Strawberry Dessert Recipe and DIY Summer Decor Ideas

Welcome to Home Style Saturday—your weekend home digest filled with fresh ideas for decorating, gardening, seasonal tweaks, recipes, and quick inspiration to brighten your living spaces.

This week’s roundup is full of simple, actionable ideas to refresh your home for summer—plus one irresistible strawberry dessert you’ll want to try. Read on for decorating tips, gardening notes, printable accents, and a helpful guide to choosing paint colors.

Ann | On Sutton Place

The Best Strawberry Dessert Ideas

Explore a variety of strawberry desserts perfect for summer entertaining and casual family gatherings. From classic shortcakes and parfaits to bars, crisps, and easy no-bake options, this collection includes tips for using peak-season berries, simple serving ideas, and shortcuts to make dessert prep stress-free.

Rhoda | Southern Hospitality

Growing Easy-Care Limelight Hydrangeas

Limelight hydrangeas are a low-maintenance choice for many yards. In this piece, Rhoda shares practical growing tips, pruning advice, and observations from her garden in Georgia—helpful guidance if you’re considering hydrangeas for long-lasting summer blooms and effortless landscaping color.

Yvonne | StoneGable

12 Ways to Add Summer to Your Home

Looking to give your rooms a seasonal update? These easy-to-implement ideas show how small changes—fresh textiles, seasonal florals, lighter color accents, and simple tabletop swaps—can create a breezy, summer-ready feel without a full redesign.

Suzy | Worthing Court

How to Choose the Perfect Paint Color for Any Room

Choosing paint doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Suzy outlines a step-by-step approach—considering light, room function, adjacent finishes, and sample-testing—so you can confidently select a color that complements your decor and stays pleasing through seasonal changes.

Lory | Designthusiasm

Free Printable Summer Mason Jar Labels

Add a charming finishing touch to bouquets, party favors, or pantry jars with these free summer printables. Lory shows creative ways to use printable labels for styling centerpieces, gifting homemade treats, or coordinating a seasonal table setting.