Spring Touches Home Tour

I don't go all out decorating for the seasons but I do like to add a few fun touches of spring.  Spring can take it's sweet time arriving here in New England and I am always more than ready for sunny skies, warmer weather, and pretty flowers.



This year I began by pulling anything remotely spring-like out of storage and then randomly placing them around the house. The first thing is always a new wreath and welcome mat for the door. This year I made my wreath using lots of blues and purples.


Next up I gave the mantle an overhaul; many of the touches I used last year were re-used but I did freshen up the flowers in the tin and focus again on more blues and even a bit of white.




 This pair of bunnies is right by the front door welcoming all who enter.


I placed a tin pitcher of pink flowers in our sitting room; I found these on sale last year for just pennies!


This figurine is one that I inherited from my grandmother and I thought she looked perfect (with all her flowers on her dress) twirling right next to the spring sign.


I added a few pussy willows to another mini vase I had and I'm looking for a tiny birds nest to add inside my birdcage with a few eggs...


The boys made these candle holders a year ago and while we were supposed to give them away as gifts that never happened!  They look so cute as the centerpiece of my dining room table.


Then finally I have a tiny little wooden bird perched on the windowsill overlooking the sink and paired it with some fresh plant trimmings.


Do you decorate more for the seasons or for holidays?

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  1. Dara @ Not In JerseyApril 15, 2019 at 12:22 PM

    So pretty. I love the homemade touches.

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  2. TanyaApril 15, 2019 at 4:42 PM

    I love the artwork over your fireplace - perfect for spring. Thanks for linking up with Hello Monday! Tanya - The Other Side of the Road

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    1. Mother of 3April 16, 2019 at 5:40 AM

      Thanks! I found that at Lowe's and just knew it would be perfect.

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  3. Claire JustineApril 16, 2019 at 2:06 AM

    You home looks beautiful. Love your Spring tour :) Thanks for sharing at #CreativeMondays, hope to see you on Wednesday for our next blog hop :)

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  4. Amy JohnsonApril 20, 2019 at 10:04 AM

    Such beautiful spring decor! I love the picture about the mantel.

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    1. Mother of 3April 20, 2019 at 6:08 PM

      Thank you! Who knew Lowe's had such great pictures?!

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  5. April J HarrisApril 29, 2019 at 7:00 AM

    What beautiful spring decorations! I love the blues, and those candle holders are gorgeous! Thank you for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Link Party.

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