It time for our spring refresh home tour. Today I’ll be sharing simple ways of decorating for spring in our entryway, living room and adjoining dining room.
Spring Home Tours
I’m joining 28 fabulous bloggers, opening our doors to welcome you into our homes. A huge thank you goes to Marty of A Stroll Through Life for including me in her annual Spring Home Tours. It’s a fascinating way to get a glimpse into how everyone celebrates spring in different parts of the country. Plus I think you’re going to love this eclectic mix of decorating styles.
If you are popping in from The Tattered Pew, welcome to Thistle Key Lane! I’m so happy you’re here. Kelly is one of my favorite bloggers that never ceases to inspire me with her clever projects and fresh style of decorating.
Keep reading to the end of this post where you’ll find links for the entire week of beautiful home tours.
Spring Refresh Home Tour
Spring seems to be our shortest season, so I’m holding on to every cool crisp day that comes along. We’ve already had temps reach the 80s, and survived some horrific thunderstorms last week. Today though, promises to be delightfully mild and sunny. Sounds like the perfect day to be joining the spring home tours.
Spring Refresh In The Entryway
A few months ago I changed out the frames above our entry table to display some of my artwork. Since the navy and white botanicals seem to go with almost everything, I don’t feel a need to make any changes there just yet. For previous views with large frames, click on my post, Summer Entry Table With New Artwork.
Spring additions on the entry table start with a branch of sweet blossoms in the vintage demijohn. I love the dramatic height of the branch, and how it draws the eye up.
Completing this little vignette is a moss bunny topiary sitting on a stack of books, and a wood bead garland. It’s an interesting mix of textures that gives off happy vibes.
The moss bunny is one of my favorite spring projects from last year. For easy instructions click on, How To Make A Bunny Topiary.
One more spring addition is the glass egg tray holding a candle and a wick trimmer. I found the tray several years ago in a candle shop, and just love the combination of blue and green eggs. I’m sure I’ll be changing the entry table up as we go further into March and April, but for now I’m keeping it simple.
Spring Refresh In The Living Room
Our spring refresh in the living room starts with switching some furniture around. I’m also swapping out pillow covers to bring in softer colors. The objective is to give the room a light and airy feel.
On the ottoman a large wooden tray holds an arrangement of pink and white alstroemeria. Would you believe I bought these over two weeks ago and they still look fresh?
Next to the flowers I have a little nod to spring with my foraged bird nest from last year. I’m also including sea shells from a Florida vacation in my mom’s silver bowl.
On the side table a cloche holds another bird nest resting in a bowl. This is what I call no cost decorating. For details, click on my post, DIY Foraged Bird Nest.
Dining Room Table Spring Refresh
In the dining I’m adding an oversized wicker tray on the table for displaying a ficus tree, books and flowers. The dining room is usually bright and sunny, which is perfect for keeping my little friend happy.
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After Easter I’ll be switching the table back to the library look with stacks of my favorite recipe and decorating books. For ideas check out my post Styling A Dining Table With Books.
Be sure to follow Thistle Key Lane on Pinterest, where the boards are up to date with my favorite seasonal inspiration!
Up next on our tour today is Linda with It All Started With Paint. I know you’re going to love Linda’s fresh and easy going style of decorating. Don’t forget to come back to click through as many of the links below as you wish. I plan on revisiting everyone over the weekend to comment and pin photos to my spring board.
Thank you so much for visiting today, and I hope you’re finding lots of spring ideas you can use in your home.
Cheers!
Spring Home Tours Continue
Monday March 6th
A Stroll Thru Life – The House of Silverado – StoneGable – My Wee Abode – Simply2Moms – Shiplap and Shells
Tuesday March 7th
Our Southern Home – Southern Home and Hospitality – Eleanor Rose Home – Decor to Adore – Clean and Scentsible – DIY Beautify
Wednesday March 8th
Worthing Court – Calypso in the Country – The Stonybrook House – A Pretty Life In The Suburbs – White Arrows Home – Chalking Up Success
Thursday March 9th
CitrineLiving – Pasha is Home – Whispering Pines Homestead – Up To Date Interiors – Pink Peppermint Design – Thrifty and Chick
Friday March 10th
County Road 407 – The Tattered Pew – Thistle Key Lane – It All Started With Paint – This is Our Bliss
Stacey Keeling says
Everything is so pretty, Michelle! Always enjoy your tours and classic touches.
Michelle Meyer says
Thank you Stacey for stopping by today! Hope you’re doing well!
Tamara says
I love your beautiful spring touches and vignettes throughout your home… and all of your gorgeous blues! My favorite color ever! Happy spring!
Michelle Meyer says
Yes we do love our blues! Thank you Tamara for the sweet comments! Happy spring!
Linda @It All Started With Paint says
Your home looks just gorgeous all dressed up for Spring! I’m especially loving the navy walls in the entry and those gorgeous botanical prints!
Michelle Meyer says
The navy wall is still one of my dest decisions! Thank you Linda for noticing the botanical artwork! Hugs!
Jayne via Chalking Up Success says
Love the frames in your entry with your artwork inside, you are so talented, Michelle! It’s good to see that I’m not the only one who re-purposes foraged nests for decor haha! Your dining table vignette is beautiful too, love how the variegated ficus tree looks in that woven basket! Lovely touring with you this spring!
Michelle Meyer says
Thank you so much Jayne for your sweet comments! It feels great to have the house ready for spring!
Calypso in the Country (@CalypsoCountry) says
So many beautiful ideas, Michelle! As a fan of navy blue, I always love seeing your entryway. You’ve added so many pretty touches around your house to make it feel like spring! By the way, wow on the 80 degree temps! It’s only been in the 40s and 50s here in NJ! Enjoy your weekend!
Shelley
Michelle Meyer says
Hi Shelley, thanks so much for stopping by! Would you believe it is 87 today! I’m not ready for the heat lol!
Cindy@CountyRoad407 says
I’m not sure why my brain has never thought to use a real potted flowering plant on any of our tables because I love that idea! I’m going to the garden center this weekend to see what I can find. Maybe one of these days we can go together?! Love all the new details and of course that DIY bunny topiary! Happy Spring.
Michelle Meyer says
Yes we need to make a date to go thrifting or antiquing when your schedule calms down a bit! Happy spring my friend!
Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says
Love your entry and the beautiful blue walls with the white trim and stairs. Such a striking entry and those botanical prints are the perfect touch. Your dining room looks so elegant and inviting too. Thanks so much for joining the tour this season, I love visiting your home.
Michelle Meyer says
Thank you so much Marty for including me! All the tours were simply fabulous this year. I don’t know when I’ve seen so many pretty homes!
Kelly Radcliff says
Lovely Spring refresh! Your DIY foraged birds nest stopped me in my tracks. So pretty!
Michelle Meyer says
Thank you Kelly, I had so much fun making those nests!
Anne | Simply2Moms says
Your home is so beautiful, thank you for sharing on this tour. I love the navy and white colors featured throughout your spaces! I love the idea of using a real potted plant on your table, I’m going to have to try that in my house!
Michelle Meyer says
Thank you Anne for your kind words! Hugs!
Kate Rodgers says
Your navy and white entry is so striking Michelle! And the blue and white prints look amazing in the large frames. And your real plants really bring the spring freshness! They really do look happy in your sunlit rooms.😁
Michelle Meyer says
Thank you Kate! I can’t live without my sweet plants!
lauraingallsgunn says
What a gorgeous spring tour. I adore how the white accents and moss bunny topiary just pops against the navy wall.
Michelle Meyer says
Thank you so much Laura! Happy spring!
Julie Briones says
Okay… so I love alstroemeria BECAUSE of it’s long lasting stems! I used them for Jared and Bitsy’s rehearsal dinner centerpieces because I needed them to look fresh all day… AND they are super affordable! They look lovely in your home. And I have always loved your bunny topiary!
Michelle Meyer says
Thank you sweet friend! Those flowers are now in my top five favorites and a money saver too! 😉
Kim | Shiplap and Shells says
I love your beautiful spring touches and vignettes Michelle! Your navy and white entry is so gorgeous. You have given me so much inspiration. Happy Spring my friend!
Michelle Meyer says
Thank you so much Kim! I think I’m ready for spring indoors, now I have to work on the yard!
Heidi says
All of your spring touches are absolutely beautiful Michelle! I love the bunny topiary (will need to read how you made that), and how you decorated your dining room table. You have given new ideas on how to refresh our home over the next couple of weeks, thank you!
Michelle Meyer says
Thank you for the sweet comments Heidi! Happy spring!
Lori Leeper says
Hi Michelle! Love your beautiful home. It’s so welcoming and calm, so inviting. Love the subtle touches of spring. Thank you for sharing! Happy Spring!
Michelle Meyer says
Thank you so much for stopping by, and for the sweet comments Lori!
Niky | The House on Silverado says
I love all your beautiful spring touches, Michelle. Your home is lovely!
Michelle Meyer says
Thank you so much Niky! I’m ready for spring!
Kathryn Baugher says
Everything is looking so beautiful Michelle. I really love all of the small details for Spring and that gorgeous blue wall color!
Michelle Meyer says
Thank you so much for stopping by Kathy! I think we are all set for spring!
Wendy McMonigle says
Your home is beautiful Michelle. I love all of your spring touches. That moss bunny is so adorable.
Michelle Meyer says
Thank you so much Wendy for stopping by and the lovely comments!
Michele Morin says
Goodness! Let’s fling open all the doors and windows to welcome spring !
Michelle Meyer says
Happy Spring Michele! Thanks so much for stopping by!
mayank bisen says
Your home is magnificent Michelle. I love all of your spring Collections. That is so Beautiful
Michelle Meyer says
Thank you so much for stopping by!