Spring Is Here!!

Even though the weather outside is battling between snow and rain it really is April and spring is just starting to peak through. The daffodils are out in full bloom everywhere you turn and its about time to "springify" our homes!! The cozy interiors that comforted us through the intense cold and snow of this past winter need brightening up and airing out. So put away the flannel blankets, the dark velvet curtains, and pull back the blinds. Create a "season neutral" palette with which to work.

Spring conjures thoughts of pale greens, bright blues, and pastels thanks to blooms and Easter eggs. My advice is to capture those thoughts and sprinkle them throughout your home. It can be as simple as pulling out some hardcover books in those colors and creating a stack on your side table. Look in your linen closet for some lighter weight blankets in softer colors. Change out your dark tablecloth for something light. My best advice for a table is to layer your look. Start with a plain white tablecloth and place a colored one over the middle of the table, folding the sides under themselves to leave a large expanse of white on either side. Because the sides are folded under you can use many things for your colored cloth, a remnant of fabric, a bed sheet, a throw blanket, or even a curtain you are not using.

Or you can purchase some inexpensive sheer drapes from Ikea that will let the light in. Buy a big bunch of tulips and place one or two in little vases or water glasses throughout your home, bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, etc. Or create an Easterscape within a large wooden bowl. Buy sheet moss, pieces of bark, realistic looking eggs, and a few choice flowers from your local craft store. Arrange them in a large bowl to place on your counter or dining table. Elevate the bowl with something to create more impact. You could even place a flame less candle in the middle of the bowl and create your Easterscape around it. All of these will give you a big impact without costing a lot of money.