A little dramatic? Yes, probably.
But I'm impatient and ready for warmer, sunnier, flower filled days and Mother Nature is not cooperating. Again.
That's ok though, just because it's not spring outside yet, doesn't mean I can't force a bit of spring inside with a few quick and easy decorating tips.
And since almost everything I do around here costs less than ten bucks, my ideas is budget friendly, too.
Quick, Easy And Inexpensive Ways To Decorate For Spring
Flowers, Flowers, Flowers
Bring on the color!
One of my favorite ways to bring a little spring inside is by grabbing a bouquet of flowers at the grocery store and watching them bloom in my kitchen. Daffodils, for example, add instant sunshine for about two bucks a bushel.
They're simple and sweet and change the entire mood of the room with their subtle smiles.
Of course, if you're looking for a more powerful punch of color, then for about five bucks you can pick up a bouquet of my all time favorite flowers, tulips. And no need to spend any money on a fancy new vase, they look great in just about any kind of container.
Place them in a pitcher, a bucket, even an old boot to prep for April showers.
Front Door Decor
Welcome guests with something fresh!
If you're like me, by the time March rolls around, you're ready for something new to grace your front door. Pack up those snowflakes and evergreen wreaths. It's time to bring on the floral wreaths. Hit the craft store for some bright blooms and you can have something new on your door in no time.
If wreaths aren't really your thing, how about thinking outside the box and adding a wooden sign with dollars store daisies? Think outside the box and come up with something that suits your style.
Add A Banner
Add a little whimsy!
With Easter just around the corner, spring is the perfect time to decorate a mantle, window or kitchen hood with a banner. They're just so darling, who can resist their charm?
Banners are super simple to make, whether you used old fabric to whip up a few cottontails, or yarn to make a carrot banner, they're sure to make you forget all about that chill outside.
Start A Garden...Indoors
Get your hands in the dirt!
There's no reason to wait to get your hands dirty just because your garden is covered in snow. I say, start planting inside! It doesn't matter if you go with vegetables, flowers or herbs or if you plant seeds or cell packs.
Just gather a few containers like old upcycled tins or decaled DIY tea cups, a little potting soil and get your springtime gardening fix without worrying about Jack Frost making a late appearance.
Sprinkle Some Seed Packets Around
Add a little vintage flair!
Seed packets have always been a harbinger of spring. Their bold patterns and bright hues are a perfect ode to spring. There are so many ways to use them to dress your home and whether you choose to use artist renderings or the real thing, you can't go wrong.
Display or frame a large seed packet print or a grouping of them on a gallery wall, string up several packets to make a seasonal banner or decoupage them onto a bucket, vase or mason jar. They'd even look great mounted on an old wooden board.
And there you have it, fabulously quick, easy and cheap ways to welcome spring to your home.
Which ones will you choose?
If you're looking for even more ways to jump into the season, you must hop on over to visit my talented friends to see what they have up their springtime sleeves. This month, Benita from Chasing Quaintness is our lovely Ten (Plus!) On The 10th hostess.
Carol at Bluesky at Home | Cindy at County Road 407
Kim at Exquisitely Unremarkable | Katie at Let’s Add Sprinkles
Laura at Decor to Adore | Patti at Pandora’s Box
Susan at Homeroad | Tammy at Patina and Paint
Kim I like every one of your creative Spring projects!
ReplyDeleteThanks Susan! I'm so ready for spring. 😊
DeleteWhat great and creative ideas for Spring! I'm so ready for spring this year and these would definitely put you in the mood!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tammy! I'm puling out all the stops and willing spring into my neck of the woods!
DeleteI probably shouldn’t mention it was 76 here yesterday; should I?
ReplyDeleteI love all your spring ideas and I’m sending warm and sunny wishes your way.☀️☀️☀️😎😎😎
Thanks Lisa...and enjoy that weather. It sounds just dreamy!!
DeleteI like you Kim are ready for Spring. Mother Nature and Old Man Winter need to stop their affair. He needs to leave!!!! We may hit 60 on Wednesday this week so that might be coming your way too. That will feel wonderful. Have a great Sunday.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Kris
I sure do hope so, Kris! That would be glorious…especially since there’s freezing rain and snow outside my window right now. Stay toasty!!
DeleteYour ideas are all so cute and clever. Love the idea of repurposing an old fan blade for front door decor!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Laura! I love repurposing old fan blades and the idea of adding flowers to one just made me smile. Thanks for the visit!
DeleteLots of cute ideas. Well our 8-12 predicted ended up being 8. Gonna be 40 on Wednesday with rain expected. Maybe it will wash away all the white stuff. I am going to have to get some flowers at the grocery store. I don't do that nearly often enough.
ReplyDeleteEight inches of snow still seems pretty significant to me, Lorri! Yikes! We got hit with a few on Monday and it's still hanging around. Right now there's some rain outside, but it keeps freezing. I'm hoping that as the day goes on the rest of the snow will melt, but until that happens I'll just keep staring at my pretty flowers.
DeleteKim, I love all of these ideas! They are so cute! To me, flowers are always the easiest and most inexpensive way to bring some spring inside! Thank you so much for your sweet words! Love and hugs!
ReplyDeleteI'm with you, Benita, flowers are my go to, especially now when there aren't any outside and I'm craving color. Thanks for hosting the hop! Hugs to you!
DeleteKim I have had so much snow and sleet dumped on me not to mention all the slush that is floating around. I am more than ready for spring to make its way over here and pronto!! Your ideas are so pretty and also very budget friendly which we always like.
ReplyDeleteI'm sick of the slush, too and hoping it's all gone for now, Mary! Happy spring.
DeleteOh yes, I'm definitely ready for spring! Temps will be in the 60's here later this week - I think only one or two days and with rain, but that's OK, I'll take it! Like you, I'm ready to decorate with pretty spring things and color.
ReplyDeleteHappy spring, Melanie!! Let the blooming begin!
DeleteKim, these are lovely! I don't have a Spring Wreath and should find a way to get one soon. Thank you for all you share. Have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteI need to dig out one of those wreaths today, Angela. I still have a winter snowflake wreath up there now! Happy spring!
DeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteI decorated for Spring :-) it makes me smile. I have a fun Artisan Easter Egg project I am going to do with my son Atticus. I will post when we complete the project in a few weeks.
I do want to do a wreath for outside.. but we still have lots of snow, ice and I have not been able to get all my winter outdoor taken care off. LOL
Oh the egg project sounds very cool! I hope you do share!!
DeleteAll darling ideas Kim! We are still buried in snow and I am so ready for spring. Usually the 1st of March I head to our local grocery store and buy lots of spring plants and pot them for my porch. Haven't done a thing yet this year. May not happen for a while. I love your sweet bunny banner. It just makes me smile!
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
I hope your snow has melted Jann, now that spring has arrived. Wouldn't it be nice if that's how it worked? 😉
DeleteKim, all of your creations are so sweet and pretty. I remember when you did the little bunny banner and since I had the same banner wanted to do something with mine. That was last year, I think, and I never got to it, now I can't remember where I put the banner! I'll keep looking and just keep drooling over yours..Happy Monday..xxoJudy
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Judy. I had fun making them all. That bunny banner is a favorite. If you dig out that burlap banner and make one, I hope you'll share! Happy spring!
DeleteI just love your hello sign, and what a cute way to display it, by hanging it from the door! Of course, flowers are always my favorites too, although I need to shop where you do to find tulips for $5.00, lol... they're closer to $10 here! I always love your banners, and you've reminded me I should get busy doing one for spring! Officially spring is neither here by the calendar, nor by the weather, but we are looking forward to 50+ degrees next week, which should help it feel more springlike! Always enjoy your inspirational, and economical inspirations :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Marilyn, I do enjoy decorating for spring...but only when it's easy and cheap to do so! I'm glad you find my ideas inspiring. I don't know why our tulips are so cheap here, but I'm glad they are. Roses are very inexpensive, too. I can get a small bouquet of them for about $5 and a double dozen for about $15. It was funny to watch those prices triple around Valentine's Day. I told my husband, no need. That was just crazy!! Happy spring!
DeleteOh dear Kim and I was wondering why it still feels like the middle of Summer down here in the Southern Hemisphere. It's been crazy hot. I'll try blow some of that your way ;-) Love all your Spring decorating ideas by the way
ReplyDeleteOh please do, Michelle! We could use a little kiss of summer!!
DeleteLoved seeing all of these ideas.
ReplyDeleteYou can't beat spring flowers around the home :)
All the best Jan
Totally agree, Jan!! Happy spring!
DeleteLove all these spring ideas for decorating, Kim! I can't wait to make a springtime wreath for our new front door ~ thank you for the ideas. <3 Happy to be with you again for 10 on the 10th! <3
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Barb :)
Thanks Barb! I need to get my spring wreath out today, too!! Finally!!
DeleteThese are so pretty, I would love to have a talent like this☺
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Natalia, and trust me, it's so easy. If I can do it, anyone can!!
DeleteSpring flowers for sure! I'm wanting a trip to Trader Joe's for them soon. And thank you for reminding me about my poor neglected front porch. Bloggers will be going porch crazy soon, won't they? Mine needs serious help!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see all the pretty porches, Dewena. I have a screened in one that won't warm up until May. Until then, I'll just keep collecting ideas!! Happy spring!
DeleteYou always have such great ideas, Kim! Those tea tins are just adorable...I think that idea is my favorite. We hit 50 degrees today and I was so excited!
ReplyDeleteEveryone seems to love those tea tins, Ann. I think it's the pansies!!
DeleteI love all your ideas, Kim. We are way ahead of the schedule and have been enjoying spring for a few weeks already, well worth celebrating. I'd begin with the tea tin pot, it is lovely and I have a stash of tins waiting to be put to good use. The garland second, I really want one.
ReplyDeleteAmalia
xo
Amalia, I am dreaming of spring days. It’s sunny and snowless here today, but it’s brutally cold….perfect for tea!!
DeleteHey Kim, I too am so ready this week for spring to arrive. I love all of your ideas for bringing spring into the home. I will be decorating my mantel this week for spring and easter! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Julie, it’s supposed to be almost 60 here this week!! Yay!!
DeleteThe bunny pillow cover!! I wonder what is available over at Bealls?? Must make a trip. I have a surprise for you if I ever get to the post office...
ReplyDeleteDefinitely worth the trip, Nancy! And a surprise...now I'm intrigued!
DeleteHi, Kim
ReplyDeleteIt's been a while. Hope all is well with you and the weather is warming up where you are at. Your Spring decorate is lovely. The tea container is a great idea.
Hello Vanessa!! So great to hear from you! Spring is slowly showing its head here, but it’s nowhere near as lovely as your spring weather, I’m sure. Thanks so much for the sweet comment and I hope you and your family are all well, too. Happy spring!!
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