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Home » Seasonal Recipes » Spring » Decorating Challenge: Spring Decor Using Only Items on Hand

Decorating Challenge: Spring Decor Using Only Items on Hand

Published on March 3, 2011, Updated August 18, 2020 by Kristin Maxwell | 11 Comments

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Time and money for decorating has been drastically cut for me. Yet, as soon as March 1 hit, I knew it was time to change out the winter and Christmas decor (yes, I still has a few Christmas decorations up in a couple of rooms), and bring on the spring!

Problem is, I don’t have a lot of spring decor. So I went around the house, searching for inspiration. I found a few white pitchers, some artificial hydrangea and some canning jars and set to work.

I also found this:

Now, I’m not real big on decorating with old things just for the sake of decorating. I love it when others do, but it’s just never worked for me. But this has history. It was my grandparent’s ladder. Not sure how old it is, but I can just imagine the stories in those paint splatters.

I brought it in the house because I’ve always seen these little ladders used as display pieces and I wanted to give it a shot.

What do you think?

I used the canning jars, pitcher and hydrangeas that I found and also my cute little cherub (it’s actually a sprinkler!).

 

I absolutely love how it looks in my living room. My children however, will probably make sure that it doesn’t stay there for long.

I also finished started decorating my mantle. I’m not thrilled with it, but I did only use what I had, and remember I said I don’t have much spring decor? I opted to bring in only spring green as my accent color, and I love it.

 

I’ve decided on the pillows I want, and will be ordering them later this week. I’ll share as soon as they arrive.

I found some Easter decor as well, but I’m waiting a few weeks before putting that up. There will be a cute little project that my grandmother made years ago that I think you will like, so stick around!

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  1. White Ironstone Cottage says

    March 6, 2011 at 9:46 pm

    Simply Beautiful
    love your blog
    xo
    Pam

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  2. Emily says

    March 6, 2011 at 2:34 am

    I love the ladder, so creative! You have great ideas!
    -emily
    http://www.nestnestingnesed.blogspot.com

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  3. Pam says

    March 5, 2011 at 6:55 pm

    I like how you decorated the ladder. It looks very similar, paint splatters on all, to one I have. I found it in my Mom’s basement years ago. I just recently pulled it out of my own basement and have been trying to work it into my decor somehow.

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  4. Kim says

    March 5, 2011 at 2:23 pm

    Love how you used your ladder, and I love using Mason jars for flowers as well.

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  5. [email protected] Charm says

    March 5, 2011 at 5:20 am

    Looking good…love the flowers and jars! I’m having a giveaway…be sure to come by and check it out…it ends March 6.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  6. Simone @ Doberman's by the Sea says

    March 5, 2011 at 2:21 am

    Looks great.

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  7. Gwen @ Gwenny Penny says

    March 4, 2011 at 2:07 am

    I love the ladder, Kristin! It looks fantastic, although I immediately thought “That won’t last long with the kids around”:) Love the spring green, too.

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  8. Noelle says

    March 3, 2011 at 7:39 pm

    Have you gotten used to saying the words ‘my children?’ I’m so happy for you and hope that the transition is going smoothly!

    As for the decor – I love it! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the ladder, and I think your mantle looks perfect!

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  9. Sue says

    March 3, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    It all looks great Kristin! I love to use pieces in my house that have some family history, like your grandparents ladder. I have a lot of “family” stuff in my house. I just can’t part with it. Looking forward to see more!

    Take care, Sue

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  10. Polly says

    March 3, 2011 at 12:54 pm

    I think it looks just fabulous and I feel inspired to do some springy things around here now!! Thanks for that! I love that chunky frame on your mantle!!

    The ladder is a whimsical little touch, and the fact that every drop of paint means something special to you is just wonderful!!

    Hope you are having a good week!

    Polly

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  11. Amy @ Increasingly Domestic says

    March 3, 2011 at 6:39 am

    Looks great! I love the combination of the rustic wood, the flowers and the glass.

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