Welcome to spring in the kitchen!
Today I am joining forces with several bloggers for the the Styled & Set Easter Tour.
This tour was lovingly & artfully organized by my friend Lory at Designthusiasm. Thank YOU Lory!
If you are coming over from Eleven Gables welcome & welcome to those starting the tour here!
This is my first spring with my new kitchen, so I decided to have some fun decorating it for the season.
We end up eating in here most evenings and may do the same for Easter dinner, but certainly Easter breakfast.
This tablescape can go morning to night. For me candles not just for night time dining.
For this house, I have kept to a tight palette of colors – white, grey, black, burlap-y tan, a touch of green & metallics.
I chose to stay within this palette for my spring table & simply add a pop of golden yellow.
There are also some subtle Easter touches that I think add to the spring feel.
How to add spring in the Kitchen
TULIPS
Nothing says spring like tulips. So the pop yellow comes primarily from tulips & yellow daisies.
Buy a bunch or two of spring flowers and tuck them in vases all around your kitchen.
I added in some Lady Banks roses that I have in my garden to soften the centerpiece arrangement.
NESTS
Women seems to be drawn to nests. I love them. You?
Maybe it is the Mamma bird tucked in with her chicks thing, but whatever makes us love them so, spring is the perfect time to add one to your decor.
I have a large rustic looking one perched on my bistro chair and made little moss nests for my place card eggs.
What could be easier than these place card eggs?
Gather a few real unadorned white eggs, a sharpie & a bag of moss and you are set. After writing on the names, nestle the eggs in a nest of moss. Instant Easter charm!
FEATHERS & EGGS
Don’t stop at nests, anything bird related speaks of spring. I added in a real feather & a faux egg dipped in glitter, along with vintage gardening books. Gardening and spring hand in glove ~ garden glove that is.
CHECK NAPKINS
Using cloth napkins is an easy way to elevate the everyday a bit. Doing so with whimsical buffalo check fabric adds a touch of spring.
I love these gray & white buffalo check napkins I recently bought on Amazon. Here is the link in case you want to check them out – pun intended!
I even used two to soften the edge of the galvanized bucket holding my kitchen Boxwood. Speaking of Boxwood…
BOXWOOD
Did you know Boxwood does really well inside? Well, it does.
Don’t let it dry out and make sure it is near a sunny window. Even diffused light is fine.
I love the fresh pop of green that Boxwood gives a room. The new growth on Boxwood is definitely the green of spring.
WATERING CANS
As I mentioned, anything garden related harkens the arrival of spring.
I have a collection of watering cans some of which I display all year. But in spring I bring them all out. Two of my favorites are in the kitchen right now.
Did you know watering cans make great door stops?
We had these factory metal doors made and they are heavy. I prop them open by using a watering can with a brick slipped inside of it. The doors stay open and the watering cans add charm.
These are a few easy ways to add spring charm to your kitchen it whole house. If you want more spring decor ideas & want to have some fun listen in to my PODCAST chat all about adding spring. Just click the arrow below or visit Decorating Tips & Tricks here.
Be sure to visit all the bloggers on the beautiful tour so you can get many many more ideas on how to celebrate this season of awakening in your home.
The next stop is Maison de Cinq and below are all the links!
** Kelly **
Monday’s Posts
Designthusiasm | Maison de Pax | So Much Better With Age | Cedar Hill Farmhouse Driven by Decor | French Country Cottage | Sunny Side Up
Tuesday’s Posts:
Shabbyfufu | Zevy Joy | Randi Garrett Design Life on Virginia Street | ZDesign at Home | Julie Blanner
Wednesday’s Posts:
Ella Claire | Bless’er House | Design Dining and Diapers Kelley Nan | The Wood Grain Cottage | On Sutton Place
Thursday’s Posts:
StoneGable | Decor Gold Designs | CitrineLiving Sand and Sisal | FrenchGardenHouse
Friday’s Posts:
Eleven Gables | My Soulful Home | Maison de Cinq | Finding Home Farms
What a gorgeous table all set for spring! I love the egg used as a place setting card. And yes! I love a nest!!! xox, Emily of Eleven Gables
Thank you so much Emily! Have a wonderful weekend…
Kelly, so many great ideas and the yellow florals are just stunning! I always love your little vintage details because they very much speak my language, so I’m loving all of your vignettes. Gorgeous photos, too, btw!!
I do think we “speak the same language” Lory! Thank you for organizing this beautiful tour.
Kelly, your setting is so charming, the pops of yellow and green liven up your neutral palette in a most refreshing manner. And you and I are kindred spirits in the antique and vintage department. It’s a joy being on this Easter Inspiration Tour with you!
We are most definitely kindred spirits Lidy – in many ways! Thank you!! Brewing up another cup of tea & heading over to your blog! Can’t wait to get there!!
Kelly,
Your table is so charming! I love the checked napkins and your white pitcher is just perfect. In fact, as I was reading your list, I was realizing these are all my favorite things too!
So glad to be doing this “hop” with you! Happy Easter to you and your family!
Sheila
xo
http://www.maisondecinq.com
Thank you Sheila! Happy Easter to you & yours as well!
Everything is so pretty! I have a collection of old water cans, another of
vintage /old looking bird cages, ceramic birds and two nests, so it’s my way
of decorating. I like the idea of using eggs as place names. I’m hosting soon and will borrow that idea. They’ll think I’m ever so clever. 😉
“Cause you are so clever! xx
It’s a most beautiful Spring table Kelly!! You had me at the yellow tulips ! From the nests, the delightful place setting and those vintage items dressed for Spring, a kitchen filled with that fresh breath of Spring!!
Your spring tablescape is lovely. I so admire the way you combine eclectic elements to set such a perfect table. The simple white eggs with initials surrounded by reindeer moss really are inspired.
Why thank you Lisa! I really appreciate that!!
Delightful post with so many charming vignettes and great spring decor tips.
Oh my goodness! Stunning, Kelly! I love all your beautiful details and your home of course 😉 Outstanding job, my friend.
Hugs, Jamie