My Eclectic Spring Home Tour
Today is my birthday and since there is still snow on the ground here in NJ, I decided to give myself a birthday gift with a little spring makeover to brighten my spirits. Can you believe spring is officially only two weeks away? I had so much fun using what I have in new ways because we don’t have to spend a fortune or take seasonal decorating so literally. Today’s tour mixes my love of vintage, color, texture and whimsy so come on inside my eclectic spring home tour.
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When we renovated our 1903 house 10 years ago, I made sure to have plenty of display space and I have fun changing out the look of these cubbies. I have a thing for lighting and this glass bubble chandelier is so light and airy and is a real statement maker above my kitchen table.
$2! That is the price of one of these fantastic melamine flower bowls that look like they cost 10 times as much. They are perfect for a spring table but I also love them as candy dishes or catch-alls.
I am also very happy to see my Thanksgiving cactus flowering. It’s a myth that it only flowers once a year!
Sometimes, it’s as simple as raiding your kitchen cabinets. I love stacking plates and bowls and using cake stands to vary the height of things. A trio of vintage glass fishing buoys was my starting point and led me to stick with a color palette of blues and greens (but don’t be afraid to throw in another color like the red from my old advertising mirror).
I love this huge metal mug rack because it lets me get creative without having to put lots of holes in my wall. I’ve used this versatile rack to display plates, mugs, mason jars filled with tulips, wreaths, art and more. For spring, I mixed old and new plates and a vintage pitcher filled with faux stems.
Another collection that’s been multiplying faster than bunnies … my vintage cocktail shakers.
If you add just one thing to your house this spring, make it a plant! They add so much life and color to a room.
Sushi reluctantly awoke from her nap to show you around the living room.
I hate Peeps candy but love this little Peep pillow!
I shared my large scale art collage a few weeks ago and love the whimsy it adds to my mantel. The best part, it only cost $12 to make!
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My old wallpaper pasting table displays my vintage demijohn (old wine jugs) collection and placing them by the window lets the sun shine through.
I have become very intentional about what I buy and bring into my home and I could not resist this adorable little bunny pillow for only $10! Everyone in the world needs this bunny pillow in their lives!
My go to seasonal decorating update is switching out pillows and throws.
One of my favorite things about my old house is this little entrance vestibule.
I’m always on the lookout for planters and this thrift store basket is perfect.
A simple way to add color is with faux stems like these that I stuck in a basket. The old carved cane was my dads … he didn’t need a cane so I’m not sure why he had this!
I couldn’t believe my luck when I found this feather art at a consignment shop years ago for only $90! I love it over my woven black and white bench.
You’ve heard of rescue pets but have you heard of rescue plants? I’ve found some of my neglected plants on Facebook Marketplace for free or for a steal and have been creating a plant lovers paradise in my sunroom while trying to nurse them back to health.
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Since we won’t be having company, I haven’t set a spring table so here’s a look back at last year’s table!
Here’s to creating a warm and welcoming spring home and fingers crossed for warm weather!
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Very nice Spring home tour Kelly & Sushi! Happy Birthday Kelly! I love your plants & planters. I also love how you pair things, so refreshing. Thanks for the uplifting spring tour. Beautiful as always.
Thanks so much Julie! Sushi really is talented isn’t she?!
Happy Birthday Kelly!!!!!! I hope you have a great day!! I love your home so much. I love the cake stands and those little bunnies are adorable! 🎂💜
Thank you Lisa! I can’t resist a cute bunny!
Your home is SOOOO beautiful, Kelly. I always love your fun touches. Hope you have an amazing birthday! Also, I need a peep pillow. When you rest your head on it, does it feel like a marshmallow cloud?
How did you know? Have you been peeping on me and my peep?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KELLY! Thank you for sharing your springtime home–I’m inspired and happy just looking and soaking in your wonderful artistic sense. What a great morning online this has been. Thank you, again. June
Thank you so much June! Now if the snow would melt, my birthday will be complete!
Happy Birthday to you!
I love your collections! How many cocktail shakers do you own now?
Your house is pretty but fun. The way it should be.
My kind of gal!
Thanks for the tour!
Thank you Barb! I have 6 vintage shakers – some without lids but I don’t mind! Plus I have a few new ones … I think I have a problem!
Love all your green plants!
Cutest pillows and bunnies!
So bright and beautiful!
Thank you! Plants make me happy Betty!
You’ve done a great job, it all looks so springy and pretty. Give Sushi a treat for the great job she did. Hope your birthday has been fun day.
Thanks so much Marlene! I am happy to have had one of my girls home last week and the other here this week! Just had a beautiful lunch outside and the weather couldn’t have been more perfect! Happy Sunday!
Happy birthday wishes to you, Kelly!! Thank you for this beautiful breath of fresh air!
Thank you so much Laurie! Happy almost spring!
Happy Birthday! I was admiring your blue rug. Do you remember where you got it or the name of it? Thanks
Hi Sue! I love that rug – it’s Loloi but this one is no longer available as far as I could see. Here are some other Loloi rugs: https://bit.ly/3rw8sZp
Hope you had a lovely birthday Kelly. I always love touring your home for ideas and seeing what you’ve done. Is that a pyrex piece, turquoise on top of a pedestal? I remember my mother had the same one. I also like the baskets and natural fibers your bring in.
Hi Kelly! Yes, that is a set of four Pyrex mixing bowls that nest inside the large one!
Happy Birthday!
Thank you so much!
Your house is so beautiful!
Kelly, I bought 8 of those adorable flower bowls from Target after this post came out. They are so cute.
Those bowls are the best! So glad you like them Pat!
Hi-
I love the sisal herringbone rug in your living room. I saw your photos on Sisalrugs.com but they have your pictures featured on the page of a different (non herringbone style) rug. They do have a few herringbone styles on their site – is that where you bought your rug and if so which exact one is it? Thanks from another NJ resident!
Hi Kathryn! You can find link to my exact rug in this post: https://www.kellyelko.com/why-every-rug-needs-a-rug-pad/
There is a pull down menu to select rug color – choose SeaBass