Entry Way Spring Tour and Blog Hop
You'll be pleased to know, that my door has been dressed.
Much better, right?
Today, several blog friends and I are joining together for a Spring Tour Blog Hop. We're each sharing a room in our home and how it's been updated for Spring. Even though I don't typically put much time into seasonal decorating, I do get the urge to refresh spaces in the spring -- think cleaning, organizing and updating a fresh detail or two.
Like a new wreath. This simple, petite, wreath was created with clippings from one of our boxwoods. I absolutely love the delicate touch it adds to our door.
It's hung well above a cast iron "Welcome" sign, a memento of our visit to the Botanical Trails at Rockcastle River Trading Co.
Like the "Welcome" sign, much of the decor in our home is collected piece by piece. That, to me, is what creating a home is all about. It's a slower process, but I much prefer the end result. Take the furniture in this space, for example. Each piece was thrifted and has it's own story -- from the keyhole detailing on our antique dresser to the mid-century swivel chair and refurbished vanity turned console table.
[Tweet "That's what creating a home is all about #tellastory #inthedetails"]
Of course, we use this space every day -- so don't confuse "antique" or "collected" with "precious" or "untouchable." We've got 2 little kids and our home is a place in which we want them to feel comfortable. Actually, that's one of the things I love about thrifted furniture -- if I only spent $20 on a chair, it doesn't need to be treated delicately. Thrifted furniture has been pre-loved. It's probably not in perfect condition, but those dings and time-worn details mean that I won't be stressed the first time it gets bumped by the kids.
We use this space every day, so we've stored shoes in baskets underneath the chair and console table. The chair comes in handy as a spot to put on shoes. Above the chair is a mirror that I refinished and hung for hair and makeup checks on the way out the door. Plus, it has a small drawer for store discount cards and keys.
As a temporary spring update, I hung a colorful print on the mirror with washi tape. The Bible verse is a recent favorite of mine and the print has a definite springtime feel {you can find more colorful prints in my shop}.
I tidied up the top of the dresser in a small spring cleaning and organization effort. It's been a great drop zone for us, but sometimes it needs a little pick me up. Plus, it's always fun to switch things around on my husband... {just teasing, honey}.
The map wall is one of my favorite personalized touches in our home. We love traveling, globes and maps which makes for the perfect "welcome" when you walk in our door. It's a happy, unexpected, detail that is often a conversation piece with guests.
This whole space features wall art that introduces our guests to who we are as a family -- and not just with photos.
Our stairwell is lined with quirky art, printed scripture, and special keepsakes {even our babies' shoes}. It's a peek into our personality, faith and family history.
[Tweet "The decor in a home is a glimpse into a family's personality, story and history #creatingahome"]
To the right of the front door, we've created a small gallery of where we've lived -- including a handrawn sketch of our first home and vintage postcards from each city we've called "home."
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Did you arrive here via the Blog Hop? I'm so glad that you're here! It's been fun sharing this small space and introducing you to our family's style and personality. Plus -- what good motivation to get a space cleaned, organized and freshened-up, right?
You must go check out the other ladies on the Blog Hop! Their beautiful spaces have received the springtime touch, too.
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If you're interested in my sweet little spring wreath, I'll be back on Wednesday to share how I made it. Hope to see you then! UPDATE: See the Boxwood Wreath Tutorial.
Sharing at Remodelaholic and Thrifty Decor Chick.
I love love love the way you decorate meaningfully! Isn't that what it is all about? Don't get me wrong, perfect looking homes are beautiful to look at but they don't usually speak "live-in". Your entry-way is functional and that stairway! Also, I love the simplicity of the green natural wreath.
Thanks! I just can't bring myself to be a form over function girl 🙂 The function has to be there for our family every day. I'm so glad you liked it!
Oh my goodness, what a precious font entry. I LOVE IT! Such a personal flare and you really do get a feeling of what your personalities and family is like. That map wall is so cool and I totally agree with vintage, people tend to get scared because they thinks it's old and fragile. It might actually be better (f it's your fancy of course) because as you said once it gets the first knock, it wont be as bad.
Such a pretty space, great work.
Thanks, Lauren! Yes, I think so often vintage is better -- especially since so much now is not solid wood, unless you pay a lot of $$$.
Lora you home is so beautiful because it reflects you. I loved learning more about your space and what makes it so special. I want to see more of the map and gallery wall ❤
Thanks!! You can check out the map here: https://craftivitydesigns.com/how-to-diy-map-wallpaper and the gallery wall here: https://craftivitydesigns.com/gallery-wall-inspiration/
I'm swooning! Be still my heart. I especially love the antique dresser. The style and natural wood is gorgeous!
Those photos are awesome! Is that seriously your home? It's immaculate! I'm so impressed.
Aww, thanks! Don't be fooled -- it's has toys, shoes and dirt in the floor on a daily basis. It just got a good cleaning before I snapped the pics 🙂
This home decor makes me so happy. I love how clean and simple everything is.
I can't wait until we can move out of our tiny apartment so we have a little more control over our home decorations. Your style is exactly my taste.
Thanks, Rachelle! I totally understand how you feel -- when we moved into our first home from an apartment, it was like I could finally release all my built up creativity! Our home is my real-life craft project, haha.
This is so cute! I love that wreaths aren't just being used at Christmas time anymore! They're pretty all year-long!
Yep! I love a live wreath made from the colors of the current season 🙂
It looks beautiful! I love the idea of framing postcards from places you've lived before! I might have to borrow that!
It simple and inexpensive 🙂 My kind of project!
You have great taste!! That wreath turned out gorgeous!
Thanks, Rachel! Glad you stopped by!
Loved taking a peek inside your beautiful Spring home. It's so lovely and cozy!!
Thanks, Christie! So glad you stopped by!
This is serious Pinsperation that needs to go on my board ASAP! Love your entry way, its so springy!
Thanks, Adriana! And thank you for pinning 🙂
Your decor is so cute! I love everything!
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Thanks, Greta! I love pulling together all the little details.
Your entry way is so beautiful and fresh! Love it. 🙂
Thanks, Summer!
Your entry way is so warm and bright! I love the door wreath
Thanks! It was a fun little project.
Your home is so bright and pretty! Love the spring wreath!
Thank you! I love bright spaces. Our home is full of windows which makes me happy 🙂