Spring Home Tour 2018


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Happy spring! I'm excited to share with you all my spring home tour today! Today's tour is apart of 30 other home tours that have been happening throughout the week hosted by Marty from A Stroll Thru Life! If you are new here, dropping by from Hymns and Verses, or just don't know my story, here you go! We have lived in our house for almost 9 years now. It was new when we purchased it, but lacked the true character I love in older houses. I set on a journey to try to add some character into the house. I have come to love it's own unique characteristics though, and am now in a struggle trying to incorporate them into my own. Truthfully, I just want to add board and batten to almost every wall...that's my true love. But I know this house is beautiful without that and I am trying to hold back! haha.

My goal this year is to add some more character along our stairs and possibly finish the board and batten throughout my living room. So, come the summer tour, things may look a little different. Or maybe not :) Until then, let's get on with the tour.
Two story entry way inspiration. Two story entry way decor and decorating ideas. Farmhouse style entry way

Two story entry way inspiration. Two story entry way decor and decorating ideas. Farmhouse style entry way

This year for spring, I kept it really neutral with lots of pops of green. It's still highs in the 30s and 40s around here, so layering is a must with lots and lots of blankets. Of course, layering is a must in the summer too...so I guess the temperature doesn't really matter :)

This is our front room which also serves as a play room and guest room. The barn doors add a little bit of privacy.
Farmhouse style living room decor and decorating ideas. Cottage style living room inspiration. Fixer upper style living room
Barn Doors: Tutorial

This couch pulls out to a bed and has a ton of storage in it which holds all the linens, pillows and mattress toppers.
Farmhouse style living room decor and decorating ideas. Cottage style living room inspiration. Fixer upper style living room
Console Table: Target     Sofa Bed: Ikea      Bench: Target     Rug: Rugs USA

If you open this bench, it looks like a toy bomb went off. It's completely chuck full of toys :)  I love versatile furniture pieces!

Farmhouse style living room decor and decorating ideas. Cottage style living room inspiration. Fixer upper style living room
 I went super neutral on my faux fireplace mantel. I have changed this up about 5 times since Christmas and finally settled for this simple look.
Farmhouse style living room decor and decorating ideas. Cottage style living room inspiration. Fixer upper style living room

Farmhouse style living room decor and decorating ideas. Cottage style living room inspiration. Fixer upper style living room

Farmhouse style living room decor and decorating ideas. Cottage style living room inspiration. Fixer upper style living room
 On the bench is one of my favorite new items, a bread bowl. This thing is huge! It's a great addition to this room...although I had a heck of a time trying to decorate it :)
Farmhouse style living room decor and decorating ideas. Cottage style living room inspiration. Fixer upper style living room
Faux fireplace DIY: Tutorial      Wire Hamper: Amazon    Bench: Target

Farmhouse style living room decor and decorating ideas. Cottage style living room inspiration. Fixer upper style living room

Farmhouse style living room decor and decorating ideas. Cottage style living room inspiration. Fixer upper style living room
 Next up is my living room. Once again, super neutral in here with little pops of green...p.s. I may have a small obsession with stripes :)

Farmhouse style living room decor and decorating ideas. Cottage style living room inspiration. Fixer upper style living room
Rug: Amazon      Clock: Tutorial     Ruffle Pillows: Amazon
 This shiplap clock is a new addition along with the ruffle shams. I know I have way too many pillows on my couch, but I like to dress it up like a bed...cuz, why not? :)
Farmhouse style living room decor and decorating ideas. Cottage style living room inspiration. Fixer upper style living room

Farmhouse style living room decor and decorating ideas. Cottage style living room inspiration. Fixer upper style living room

 This is where I have plans on continuing the board and batten...mainly to break up this huge wall. I'm half tempted to take the board and batten up between those two windows, what do you think? Too much?
Farmhouse style living room decor and decorating ideas. Cottage style living room inspiration. Fixer upper style living room

Farmhouse style living room decor and decorating ideas. Cottage style living room inspiration. Fixer upper style living room
 I put this firewood on here last fall and have no plans on moving it. I figure now that it's time to do some fires outdoors, I can just pull from here...and of course, quickly restock.
Farmhouse style living room decor and decorating ideas. Cottage style living room inspiration. Fixer upper style living room

Farmhouse style living room decor and decorating ideas. Cottage style living room inspiration. Fixer upper style living room
 I played around with this mantel a bit also and fell in love with this look. This wreath has quickly become my favorite project this year so far. Super simple and cheap to make! You can find the tutorial here. 
Farmhouse style living room decor and decorating ideas. Cottage style living room inspiration. Fixer upper style living room

Farmhouse style living room decor and decorating ideas. Cottage style living room inspiration. Fixer upper style living room
Shiplap: Tutorial     Media Console: Tutorial      Builtin shelves: Tutorial

Farmhouse style living room decor and decorating ideas. Cottage style living room inspiration. Fixer upper style living room
 This is also the corner I would finish wrapping the board and batten into.
Farmhouse style living room decor and decorating ideas. Cottage style living room inspiration. Fixer upper style living room
 Next stop is my master bedroom. Pillows and ruffles are the story here. I'm all about comfort :)...and ruffles, obviously.
Farmhouse style master bedroom decor and decorating ideas. Cottage style bedroom inspiration.
Ruffle Pillows: Amazon      Bedding: Crane and Canopy
 
Farmhouse style master bedroom decor and decorating ideas. Cottage style bedroom inspiration.
 I updated my pillows a bit and change out my lamps since my last tour. I was worried that putting these lamps in here would make too many hard edges and square shapes...probably does, but I love them. Plus, it's always good to switch things up a bit.
Farmhouse style master bedroom decor and decorating ideas. Cottage style bedroom inspiration.
Lamps: Target      Nightstand: Tutorial

Farmhouse style master bedroom decor and decorating ideas. Cottage style bedroom inspiration.


Farmhouse style master bedroom decor and decorating ideas. Cottage style bedroom inspiration.
 And there you have it! Next week, I'll share with you my spring dining room. Until then, hopefully you'll enjoy the spring where you are! This year, I'm just praying for no more snow. We had a crazy warm winter, and my tulips started coming up in January. Nothing like, January showers bring February flowers to be killed by March snowstorms :)

Next up for the tours is Far Above Rubies! And be sure to check out all the other inspiration and tours that went on this week!

Monday – March 19
Tuesday – March 20
 Wednesday – March 21
Thursday – March 22 
 Friday – March 23

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7 comments

  1. Hi Alicia, your home looks so beautiful and inviting. I love how fresh and bright it looks. I especially love the wreath over your mantel and your firewood storage. :) Julie

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  2. I love all the details. An open and welcoming hallway / entrance is so important and I love the white, airy feel x

    franklyflawless.com

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  3. So beautiful! Where are the white chairs that sit in front of the fireplace with the sweater knit pillows from?

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  4. So pretty, I love your home and how you can add all those ruffles and it still doesn't look to feminine. Beautifully done for Spring. Thanks so much for joining the tours, everything is beautiful.

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  5. What a wonderful tour! It is like a wonderful breath of spring air!

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  6. Your home is always so warm and relaxing Alicia, and your Spring touches are perfect! Just lovely! As always so honored to share this home tour with you dear! Cheers!

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  7. nothing like ruffles and comfort when it looks this pretty. happy spring. i hope you get spring like temps soon.

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happy DIYing! Alicia