a few of these enchanting elements into your late summer decor. They will be welcome now yet still appropriate into the later months of fall. 

As for bedding- the late summer refresh can include a colorful lightweight printed cotton quilt to help you sleep in comfort. One of our favorites for this time of year is the Andorra Quilt Set by Greenland Home Fashions. It features a vibrant burgundy, gold and brown medallion print on a warm khaki base. It's super cute and will carry you right up to the holidays with its cozy autumn color.


Another cute set that comes to mind for late summer is the Woodstock Quilt Set by HiEnd Accents, shown below. This one is a lovely reversible quit that features wispy brown flowers with a light background on one side, and reverses to a darker brown leaf motif. It's cozy and perfectly fits the trendy cottagecore aesthetic. 

Woodstock Reversible Quilt Set

Now is the time to savor the last moments of summer's vibrant splendor. As the days grow shorter and the air carries a hint of crispness, be sure to check out our handpicked collections of Rustic Fall Bedding, Fall Kitchen and Table Linens and Fall Rugs and Decor. Our large selection of home textiles feature a range of styles including Farmhouse, Western, Primitive Country and Rustic Lodge. You're sure to find everything you need to carry you though the late summer months and beyond. Happy (almost) fall, y'all!



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