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May Flowers: Your Inspiring Home Decor Snaps that are Bringing the Spring!

Hello again friends and hello to Spring! It's very much arrived here in the UK, hasn't it? I've been trying to make the most of the morning sunshine by hanging out in the garden (at least, when the weather's not randomly switching from sunshine to blowing a gale!) and watching the buds in the garden begin to burst into life!

 
However, with the lockdown firmly set to continue for the next few months, I've been turning my eyes more often to my home, and thinking about ways to bring that precious and fleeting spring beauty inside. Luckily for me, it seems we're all on the same page, as my tagged photos on Instagram are awash with your gorgeous snaps that are filling me with inspiration. I know that during the lockdown many of us have been focussed on a little home improvement, so I thought I'd share some of your inspiring Spring decor ideas that are giving me life!

 

1. Soft, Washed out Scandi Style from @love_nordic_x

 There's something about the light, natural textures, soft hued art and tumbling vase of Lilacs that makes me picture this as the perfect spot to perch in a floral summer dress upon a spring morning!

Beautiful kitchen table corner with an eclectic gallery wall

 

2. Fresh, fruity kitchen vibes from @bellasabode.

Never have I been more pleased that these two prints are back in stock, so I can share this perfect kitchen snap without teasing you! Sign me up for sweet summer afternoons with the windows wide and the smell of banana bread wafting... 

A bright, light kitchen with a dining table, with peach and lemon art prints in wooden frames hanging above

 

La Peche Print and Le Citron Print 

 

3. A Flush of Floral Colour for Deeper, Darker Walls by @jenniferscloud.

Giving me my "deep, moody wall" fix, whilst prompting me to place an order for my own pop of florals! Never underestimate the small pleasures a bunch of spring blooms can bring. 

A bedroom painted deep blue, with a white textured dresser. On top stands a bunch of pink lilies, jewellery storage, and above it a pink lettered french print hangs on the wall

Oui Non Print


4. Taking inspiration from nature with this peach and green kitchen decor by @jos.westwick

Original features, soft pink, botanical prints - what's not to love about this bright, beautiful and feminine space. 

A pink painted dining room with original fireplace and a bright, peachy print hanging above

La Peche Print 

 

5. Green Dreams from @thetetburyhouse

That green-on-green of the plants against the wall is a sight for sore eyes! This image is all the validation I needed that deep colours still work in the warmer months, especially when paired with some crisp white walls and a mix of modern and vintage finds.

bright, sunny living room painted half-height in a deep green colour and filled with plants, vintage furniture and a rainbow print nestled on the side cabinet

SUPER LOVE Print

 

6. Bright, Boho vibes with washes of colour from @iamhayleystuart

I love the natural colours and textured, mixed with the luxe velvet in this gorgeous living room setup. Giving lively spring vibes a Boho twist!

A bright, boho living room with a green velvet sofa, vintage side table and floating wooden shelving. A red floral print is nestled on the shelves amongst the plants and macrame



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