Hi friends! It’s that time again!! My mantel is all decked out for spring in farmhouse, fresh florals. All of the Christmas and winter decor has been (finally) put up in the attic. I always have a few stragglers that I miss the first time I put it all up.
(Don’t miss the giveaway at the end!!)
And now we’re celebrating the newly warmer weather with blooms! Lots of flowers and fresh, pretty colors. I just couldn’t help myself. All of the neutral, farmhouse touches a room can handle, plus lots of (faux) flowers.
It’s true. I have a black thumb. I have even killed succulents. I’m surprised the boxwood is still around. Seriously.
I love that Spring calls for all of the pretty aquas and pinks to come out and play. I just love this time of year!
I also love Spring because my husband is a football and wrestling coach, so he’s not around much from August to the middle of March. So this time of year means we get to have Coach around more often. Yay for help with the kiddos so that I can work on more projects!! 🙂
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We love to spend time together as a family this time of year. The sun is starting to be out longer. We take the kids to the park or take walks around the neighborhood after dinner. Not just soaking in the sunshine and warm air, but getting some exercise too.
You may recognize my pretty aqua and gray floral pillows on my couch. I made them a while back. Here’s the tutorial if you missed it the first time.
I’ve finally found my favorite combination with pillows on my couch. You see, I’ve been known to just buy random pillows and try to make them work. I’ve never been good at getting the right combination. (And I really need large pillows on my couch because it’s so deep. Guests like to put the pillows behind their back when sitting on my couch.)
But now I love this combination! I put the plaid pillows in front during the fall and winter. And then switch them in the spring and summer so you can see the pretty aqua floral pillows. I don’t have to store anything during any “off” season and I think they look great together.
The gray lumbar pillow is from IKEA.
The sweet little wooden tray is so cute! I bought it from Target last fall and I’ve used in all of my decor since then. Love it!
The pretty aqua vases are from Hobby Lobby and they are my only new purchase for this mantel. I know I will use them all of the time, though. And they were 50% off last week, so I got them for a great deal – less then $10 each.
I’ve had that old window for years and picked it up at a local shop in Franklin, Tennessee for next to nothing. I love bringing it out every year for spring.
I hope you enjoyed my little spring tour of my living room and mantel. I sure enjoyed creating it!
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Catch up with my friends this week as we share new spring decor everyday! And don’t miss the giveaway at the end of the post!!
Aren’t all of these spaces just gorgeous!?
What is your favorite way to usher in this new season?
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Chrystal says
Oh my..i would so love to be able to have a home decor that i can enjoy to look at each and every time i walk into my home..i am really wanting to do my house in the turquoise shabby look..but just not in my budgetbat the moment..i love everything i see in turquoise!i have seen so many gorgeous items on ebay that have been done in the shabby chic turquoise designs and i would love to buy one of everything i see..it is so adorable.and would make my house look like a home.we have not gotten a chance to upgrade any decor in years due to a budget and 4 kids! Their are so many items i would not know where to start.people have some real talent.and gorgeous items selling.i would buy for my house to look homey.be glad to come home to it.it literally looks like the 80s on my home.i would be so thankful to be able to remake it into a theme.as i currently fo not have one.would love it if i could just have a nice setting to look at daily.i can only dream..i love all the beautiful ideas i see.they are gorgeous! Chrystal Shelton
Catherine Brown says
So beautiful!
Sam @ Raggedy Bits says
What a BEAUTIFUL mantel! Your home is so very cozy and inviting! 🙂
Laura says
Thank you, Sam!!
Sara says
Beautiful home tour!!!!
[email protected] says
Oh, that mantle is just gorgeous. Love the curtains as well. Beautiful space.
Bonnie East says
What color have you painted your walls? When we pick a gray, it always seems to look a bit purple.
Laura says
Ahh, yes, that is a common struggle with gray. These are Revere Pewter (Benjamin Moore) and they are definitely not purple!
[email protected] says
Just lovely! The flowers look great (and I’ve manged to kill succulents AND boxwoods before, so don’t feel bad ;))
Laura says
Oh good to know I’m not alone! Black thumbs unite. 😜 thank you!!
Emily, Our house now a home says
I knew I would love your home decorated for Spring! You have such a way to decorate keeping in mind even the tiniest of details. Love the colors you use in your home!
Laura says
Thank you, Emily!!
Noreen says
Your room is charming. Love how the curtains echo the design of the rug.
Laura says
I love that Moroccan pattern. You’ll find it echoed in several areas of my home. 😊
Krista says
So pretty Laura!! Gorgeous pops of springy colour against your classic neutral background make for a perfect and fresh home!! Lovely!!
Laura says
Thank you, Krista!
Brooke Riley~Re-Fabbed says
LOVE your mantle! Your home is gorgeous. Full of lots of Spring inspiration!
Laura says
Thank you, Brooke!!
Irene h says
Please tell me what color paint you used on the living room wall thanks
Laura says
Hi Irene, it’s Revere Pewter by Benjamin Moore.
Stephanie @ Casa Watkins says
Laura your living room and mantel area beautiful! I love the farmhouse touches and the florals radiate spring! Beautiful room. Pinning and sharing.
Laura says
Thank you, Stephanie!
Designing Vibes says
Hey Laura,
I am loving the pops of pink and aqua in your living room…absolutely fabulous! Thanks for the inspiration.
Much love,
Erica- Designing Vibes
Laura says
Those colors are my favorites!! Thank you, Erica! Have a great day!!
jane piers says
Hi Laura, Just love your Turquoise Home…I’m turquoise crazy myself..!
Is there any simple way I can send you a few pics?
Thank you jane
Laura says
Hi Jane! Thank you! You can email me at [email protected]
Carrie says
So pretty! I have a black thumb as well, but now I’m feeling inspired to go out and buy some more beautiful faux flowers!
Laura says
I love my faux flowers. Thank you for hosting, Carrie!
April Hoff says
So pretty, Laura! I love how fresh and bright your living room looks! All of the springy touches make it so pretty! 🙂
Laura says
Thank you, April!!
cassie @ primitive & proper says
your mantle looks lovely! we have nothing blooming yet really… no greenery even! i considered driving 20 minutes south and cutting branches off someone else’s tree but was afraid i would get caught. 😉
Laura says
There are a few blooms here, but I use mostly faux in the house! I need to grow some pretty flowers so that I can use them in my decor. 😋