Hi all, and Happy First Day of Spring! I’m so excited to be sharing my first spring home tour of the season, and I’m joined by eleven of my favorite bloggers who are also sharing their very best spring decorating ideas!
Spring is definitely special, don’t you think? There is just something about the blooming and re-birth of the earth that brings hope and cheer to the season, not to mention our yards. I’m a person who loves flowers any time of year, but with spring comes so many more favorites that I truly am in heaven!
So, of course, my tour includes flowers. But it also includes simplicity. And a subtle elegance.
Spring decorating ideas don’t need to be complicated, nor overly “themed.” Plants, flowers, little nests or eggs – these are all things that say “spring” and don’t break the bank. The plants can last more than a season, as can the flowers if you buy potted ones vs. cut ones.
These ranunculus are one of my all-time favorite flowers! And at least here in California, they are only available for a few short weeks so I’m practically running to get them as soon as they appear! I also added my vintage bird statue to the coffee table. Bringing anything from the garden inside is always a good way to bring some spring into the house.
I just refreshed my mantel for spring last week. You can get all the details on my three versions in this post, but this is where I ended up. I love that it says spring, but in a subtle, simple way.
The zinc bucket is a vintage find. I added some inexpensive hydrangeas that will last much longer than cut flowers. A little nest with eggs made an appearance there, too! 😉
I have orchids all year, but I do love the pink ones at spring. This one was a gift from a friend when I broke my back a few weeks ago, and I plopped it in a vintage urn and added it to the entry way. The other urn holds dried artichokes.
Something I’ve collected for years is these marble eggs! I bring them out every spring, and I love them. It’s really fun to buy just one or two new ones each year to build on the collection. You can easily find them on Ebay or Etsy, but Williams Sonoma also makes new ones that have gorgeous colors and they are a great price, too!
This antique French urn is a new purchase and I have to say, I was so excited to bring it home that I was giddy! I had looked at it in the antique store for probably two years, but finally made an offer and when the seller accepted, I knew it was meant to come home with me!
It is so gorgeous, that literally everything looks good in it! But I really loved the look of the jasmine – and it smells amazing!
I hope you’ve enjoyed my first spring tour of the season, and that I’ve given you some ideas that you can use in your own home. With some flowers and a few nods to spring, you can create an elegant but simple look that doesn’t break the bank, and that can last all season long!
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Now be sure to check out some of my friends’ pretty spring decorating ideas below!
Designthusiasm | Maison de Cinq | Home Stories A to Z
Tidbits | Ella Claire Inspired | Decor Gold Designs
Craftberry Bush | Zevy Joy | CitrineLiving
Remington Avenue | Sand & Sisal | So Much Better With Age
If you enjoyed this post be sure to check out even more spring decorating and entertaining ideas below!
Simple and Easy Spring Refresh in the Kitchen
Five Simple but Chic Decorating Ideas for Spring
Sweet & Subtle Spring Table in Blue and White
Bernadette Rogers says
Thanks so much for sharing your lovely home and always inspiring me with new decorating ideas! I love how you brought outside or garden elements to the inside – brilliant! I’m going to go searching in my garden today and bring a little of it inside!
Sheila says
Thanks you Bernadette! I’m so glad you found it inspiring and I hope you find the perfect garden element to bring that “outdoor” feeling inside!
Thanks for stopping by!
Ivory says
You nailed it. Thank you for this fabulous post
Angelina says
Gorgeous! I love the orchid in the vintage urn!
Sheila says
Thanks Angelina!
Happy Spring to you!
Sheila
xo
Jamie says
Everything is so gorgeous as usual, Sheila! I love those marble eggs. Your spring flower vignettes are just gorgeous and I love the different vessels that you used. Thank you for having me in this beautiful tour!
Hugs, Jamie
Sheila says
Aww thanks so much Jamie – so kind of you my friend! And you’re so welcome! I’m glad you could join us:)
Sheila
xo
Mysha says
Sheila I love all your florals and esp the marble eggs. I think I need some of those!
Mysha says
Sheila I love all your florals and esp the marble eggs. I think I need some of those!
Sheila says
haha! I think you do:)
Thanks so much Mysha! Looking forward to your tour tomorrow!
Sheila
xo
Shelley @ Calypso in the Country says
You have so many beautiful pieces and I especially love the way your dining room looks. Just gorgeous! Happy 1st day of Spring!
Shelley
Sheila says
Aww thanks Shelley! Hope you’re doing well! And really hoping your never-ending-winter ends soon!
Sheila
xo
Holliday Johnson says
All of this is just so lovely, Sheila! I am especially in love with your new french urn. The arrangement in it is absolutely dreamy!! Loved the post and am enjoying the tour!
Sheila says
Thank you so much! And I’m glad you love the urn – me too! Just so glad I finally decided to take the plunge:)
Thanks so much for stopping by, I so appreciate it!
Sheila
Kim Hazel says
Sheila what a beautiful post filled with lovely spring ideas. I remember when we did the first “Spring has Sprung” blog tour together (can’t believe its been two years ago already!) Love the french urn filled with Jasmine, so pretty!
xoxo
Kim
Sheila says
My gosh, yes! Two years ago – can you believe it?! Time really does fly!
Thanks so much for stopping by – and I’m so glad you love the urn too:)
Happy Spring to Kim!
Sheila
xo
Kim Hazel says
Sheila, what a lovely post. I remember when we did the Spring has Sprung tour for the first time together (has it already been two years ago!). Love your birds, nests and stone urns but I especially love the new french antique urn filled with Jasmine, so pretty!
xoxo
Kim
Heather Gaume says
What, you broke your back? I must not have been carefully reading. Hope it heals quickly and you will be up and running soon. Take good care.
Sheila says
Hi Heather! I broke it a few weeks ago when I fell down my stairs! And thank you for inquiring – it’s already much better!
Thanks so much for reading!
Sheila
JENNIFER PROCK says
Sheila, everything looks so pretty! Like you, I adore ranunculus and I am always sad when their short season ends! Your new find is amazing too!
Sheila says
Thanks so much Jen! They are the most adorable flower aren’t they?! I just wish their season were MUCH longer!
And thank you for joining us on the tour- so glad you’re here:)
Sheila
xo
Sherry Myers says
I love the subtle elegance of your home. Touches of spring extend the welcoming tone of your home. The antique urn is exquisite. Covet worthy!!! Thank you for sharing. Beautiful.
Sheila says
Thank you so much Sherry -that is so kind! And I love that you love the urn, too! I literally pined for it for so long, so I am thrilled to finally have it:)
Thanks for stopping by!
Sheila
Kim Wilson says
Those white rananculus flowers are simply gorgeous! We rarely can find them here too! Your home looks fresh and lovely for spring Sheila!
Sheila says
I love ranunculus too, Kim! And they are soo hard to find! I’m not kidding when I say we have them for only a couple of weeks, and the women at Trader Joe’s clean them out everyday, too!
And thanks so much for your sweet comment – can’t wait for your tour tomorrow!
Sheila
xo
Lory at Designthusiasm says
Sheila, your living room looks amazing for spring!! So soft and lovely! I’m crazy about your urns and planters and those marble eggs are awesome! Love everything about this post!!
Sheila says
Aww thanks Lory! You’re so sweet! Aren’t the marble eggs the best?! I love finding new ones each year!
Thanks so much for all your help and for being a part – it wouldn’t be the same without you:)
And Happy Spring!
Sheila
xo