1. Give yourself a bouquet.
It is cheaper than therapy (and definitely less than a new sofa).
2. Paint the back of a shelf a cheery new color!
You’ll be happy every time you see it!
3. Add some lively fabric or wallpaper to a cabinet!
Create a one of a kind piece, just because life is too short to be predictable!
4. Display something unique on the wall, instead of hiding it in a drawer!
Who says you have to put a boring old print on every wall?
5. Cover some pillows in fun springy new fabric!
Just stitch it right over the top of an old pillow, I won’t tell anyone!
There you go, there are my ideas this week for adding ambience and cheer to your life! I found some ideas online and I put them up on my tumblr account if you want more inspiration!
How about you, what did YOU do this week?
Top three images: Better Homes & Gardens
Pine Cone Hill
House Beautiful
My got a little joy butterfly just looking at those precious dishtowels!
Thanks for help focusing on a beautiful life this year~
Robin Rane’
All Things Heart and Home
Robin Rane’ ~ All Things Heart & Homes inspiring blog post..A Few of My Favorite Things
Thanks for brightening my morning. I have been wanting to paint the back of my pantry, and think I will get to it this weekend!
Steve would probably tell you that I have entirely too many lovely things laying around to enjoy everyday. Isn’t he lucky that he doesn’t have to venture to my side of the bed and see my book/magazine pile?!
Have a beautiful weekend. Blessings… Polly
I absolutely love the fabric or wallpaper on a cabinet idea. I’ve been wanting to do that for a while on a Sauder armoire that houses the TV in the playroom. It’s a nice looking piece, but it’s not really easily painted. I think that putting some fabric panels on it would kick it up a notch.
Lindsays inspiring blog post..Everything is Beautiful on the Inside
Thanks for the ideas- the one about adding some springy fabric is great- I’m heading into town today and that will be added to my list-
Thanks
Have a wonderful day-
Beautiful post, Melissa!!
Pats inspiring blog post..~Beautiful~
I love your 5 ideas for adding ambiance to our homes. They certainly are cheerful! And what fun it would be to guest post! ~Arleen
That suggestion about painting the back of a shelf is genius! I’ve been trying to figure out what to do about the built ins in my living room! As always, thanks for the inspiration!
Deidras inspiring blog post..10 Minutes
Great ideas Melissa! I’m going to try “my hand” at embroidery. I don’t have a clue what I’m doing!
-Kim
Kim @ Forever Wherevers inspiring blog post..Top 10 Must Visit Destinations
Delightful ideas! I’m so glad that you gave me permission to create a new pillow cover right over the top of the other.
Vees inspiring blog post..A Gratitude List
You have such wonderful ideas..well done, and keep it up, brightens my day to come over here, I always get a surprise.. I love the cheeriness of the cushion covers..:-)
annes inspiring blog post..My little taste of Italy…
What a great idea!
I love your creative spirit.
Oh – I loved this post….I have debated a long time to do something to the backs of my many shelves…now I just need to clear them (which would be another goal). I had such fun with my post….it’s amazing what just a little bit of time can do for the ambiance. You are SO right!
Love those pillows! Mine could use some lively spring color, I’ll have to find some fabric! Thanks for sharing.
Kimm at Reinventeds inspiring blog post..Ten Minutes and a Can of Spray Paint
I love your idea about painting the back of the shelf. I had never thought of that, but it could give a nice splash of color in a room without too much time and effort. Thanks for the idea!
I also love that you love bright colors. They just make a room feel so happy, don’t they?
Taylor at Household Management 101s inspiring blog post..Feb 18, Instilling The Reading Habit In Your Children
Ok, I’m going out to buy some flowers today! I’ll get some for my two little girls who are home sick today too. Thanks for the inspiration!
Susan J Smiths inspiring blog post..Summer Dreaming
Great ideas! I’ve been buying flowers to keep out of a winter funk. Never thought of putting wallpaper on cabinets though. That is a great idea for my kid’s bathrooms!!
Loving looking at all the links. Hope to participate soon:-)
Amy @ Living Locurtos inspiring blog post..Friday Feature – Top 3 blogs
Tiny changes do mean a lot! I don’t love my tub surround area, it always looks too cold and sterile, so I pinkified it up a bit this week! I’ll post more photos of some of the other things I added, but my linky post is mostly about the little pearled picture frame and stitched heart I made for little vignette on one wall. It makes me happy… :0)
Blessings ~ Eileen
Eileen @ Star’s Faults inspiring blog post..String of (pink) Pearls ~
The colors in your post today are so Spring-y and fun. Love those old-fashioned dish towels!
Thanks for hosting again this week. I always enjoy seeing what everyone has to share.
Julia @ Hooked on Housess inspiring blog post..Hooked on Dutch Doors
Great tips Melissa. And thanks for linking up my furniture makeover on your tumblr page!
Dawn-Hydrangea Homes inspiring blog post..Pink Friday – French Country Farmhouse
Wow! That’s a bright and cheery post. I am all about bright and cheery today. I need some Spring in my life! Thanks for keeping us in the loop for great ideas.
~Misti
Misti @ Studio M Designss inspiring blog post..Colorful Rooms: A Breath of Fresh (Spring) Air
Funnily enough I planned a post about bouquets today before seeing your bouquet post. But mine is a little less traditional…and definitely cheaper than a new sofa.
Love the idea of fabric/paint/prints on the back of a cabinet. That’s a keeper for sure.
heather janes inspiring blog post..Tradition
Thank you for posting the rules (and reasons for the rules) I came back yesterday to look at last weeks links, but most of them weren’t really related to the topics. That is frustrating. Not intentional, I’m sure, but frustrating nonetheless.
I do have a question. Most of my Friday posts have been about things other than decorating, like this week is about friends making life beautiful. I don’t want to be a breaker of rules, so is this ok or do I need to focus more on decorating?
Thanks for doing this!
songbirdtiffs inspiring blog post..Life is Beautiful (Ryan Adams)
Today I’m posting about how flowers add beauty to life……you know me, the greenhouse lady
Tamaras inspiring blog post.."My Fair Lady" Fantasy Party Theme
Thanks Songbirdtiff! Yes, I will have to delete links that are random, but posts don’t have to be decorating posts. They can relate to creating a beautiful LIFE around your home, and that doesn’t always mean decorating. You’re doing great, I’m sure your post will be LOVELY.
Hi Melissa! Thanks for stopping by my post yesterday during the Nester’s party. I’m really making strides in my endeavor for a Beautiful Life. Thanks for the support and inspiration!
Dana@Just Passing Throughs inspiring blog post..Look at me go
boy do i need some cheer…great ideas…blessings and hugs
Cre8Tivas inspiring blog post..standing in my own way…
It’s always nice to take a weekend off for a getaway. A little romance for those who didn’t get their fix for Valentine’s Day.
Gennaros inspiring blog post..Planning A Perfect Romantic Getaway
I love the super simple ideas you have for adding cheer to our homes! Thanks for hosting the linking event today! Have a wonderful weekend.
Miss Sandys inspiring blog post..Beautiful Comforts…..
I love your tips today. I also really like the comments everyone has written. We all have spring fever, I think! Your post shows the perfect way to bring that feeling in our homes – thanks! Definitely inspired today.
Katie
Katie at makingthishome.coms inspiring blog post..Things Are Looking Up
We have had rare beautiful spring weather in the pacific northwest, so I talk about decorating my porch for spring, and simply waiting for spring. I have a picture to go with it. Hope that qualifies!
Gayle at Mountain Momas inspiring blog post..Waiting For Spring
I love the idea of the cabinet being colourful – pretty idea!
Liz@VioletPosys inspiring blog post..Bouquet of the Week…
I love the idea of fabric on the cabinet, but I’m not sure how to do it. Is it starched on? Is there a pop-out panel in the cabinet door? Decorating minds need to know…
Rachels inspiring blog post..The Most Important Rule for an Organized Clothes Closet
Well, I didn’t do anything grand or beautiful with my home this week, but all the things you listed above give me some great ideas! So, maybe I’ll have something to share next week?!
Happy Friday!!☺
jennykates inspiring blog post..Friday Confessions
LOVE the green fabric… soooo bright and cheery… PERFECT!
Fifi Flowers inspiring blog post..Burning Desire…
I’d like to add ambiance and cheer by getting a new kitchen! How’s that for honesty? hee hee.
Hey, I have a GIVEAWAY going on! Happy Weekend, Melissa!
Sandys inspiring blog post..Nettie’s Syrup – GIVEAWAY!
I didn’t beautify this week except by cleaning. And can I tell you what I found. Something that I thought was lost forever. My Miraculous Medal that I was given at my baptism. And where did I find it…..Under my refrigerator. I decided to clean around all the base boards today. And under the fridge. So I pulled out the fridge and the floor was horrible. And there layed my Miraculous Medal. So my day can’t get any better. The chain had broke and I guess the medal must have been stuck in my shirt or something.
Lovely post. I especially love the wallpaper covered cabinet. It’s so sweet.
lilyhavens inspiring blog post..Dreaming of Flights of Fancy
Hi Melissa,
I am participating today. Thanks for your calling us to Live a Beautiful Life. Love the tips. I’m off to dust, rearrange, and beautify.
Christinas inspiring blog post..A New Bed in 10 Minutes
Great ideas – and your post inspired me to just get going with something I’ve been thinking about for awhile. And then…I was surprised at how quickly it went. Really fast!
Have a wonderful weekend – although you’re probably busier on weekends than the rest of us, with the new church start and all. Blessings to you.
Lorrie
Flowers simply have a way of lifting your spirits. Have a wonderful weekend.
Hope @ Monkey Giggless inspiring blog post..I am so Happy
Love your inspiring ideas, and I love Tumblr ever since I found it here.
I have shared my daughter’s bedroom makeover today.
JanMary, N Irelands inspiring blog post..Water drops and a colourful walk
After a less than inspired week, there was an increase in moments of beauty and fun at the end of the week, just in time for this….
thank you for simple reminders and inspirations for a beautiful and joyful life.
Imelda Phillipss inspiring blog post..Ambience
Happy Friday and have a great weekend!
Leas inspiring blog post..a beautiful life friday
Twitter: berrymorin
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I did purchase a very decorative items from Etsy vendors. I’m also working on replacing our decor pillows with the help of Olive at Etsy.com.
I really love her creativity and her prices. It’s also great that she’s a local.
Ronas inspiring blog post..Calvary Chapel Spring Valley – Online Church Service
Thanks for the very inspiring post! I was so inspired, I finally joined in on the fun. Now, if it would warm up already so I could get out to some flea markets!
Shannans inspiring blog post..Mudroom Re-do: Before and After
I love giving myself flowers. It is my favorite way to liven up a room. The other ideas look fabulous too, though! I needed good ideas like these since I’m getting a little bored with my house as is, but I don’t have much time or money to do anything! Thanks for sharing, Melissa!
Kristens inspiring blog post..The Grandest Opening of All
Twitter: melissalewis
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Wonderful and easy ideas. I especially love those cute little dish towels!
Happy Weekend:)
Love # 2 and #3! I am going to put them on my to do list