Spring Decorating Ideas: Transform Your Home

Welcome to the Blog, Friends!

I’m so happy that you are here for the very first Four Seasons Interior Design Quarterly Blog Hop. I’m joining 10 other talented bloggers for this Spring Edition, where you’ll find inspiration for décor, styling, spring vignettes, crafts, tablescapes, and so much more.

This lovely Blog Hop is the brainchild of MaryJo from Masterpieces of My Life and Susan from From the Bay to the Beach. These creative ladies will be hosting this seasonal gathering throughout the year, and we’re all looking forward to watching this venture blossom.

So let’s begin.

Today, I’m sharing two areas in my home that are dressed for spring. I would absolutely love to show you the entire downstairs, but we’re in the middle of a renovation—so most of it (most, LOL) is currently in a state of cheerful chaos. The entryway, however, has been spared and remains relatively peaceful… which makes it the perfect place to welcome the season.

The entranceway this season is dressed in blues and purples, inspired by a photograph you may notice on the left-hand side of my hunt board. My lovely husband and I were in Modena, Italy when that picture was taken, and it remains one of my favorite travel memories.

I’ve been trying to be more intentional about photography — slowing down, noticing composition, waiting for the right light — and I was truly pleased with how this image turned out. In the distance, you can see a beautiful white church steeple rising above the rooftops. The sky was a clear spring blue, brushed with wispy clouds stretching across the expanse.

But what truly captured my heart were the umbrellas — strung from one side of the narrow street to the other at varying heights. They floated overhead in layers of color, playful yet elegant, casting the loveliest light below. It was vibrant, charming, and unmistakably spring.

That memory became the inspiration for this year’s entranceway — a blend of soft blue skies, layered purples, and just a touch of European whimsy.

Next to the photograph stands my own little interpretation of that Italian street — an umbrella tree.

I used a black iron tree adorned with delicate drops of “water” on its boughs, almost as though a spring shower had just passed through. Suspended from its branches are handmade umbrellas with tiny copper handles, each one tied with ribbon so they appear to float gently in midair.

The umbrellas themselves are crafted from simple printer-weight paper — proof that you don’t need anything elaborate to create something special. Scattered across the paper are soft purple and rose butterflies, adding movement and color. They feel light and airy, just like the umbrellas we admired in Modena, swaying above the cobblestone street.

The black iron provides contrast, grounding the display, while the blues and purples echo that bright Italian sky and the layered umbrellas overhead. It’s a small vignette, but it carries a beautiful memory.

To accompany the umbrellas, I crafted a collection of delicate little hearts from the very same butterfly-scattered paper. I love how repeating the paper ties everything together, creating a cohesive look while still feeling light and playful.

Umbrellas and hearts make such a charming pairing. There’s something about the gentle curve of both shapes that feels soft and welcoming. Suspended beside the umbrellas, the hearts add another layer of movement and sweetness to the display.

Best of all, this little project was simple and so enjoyable. An afternoon spent crafting hearts and umbrellas was both relaxing and surprisingly easy. Sometimes the most delightful décor comes from the simplest materials — a few sheets of paper, a bit of ribbon, and a happy memory guiding the design.

The next element in the entranceway is another simple and satisfying craft project. I printed the music from the iconic song “April in Paris” onto paper with a softly muted floral background. The gentle wash of flowers behind the notes gave the piece an instant sense of age and charm — almost as if it had been tucked inside an old music folio and rediscovered.

Once printed, I embellished the sheet by adding additional flowers and greenery directly onto the music. Using a combination of stenciling and freehand painting, I layered soft botanicals across the page, allowing some of the musical notes to peek through. The effect feels light and romantic — a little nod to springtime in Europe.

It was such a fun and relaxing project to complete. Even better, I already had the perfect frame on hand from one of my thrifting outings. Don’t you just love when that happens? A project comes together quickly because you’ve thoughtfully collected pieces along the way.

Framed and hung on the mirror, it serves as a lovely tribute to spring — a gentle reminder of travel, music, and blooming gardens.

Anchoring the right side of the hunt board is a bouquet of fresh spring flowers arranged in a thrifted crystal vase. The cut crystal catches the light so beautifully, adding just the right touch of sparkle to balance the handmade elements on the opposite side.

The blooms themselves were chosen intentionally — gentle purples, and hints of rose — picking up every shade found in the papers I used for the umbrellas and hearts. I love when a color story carries through from one element to another; it makes the entire display feel thoughtful and complete.

Everything rests upon a woven table runner in spring shades of blue and green. The texture of the weave adds warmth and softness, grounding the vignette while echoing the colors of the sky and greenery that inspired it all. It feels fresh, layered, and welcoming — just like a spring morning.

The final element in the entranceway is a handcrafted book art piece that I finished just a few days ago. This project quickly became one of my favorites.

Using simple folding techniques, I transformed the pages of a book into a sculptural presentation platform for paper flowers. The blooms themselves were created from 4-inch squares of the same butterfly-scattered paper used for the umbrellas, keeping the theme consistent throughout the vignette. To carry the idea even further, I printed the same “April in Paris” sheet music onto this paper as well, allowing the melody to quietly weave through every element of the display.

I love how cohesive it feels — umbrellas, hearts, music, florals — all speaking the same visual language.

Thin ribbons in two shades of purple anchor the pages and help them rest neatly in place. As a finishing touch, I added a small illustration, softly colored with watercolor pens, to complete the piece. The entire project took about three hours from start to finish — a wonderfully creative afternoon.

If you’d like to see more about how to make this book art piece, you can find more information here. https://thriftingwonderland.com/?p=39504

I’ve truly enjoyed using these simple, meaningful crafts to create a welcoming spring space for family and visitors. There’s something so special about decorating with pieces made by hand — they carry memory and intention in a way store-bought décor simply cannot.

Next, we’ll step into the Morning Room, newly dressed for spring. And you’re invited to join me for a lovely spring dinner that I’ll be sharing there.

Let’s begin with this spring tablescape, absolutely brimming with beautiful florals. From this overhead view, you can see that color plays an important role — beginning with the tablecloth. The palette is softly muted, allowing the pattern to feel refined rather than overwhelming. The florals themselves fall somewhere between botanical realism and impressionistic artistry — detailed enough to recognize individual blooms, yet softened just enough to feel painterly and romantic. When I think of spring, I think of color gently building in the garden. Not an abrupt burst, but layers unfolding — blossoms opening, greens deepening, petals catching the light. That sense of gradual abundance is what I hoped to convey here. The tablecloth creates a graceful backdrop, full of movement but not chaos. Its softened florals allow the place settings and centerpiece to shine while still establishing a cohesive, garden-inspired mood. It feels fresh, welcoming, and just slightly nostalgic — like an English garden after a light morning rain.

The china is “Gourmet Garden” by Noritake. The dinner plate depicts a grouping of flowers in yellows and purples surrounded by vining leaves around the rim. I found these plates in a thrift store last year and saved them until spring. They are perfect for bringing that spring feeling to the table.

To keep the mood light and fun I chose a beautiful stained glass wine glass called “Helios” by Artland. The colors are vibrant and there is a lot of movement in how the color flows around the bowl of the glass. I paired this with a simple gold-toned fluted glass that picks up the golds in the tablecloth. It’s fun to mix and match both china and crystal in a table setting creating some unexpected moments for your guests.

Simple silver-plated flatware sporting a flower motif is paired with the china. It’s “Remembrance” by International Silver. Next to the flatware is a plain woven napkin in green that pulls out the green in the tablecloth. It adds a bit of texture to the table and keeps the focus on the other elements. The napkin ring is by Lenox and has vines, bees (you can’t see the bee) and ladybugs. They remind me of spring and the beginning of the gardening season.

Looking across the table you can see the woven grass mats that anchor the china. You can also see the gallery wall showing lots of spring art.

All the art work that you can see on this wall has been thrifted. The paintings are all watercolors with the exception of the balloons which are cross stitch and the cows which was a fun print I couldn’t resist. The cows are making their way across a field by the light of a full moon.

The room feels inviting, interesting and ready for spring. Now, it’s time to sit down and enjoy a lovely spring meal. Our menu is: crab legs, fresh asparagus, and spring potatoes. Bon Appetite!

Thanks so much for joining me for this first installment of “Four Seasons Interior Design”. Please take some time and visit the other bloggers. Their links are listed below. I hope you will find some great ideas to incorporate in your own home decor for Spring.

The last picture is where you are now at Thrifting Wonderland. Thanks for joining us on this hop.