Hello! Is this thing on? Hi, friends! Remember me? I’ve missed you! All is well here and around our house. I’ve been a little MIA (well, a lot MIA) here while I was juggling several projects that all were due in the same few week period of time. Crazy times.
Besides the big blog crash of 2018 (you may have noticed that the blog was literally MIA a few times, which gave me a bit of a fright), and organizing the Simple Organizing book launch (thank you all for your support!), I also was finishing up a new 60,000 word book manuscript (which I turned in last week, yay!) plus trying to deal with quite a few other projects and updates around the house.
Speaking of book writing, I’ve mentioned this before but writing a new book is a strange experience because the whole time I feel like I’m still talking with you, except you can’t hear me :)
Basically it’s like I’m talking to myself, so it’s good to be in a place where you can hear me again!
Tomorrow I’ll give you an update from my dining room (sneak peek at the top of the page).
As I was looking through some photos this weekend, I got inspired to do a little spring round up for today.
This is like a blast from the past, since I’m bringing together a few shots from my previous home and my new home, just for fun all in one post!
Decorate your mantel and coffee table
Bring a lighter look to open shelving (my best open shelving tips and inspiration)
Bring in greenery from the yard
Line a window sill with spring plants and blooms
Use a fringed throw or turkish towel to jazz up your entry table
Use heavy gift wrap or removable wallpaper to refresh a wall (gift wrap sources)
Tie a rope around your curtains for a fresh nautical look
Switch your bed linens for spring (see my bedroom refresh here)
Paint something you’ve always wanted to paint (maybe paint your fireplace!)
Do a spring tidy (refresh or create a new command center!)
Create an inspiration board for a spring project!
Redecorate a wall (10 helpful tips for decorating walls)
Make a spring flower basket for your door
Set a sunny table for a Saturday breakfast
Bring a spring look to your entry with a new rug (see my home decor shops are here and The Inspired Room full color home decorating book here).
Organize a drawer (Get a copy of Simple Organizing! Amazon // Barnes and Noble)
(Kitchen Remodel and sources here)
Set up a dessert buffet outside, just for fun!
Add spring colors to your bedroom
Refresh your front door paint (our Dutch Door FAQ is here)
Lighten up your curtain panels (coastal bedroom makeover and sources here)
Browse flea markets for planters for your front porch (spring porch refresh details/ sources here)
Set up an outdoor seating area (see the small deck makeover here)
Bring in some greenery with new plants! (daybed and house sources here)
How’s your spring going so far? What’s new? I want to hear how you are! I’ve missed y’all so much. See you tomorrow!
So pretty! I’ve hopped over hear from the oil world. Your style is lovely. I’m switching our place from layered maximalism to more open and zen. Your blog provides much inspiration. Xx
Thank you, Jen!
Have really missed you! So happy to see you back! Love your blog!
Thank you so much, it is so kind of you to stop by and say hi!!
Love these ideas! We’ve been working hard here in IL to bring spring alive amongst all the cold and snow still haunting us! Will be using a few of these!
Hopefully it won’t be long before that snow melts and spring arrives in your neck of the woods!
The map wallpaper in ingenious! Now I know what to do with those Nat Geo maps…
Cheers
These are all GREAT IDEAS! The Spring weather is finally here which is inspiring me to do some of the things that you have listed. I just wanted to let know that ever since I have come across your blog, about 4 or 5 years ago, you have inspired me in so many ways . . . with both transforming my home and spiritually. Ive been a apart of your Home Love Stories and I started an Instagram back in October called “willow_house_lane”. I am hoping that someday soon I will have my own home decorating blog. And this is all because of you! YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION! AND I WANT TO THANK YOU! XO! :)
ALSO, I can’t wait to see your Dining Room Refresh! :)
Thank you, Maria! So good to see you! And what a sweetheart you are, wishing you all the best with your new adventures! xoxo
Oh my goodness, I love EVERY room in your beautiful home and all the Spring ideas! All the blue and white is so classic and fresh! Could you share where you found the round mirror above your white-painted fireplace? I’m down in Gig Harbor looking for a mirror like that! Thanks!
Cool pics, but what does “MIA” mean? :)
I thought the little elephant you have on your ottoman was a dinosaur! I have dinosaur planters at my house…but i have had a dino obsession for a very long time. I made a wreath for the door and put a spring quote on my letter board.
I love seeing the photos from your old house! I have to say I think your new house is my favorite!
Oh yay, it’s been fun making this one our home! ♥️
I’m fairly new to your blog. Are you in the Seattle area? I live in Woodland Wa. Anyway I’m glad to finally see some spring weather here, too. Thank you for sharing your home and all the great ideas.
Hi Katy! Welcome! Thank you. I’m in Seattle now, my old house was on the Kitsap Peninsula.
Cutest sneak peek ever, up there! I’m getting in the mood for Spring…actually, we had kind of a preview of summer here yesterday!
I’m going to create an idea board for a home office. You’ve inspired me to keep it neutral so I can change out accessories and things with the seasons. I have a couple of your books and shared them with my mom for ideas in her new home, and she love loves them! Thank you for sharing your inspiration with us!
Jen Hernandez, Colorado