It’s about time, I say! We have officially suffered through survived the coldest, snowiest, LOOOOOONGEST winter that I can remember! Trapped inside with five kiddos who were all suffering from cabin fever, I did a lot of refereeing and very little of anything else! Needless to say, I’m so thankful for spring weather, open windows, and renewed motivation to create beautiful yet practical spaces on a budget! The best part of spring is new growth. Especially living on a “farm”, we have the privilege of enjoying so much of God’s goodness in the most primitive and natural form. We thoughtfully planned the placement of our home prior to construction so that we could take advantage of the views from the areas of the interior where we would spend the majority of our time, and those are the areas that I find myself putting forth the most effort this spring. For example, our kitchen and dining area definitely receive the most traffic, so I have found myself focusing on rearranging and repurposing pieces of decor to create a fresh, clean look there.
Simple accessories and natural elements for a spring centerpiece
Bright, crisp colors and against a neutral background
Our sunroom is one of our family’s favorite spaces because it 1) provides a reprieve from mosquitoes (curse the mosquitoes!); 2) has a spectacular breeze blowing through at almost all times; 3) looks out onto the most beautiful and serene parts of our property; and 4) maintains a sense of novelty because we cannot use it all-year-round….so it gives us something to look forward to! I have enjoyed putting this space together with bright colors (check out the red! Red is and always has been my very favorite color, but I have used it scarcely in my decor in fear that someone might mistake me for a Hoosier fan…you know who you are!). I was thrilled to bring in another piece of local craftsmanship with the oversized pub table, expertly made by the same craftsman who made our gorgeous family dining table, Jim Sittler http://www.outofthebarn.weebly.com
Mixing up styles by pairing these retro bar stools with a primitive, rustic table…it works!
Boring, beige cushions are more interesting when paired with bold accessories.
A perfect spot to share a meal, a game of cards, or just enjoy the view.
Take a few moments to reflect on your favorite spots in your own home. How can you bring a little “Spring” into that space this time of year? Perhaps it’s simply changing out some dark tones in your accessories that are so comforting during the fall and winter seasons to brighter, lighter shades of spring color. Or maybe it’s time for a new wall color…a newly-painted room always feels clean and fresh. Creating a new look for the new season does not have to break the bank, it just takes a little creativity, repurposing, and vision.
“It’s spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when you’ve got it, you want—oh, you don’t quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so!”
― Mark Twain