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Springtime Living Room

May 22, 2020 by Kristine 14 Comments

A springtime living room filled with greenery, blue & white china and bright and pretty accessories. www.redshuttercottage.com

For this springtime living room, I just wanted pretty.  Pretty, mixed in with some balance, harmony, and a little comfort.  An inviting mixture and combination of textures, colors, finishes, and patterns.

A collage pattern appears on both the wall hangings and the butterfly pillows in this springtime living room. www.redshuttercottage.com

I am calling this a springtime living room, but really and truly, there is nothing specific or themed about it.   This look could work in this room all year round (assuming one does not decorate for fall or Christmas).   (And, that would not be me.)

Late afternoon sun brightening up my springtime living room. www.redshuttercottage.com

My inspiration was to incorporate my blue and white pottery pieces and mix them in with the basic neutrals I use all the time:  ivory, white and cream, greenery (fresh & faux), and wood tones.

Blue and white pottery and topiary fill a coffee table tray in my springtime living room. www.redshuttercottage.com

These accessories are casual, every day, common types of décor pieces.  White pitchers, finials, candleholders, blue & white pottery, topiaries, a lantern, baskets, trays, pillows, runners, and throws.  Really and truly simple pieces that can be used in a dozen different ways, at any time of the year.

The mantel in a springtime living room is decorated with white pitchers and white architectural squares. www.redshuttercottage.com

 

I have been following a very strong desire to accessorize my home with simple, clean vignettes, and accessories that are natural feeling, not forced or pushed.  I find myself drawn to uncluttered arrangements that are put together with care and thought.

 

A thrift shop basket holds a pitcher, lantern and lavendar topiary in a springtime living room. www.redshuttercottage.com

I surprised myself a little when I purchased this ‘butterfly’ fabric at JoAnn’s.  First of all, it isn’t Waverly.  Second of all, I am not usually drawn to patterns in fabric that are so pronounced.  I think what reached out to me is the layer of patterns.   This fabric is layered with 3 separate elements. First of all, a  pattern of botanical images printed in a subtle blue-gray color. Secondly,  passport-like stamped images imprinted in black, as well as text and words in different fonts. Thirdly, a final layer of colored butterflies.

Blues, whites and greenery brighten up my springtime living room. www.redshuttercottage.com

Happily, this fabric mixes well with the hydrangea print and pillow ticking fabrics.  This is more of a mix than I have ever attempted before.   I’m trying to be a little more bold with combining colors and patterns of pillows on the sofa.

A mix and match of greens, blues and wood tones make up this springtime living room. www.redshuttercottage.com

The ‘new’ pieces are these two oversized square pieces on each end of the mantel.  I don’t even know what they are called, and the only name I can think of to give them is “architectural squares”.  And they’re really not even new.  I bought them over a year ago at Hobby Lobby, and just have not found the right way to utilize them.

A bright and simple mantel and hearth is part of my springtime living room. www.redshuttercottage.com

Warning! This is a total rabbit hole story!  At the time that I bought them, I had made the decision to incorporate tobacco baskets into my living room décor.  I really do like how they look when I see them on blogs or Instagram.  I know they lean ‘farmhouse’, and I am not at all about ‘farmhouse’. But I felt they were flexible enough to work in my home. Clutching my gift cards, I dragged Sailor to Hobby Lobby, where he promptly busied himself in the ‘Fishing’ section.   I went through the display of tobacco baskets and got as far as putting one in my cart.  And then I stopped.  A voice in my head said: “Is this really you..?” The fact that I even questioned it made me take the tobacco basket out of my cart.  Has that ever happened to you?

A happy plant brings fresh greenery to this mantel in my springtime living room. www.redshuttercottage.com

 

So I pushed my empty cart to the Fishing section to fetch Sailor, but on the way there, these 2 architectural squares caught my eye.  I knew right away – they were ‘me’.  Thank goodness for the Fishing section in Hobby Lobby. (But I am not saying never to tobacco baskets!)

A plate with a blue iris is part of this mantel in my springtime living room. www.redshuttercottage.com

 

A bright and simple mantel and hearth is part of my springtime living room. www.redshuttercottage.com

 

And actually, the basket on the dining table is new.  I really like these oversized, flat baskets that can be used as trays.

The dining table is set with a happy, casual vignette for a springtime living room. www.redshuttercottage.com

 

I know I just wrote a post on thrift shopping, so I really should let this go, but I can’t!  This vignette on the dining table truly represents my philosophy and outlook about decorating. Not only for this springtime living room, but for decorating year-round!

Both the basket and the runner are thrift shop finds, and the lantern is a garage sale score.

Lavender and black ticking are part of a dining table vignette in a springtime living room. www.redshuttercottage.com

This sweet little white pitcher is also from a thrift shop.  They wanted too much money for it the first time I saw it, so I took a chance and waited. Sure enough the price got a mark-down!  Happily the detail shows up in the pictures  – it’s a summery pattern of berries, leaves, and flowers.  And on the bottom, it’s stamped “Made in Italy”!  (I honestly do not understand how people can let such pretty things go?)

And the lavender topiary? I found it at a craft fair many years ago!

From my little soapbox here at Red Shutter Cottage, my message is to create an environment that reflects you.  Take the time and effort to learn what speaks to you and lifts your heart.  Study Pinterest and blogs to learn about balance, color, vignettes, and arrangements.  Pay attention to room sets and house decorating in movies and television.  Pop into model homes, or snoop through open houses. There are dozens of options when it comes to creating a home that is warm and inviting.  And dozens of ways to combine, and re-combine the basic fundamental pieces that I listed above.

Oh….were you wondering what Sailor bought in the Fishing section at Hobby Lobby?  He bought a plaque that reads “A fisherman lives here with the catch of his life.”

Happy Spring from our home to yours

Kristine

 

I am sharing at these link parties:

Across the Boulevard Snickerdoodle Create Make Bake Party   //   Finding Silver Pennies  // Create with Joy Inspire Me Monday  // Life & Linda Love Your Creativity  //  Marilyn’s Treats Over The Moon     //   A Pinch of Joy Busy Monday   // Between Naps on the Porch Metamorphosis Monday   //  Hearth & Soul Link Party  // Follow The Yellow Brick Home Favorite Things Thursday  //

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  1. Rachelle says

    May 24, 2020 at 6:44 pm

    Kristine, I just had to click over and get a closer look at your pretty vignette . The detail in the white pitcher really stands out – what a great thrifted find!

    Rachelle

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    • Kristine says

      May 25, 2020 at 8:09 am

      Thank you Rachelle! It was hard as a heck to walk away from that pitcher. But as much as it ‘spoke’ to me, the price was too high. The minute I saw the price go down, I literally yanked it off the shelf! It really is a very lucky find! Thank you for ‘clicking over’ and stopping by!

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  2. angie says

    May 25, 2020 at 7:59 am

    looks super nice the simple yet beautiful decor thanks so much for sharing
    come see us at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

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    • Kristine says

      May 25, 2020 at 8:11 am

      Thank you Angie! To me, simple is so much more calming and peaceful. Thank you for stopping by !

      Reply
  3. Rachelle says

    May 25, 2020 at 6:37 pm

    Kristine, I’m putting together a post on vignettes in the middle of June and would love to feature your cute setup with a link back to your site

    Please let me know if you are comfortable with this.

    Rachelle

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    • Kristine says

      May 26, 2020 at 8:37 am

      Oh gosh, Rachelle! I am honored and flattered…and comfortable! Thank you so much; I look forward to reading your post!

      Reply
  4. Rachelle says

    May 26, 2020 at 4:29 pm

    Wonderful! It’s scheduled for June 12th. I will email you the post when it goes live.

    Thanks again,
    Rachelle

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  5. Rachelle says

    May 26, 2020 at 6:29 pm

    Opps…. make that June 19th 🙂
    Rachelle

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    • Kristine says

      May 28, 2020 at 7:30 am

      June 19th — it’s a date! Thank you Rachelle!

      Reply
  6. Marilyn says

    May 29, 2020 at 7:31 pm

    Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too! Please stay safe and healthy. Come party with us at Over The Moon! Catapult your content Over The Moon! @marilyn_lesniak @EclecticRedBarn

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    • Kristine says

      June 3, 2020 at 7:52 am

      Thank you Marilyn – Over the Moon is a wonderful link party, and I appreciate your time and leadership in hosting it!

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  7. April J Harris says

    June 3, 2020 at 1:21 am

    Your living room is gorgeous, Kristine! I love how you have curated the tiny details to make a beautiful whole. The colours are so pretty and fresh as well. I’m featuring your post at the Hearth and Soul Link Party this week. Thank you so much for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Link Party community. Take care and have a wonderful week.

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    • Kristine says

      June 3, 2020 at 7:54 am

      April – thank you so much for the feature!! It always gives me such a boost! I am delighted to be part of the Hearth and Soul Link Party community! Thank you again!

      Reply
  8. Rachelle says

    June 19, 2020 at 5:00 pm

    Kristine, here’s the link that features your vignette.
    Thank you again for letting me feature it!

    https://myhubbardhome.com/friday-with-friends-summer-vignettes/

    Rachelle

    Reply

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