Spring has Sprung!

Here in the Midlands the weather lately has been surprisingly good (probably tempting fate now) and despite the odd frost the ground is warming up in the beautiful sunshine.  Down country lanes, in City parks and in gardens and window boxes everything is coming out of winter hibernation.  The sight of blossom on the trees and Tulip and Daff bulbs opening up in the Spring sunshine makes me want to spend so much time outdoors!




Cheery yellow daffodils - a sign that Winter is over!

 
 
I love brightening up the rooms in my house with a bunch of freshly picked flowers popped into a small glass jar, or several branches of blossom displayed in a tall vase. 



Blossom with a cloudless blue sky!
 

I also use a lot of faux flowers, as although they are an investment initially, they are very cost-effective in the long-term and are not killed off by the wrong conditions or forgetting to water them (guilty!) and we keep having new stock in the showroom, some of which are available online, such as this beautiful orchid.

 

Orchid available from Bayswater Interiors

 

 

Now is also a good time to get thinking about some improvements to the garden too - you can certainly plant many new plants as soon as the risk of frost has passed.  I love looking at Houzz for inspiration for garden design, as well as the fabulous Sarah Raven website for fabulous planting inspiration and a wide selection of seeds, bulbs and plants.  Remember that even your vegetables can be planted in an ornamental design to add interest in the garden - the image below shows that even your cabbages can be beautiful!
 

 





Traditional Landscape by Shelburne Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Paintbox Garden

Easter Decoration

Most of our decorating decisions, such as choosing new flooring or curtains, are fairly major in that they are costly and are likely to stay for many years.  This often means we choose fairly neutral items that will stand the test of time. 

There are easy ways to regularly update our interiors, by rearranging items throughout the home or purchasing some inexpensive pieces such as cushions to ring the changes.  Adding decorative accessories for celebrations is something we all tend to do at Christmas, but why not satisfy your creative and quirkier side by trying something special for Easter.

Imagine some of these ideas adorning the table for your Easter lunch!

Bright yellow tulips provide a lovely Spring feel, and if you don't have a china rabbit then just a large stack of eggs would look good.





Traditional Dining Room by Other Metro Media & Bloggers Designs by Gollum








 

I am loving moody dark blue shades at the moment, and this dining room is gorgeous.  The eggs hanging from the light are a lovely idea, and at Christmas you could do the same with baubles.



Eclectic Dining Room by San Francisco Interior Designers & Decorators Adeeni Design Group




 

Finally, here is a simple idea to bring a Spring (or Easter) theme to your mantelpiece, with blossom, eggs and some colourful decorated bags - this would be an ideal project for the kids over the holidays too.





Living Room by St. John's Interior Designers & Decorators Seaside Interiors











Happy Easter :)