I think a little spring decorating would lift our spirits this week, don’t you? I know spring feels different this year. I always keep seasonal decorating so simple, though. I find simplicity always works. A bouquet of grocery store tulips on the table is enough to make me happy. But this week I am not going to run to the grocery store just for a bouquet or potted plant. You probably aren’t either. Maybe next time I order groceries, I’ll see if they can toss in some tulips :). Or maybe a local florist still delivers? I don’t even know. Nothing seems normal these days.
I know many of you are doing the 31 Day Love Your Home Challenge. We aren’t quite to day ten yet, but when you get there you’ll see the challenge “reclaim the dining room.” It’s one of my favorites. (Of course, you can always do day ten’s challenge early if you feel motivated).
If your dining room is covered with papers, it’s hard to feel happy or at peace there. Most of us are probably cooking and eating at home more than ever, right? It’s important to make the dining room feel pretty so we want to sit there and enjoy meals together… or even by ourselves!
Clear the table, wipe it off, and then have some fun.
The sun has been out in Seattle for the past couple of days here, so I got inspired to do something ‘spring like.’ Foraging in my backyard to cut some flowers was just the plant therapy I needed.
Perhaps you have a garden. You might have some spring flowers or even some branches or ferns in your yard! It’s fun to go look. I found some pretty blooming pink and white camellias in mine. But no matter what we have to work with right now, you can definitely find something pretty to make a centerpiece with.
This is a season to get creative. I have a whole post on that coming up! But for now, let’s start digging around in our cabinets or head out to the yard to see what we can do with what we have.
Remember my bunny pitcher? Today I took a couple of minutes to fill her sweet self up with a mix of faux spring flowers and a fresh camellia bloom from my backyard. It makes me smile to see her pink flower hair. It’s like an Easter bonnet. It’s totally fine to use faux flowers, or a mix of faux and fresh in your centerpiece. I wanted tulips, but now’s definitely not the time to get picky. Just enjoy what you have!
Of course, you don’t have to have a bunny pitcher. In fact you don’t even have to use a vase or a pitcher at all. Look for anything pretty. If you have my book Simple Gatherings, go grab it and take a look right now. You’ll see you can make centerpieces out of anything you have around your home!
Grab some pretty colored books, a few tea cups, a tray, placements, a candlestick, a cake plate, a bunny statue, Easter eggs, whatever you have that looks spring-like. Have fun. Take some photos so you’ll be ready to show off your table and centerpiece on day ten!
I can’t wait to see what you come up with. Share a photo in The Inspired Room Facebook group or tag me @theinspiredroom on Instagram so I can see!
Simple Spring Centerpiece
Step One:
Pick a vase, any vase.
Whatever you have! I’ve gathered up some of my faves here. You can use a jar, a pitcher, or even a water glass!
Step Two:
Go outside and find anything you can to cut and bring inside!
Flowers, a branch, anything goes.
Bonus points: Take a few deep breaths of the fresh spring air outdoors before you go back inside.
Step Three:
Walk inside, set your foraged finds into the vase, and put it on your table. Step back and smile!
Ta-da! A happy spring centerpiece that didn’t cost you a dime but brought a bit of joy to your day.
Look how pretty she is with her Easter bonnet!
Oh, Jack says hi, by the way. He desperately needs a haircut. Since we’re avoiding going out of the house, it’s going to be an at home haircut for him…and it’s not going to be pretty. Lol! Wish us luck.
Happy spring, friend!
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Sources for above: Turkish towel (many color options, love using these as tablecloths!) // Teal Matte Dinnerware // Simple Gatherings Book // Wood Pedestal with Handle // 2 Tiered Wooden Tray // Matte Porcelain Dinner Dishes // Bamboo Rattan Cup with Handle // Brass Taper Candle Holder Set up Two // Sage Green Pedestal // Blue and White Ticking Striped Cloth Napkins // White Marble Acacia Wood Round Cheeseboard // Stainless Steel Gold Flatware // Farmhouse Ceramic Pitcher // Marble and Acacia Wood Cookbook Holder and Serving Board // Woven Rattan Napkin Holder // White Porcelain Pitcher // Blue Taper Candles (many color options) // Gray and White Striped Cloth Napkins
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With everything going on…forgot my bunny vase in the attic… Easter is coming, Easter is coming!! franki
Your camellias are so pretty…Love that sweet bunny pitcher! Here in the Midwest my daffodils are all in full bloom. They make me so happy.
Can’t wait to see Jacks haircut!
Ha, it will be something to behold, I’m sure :).
Well my yard has nothing yet but some greenery and I don’t mean anything pretty really. This makes me realize I need to plan something for the garden that pops up in the spring. A happy chore for sure. The camellias are lovely..especially in your bunny pitcher.
I do wonder if the stores would deliver some flowers with the groceries?? Let us know Melissa how that goes.
We have had some grey days here in Indiana recently , but supposed to get better soon. Yes! I think putting some Spring in the house is just what we need! Thanks for the motivation!
Loved this post, Melissa! I bought tulips last week at Costco and split them up into bud vases on my dining room table. My husband gets tickled at how happy they make me. I’m wondering if you have an online
source you particularly like for faux flowers. Enjoy your adorable bunny arrangement!
Here comes Melissa Cottontail
Hoppin’ down the Bunny trail
Hippity hoppin’
Fresh Camellia Bonnet on her Hair🎶
:)
Love the post! And the comment about Jacks hair. He seems laid back enough to be ok with whatever. Same here with my cockapoos…problem is that I need a glass of wine to get up the nerve to cut their hair. Then have another one to settle my nerves over it. Then have to hide the scissors so I don’t cut my own with the pet scissors during this homebound desperate hair times. Thank you for sharing joy of home and of pets! Now more than ever.
HAHA! My husband came out of the bathroom the other day and said I CUT MY OWN BANGS! HAHAHAH! He didn’t even have bangs so that took me by surprise. haha.
Love your sweet bunny pitcher and her pink flower hair! My two dogs really are needing haircuts! Don’t have dog trimmers, wonder if my husband’s beard trimmer would work?
I bet it would work! We used to cut our Westie’s hair all the time with an electric razor and scissors. His hair looked pretty choppy but it did the job, ha! These two dogs have been spoiled with trips to the spa every other month their whole life. They are going to look ridiculous, but think of all the money we’ll save!
Love the look of your pretty flowers. Brings a bit of spring hope to a room. Sense you are from the PNW you can also support one of our local small businesses that will be feeling the economic pinch due to the covid situation. RoozenGaarde (Skagit County’s own tulip grower) & Tulips.com have lovely tulips available via delivery. I had some sent to my daughter to brighten her home and mood.
Thank you, I will look into that! It is nice to be able to support others right now.
Get out!! You have flowers AND sunshine?!!!
We went for a walk today and noticed a few little teeny tiny bursts of green on some bushes along the walkway. As it’s in the high 30’s I am surprised to even find that. BUT spring is pushing through… I picked pussy willows a few days ago and we’re hearing a few spring peepers (frogs) when the sun warms the ponds and marshes.
What a cheerful table! Happy Spring!
I know, it was quite a treat to have sunshine and flowers. :) Spring peepers? LOL I’ve never heard of frogs being called that. How funny! We don’t have many frogs here so that’s probably why haha. Happy spring, friend!
OMG, in this case ‘less is more’ works well here, especially with your cute bunny pitcher. I love this post. thank you! Stay safe and healthy.