Hello and welcome! Spring has finally arrived and I’m definitely ready for the warmer weather and pretty colors. How about you?
I was so thrilled when Marty from A Stroll Thru Life invited me to be a part of the 2016 Spring Home Tour. She kicked off the tour on Monday and if you haven’t seen her beautiful home, you should definitely check it out {HERE}. If you’re visiting from Talk of the House, welcome! I’m Kim!
Let’s start in the living room, which is the first room you see when you walk through the front door. I’ve freshened things up at bit with some brighter coffee table decor and of course, I’ve moved the furniture around again. I just can’t help myself!
I finally got wise and moved the blue throw to the center of the sofa because that’s where Mimi {our dog} sits and waits for me whenever I leave the house and this way, she doesn’t create a dirty spot on the back of the sofa. {Please pardon her dirty face – this was the day before she got groomed!}
I’m also experimenting with some new houseplants this spring. Sadly, I’m managed to kill so many over the years because my house doesn’t get a lot of direct light, but my new ZeeZee plant seems to be doing just fine so far….well, except the bite marks at the end of the leaves where the cat took a tiny taste… {I still swear by the pothos, though! It’s the easiest houseplant to care for ever!}
Even though I just snapped these photos last week, the room no longer looks like this {you can see what it looks like now HERE}!
And now on to the dining room. I put together a simple brunch tablescape using roses, hydrangea, basil, and pears. Natural elements are my favorite tabletop decor items.
I tend to use my white everyday dishes no matter the occasion but for this table setting, I added DIY mini clipboard menus to sit atop each plate.
Pink and green flowers are my favorite Spring combination!
I started making some updates to the family room at the beginning of the year because after Christmas, I was really itching for a change. My TV gallery wall got a bit of an update thanks to some argyle-wearing pets and mementos from last year’s trip to England. You can see more about this wall, including tips for arranging and hanging {HERE}.
I also updated our guest bedroom just a bit. It had a makeover not too long ago but I always knew that I had a few more updates to do….it just took me about a year to do them! Some new blankets, an area rug, and storage baskets at the ends of the beds really changed the look of this room.
I love decorating bookshelves and so just couldn’t help myself when it came to refreshing the cabinet in between the guest beds.
One of my favorite additions is the framed wi-fi password signs which keeps guests from having to ask me {especially since I can never remember it!}.
As a final touch, I added some paper and pencils to the cabinet as well since the top can slide forward to become a writing desk.
You can click on any of the links below for more details and pictures:
The final stop on the Spring tour is Linda from It All Started with Paint. She is an amazingly talented lady who is showcasing her yellow and navy Spring decor so be sure to pop over and leave a kind word for her!
And if you missed any of the tours earlier in the week, here’s the full list:
Monday – March 21
A Stroll Thru Life – Marty
Cuckoo4Design – Julia
Life on Virginia Street – Sarah
Thrifty and Chic – Alicia
Snazzy Little Things -Jeanette
Rain On A Tin Roof – Jenna
Tuesday – March 22
Making Home Base -Chelsea
Claire Brody Designs -Claire
Driven By Decor – Kris
Eleven Gables – Emily
Bliss @ Home – Kristin
Hymns & Verses – Doreen
Wednesday – March 23
Style Your Senses -Mallory
Our Southern Home – Christy
Simple Details – Pam
Decor To Adore – Laura
Monica Wants It – Monica
21 Rosemary Lane -Barbara
Thursday – March 24
Decorating Delirium – Jennifer
Simple Stylings – Summer
Remodelando La Casa – Cristina
Life Love Larson – Andrea
Our Fifth House -Carmel
No Minimalist Here – Sherry
Hoppy Easter!
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the WIFI sign is genius!!!!!!! I absolutely love that guest room…
Thank you, Terri! I updated the post today to include a FREE downloadable graphic of it that you can print at home with your own password. :)
Lovely! Kim, your photos are a real treat for the eyes. I couldn’t help but notice your vintage Gene Stratton-Porter. “Every intoxicating delight of early spring was in the air. The breeze that fanned her cheek was laden with subtle perfume and the crisp, fresh odor of unfolding leaves.” ― Gene Stratton-Porter, The Song of the Cardinal. I’m very fond of her writing and would die if I ever found one like that :)
Hi Colleen – I had never even paid any attention to what books I owned {I buy them based on the look of their pages} but the quote you gave is so beautiful perhaps I should give reading the book a try! Thank you so much for sharing this information with me!! :) Kim
Love your decorating style. Your home looks so warm and inviting. HoW did you do your diningroom chairs that are numbered? Was that a diy or did you have someone reupholster them?
Hi Marianne! Thank you so much for your kind comments! My numbered dining chairs are actually a DIY project that costs less than a $1! Here’s a link to the details but note that the materials are seasonal but are available now!
https://www.tidbitsandtwine.com/give-your-dining-chairs-a-custom-look-for-under-1/
Kim, LOVE everything, and your dining space is so perfect! Love the chandelier and the silk window treatments!!
Thank you, Anita!
I love the brown chairs with the numbers on them. :)
Thank you, Chelsea! They were actually a DIY project a while back – super easy and cheap! Happy Easter! :) Kim
Such a beautiful home and tour. I love every room, but your dining room has always been such a favorite. That pretty blue in your living room also always catches my eye. Gorgeous. Thanks so much for joining in the tours, such a treat to have you.
Thank you so much for hosting, Marty! I always enjoy viewing all of the tours and have met so many wonderful people through this tour. :) My dining room is about to get a makeover and I hope it turns out well…I’m sure it will take me another year to complete though because I never do anything quickly. Lol! Happy Easter! -Kim
What a beautiful tour Kim! I adore the pairing of pink and green and your sweet Mimi is a delight.
As a fellow spring tour participant I wanted to invite you to our linky party, Thoughts of Home on Thursday. Your tour is so fantastic that I would love for you to share it. We offer a giveaway chance very week for each participant. This week is a subscription to Southern Living. I hope you join in on our gathering.
Happy Easter to you and yours!
Hi Laura – Thank you so much for your sweet comments and for the party invite! :) Kim
Your guest bedroom is amazing!! Can I come over and stay there? :) If that piece of furniture between the beds goes missing, you will know who has it. Just sayin… :)
Beautiful job with all your spring accents!
Lol! Yes anytime! That’s what it’s there for! :) Thank you for your sweet comments! -Kim
You have such a stunning home and gorgeous photography! Love your touches of Spring!
:) Linda
Thank you, Linda!! :) Kim
Such a gorgeous home. Love the Wifi password sign too.
Thank you, Julia!
Fresh and beautiful – just like Spring! I love your changes and look forward to seeing more!
Have a blessed Easter!
Lynda @ Gates of Crystal
Thank you so much, Lynda!