I think a little spring decorating would lift our spirits this week. Spring feels different this year, but I always keep seasonal decorating simple. Simplicity works: a grocery-store bouquet of tulips on the table is often enough to brighten my day. This week, though, I’m not heading to the store just for flowers. Maybe next time I order groceries I’ll ask if they can add tulips, or perhaps a local florist still delivers. Everything feels so unusual right now.
Many of you are doing the 31 Day Love Your Home Challenge. We haven’t reached day ten yet, but when you do you’ll see the task to “reclaim the dining room.” It’s one of my favorites. If you’re feeling motivated, you can always do day ten early.
If your dining room is piled with papers and clutter, it’s hard to feel calm there. With many of us cooking and eating at home more than usual, it helps to make the dining room inviting so we actually want to sit and enjoy meals, whether we’re together or alone.
Start by clearing the table, wiping it down, and then have a little fun arranging a simple centerpiece.
The sun has been out here in Seattle, and that inspired me to do something spring-like. Foraging in my own backyard for flowers was the plant therapy I needed.
If you have a garden, take a look outside—you may have spring flowers, branches, or ferns to cut. I found pink and white camellias in mine. No matter what you have, you can create a pretty centerpiece with simple finds.
This is a season to get creative. I have a post about more ideas coming soon, but for now start digging through cabinets or step into the yard and see what you can use.
Remember my bunny pitcher? Today I filled her with a mix of faux spring blooms and a fresh camellia from the yard. Seeing that pink bloom tucked behind her ear makes me smile—it’s like an Easter bonnet. It’s perfectly fine to use faux flowers, or a mix of faux and fresh. I wanted tulips, but now isn’t the time to be picky—use what you have and enjoy it.
You don’t need a bunny pitcher or even a vase. Look around for anything pretty: jars, pitchers, water glasses, or unexpected containers. If you own my book Simple Gatherings, flip through it and you’ll see how many everyday items can become charming centerpieces.
Gather colored books, teacups, a tray, placemats, a candlestick, a cake stand, a small statue, or seasonal accents like eggs. Mix and match what looks spring-like. Take photos so you’ll be ready to share your table and centerpiece when you complete day ten.
I can’t wait to see what you create. Share a photo in The Inspired Room Facebook group or tag me @theinspiredroom on Instagram so I can see!
Simple Spring Centerpiece
Step One:
Pick a vessel—any vase, jar, pitcher, or glass will do.
Use whatever you have on hand: a jar, a pitcher, or even a water glass.
Step Two:
Go outside and cut anything you can find.
Flowers, branches, or greenery—anything works.
Bonus: Breathe deeply while you’re outside before heading back in.
Step Three:
Arrange your foraged finds in the vessel and place it on your table. Step back and smile.
Ta-da! A cheerful spring centerpiece that cost nothing and brightened your day.
My Bunny Pitcher Source
Isn’t she sweet with her little Easter bonnet?
Oh, and Jack says hi. He desperately needs a haircut, and since we’re staying home it’ll be an at-home trim. It probably won’t be pretty—wish us luck!
Happy spring, friend!
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Product notes: Turkish towels are versatile as tablecloths; matte dinnerware, stacked trays, wooden pedestals, and neutral pitchers make easy seasonal displays. Use items you already own to create layered, welcoming table settings.
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