Styling My Foyer for Spring
Decorating is not my strongest suit, but it is something that I do enjoy doing. Usually once I’ve completed a room, it stays that way for quite a while. I might “upgrade” a piece or two a year, but I don’t typically change my mantel out or redo my foyer every year, certainly not every season, like some very talented and creative decorators do! But after seeing posts about beautiful spring decorating ideas, I decided to freshen up my foyer a bit.
I purchased the topiary at a garage sale last summer for $1! And the clock face (and other parts) were a real find from a couple of weeks ago. I talked about it in Vintage Finds #19. You may remember me talking about this wire tray in Vintage Finds #12. I bought it in January at Salvation Army for $2.99. I thought that perhaps I needed something light underneath it, to keep it from blending with the dresser, but when I put a cream runner under it, I wasn’t pleased. What do you think?
I bought these stone fruit at a car boot sale in England. I love the tag so I’ve just left it on. They cost 5£, which is approximately $7.50 for the pair.
You may remember these beautiful fabric roses I wrote about in Vintage Finds #11 back in January. I love them in this aged, trumpet-shaped silver vase that I discovered a couple of years ago at an antique shop for $1(!). Constant Companion Nancy bought me two of the sweet little nests with robin’s eggs years ago.
I thought about doing a tutorial on my burlap banner, but it seems kinda self-explanatory: (1) cut burlap triangles, (2) modge podge edges to prevent fraying, (3) stamp letters using black paint, (4) glue to twine, done!
I’d love feedback and suggestions from all you great decorators out there!
Bye for now,
I love it!!! Your collection of goodies in that tray tell such a fantastic story all their own! And the banner is is just the perfect touch to draw the eye up! Such a wonderful vignette for spring! Happy week friend! Nicole xoxo
Thanks, Nicole–that's so encouraging! Yes, you all have a great week, too 🙂
This is really pretty! I like it.
Pamela
Ohio
Thanks for the nice compliment, Pam, and thanks for visiting!
Oh, how pretty! I think you're right about leaving off the runner — vintage things look so much nicer sometimes with just good wood. You're so creative! I'm going to start looking for more vintage things later today. Every time I visit your blog I am inspired! Have a blessed and bountiful day!
Well if you are the most encouraging visitor! That's what I love about the blogging community–we spur one another on [to greatness!].
I love it!! The tray is perfect and grounds the vignette, better without the runner I agree. Love all your special treasures displayed and grouped together. You did a wonderful job! Banner is so cute! Hugs, Linda
Thank you, thank you, Linda! Coming from such a wonderful decorator that's a real compliment 🙂 Blessings, Diana
It's beautiful, Diana! Love the burlap bunting paired with the pops of color from the topiary, eggs and books! Thanks for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop today! 🙂
Thanks so much Ronda 🙂 I'm gonna pop over to visit you now. Blessings, Diana
Are you kidding? Everything looks perfect! I am not even going to pick apart each of things to tell you how much I adore them. Everything works together wonderfully!
You've made my day with your sweet comments 🙂 Thanks so much for the encouragement.
The roses and the banner are lovely! I'm not one to redecorate for every season, but I am getting inspired by everyone's spring posts lately. Visiting from History & Home Party, have a great week 🙂
Hi Melanie! I'm glad you like the banner and roses. I really like the banner and plan to make at least one more. I only decorate for Christmas! But after putting away the Christmas, I decided to try something new rather than put back what had been there for the past three years. I'm getting a bit adventurous in my old age 🙂
Even the star designers say that every room needs some black and I love how your black tray and other dark items stand out against the beautiful wood. Perfect — no runner needed!
Ooh, maybe I've been learning something through reading other's blogs?!! Thanks so much Jennie 🙂
Those pears are fantastic! appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
Kathy
Thanks Kathy!
I like it just how you have it. You did a great job with layering, something I don't think to do enough. I love that tray! Thanks for sharing this at the History & Home Link Party this week! Take care – Dawn @ We Call It Junkin.com
Thanks Dawn, what nice compliments 🙂