IN EACH ROOM â—½ HOME
I love changing out my décor, even in the smallest of ways, after the seasons change. After Christmas, I left out twinkling lights and some winter scenes, but now it’s really the time for fresh and spring-like additions – some new and some I already had! And the first thing to do, is clear the shelves completely, wipe them down and start fresh!
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Five shelf areas for spring:
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Mantel – If you have fireplace mantel, you’ll want a spring look. If not, you can pick a large shelf in your living area. I love decorating with light, texture, color and height, most anywhere at all! Yellows and oranges and even pops of red are good – fresh or fake flowers – your choice! And as for vases, look around at what you have or shop for something different. I found metal box vases and one that was decoupaged with napkins!
A mirror and a large piece of art might provide a pretty background. You can shop vintage for both! And of course, light. I found cute wooden candle sticks on clearance at World Market. I also found some draping greenery I added to the boxes, along with the florals.
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A table shelf – If you have a sofa table or other table to decorate, and it’s against a wall, here are some suggestions. You’ll need light for sure. I have kept these green topiaries up all year for the past 18 months or so, because I love them with twinkly lights for all seasons! I also love a big scented jar candle and yes, more candle sticks.
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I love using what I already have, and this wooden salad bowl made a great vessel for folded cloth napkins that were previously stored away in a drawer. They look so pretty and inviting in the bowl! And a vintage print hangs on the wall behind it all.
On the bathroom counter - I placed a small mirror as a base and used a candle cylinder to hold my bracelets. When I’m not burning another candle, an air plant looks pretty inside, and a couple of big bangles just lay together to complete the look.
On the lower shelf I stood up some books and used some heavy pieces I already had as bookends. A concrete elephant and a round vase worked, and balance the entire look against the wall.
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A counter – If you have a shelf or counter to decorate, consider a tray and then place a trio of pretty things. I used a vintage tray from my mom’s house, a candle a tiny plant, and some lemons stacked in a trio. (pic above)
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An open shelf – We took off a cabinet door in our guest bathroom and decorate it instead of using it for storage. I had this huge bowl from my mom’s collection and had no idea what to do with it. I had a stick on light in this cabinet and when I turned it on, above the bowl, it made the prettiest shadows! Inside I just placed a tiny rock tree.
Use what you have,
buy something new,
add light and texture and color,
and bring spring to your shelves this season!
