I think a little spring decorating would lift our spirits this week. Spring feels different this year, but keeping seasonal decor simple has always been my go-to. A grocery-store bouquet of tulips on the table is often enough to brighten a room. This week, though, I’m not heading out just for flowers—maybe I’ll add tulips to my next grocery delivery, or see if a local florist can still deliver. Nothing feels quite normal right now, so we’ll make do with what we have.
If you’re doing the 31 Day Love Your Home Challenge, day ten is “reclaim the dining room,” one of my favorites. If your dining table is piled with papers and random items, it’s hard to relax there. These days many of us are cooking and eating at home more than usual, so making the dining room feel inviting can help encourage shared meals or a peaceful solo dinner.
Start by clearing the table and wiping it down. Then have some fun. The sunny days we’ve had here in Seattle inspired me to do something spring-like: I stepped into the yard and foraged a few blooms. That little bit of plant therapy was just what I needed.
You might have a garden, or a shrub, or a few branches and ferns you can cut. I found blooming pink and white camellias in my yard, but whatever you can gather will work. The goal is to create a simple, cheerful centerpiece from what’s available.
This season is a great excuse to get creative. I’ll share more ideas soon, but for now, check your cabinets and look outside. Use what you already have and enjoy the process.
Remember my bunny pitcher? I filled her with a mix of faux spring flowers and a fresh camellia from the yard. She looks so cheerful with a pink bloom tucked by her ear—like an Easter bonnet. It’s absolutely fine to use faux flowers or a mix of faux and fresh. Right now, the point is to enjoy what you have rather than worry about perfection.
You don’t need a specific vase or pitcher. Look around for anything pretty: a jar, a glass, a teacup or even a cake plate can become a centerpiece. If you have my book Simple Gatherings, flip through it and you’ll see many examples of using everyday items for tabletop styling.
Gather a few colored books, teacups, a tray, placemats, a candlestick, or any spring-like objects you own—bunny figurines, eggs, or seasonal linens. Arrange them together and have fun. Take a photo so you can share your table on day ten of the challenge.
I’d love to see what you create. Share a photo in The Inspired Room Facebook group or tag me @theinspiredroom on Instagram so I can admire your centerpiece.
Simple Spring Centerpiece
Step One:
Pick a vase—any vessel will do.
Use what you have: a jar, pitcher, water glass, or any container that feels right.
Step Two:
Go outside and cut a few things to bring inside.
Flowers, branches, greenery—anything goes. Bonus: take a moment to breathe in fresh air before heading back in.
Step Three:
Place your foraged finds into the vessel, set it on the table, and step back to enjoy the view.
Ta-da! A cheerful spring centerpiece that cost nothing but added a bit of joy to your day.
My Bunny Pitcher Source
See how sweet she looks with her little floral bonnet?
Oh, and Jack says hello. He desperately needs a haircut, and since we’re staying home, an at-home trim is in our future. It’s bound to be an adventure—wish us luck!
Happy spring, friend!
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Product sources mentioned above include: Turkish towels (great for tablecloths), matte dinnerware, Simple Gatherings book, wood pedestals and trays, matte porcelain dishes, bamboo-rattan cups, brass taper candle holders, pedestal stands, cloth napkins, marble and acacia boards, flatware, farmhouse pitchers, woven napkin holders, and colored taper candles. These are items I use often to create inviting tablescapes.
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