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!
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.
We recently added the DIY house numbers and concrete planters. Both of those really help add some interest.
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.
I had lilies in the pots last year, and I needed something that was easier this year. Extra-large succulents fit the bill.
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.
We just finished our master bedroom and I think it has the perfect spring feel.
Adding the plants with the texture of the DIY bamboo shades really make the room spring-like and homey.
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!
Cuckoo4Design / Just a Girl and Her Blog
If you missed Monday and Tuesday's features, then you can find them here:
Monday
Thrifty and Chic / Lovely Etc./ Making Home Base
  
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.
Julia@Cuckoo4Design
Your entry!!! I love those large pots and succulents. And I also adore the rest of your home!
Ashley Mayes
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.
Jenna
Love that art in your dining room - the colors are gorgeous!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Jenna! My hubby painted it last summer. It really helped pull the room together.
Sarah @ An Inviting Home
Ashley,
Those succulents are great and I love your master bedroom...great tour! 🙂
~Sarah
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Sarah!
Chelsea
So pretty, Ashley!! Your porch is so welcoming and I love your bedroom - beautiful!!
Ashley Mayes
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!).
Chaney
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!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Chaney! Glad to know that I'm not the only non-seasonal decorator out there. =)
cassie
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!
Ashley Mayes
Glad to have you here! Thanks Cassie!
Abby
What a beautiful home you have, Miss Ashley! It's so cheerful and welcoming! Thanks for letting us poke around! 😉
~Abby =)
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Abby! Poke around anytime! =)
April Hoff
Ashley, your home is beautiful! I love the extra-large succulents on your porch and your dining room artwork! Gorgeous tour! 🙂
Ashley Mayes
Thanks April! Those succulents were definitely a good buy ($10 each at Home Depot).
Anu
Your home is lovely! I love the himmeli wreath on the front porch wall. 🙂
Krista @ the happy housie
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!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Krista! It was a small miracle that this tour was the week after we finished the master bedroom. I got lucky!
Jen @ Migonis Home
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!
Ashley Mayes
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.
Carrie
Love how you kept things simple. And how awesome that your husband made that wreath!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Carrie! He's so much better at things that I am, so I rope him quite a lot. =)
Aniko@PlaceOfMyTaste
Ashley, Your home is gorgeous. I especially Love your centerpiece and the large pot on your porch!Have a wonderful day!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Aniko!
Alicia @ thrifty and chic
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!
Ashley Mayes
I love your house... so who cares if we decorate for Spring or not? Thanks for stopping by!
Amanda {KIds and Cabernet}
Your house is beyond gorgeous!
Ashley Mayes
Thank you!
Erica
I love that art in the dining room. Was that a DIY and is there a tutorial??
Thanks!
Erica
http://www.fortheloveofdecorating.com/
Ashley Mayes
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/
Carol
What a lovely and inviting front porch! Your home is very pretty.
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Carol! We are finally finding our groove with the front porch! Thanks again!
Katie Goldsworthy
Beautiful!! I'm sharing your house tour as my personal fave at the Monday Funday party today! Thanks for linking!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Katie!