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This might come as a total shock, but I don’t usually decorate for the seasons. I decorate for Christmas, I’ll put out a few pumpkins during the fall, but otherwise I keep things pretty neutral seasonally. I would rather makeover a dresser than make a wreath for the front door.   I decided, though, I would take a little time this morning to put a few touches of spring in my living and dining room.

 

I kept it very, very simple.  I just added some green pots filled with moss with a few eggs tucked into moss on the side and then drew up a Longfellow quote about spring on the chalkboard.

 

I know the letters are a little wonky, but I’m at peace with it.

 

In the center of the dining table, I put a large column base and arranged an ironstone tureen filled with moss, some books with a papier mache bunny and a small bowl with hand painted vintage eggs on it.

 

 

 

In the living room, I just filled my dough bowl with some moss.  I told you.  Super simple.

 

In the foyer, I filled an ironstone bowl with vintage papier mache eggs and a little bit of moss.

 

 

I rounded out the arrangement with some books and a clay bunny.  I’m not usually into figurines, but I thought this guy was cute.

 

… and it looks like he’s holding his paw up asking you to “pound it.”

All of the vintage eggs and the clay bunny were from my grandparent’s attic, so I just worked with what I already had.  It just goes to show that decorating for the seasons doesn’t have to be a fuss.

Marian Parsons 

Paint Enthusiast | Writer | Artist | Designer

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I’m Marian, a painter, writer, and lover of all things creative. From art and antiques to home projects and everyday life, I share my journey in hopes of inspiring you to embrace your own creativity and make beauty in the spaces you live.

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