Article published in Trussville Neighbors Magazine 04/2018

Let’s be honest, we all itch for change every now and then! Decorating your home for the seasons is a fun way to spruce up your space without breaking the bank. When you incorporate the season into your decor, you are able to give your home a new look at least 4 times a year. 

Spring is my favorite season of the year. It represents new life, color and vitality. The sun begins to shine a little brighter, the vibrant colors seem to sing for joy a little louder, and the freshness of the air causes life to feel much lighter. If you are anything like me, you love to be outside in the beauty of nature. The sound of birds chirping, the wonder of flowers blooming and the echoes of children playing give a heightened sense of inspiration to all who take the moment to enjoy such incredible glory. Anytime I can bring the beauty of nature into my home, its a win. Spring is the perfect season for this.

In my last article, I wrote about neutral decor helping to make small spaces appear larger. A neutral base also makes it easy to add a pop of color without making major changes. Pink seems to be the color of the year; I have added it to my decor to bring in color for the season.

Here are four tips for transforming your space for the season:

• THROW PILLOWS. You would be amazed how simply changing out pillows can transform the look of a room. Find a pillow or two of your color and mix with a few neutral pillows to give it a nice flow. Don’t be afraid to mix patterns. When done correctly, this will bring added texture and interest to your space.
• FAUX FLOWERS. This is a beautiful way to bring the look and feel of nature into your home. If you buy quality faux flowers, you will be thankful next year when you begin to pull that Spring decor from storage! Invest in them this year and you will be glad you did in the years to come. As with the pillows, I recommend mixing your pop of color with neutral colors and greenery to soften the look. 
• USE OLD CONTAINERS. No need to be stuck with the traditional vases. Florals and greenery look great in many things – old jars, vintage glasses, milk jugs, galvanized buckets, tea pots, mason jars, wine bottles, vintage medicine jars, old planters, baskets of all sizes — the list is endless. Think out of the box to add character. 
• MAKING A STATEMENT. Hanging items in an unusual way is a fun decorating tip. For Spring, try hanging flowers from your ceiling by using clear fishing string. If you do, have a focused area that you are incorporating this look with to give it that major wow affect. I like to choose one wall in each room that is the main focus of the entire rom. I then allow the rest of the room to balance out the space. Step back and view the entire room from a distance to ensure proper balance.