March 27, 2012 by Aimee •
Spring has officially arrived! I’ve spent the last two weeks traveling the country and seeing homes in lots of different states. Some homes had amazing curb appeal and some had been left uncared for. Regardless of the size of house or impressiveness of the neighborhood, all the houses that I loved and that seemed welcoming have incorporated flowers. Flowers on the porch are such a simple and easy touch to add and are so inviting.
The eye naturally focuses on the door as you drive by homes. My basic fill in wreath needs to come down, I’m ready for a new Spring wreath. One of the first things I’m going to make when I get home is this split pea wreath. I love the look and the color and the simplicity. I think it’s absolutely perfect!
I love tulips! Did you see my
tulip tablescape?!?! White tulips are so beautiful and I love that tulips have a long lifespan and aren’t messy at the end of their bloom. This arrangement is absolutely exquisite! I am going to fill my tin with tulips and make our back door look pretty, too.
Right about now, I’m wising that my front porch was a lot larger. I love the look of these feed store pots being stacked and used for flower arrangements. Amazing, right! I think I’ll have to scale it down a bit and still go for it!
And this is the front door mat I will be making this week. Wood, holes, and double thick pieces of twine. I have everything I need at home waiting for me! Darling, right! Totally beats my flat mat….time for some depth!So what are your spring plans!?! How is your door decorated!?!? This is my very favorite time of year. Blooms offer endless options for decor….and create such a picturesque backdrop. First stop the nursery!
Here are a couple of ideas I considered….
Yellow has been one of my favorites now for quite some time. I’m usually not a huge fan of fake flowers, but this full wreath from
A Soft Place is definitely thinking that with just the right flower, fake can totally be chic! These Forsythia are beautiful.
Making a wreath from ping pong balls is pretty creative. This would impress my sweet little B’s!!! And the added touch of flowers on top totally screams Spring in a lovely and inviting way!!!
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Love all the photos! I think I may have enough wood and twine to make one of those adorable mats! Into my to do list it goes. Realized when you wrote that the eye goes to the front door first. It is so true, going to be working on that also. Enjoyed your post very much!
Beautiful! I love hanging baskets. I’m really hoping to pick some up over the weekend and have them out for easter. They are such a simple way to bring a lot of cheer to the exterior of your home!
What a beautiful post!
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Little Bit
How absolutely beautiful…all of them. Have a lovely day!
Lisa
Simply this.that.and the other!
How absolutely beautiful…all of them. Have a lovely day!
Lisa
Simply this.that.and the other!
I can practically smell the green!
All of these are so pretty. I definitely want to make the wooden door mat! Can’t to see what you come up with for your new projects!
xo Jess
Thanks for your sweet notes! Isn’t this the most fabulous time of the year!!! I’m ready to get my hands dirty!!!
Who would have thought that split peas would make such a cute wreath? I can just see that with a big pink or yellow bow – perfect for spring!
Allyson
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I love your blog and am your newest follower! Thanks for so much inspiration!! It makes me incredibly excited that it’s springtime
Oh my, take a bow!
You’ve put a “spring” in my step with your creative loveliness.
Have a blessed day!
Wow love the tulip door hanger. They are all such great spring ideas!
The scenery is truly gorgeous. Ahh spring… I’ll settle for gradually melting snow.. for now anyway! I pinned the first photo here.
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Hey there, I’m a new follower. Love your cute blog. Cheers
Fab inspiration, Aimee! I’m working on a moss and burlap wreath for my front door — right now we’re inundated with pollen, so as soon as our pressure washing is done, it’s ON! In the meantime, I think I’ll put some tulips in a bucket inside my back door to enjoy.
xo Heidi
Very cute ideas!
So many pretty ideas for spring.
Mary Alice
Aimee, thanks so much for featured your Spring my burlap wreath. Wanted to let you know that I just loved your Spring Series.I was a like a kid who could’nt wait to go back the next day for the “surprise”
laura
Loving your spring ideas!! I need to work on that some more!
Beautiful spring ideas – can’t wait to see what you decide to do.
Beautiful outdoors! Loving all these spring ideas!
This looks so pretty. I am looking forward to seeing you at My Dream Canvas. Visiting you from Wow Us Wednesday.
I love all of these ideas. I love tulips, too. They are beautiful. I just made a spring wreath and a few spring changes to our home.
Ruth
My favorite? The galvanized pots stacked and filled with plants. I WANT ONE. Enjoyed your blog, so I’ve just become your newest follower. Please come visit me at PICKINandPAINTIN.blogspot.com and hopefully you’ll follow back.
Totally! Galvanized pots are just so dreamy! I love the tiered look for sure! XO, Aimee
Great ideas…really love the tiered galvanized buckets!
ooooh I love those feed store pots too. SO many lovely things. Thanks for such great ideas. Can’t wait to see your split pea wreath
I’m with you. I love that tulip wreath. Unusual and very elegant!
Thanks Mimi! Tulips are just so yummy!!! I’m so glad you stopped by for a visit!!! XO, Aimee
so many incredible ideas Aimee!! can’t wait to see that mat!! thank you for sharing each week at Uncommon!
Bonnie
All of these are such fun and cute posts! Thanks for joining us for “Strut Your Stuff Saturday.” Come and join us again next week! -The Sisters
So much eye candy! I haven’t even thought about outside yet. lol I’m ready for spring but running behind!
Thanks so much for sharing your collection of ideas, Aimee!
Soo beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration!
Elisa
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Love the split pea wreath! And the photos of all the wreaths are gorgeous! I love spring, too!