Simple Spring Updates

I am in full on spring nesting mode. It can be blamed on the few days of temps in the low seventies and the buds sprouting on the trees. Even as I ride down the road there are red bud trees in full bloom and the cherry trees are starting to bloom. Ah, spring, my favorite time of year. Around here I have been removing dark and cozy fabrics for light and airy. Silver has been replaced with ironstone and greenery and flowers have been added here and there.

I have made some simple changes in the great room since this is the most used and seen room.This is the room I see when I stand at the kitchen sink so it was time to lose the heavy darker pieces. You can refresh your memory here of how it looked before.

I was using an old dark basket on this table as a tray, but now I am using this bamboo and rattan tray that I lucked up on and ordered from One Kings Lane.

I hesitated to order this thinking it would be light weight and maybe not sturdy enough to hold heavy items. When it arrived I could not believe how heavy the box was when I picked it up. This is so nice and heavy and was just what I was wanting.

I pulled this candle holder/vase that I have had a few years and first I stuck this textured candle in it. It was okay, but then I added these faux, yes faux, succulents in it for added color and softness. I really want to add tulips to this vase, but I just didn't feel like venturing out in the cold rainy weather the day I took these photos.

I kept the books I used in the basket, but took off the jackets which I understand many designers say you should do.

The ironstone lidded dish adds some more brightness and you will see how this works with the changes on the bookshelves and mantel in a future post.

The easiest way to go from winter cozy to spring and summer light and airy is to change out the pillows. I have never used blue in here, but am loving these pale blue pillows that I had on hand in my pillow cover stash.

I'm really hoping to have a linen or lighter colored slipcover made for this sofa some time in the future. I love the red, but also would love to have a lighter neutral in here.

Ah, lighter and brighter feels good for the warmer days ahead.

It's officially spring on March 20. I sure hope everyone gets spring like weather soon!

I am joining this group of girls today to bring some more spring ideas your way.

Please click on these links to find some more spring ideas.

Creative Cain Cabin

 Eclectically Vintage

 Housepitality Designs

 On Sutton Place

Stone Gable

The other six gals will be sharing their spring ideas tomorrow.

Have a super week!

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