Happy Spring everyone and welcome to the Joyful Spring Home Tour!
I hope this post finds you well into some lovely Spring weather!
If you are just starting the tour, welcome! I want to extend a big thank you to hayneedle.com for sponsoring this lovely tour and for hosting an exciting giveaway at the end where one lucky reader will win a $250 shopping spree to hayneedle.com. Be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom of this post for details on how to enter.
If you are joining me from, Maison De Pax, how amazing is Rachel’s back patio??? I would never come inside if that were my backyard! If you missed it, you can see it here.
Down here in South Louisiana, Spring decided to arrive in early February. We had an abnormally warm winter, and while I was disappointed around Christmas time, I could not be happier about the weather now that the holidays are over! I absolutely love being able to open all of the windows in our house and let the sunlight pour in through every single angle! It makes me want to wake up early and get more done!
What do you like best about Spring?
Other than all of the pretty sunlight, I get excited about Spring cleaning!!!
This year I decided to participate in the “40 in 40” challenge where every day, starting March 1st (the first day of Lent) and continuing on for the next 40 days, I am committed to donating 1 bag filled with items that we no longer need. The first day I think I donated 8 bags? LOL. It’s amazing when you get into a routine of cleaning how fast you realize what is truly necessary and what is not. I’m starting to realize that about 1/4 of what we own is not necessary.
This year, one of my New Years goals was to hold on to less, donate more, and buy/keep only what truly brings me joy! (Thank you Mari Kondo) We are busting at the seems in our home and there is just no reason for that! I want to become more organized and more of a minimalist. (yikes I just used the M word and I’m a home decor enthusiast!)
Anyways, some other big changes are taking place that sparked this wave of massive purging…..
WE ARE HAVING A BABY!!!
Yup, another little human will be taking up space in our house so we have had to make some major changes in terms of room assignments and furniture arrangement. This new change couldn’t have come at a better time because it gave me a jump start on my Spring cleaning and decorating!
I hope you enjoy these Spring touches I have to share with you today. Come on in and let me show you around…
Living Room Mantel
I totally changed our mantel decor around, as I do for each season. This Spring I wanted to keep it light, bright, and very simple. Ofcourse the elk horns, now nicknamed the “mantlers” are here to stay! Full source list included below…
Source List:
corbels-Hobby Lobby (1 cut in half to make 2, painted with Vintage White by CeCe Caldwell’s)
books- will be available in my Etsy shop soon
vases- hand me down from my MIL
hydrangeas- Fresh Market
elk horns- compliments of my husband
mirror- gift, painted in Vintage White by CeCe Caldwell’s
chair- hand-me-down, recovered in cotton duck fabric from Hobby Lobby, legs painted in CoCo by Annie Sloan
blanket-Homegoods
pillow-Hobby Lobby
ottoman- Patina Interiors Consignment Store, painted with Vintage White by CeCe Caldwell’s and Gold Liquid Leaf from Hobby Lobby
drapes-Pottery Barn
Easter Brunch Table
My favorite part about Easter is brunch!
Ya I know I’m probably suppose to say going to church, getting together with family, seeing my son’s eyes light up when he sees the Easter bunny, celebrating the ressurection of our Savior, but no I’m going to be totally honest and tell you that my favorite part about Easter…..is brunch!
I love brunch in general but you know restaurants go all out when it comes to Easter brunch! So I decided to set up a little Easter brunch spread of my own. Take a look. Source list below….
What’s a holiday without a chalkboard download from Dear Lille!?! I love this new one for Easter. It was so easy and inexpensive to download directly from her website and have printed at Office Depot for less than $3!
I LOVE these new coffee mugs and bowls I got from hayneedle.com!!! They are SO pretty and very affordable. One of my Spring cleaning goals was to replace all of our old mismatched coffee mugs and find some solid white, beautiful mugs as replacements. This Strawberry Street set of 6 mugs and 10 bowls was perfect! Direct link in source list below…
Source List:
chalkboard download-Dear Lillie
white frame-Homegoods
mugs-hayneedle.com
bowls-hayneedle.com
kitchen towel- Homegoods
oyster glasses- Sallie Bynum Art
beads- my Etsy shop
wire basket- Hobby Lobby
white pitcher- Redoux Home Market
oyster paintings-Sallie Bynum Art
flowers-Fresh Market
large glass jug- Hobby Lobby
floral sprays- Michaels
chairs- World Market
light fixture- Paul Michael Company
Master Bathroom
I had already updated our master bathroom last Spring but it really needed some finishing touches to compliment the new paint. Check out the source list below…
Source List:
Paint colors: cabinets & mirror trim-Stonington Gray by Benjamin Moore
walls- Decorators White by Benjamin Moore
trim- Moderate White by Sherwin Williams
mirrored tray-Homegoods
soap dispenser- Home goods
apothecary jar- local store (Decour)
flowers- Fresh Market
bath mat- hayneedle.com
light fixtures- Pine Grove
New Desk Area
So with the new addition to our family comes a very creative game of musical rooms. Our old office/craft room is now going to be the nursery which means I needed to find a new workspace. Also, the glider/rocker from my Prayer Corner (if you missed that post click here) in our Master Bedroom had to go into the nursery, soooooo, that left the Prayer Corner open for a new desk/small office space.
I found THE PERFECT desk for this space at hayneedle.com ! It was super easy to put together and doesn’t intrude into our bedroom.
I’m totally in love with my new office space…
Source List:
Desk- hayneedle.com
Pinboard- Homegoods
Pen Holder- Target
White bud vases- Magnolia
Tulips- Fresh Market
Books- gifts
Gray & White organizer- Container Store
Rugs- Homegoods
Beads- my Etsy shop
Toddler’s “Big Boy” Room
So last but not least, it was time to update my son’s room from a nursery to a “big boy” room. Not only is he of the age where he’s starting to take more pride in “his” room, but I had to remove a lot of the baby things (art on the walls and changing table/dresser) to use in the new nursery. So I thought, why not pull the bandaid off all at once and get him a new bed, bedding, wall art, and dresser system for his closet.
Today I’m going to show you how I updated the room with a new bed, bedding, and wall art. I’ll have another post soon about how I revamped his closet storage system.
I wanted to stick with the gray/blue theme that he started with in his nursery but I added some more mature touches by incorporating navy and a darker blue. He is obsessed with every thing that his Daddy does so I knew he would love to have some animal horn silhouettes, fish, and nautical elements in his new big boy room….
Source List:
Bed-Patina Interiors Consignment Store , painted with Graphite by Annie Sloan
Bedding- Target
Drapes- Homegoods
Anchor Pillow- Homegoods
Stool- Restoration Hardware (baby registry gift)
Teepee- Sam’s Club (gift from MIL)
Stag head & arrow pillows- Porterlane Home
Rug- Hobby Lobby
Stag silhouette- Hobby Lobby , painted with Graphite by Annie Sloan
Wall art- maps torn out of a Colorado map book from my husband’s hunting adventures
Decorative bouies- Homegoods
Fish stringer- Kirkland’s
Well that’s my home all ready for Spring! I hope you enjoyed the tour!
Be sure to visit Tidbits and Belle Amour Blog as they are the next stops today on the Joyful Spring Home Tour! Cami from Tidbits has incorporated lots of soft colors, florals, and loads of texture! She specifically wanted to add items to her home that are low maintenance so that she and her family can spend more time outside this Spring. Stephanie from Belle Amour Blog got an awesome new rug from hayneedle.com and added a ton of fresh flowers, greenery, and Spring colors to freshen up her home. Go check these ladies out as you continue on the Joyful Spring Home Tour.
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Tour Schedule
Monday March 13
Maison de Pax | Lemons to Lovelys | TIDBITS | Belle Amour Blog
Tuesday March 14
The Mountain View Cottage | Kim Power Style | Meaningful Spaces | My Vintage Porch
Wednesday March 15
The Porch Light Cottage | White Lane Decor | Delightfully Noted
March 16
JorDecor | Farmhouse On Boone | A House With Books
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Jordan says
Looks amazing!! And congrats!
Marci says
Thank you Jordan! Happy Spring!
Hayley says
I love all your new spaces, Marci! Those antlers?? To die for! And I LOVE your new desk from Hayneedle, great choice!! So fun joining you on this tour, friend:)
Marci says
Thank you Hayley! And thank you for the role you played in making this tour happen with me! I really appreciate it!! Happy Spring!
Kate says
Looks so beautiful!
Marci says
Thank you Kate! And thank you for doing this tour with me! Happy Spring!
Jennifer says
I love all your touches of white! Everything looks wonderful.
Marci says
Thank you Jennifer! Can’t go wrong with white in any season.
Natalie says
Love every room, Marci! So beautiful!! Those antlers get me every time! ?
Marci says
Thank you Natalie!!! Happy Spring!
Laura says
You’ve been so busy! You’re home is absolutely gorgeous year round but spring may be my favorite! And a very huge congratulations on the new baby!!!
Marci says
Thank you so much Laura!!! Spring came very naturally to me, Christmas is a little more stressful! I think it was the weather! Have a lovely Spring!
Stephanie says
Oh Marci, everything is so beautiful! I just love how you have updated your home for Spring. And congratulations on your little one on the way! So exciting.
Marci says
Thank you Stephanie! We are excited! Happy Spring!
Christine Treglia says
Marci your home is STUNNING!!!! Great job on the spring touches!
Marci says
Thank you Christine! Can’t wait to see your French doors when they are finished! Happy Spring!
Lisa says
This is all so pretty Marci! Love it all!
Marci says
Thank you Lisa!!! LOVED your home as well!!! Happy Spring!
Kristin says
Marci,
I just loved your tour and don’t know if I could pick a favorite space! You have such a beautiful sense of style! The desk from hayneedle is wonderful!! Congratulations on your news too!!
Marci says
Thank you Kristin! That is so kind! I’m heading over to your blog next to check out all of the cozy corners you are so good at creating! Happy Spring!
Bethany Crisp says
All beautiful spaces!! Just lovely!! And most of all, congratulations!!! How exciting to be welcoming another bundle of joy!!
Marci says
Thank you Bethany! We are very excited, especially now that I’ve had a chance to get everyone’s rooms situated. Reorganizing your home can be so stressful! Glad its over so we can enjoy a lovely Spring! I hope yours is lovely too!
Jennifer says
It looks absolutely beautiful! And I love your son’s big boy room!!!!
Marci says
Thank you so much Jenni!! Happy Spring!
Kim says
So beautiful Marci! You get me every time with those “mantlers” lol. Your mantel is gorgeous and the desk area is adorable. What a great space to work at! Loving all your spring touches my friend..
Rachel says
You have set your home up so beautifully for spring! I love it all.
Kate says
Your home is outstanding! That little boy room is just precious. Your mantel always is a favorite of mine too!
Marci says
Thank you Kate! My husband could not be more thrilled that everyone loves his Elk horns. Happy Spring!
Meeghan says
What a beautiful tour, Marci! Congratulations on the new baby! I adore every room, but especially your mantel styling and your desk area! Your home and styling are gorgeous! Thank you for all the inspiration!
Marci says
Thank you so much Meeghan! How very kind of you! Happy Spring!