A Wee Bit o’ Spring
March 18, 2011
The good news is, it’s Friday and also Spring Break! The bad news is that I read it is scheduled to rain all weekend and all next week. Of all weeks, why why why did it have to be Spring Break? I was hoping to do some gardening and have some outdoor adventures too. Boo.
Well, I decided if I couldn’t spend my week outdoors, then I would just have to bring a wee bit o’ spring indoors instead! A quick trip to the market for some ranunculus, and some daffodils from mother nature inspired a few pops of yellow in the living room this season.
I shopped all around my house for some accessories for the living room mantel to brighten this room. I pulled one of my citrus trees indoors for the the month and then threw last year’s outdoor pillows on the sofa and chair. The gray geometric cashmere throw I found on clearance at Tar-jay last year.
Those candlesticks are from Z Gallerie, borrowed from our master bedroom.
I’ve made more progress on my abstract painting! You can see it reflected in the mirror below, but it’s still incomplete. I’m hoping to put the finishing touches on it next week ~ it seems I’ll have extra time since we’re all stuck indoors.
A quick coat of spray paint on my old moroccan lantern, a framed daffodil print (free download) and a vase full of lemons completes the spring mantelscape.
Before I forget, the winners of the Joss & Main giveaway are:
#11 Emily at Pretty Little Nest
#402: Amy Goodwin
Finally, I’d like to thank each and every one of you who have generously donated to our Alma Project. Thanks to you, we’ve raised almost $2,000, wow!
This weekend, thanks to these funds, we will be delivering two toddler beds and mattresses to our adopted home, one donated and one purchased. The moms will be so blessed to finally have a place for their children to sleep.
Next, we will be building a wall storage and entertainment center in the community great room. I’m very excited to fire up the power tools to build something that will serve an important purpose in the home.
Thank you Kimba, Cristin, Dixie and Dianne for your lovely words earlier this week.
Signing off, wishing you all a perfect weekend,
and a very:
Enjoy!
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ummm love everything! so so refreshing. Can I just move in instead of trying to spice up my own home?
Where did you get that gorgeous gold side table? I love it.
Kate, where did your mantel mirror come from? Love, love and covet!
I don’t think there is anything better than some pops of yellow for welcoming spring into our homes. Yours looks beautiful.
CAS
Love all the pops of yellow! I am so ready for spring!!
You are so prolific! I am always amazed at how often you post and how great your posts are.
I miss fresh flower markets but I can still hit costco for something springy! Can’t wait to see your painting, I just did one and I think it needs more work but my kids like it.
I LOVE the yellow! Absolutely stunning!
Emily Hewett
A Well Dressed Home
awelldressedhome.com/blog
Hi, Love your webside!!! Where did you get those fab throw pillows? Did you make them?
Beautiful. I love the pop of colors. Lovely.
I love it! Your house looks so beautiful. It really shines in spring and summer, I think.
Today is the first day in so long where it feels like Spring. The birds are all chirping and peeping away, the sun is out full force, the sky is clear (mostly lol) and it’s a whopping 39F LOL. Ohhh I can’t wait for nicer weather!
And I always have such a hard time finding ranunculus! Where can I get them without paying a whole lot?? Well I should say, where did you get yours, since you most likely have no idea what the flower market is like in Vancouver,BC :P
Thats beautiful! I love how the yellow brightens up the room. I love the mirror, too where did you find it?
I love the dashes of yellow in the room. It really brings on the spring! :)
What happened to that cute little brown table (where the brass one is) that played off the brown legs on the couch? I loved in there!
soooo pretty and fresh! love it. :)
Sssshhhhhhh. I was not aware that March 18th was National Silence Day for Bloggers worldwide in deference to the tragedy that the country of Japan has been going through. To everyone on whose blog I commented on March 18th (I honestly cannot remember how many replies I have left), please accept my sincerest apologies.
The mantle is beautiful, but the rest of the room is even better! I love those pillows on the couch! I’m also jealous that you still have buttercups, all ours died out a few weeks ago!!
Love beautiful mirrors and the one you have is fabulous, the white with yellow, classy, stunning!
Hi Kate…
Well my friend, I just have to say that as soon as I seen your beautiful living room…it just took my breath away!!! Ohhh…I love, love, LOVE everything about it! I love all the soft gray and white…and adding the splashes of yellow into the mix…well, it’s just divine! Your living room is like a “dream room” to me. I would love to such a beautiful room to call my own! What a gifted and talented designer you are! Thank you sooo very much for sharing your fabulous home with us…and all of the beautiful spring vignettes! This was such a treat, Kate!
Warmest spring wishes,
Chari @Happy To Design
So I was at peppermint plum’s blog and she linked her mantel to your page. I was looking at your gorgeous blog, thinking “I just saw that mirror.” I saw it on the Nate Berkus Show!! I watched your episode today and had your name written down to look up your blog but didn’t get your blog name. Such a small world!! I love how blog land links us together. Needless to say, I am your latest follower! I love your style!!!!
I love how clean and fresh this looks! The yellow and white contrast is beautiful!
I love your mirror!! Where did you get it????
This is so gorgeous! Some of my favorite colours are used in these pictures. Thank you for sharing!
I love your mirror! Where did you get it?
Hi Lorie, that’s the Casbah Mirror by Lamps Plus, spray painted gloss white and turned on its side, love it!
What is the beautiful paint color in this room; gray/blue? Great job! Thanks.