Well, it’s here! Spring has finally arrived! What better way to ring in the spring season than participating in the Bloggers Best Spring Home Tour hosted by my friend Kelly from The Tattered Pew! Myself along with 29 talented bloggers will be sharing their spring homes with you this week. That’s six bloggers every day this week! There’s so much inspiration coming at ya! I’ll be showing you a cheerful & colorful easy cottage home tour.
If you are making your way over from my good buddy Jennifer from Cottage on Bunker Hill, I’m glad you stopped by! I’m a big fan of Jennifer! She is so creative and she shared the best ways to refresh your living room for spring!
If you are new here Welcome to my cottage! My name is Kim and I am a native Michigander. For those who don’t know, Michigan is otherwise known as the Mitten! I am passionate about my family, faith, home decor and I love me some hot tea!
I’m so happy you are here visting, today!
A Cheerful & Colorful Easy Cottage She Room
A couple of years ago, I turned one of our spare bedrooms into a “she room”. I couldn’t have a she shed, so I created a she room. You can check out how I did it in my post How to Create a She Shed in a Room.
Wallpaper is back in style and I couldn’t be happier! I’ve been a fan since Big Al and I bought our first home and that’s longer than I would like to admit!
Not long ago, while sitting in my pretty pink she room, I felt like something was missing in the space. I tried some different artwork and that didn’t do it. That’s when the light bulb went on!
Why not wallpaper part of the room! Spring is a great time for a change, right?
“Nothing ever seems impossible in spring, you know.” – L.M. Montgomery
There is a small nook area inbetween two closets that just seemed to look unfinished. Needing to jazz it up, wallpaper was the ideal solution.
I have loved toile ANYTHING almost as long as I have loved wallpaper. That being said, I decided to add the prettiest pink and cream toile wallpaper to that nook.
Well, Big Al added the wallpaper for me. I did help!
Faux flowers adorn the vase on my desk in the winter and real flowers in the summer. For spring I decided to add some pussy willows to the vase. The furry little branches always remind me of that the new season is here.
It wouldn’t be spring without a few bunnies laying around would it?
A New Easy Gallery Wall
The office in my home is something I rarely share. I recently made some changes and thought it would be fun to give you a glimpse. Like wallpaper, gallery walls are currently all the rage. I recently did a post on Beautiful Vintage Artwork & Easy Gallery Walls to give you some inspiration on how to create your own.
Even though the space I had to work with wasn’t very large, I thought it would be a creative challenge for me to add one to the office. Although small, I knew a gallery wall would also make a pretty statement.
The artwork was purchased on Etsy for under $12. This particular set came with fourteen prints to download. I chose the ones I wanted and had them printed at my local office supply store.
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“Your Home should tell the story of who you are, and be a Collection of what you Love” – Nate Berkas
The Office
Our office area was created during the pandemic when everyone in our house was working from home.
I feel like everyone probably added a work from home space if they didn’t already have one!
Am I right?
The office area is a neutral space and I wanted to add some greenery to the space. Moss everything is very popular this spring and it is also, for the most part, inexpensive. I added some moss and wicker balls to my decorative dish.
The boxwood arrangement and faux pot were items I’ve had for a long time and added it to the desk.
The gorgeous snake plant on the floor, that was a new present to myself.
We bought a new, bigger desk and I moved My Chalk Painted Chair I refinished from another room to create this cozy workspace. I usually keep a decorative pillow in the chair, as you can see above. However, I wanted to show you the beautiful detail without the pillow.
A Cheerful & Colorful Easter Table
If you missed it, I recently shared How to Set an Easter Table with Bright Colors. Since it is part of my spring home, I thought I shared it with you as part of my tour!
If you’re a follower of mine, you know I am all about color. So, it will be no surprise that I used alot of bright colors on my Easter table setting! I thought instead of using the normal Easter pastels I would use some bright primary colors this year.
I always start with my centerpiece and work my way out. My recently purchased melamine platter was a must use!
Isn’t it so cheerful!?
Adding some neutral dishes, decoupaged eggs, new pillows, some other pops of color and of course a few moss bunnies, this cottage table was ready for Easter!
If you have never decorated a table for the holidays, I encourage you to try it this spring! I’m sure you have plenty of spring items in your home that would make a beautiful table!
Colorful Vignettes
For those who have never been to my cottage, my living room, kitchen and dining room are in a 24 x 24 open space. The ceiling on my first floor is 9 ft. tall, so the room does appear larger. However, there are no divisions, just a giant square room. Therefore, I have to get creative with hiding things and my need for extra storage space.
I have decorative furniture cabinets at each end of the farm table. I like the space on top to always be decorated so that it flows with the decor in main living area.
Today, I thought I would show you how I have decorated them for spring.
I always keep a large mirror on the wall over the cabinet near the front door. Do mirrors make your room look bigger? The answer, yes they do! Mirrors can make your room appear bigger and more open. Who couldn’t use that?
Early in the year, I picked up this Studio McGee artwork. I’m so glad I did because it is perfect for the spring and summer seasons! Adding my favorite home decor books, the colorful demijohn vase and a hand made pottery bowl gave me all the cheerful vibes for the season!
“Spring shows what God can do with a drab and dirty world.” – Virgil A. Kraft
Last but not least, is this pretty cabinet on the wall behind my farm table.
If you read my weekly news, Mitten Moments, you know that we just became empty nesters. Since all of our sons have moved out, I’ve decided to become a plant mom. What could be more cheerful, colorful and spring like than plants!
A Cheerful & Colorful Easy Cottage Home Tour
There you have it! A cheerful & colorful easy cottage home tour!
Next up on the spring tour is my friend Brendt from She Gave It A Go! Wait until you see her charming spring home tour!
I hope your spring is full of all the blooming beauty the season holds!
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Bloggers’ Best Spring Home Tours
This week I am joining some of my blogging friends for the 2023 Bloggersā Best Spring Home Tours. Thirty talented and creative women will be opening their homes up for you to tour all week long. You can visit each Spring home tour by clicking the links below.
Monday’s Tours
The Tattered Pew // StoneGable // My Wee Abode
Cottage On Bunker Hill // Cottage In The Mitten // She Gave It a Go
Tuesday’s Tours
White Arrows Home // Midwest Life and Style // Open Doors Open Hearts
Robyn’s French Nest // Cloches and Lavender // This Is Simplicite
Wednesday’s Tours
Eleanor Rose Home // Shiplap and Shells // Bricks n’ Blooms
WM Design House // Simply2Moms // The Ponds Farmhouse
Thursday’s Tours
A Life Unfolding // My Thrift Store Addiction // Pasha Is Home
County Road 407 // White Lilac Farmhouse // Thistle Key Lane
Friday’s Tours
Create and Ponder // DIY Beautify // Worthing Court
Southern Home and Hospitality // My Family Thyme // Peacock Ridge Farm
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Kim,
This home tour is definitely so cheerful, like you, sweet friend.
I love all the details you’ve added for Spring, pinned for inspiration.
It’s a joy being on this tour with you.
xoxo,
Brendt
Thank you, Brendt! You are always so kind! Nice touring with you!š
Kim! Your home tour was beautiful!! I love your gallery wall. I’m seeing them everywhere and thinking that I might need to add one now!! haha But my favorite little detail is the waymaker sign you have!! LOVE IT!! So glad to hop with you!!
It is small area, but so much fun picking out the art work and laying it all out! He does make the way!!š
Kim,
I love your she room. What a great idea and I love all the pink. Perfect. I hope you are feeling better. I read your mitten moments but don’t think I commented. I’m so easily distracted. LOL. Fun tour.
Thanks Rachel! Definitely a fun and special place for me. I know what you mean about getting distracted!! So good to tour with you! š
Kim, I love the new wallpaper in the She room and the new accessories items. That chair in and foot rest in the main office is lovely. I love those pieces, so beautiful. I enjoyed your home tour.
Thanks so much, Tammy! I am loving the wallpaper! So good to tour with you, this week!š
Your home is so bright and fresh. Perfect for spring. Hugs to you.
I appreciate that, Renae!
Kim, I LOVE your she-room and you had me at pink toile–pinned! Your cottage decor is charming! Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
I love everything toile!! Thanks so much, Cecilia!!
Kim I loved your colorful tour! I love how we always love the same colors…pink is so my jam right now too! I am in love with your wallpaper addition to your darling she room! And all the blue on your dining table and colors made me smile. You are ready for Spring!
We do like the same colors! Thanks for your kind words, Kelly! Grateful for you!! Happy Spring! š
Your office looks fab-U-laaaas!!! The wallpaper is so pretty, perfect for the space! Love the bright happy colors in the dining room…your plants look happy too!
Thanks friend! I’m sure they are happy because they are still alive!!! LOL Happy spring!
Your she-room is so darling, Kim. You’re making me want to change the colors in my office/studio space. The wallpaper, the cozy seating, the lamp shade…every detail is beyond pretty. Well done my friend. Happy Spring!
Awe, thank you so much, Kim! It is one of my favorites places to be creative or read a good book! Happy spring!!
Kim I LOVE the pretty pink room!!! Itās perfect! All of your spring touches look so beautiful too. Great tour!
Thank you so much, Stacy! Happy spring!
Love the addition of the toile wallpaper in your pretty pink office! Fun to see different spaces in your home decorated for Spring and nice to see someone else who loves color! Thanks for the tour!
Yes, lacking color is not a problem for me! Thanks for your kind words! Happy Spring!
The She room is beautiful! Love the wallpaper. The spring home tour is a perfect way to get ideas. As Iām still opening boxes in my new space.
Thank you, Tina!! Your home is absolutely beautiful!
I LOVE that big blue glass jug that’s on top of the books, in front of the round mirror. Can you tell me where you bought that? It’s not shown among the items that can be linked to a store. Thank you.
Hello! That was an item that I picked up at Marshalls! Here is a link for you! https://rstyle.me/+94VJzZ_pfuZVpLK9TXUOHw
Thank you so much for your reply.
I love that colorful room! Your home is so beautiful, thanks for sharing these awesome ideas for Spring decorating!! Pinned!
Thank you, Ann Marie! š
Kim. I love your she room! It tells me a lot about who you are and just how creativity must be important to you! Just stunning and has so many great ideas! I see you have that beautiful pear art from Target. It’s out of stock and I’m so sorry I did not buy it earlier. It looks lovely in your home. I need to create a gallery wall somewhere in our home. Yours is inspiring. Happy Spring!
Oh, thank you so much Yvonne! That is such a wonderful compliment. Also, I bought the pear art from Target back in January and so glad I did! Always so nice to tour with you! Happiest spring!!
Oh my, you stole my heart with the toile wallpaper. Toile is a favorite of mine. This is so pretty and cheerful!
I’m so glad you liked it! I love toile anything, too! Happy spring!
Cheerful and colorful indeed just like you Kim! I love that you shared your beautiful “she room” and office space. That toile wallpaper is gorgeous!
Awe, so sweet! Thank you Michelle! Happy spring!
I love toile. When I was in high school I wallpapered my bedroom with toile. I still have blue toile skirting on a dressing table and touches in a guest bedroom.
Another reason we are friends!
Your tour is so beautiful, Kim! I love your pretty tablescape. Happy to be hopping with you this week. Pinned!
Thanks so much, Jen!
Kim, your she shed office is so pretty in pink – and that toile!!!!š And your dining table set for spring is so cheery to welcome spring!
Thank you, Kate!
Girl, I love your fresh and spring-y pink she room! What a delight that must be to have your quiet times in! And that lovely intricate chair in your office, so pretty! Always fun to tour with you, my friend! Pinned!
Thanks Julie! The she room is definitely a blessing! Happy Easter!
Your home is so beautiful Kim! I love your office so much, I can’t wait to have one of my own! The wallpaper is such a great addition, I love toile too. Happy spring!!!
Thanks Heidi! Happy Easter!
Kim, your home is lovely. And I am with you on the wallpaper. I am thinking of adding some myself. Your choice of toile paper is perfect. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Thanks Wendy! I would love to see the wallpaper if you decide to add it! Happy Easter!
Hi Kim! Loved your home tour. So many amazing ideas. Beautiful wallpaper.
Thanks Barbara! I love my new wallpaper!
Love your place! You have done a remarkable job! Can you share where you got the stack of wood drawers behind the white chair and footstool please?
Thank you so much! I have had that piece for years, so unfortunately I don’t have a link. I believe it originally came from Target.