[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” title_font_size=”52px” meta_font_size=”22px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_post_title][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
I love seasonal decorating<\/strong>.\u00a0 Not that I need an excuse for rearranging and redecorating around our home, but if I did, changing for the seasons is the perfect opportunity! \u00a0Today, we are going to chat about how you can both use and decorate your dough bowl for summer.<\/p>\n I think summer sometimes gets overlooked.\u00a0 We have bunnies and tulips for spring, pumpkins in the fall, a flurry of d\u00e9cor at Christmas and through the winter.<\/p>\n But what about summer?<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Summer is the PERFECT time to have a little fun with your d\u00e9cor and especially to decorate your dough bowl for summer!\u00a0 Unlike other seasons, there isn\u2019t a \u201ctheme\u201d, necessarily, other than a little patriotic fun for the Fourth of July!<\/p>\n Instead, summer d\u00e9cor is all about lightening things up<\/strong>, minimizing (just a bit), and refreshing with things that call for fun during the day, relaxing evenings, and as little maintenance as possible.\u00a0 It is summer vacation, after all!<\/p>\n Especially since we live in Florida, I love to use the summer months as a time to bring a little vintage coastal into our d\u00e9cor\u2026and the perfect way to incorporate all the shells the kids bring home from the beach<\/strong>!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Summer-Dough-Bowl-4-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Summer Dough Bowl (4)” admin_label=”Before Image” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] <\/p>\n I also focus on refreshing vignettes throughout our home, simplifying them a bit and adding light, bright pieces and a touch of that coastal vibe.\u00a0 Dough bowls are a great way to build vignettes and I especially love them for the summer, because you can just slide it over to make room for that board game or puzzle!\u00a0 They can be simple, easy to clean, easy to move, and still give you a great summer vibe!<\/p>\n I\u2019m going to share three simple dough bowl styling ideas that I love to use in the summer months!\u00a0 If you don\u2019t have a dough bowl (or are like me and need more than one), I\u2019m linking up some fabulous ones at the end of this post<\/strong>!.<\/a><\/span>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Don\u2019t have a dough bowl?\u00a0 No worries!\u00a0 You can recreate these vignettes (or similar looks) with baskets, trays, crates, and bread boards.\u00a0 So I\u2019ll link a few of those for you as well, both vintage and also some new ones that have a great summer aesthetic!<\/p>\n Summer d\u00e9cor, for me, is all about these essentials:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n So, let\u2019s get to styling those dough bowls!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”BLOG TITLE” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Summer-Dough-Bowl-7-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Summer Dough Bowl (7)” admin_label=”Round Image” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Round INtro” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n This is such a fun bowl that brings back great memories!\u00a0 This was the first dough bowl I ever purchased and I found it at a little shop in Rome, Italy.\u00a0 It was my first time to visit Europe and I think I got this on the first day of our trip.\u00a0 We lugged it through Italy and Switzerland, but it was well worth it and I\u2019ve been decorating with it for 18 years<\/strong>!<\/p>\n There are some great pieces out right now that have this large, round, wooden shape.\u00a0 You can find a gorgeous one HERE<\/strong><\/span> <\/a>very inexpensively!<\/p>\n Round dough bowls are a little harder to come by, especially large ones, but I love that they provide an opportunity for great function or can be purely for d\u00e9cor.\u00a0 I styled this dough bowl a couple of different ways to give you some ideas!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Summer-Dough-Bowl-6-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Summer Dough Bowl (6)” admin_label=”Round Pool snack Image” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Round Functional INtro” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n You can use great d\u00e9cor pieces for wonderfully functional purposes!\u00a0 I like to keep poolside essentials out and ready for the kids, as the pool is our go-to for Florida summers.\u00a0 (Sometimes it is literally too hot to play outside unless you\u2019re in the water!).<\/p>\n I styled my round dough bowl with pool essentials<\/strong>, including snacks, ready for a great summer vacation day.<\/p>\n Parenting Tip<\/strong>: I find that when I have snacks readily available\u2026and the kids know that when they are gone, they are gone\u2026I get a few less \u201cMom, can I have a snack?\u201d moments in my day!\u00a0 Who can relate???<\/p>\n I love being able to use pretty items for these functional purposes.\u00a0 Dough bowls are great because they are super durable<\/strong> and I\u2019m not working about a kiddo breaking, scratching, or damaging it!\u00a0 Win-win for all of us!<\/p>\n Dough bowls are usually wooden and depending on their origin, can be made of a variety of woods. \u00a0In general, dough bowls are made with very hard, durable kinds of wood. \u00a0This makes them able to last for many years (think of all of the big antique bowls out there!) and used both indoors and outdoors.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Summer-Dough-Bowl-7-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Summer Dough Bowl (7)” url=”https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+GDoKcRRTMr4-RdBLpD8r4A” url_new_window=”on” admin_label=”Round Decorative Image LINK” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Round Decorative – CREATE THE LOOK links” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n A round dough bowl is the perfect opportunity for a simple vignette.\u00a0 Since this bowl is quite large, I can create a trio of items (remember that d\u00e9cor triangle!) using things that are a bit bigger.\u00a0 You can create your vignette based on the size and scale of your bowl, basket, or tray.<\/p>\n I used a European pickling jar<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0(similar found HERE)<\/a><\/strong> filled with fresh areca palm fronds from our yard.\u00a0 Free d\u00e9cor for the win!<\/strong>\u00a0 Any green branches from around your yard will be perfect in a pretty jar. If you don’t have fresh branches available, THESE are very realistic and only $9.99!<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Next, I added a large coral piece that I picked up from an antique shop and a couple of vintage books.\u00a0 I love that the book titles themselves add to the d\u00e9cor!\u00a0<\/strong> When shopping for vintage books, pay attention to the details of the titles!\u00a0 Sometimes you can really add a thoughtful detail that way.<\/p>\n THIS coral is inexpensive<\/a><\/strong>, as it is faux, but it is also incredibly realistic. \u00a0It even feels realistic!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Small Dough Bowl” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Large dough bowls can be fun to style, but sometimes, they just aren\u2019t as practical, depending on the space in your home.<\/p>\n A small dough bowl can be a great accent<\/strong> on a side table, entry table, or even by the kitchen sink!\u00a0 I picked up this small dough bowl at a streetside flea market in Paris many years ago.\u00a0 It was a great size to fit in my suitcase\u2026and a great size to use for years to come!<\/p>\n Vintage dough bowls can be pricey, so a small one is a great chance to get a vintage piece that doesn\u2019t cost quite as much.<\/p>\n There are also good reproduction bowls out there that look nice and are a bit more budget-friendly.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Summer-Dough-Bowl-1-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Summer Dough Bowl (1)” admin_label=”Base Image” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Functional Small” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n I switched things up a little and added this small dough bowl to my kitchen sink area.\u00a0 I refreshed my soap to a summertime scent, put out a fresh sponge and my dish brush.<\/p>\n To make it feel pretty, I added a miniature, vintage lab glass with a simple fern stem!\u00a0 Simple, super functional, and pretty too!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Summer-Dough-Bowl-5-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Summer Dough Bowl (5)” admin_label=”Before Image” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Decorative Small” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Using that same lab glass, combined with a couple others, I created a little arrangement with my dough bowl as the base<\/strong>.\u00a0 I cut a few fern stems from my bushes outside (more free d\u00e9cor!) and added them to these vintage lab glass pieces.<\/p>\n You could use miniature vases for a similar look!\u00a0 I love the lab glass because it is just a little way to add more character to the arrangement!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Large” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n My large dough bowl is such a fun one to decorate with. \u00a0You can find some styling ideas HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/span> and tweak them for summertime!<\/p>\n For me, this bowl is really more decorative.\u00a0 Since it has a rounded bottom, it limits the use in some ways.<\/p>\n However, a large dough bowl is a fun way to set things up for a summertime BBQ!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Summer-Dough-Bowl-4-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Summer Dough Bowl (4)” admin_label=”Decor Triangle Image” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”FUncational Large” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Toss in individual bags of chips, or line with saran wrap and add watermelon slices and fruit skewers!<\/p>\n You can even use it to hold the hamburger and hotdog buns, making those a statement instead of sticky plastic bags everywhere!<\/p>\n If you have a group of friends coming for some poolside fun, consider rolling up your pool towels in the large dough bowl<\/strong> and placing it on the outdoor table for quick and easy access!<\/p>\n We love these beach towels<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\u2026neutral, inexpensive, and soft!\u00a0 I love pieces like this dough bowl<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, because getting splashed with water isn\u2019t going to ruin it<\/strong> and you can keep a pretty aesthetic for even the essentials!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Decorative Large – create the look links” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n There are so many fun ways to style up a big bowl.\u00a0 One of my favorites is to fill it with a coastal collection!<\/p>\n Living on the east side of Florida, we don\u2019t tend to find large shells on our beaches. \u00a0However, there is a GREAT seashell tourist shop just down the road and over the years,<\/p>\n I\u2019ve collected quite a stash of starfish for various events and parties.\u00a0 I love to toss them all in my big dough bowl and use it on the TV console.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Summer-Dough-Bowl-3-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Summer Dough Bowl (3)” admin_label=”Decor Triangle Image” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Collections” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A few starfish incorporated into a vignette here and there look pretty and add a touch of coastal.\u00a0 An entire dough bowl filled with starfish?\u00a0 That makes a big statement!<\/p>\n If you want to add a quick, simple coastal statement, grab some starfish and toss them into a bowl or basket.<\/strong>\u00a0 I love the organic shape, white color, and pretty texture!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Collections” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n If you don\u2019t have a seashell shop near you, you can find some HERE<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\u00a0and HERE<\/strong><\/span>.<\/a><\/p>\n No matter what your summer plans, remember that home should be your first retreat.\u00a0<\/strong> With a little refreshing, restyling, and imagination, you can create a summertime haven\u2026one vignette at a time!<\/p>\n I have linked several favorites HERE for your convenience<\/a><\/strong><\/span>! \u00a0It is great to have a variety of sizes, shapes, and styles so you can decorate your dough bowl for summer or any other season in a lot of fun ways!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”other posts to enjoy” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Follow Me” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n I’d love for you to follow me on social media! \u00a0You can find my home decor inspiration on Instagram<\/strong><\/a>, Pinterest<\/a>,\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0Facebook<\/a>! \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Closing” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Blessings,<\/strong><\/p>\nWhat do you put in a summer dough bowl?<\/em><\/h3>\n
What decorations can you put in a dough bowl?<\/em><\/h3>\n
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How to Easily Style Your Dough Bowl for Summer<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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How to Style a Round Dough Bowl<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n
What do you put in a decorative bowl?<\/em><\/h3>\n
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What do you put in a summer dough bowl?<\/em><\/h3>\n
Functional Dough Bowl:<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n
What is the best material for a dough bowl?<\/em><\/h3>\n
Decorative Dough Bowl:<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n
Create the look:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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How to Decorate a Small Dough Bowl for Summer<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Here are some great options:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Functional Dough Bowl:<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n
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How to Decorate a Large Dough Bowl for Summer<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Functional Dough Bowl:<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Collections make great decorative statements!<\/strong><\/h3>\n
What do you fill a dough bowl with?<\/em><\/h3>\n
Where to get a dough bowl?<\/em><\/h3>\n
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