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    Spring House Tour

    April 9, 2014 by Ashley Mayes 39 Comments

    I'm teaming up with 13 other bloggers this week to bring you some amazing Spring Home Tours. Seriously, Monday and Tuesday's features were so good. If you missed them, don't worry, I'll link to them at the bottom of this post!

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    To be honest, when the subject of doing a Spring House Tour was broached, I was hesitant. I'm definitely not a seasonal decorator. I love the ideas of what other people come up with for seasonal decorating, it's just not me. So, I wasn't sure if I would be a good fit for a "Spring Parade of Homes". But, then I got to thinking about what I do love about Spring/Summer. I love lighter walls and plants. I love clean/minimal spaces but spaces that evoke a feeling of family. So, I'm going with those things today and those things to me mean Spring.

    Luckily for me, the areas I'm showing are bright and Spring-like (good thing, I wasn't asked to participate in a fall tour - lol).

    Let's start with our front porch.

    Front Porch with house numbers and DIY Rug

    We recently added the DIY house numbers and concrete planters. Both of those really help add some interest.

    Front Porch with bunting and DIY wreath and rug

    The fabric bunting was a quick little project. I had never made a fabric bunting before this one (what is wrong with me?). The wreath, my hubby made from the tutorial on Vintage Revivals.

    Large succulents on front porch

    I had lilies in the pots last year, and I needed something that was easier this year. Extra-large succulents fit the bill.

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    In the formal dining room, I set a glass inside of a larger vase and stuck some flowers in it. I love how easy and simple it is and I think I will just keep clipping flowers to place in there all summer.

    Formal Dining Room made not so formal by Bigger Than The Three Of Us

    Bright and casual 'formal dining room'

    Flowers from the garden in the formal dining room

    Garden flowers in the formal dining room

    We just finished our master bedroom and I think it has the perfect spring feel.

    DIY Bamboo Blinds in Master Bedroom

    Adding the plants with the texture of the DIY bamboo shades really make the room spring-like and homey.

    West Elm Dresser paired with a DIY Painted canvas and family photos

    Penny Tile DIY Table Top

    You can see the full room reveal here.

    That's all for my Spring Tour. Glad you stopped by.

    I'm sharing today's features with Julia from Cuckoo 4 Design and Abby from Just a Girl and Her Blog. Make sure to head over to both their blogs and spread some love!

    Wednesday Spring Parade of Homes

    Cuckoo4Design / Just a Girl and Her Blog

    If you missed Monday and Tuesday's features, then you can find them here:

    Monday Spring Parade

    Monday
    Thrifty and Chic / Lovely Etc./ Making Home Base

      Tuesday Spring Parade

    Tuesday
    The Happy Housie / House by Hoff / The Blissful Bee

    Linking up to:

    C.R.A.F.T., Project Inspire(d), The Makers, The Winthrop Chronicles, Home Stories A-Z, Work It Wednesday,  Fry Sauce and Grits, Liz Marie Blog, The Inspiration Gallery, Creativity Unleashed - The Bold Abode, Remodelaholic, Whipperberry, Tatertots and Jello, Sunday Soiree, Link It or Lump It and Frugal Crafty Blog Hop.

     

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    1. [email protected]

      April 09, 2014 at 5:35 am

      Your entry!!! I love those large pots and succulents. And I also adore the rest of your home!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        April 09, 2014 at 8:25 am

        Thanks Julia! Those succulents ( I think they are agave) are prickly. I'm hoping they will keep the squirrels from digging in the dirt. We'll see.

        Reply
    2. Jenna

      April 09, 2014 at 5:51 am

      Love that art in your dining room - the colors are gorgeous!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        April 09, 2014 at 8:25 am

        Thanks Jenna! My hubby painted it last summer. It really helped pull the room together.

        Reply
    3. Sarah @ An Inviting Home

      April 09, 2014 at 7:46 am

      Ashley,

      Those succulents are great and I love your master bedroom...great tour! 🙂

      ~Sarah

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        April 09, 2014 at 1:27 pm

        Thanks Sarah!

        Reply
    4. Chelsea

      April 09, 2014 at 11:35 am

      So pretty, Ashley!! Your porch is so welcoming and I love your bedroom - beautiful!!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        April 09, 2014 at 1:30 pm

        Thanks Chelsea. I love that this Spring Parade gave me the kick to actually make the porch welcoming (because it was so not-welcoming before!).

        Reply
    5. Chaney

      April 09, 2014 at 12:14 pm

      Gorgeous, Ashley! I love the springy vibe you have year round. I'm definitely with you on not being a seasonal decorator 🙂 - it's fun to add light and bright touches though for the season!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        April 09, 2014 at 4:49 pm

        Thanks Chaney! Glad to know that I'm not the only non-seasonal decorator out there. =)

        Reply
    6. cassie

      April 09, 2014 at 2:04 pm

      i am so glad we did this tour because i hadn't yet been here! LOVE your home- your dining room is gorgeous! and love the garlands outside- gorgeous!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        April 09, 2014 at 4:49 pm

        Glad to have you here! Thanks Cassie!

        Reply
    7. Abby

      April 09, 2014 at 2:12 pm

      What a beautiful home you have, Miss Ashley! It's so cheerful and welcoming! Thanks for letting us poke around! 😉

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        April 09, 2014 at 4:51 pm

        Thanks Abby! Poke around anytime! =)

        Reply
    8. April Hoff

      April 09, 2014 at 2:37 pm

      Ashley, your home is beautiful! I love the extra-large succulents on your porch and your dining room artwork! Gorgeous tour! 🙂

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        April 09, 2014 at 4:52 pm

        Thanks April! Those succulents were definitely a good buy ($10 each at Home Depot).

        Reply
    9. Anu

      April 09, 2014 at 8:45 pm

      Your home is lovely! I love the himmeli wreath on the front porch wall. 🙂

      Reply
    10. Krista @ the happy housie

      April 09, 2014 at 10:26 pm

      I love the clean simplicity and the beautiful springy touches you have added Ashley - and your master bedroom is gorgeous!! Love the walls...the light fixture... the rug... everything!! Fabulous job!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        April 10, 2014 at 7:43 am

        Thanks Krista! It was a small miracle that this tour was the week after we finished the master bedroom. I got lucky!

        Reply
    11. Jen @ Migonis Home

      April 10, 2014 at 5:01 am

      I just LOVE your master bedroom! I've done a couple Easter / spring projects but I often wonder where people find the time and money to go all out to decorate for a few months of the year. 🙂
      I'm your newest Instagram follower!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        April 10, 2014 at 7:45 am

        Thanks Jen! I'm right there with you on the money and time for the projects. But, I would probably have the money and time if I wasn't busy renovating a house (that still had dated wallpaper in rooms). Maybe, I will change my tune in a few years when I get the house to reflect us more? Hmm, not sure. Glad you have you following.

        Reply
    12. Carrie

      April 10, 2014 at 5:05 am

      Love how you kept things simple. And how awesome that your husband made that wreath!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        April 10, 2014 at 7:45 am

        Thanks Carrie! He's so much better at things that I am, so I rope him quite a lot. =)

        Reply
    13. [email protected]

      April 10, 2014 at 6:21 am

      Ashley, Your home is gorgeous. I especially Love your centerpiece and the large pot on your porch!Have a wonderful day!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        April 10, 2014 at 8:23 pm

        Thanks Aniko!

        Reply
    14. Alicia @ thrifty and chic

      April 10, 2014 at 11:39 am

      I'm definitely not a Spring decorator either, as you can tell by my house tour 🙂 I did more a tour than anything Springy..it just so happens to be a tour of my house in the spring..therefor Spring Home Tour lol 🙂 Your house looks beautiful by the way, more Springy than mine!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        April 10, 2014 at 8:27 pm

        I love your house... so who cares if we decorate for Spring or not? Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    15. Amanda {KIds and Cabernet}

      April 13, 2014 at 9:55 am

      Your house is beyond gorgeous!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        April 13, 2014 at 4:06 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    16. Erica

      April 14, 2014 at 4:44 pm

      I love that art in the dining room. Was that a DIY and is there a tutorial??
      Thanks!
      Erica

      http://www.fortheloveofdecorating.com/

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        April 15, 2014 at 7:20 am

        Hi! Thanks Erica. My husband painted it and we did a little tutorial/blog post on it. Here it is: https://biggerthanthethreeofus.com/ikat-painting/

        Reply
    17. Carol

      April 19, 2014 at 9:20 am

      What a lovely and inviting front porch! Your home is very pretty.

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        April 22, 2014 at 7:52 am

        Thanks Carol! We are finally finding our groove with the front porch! Thanks again!

        Reply
    18. Katie Goldsworthy

      April 20, 2014 at 6:46 pm

      Beautiful!! I'm sharing your house tour as my personal fave at the Monday Funday party today! Thanks for linking!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        April 22, 2014 at 7:53 am

        Thanks Katie!

        Reply

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