Here in California it seems as if Winter skipped us this year. The nice weather has really put me in the mood to freshen up my home and makeover my living room. Like I mentioned yesterday, my living room has been pretty plain for the last 2 years and was in dire need of some accessorizing. I wanted something simple, fresh, with small pops of color.
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The first thing I did was head out to buy some new air fresheners. Because to me that’s the best way to freshen up my home without lighting candles all over the place. Toddlers and candles don’t mix well, so air fresheners are definitely the way to go. I wanted something sleek that didn’t look like a typical air freshener, something I could add into my decor. I printed this coupon from facebook for $1 off Renuzit #FreshAccents. You can get one too by sending a gorgeous greeting card.
By using the coupon my new freshener was only $0.76! I had another coupon for the adjustable cones so I picked up a few of those up as well. You can view my shopping trip on Google +.
What I love about the new Fresh Accents fresheners is that they’re so stylish and smell great! I bought one in Raspberry and one in After The Rain. When my husband came home from work he asked “what’s smells nice?” He hardly ever notices things like that so I know these fresheners are doing their job. :)
Finding pillows was the hardest. Am I the only one who thinks spending
$30-40 on a pillow is crazy? Anything I semi liked cost that much for
ONE pillow. I chose to go the DIY route and make my own pillow
slipcovers. This way I could choose the perfect fabric and only pay a
fraction of what one pillow would have cost me. It’s a win-win!
This was my first time making pillow slipcovers, I can’t believe I
haven’t tried making them before. I love the way they came out! It’s a
simple envelope style slipcover that can be easily washed. I like how
the teal ikat fabric contrast against the yellow floral fabric. This was
a great way to add color to our dark couch.
The Canvas I found at Target and the sconces at Hobby Lobby ($12.50
each). The size is a little more appropriate for the large wall don’t
you think? I may add more to it later but for now this is a big
improvement from what we had before.
What’s a little Spring decor without fresh flowers? I picked up a bundle
for $3 at my local grocery store. Again, the yellow is the perfect
amount of color that I was going for in my decor. The wreath was a
pinterest inspired find from Tatertots & Jello. More details on that
soon!
The little ceramic birds were $1.50 each at Michael’s. The topiary,
yellow hydrangeas, teal vase, and bird cage are also from Michael’s.
Ahhh…it looks wonderful! You did a great job! I love your pillows!
Fabulous!!! I love the wreath… I mean love love it!!! :) The pillows are very pretty too! I made my own too because I just can’t spend that much on them… The other two pillows I bought at $15.00 for the pair! :)
Love it all!! Your couch looks SOOOO comfy! Great job on the pillows!
Oh. the pretty colors are so refreshing! What a great way to celebrate Spring time! You did a beautiful job! I love your moss wreath!
Your birdcage is so cute. Love the color.
I wanna dive into your couch!!! Mmmm…comfy!!
I’ve been eying that birdcage at Michael’s but I don’t decide on a color. I love the turquoise against the yellow!! Thanks for your help in making a decision!
I love the butterfly wreath!
Beautiful colors and decor. Love the bird cage. I just started a Spring Contest at Bacon Time. You are welcome to link up for a chance to win.
Beautiful job! I love the bird cage. Megan
I love the blues and yellows. Where did you find that fabric? It’s beautiful! I love that it’s not too girlie!!! Thanks so much for sharing it looks great!!! You should post a tutorial on the slip cover.
Love your spring make over, esp the bird cage!!!
The pillows are great. Everything looks so sunny and fresh.
Your mantel looks very fresh and fun! My favourite part is definitely the bird cage. I was debating on whether to get one yesterday and now I’m regretting walking away!
I seem to keep checking out your projects at link parties each week so I’m now going to follow your blog :)
Claire @ alittlesomethinginthemeantime.blogspot.com
Charming colors and with the airfreshners it must be a bit of spring breeze.
so cute! I love the birds the wreath, and the beautiful blue cage… now only if it would feel like spring!
Leanne
Beautiful Spring Decor! Love the little bird cage and your pillows!
LOVE the pillows! Makes me want to make some new slipcovers for mine :)
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Looks great – nice display and color. I would love for you to come by to link this up to my party happening now! I would love to have you there!
Stacey of Embracing Change
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Oh, I just love your little blue birdcage. Very nice and springy! Saw you at Funky Junk Interiors link party.
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Love that turquoise birdcage! Thanks for the nice ideas :)
–Katie
@ Creatively Living
Looks great, very creative…
I love how you pulled this all together! I need to start my spring decorating too.
Very beautiful. Have a nice spring!
It looks beautiful! I love blue and yellow together, it makes everything look so fresh and clean! I also switch out my scents with the season. I’m a candle loving girl, but I recently bought 2 Scentsy plugins and they are my new best friends ;) I popped over from “Simply Designing,” come say hello sometime (and I’m your newest follower)
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So lovely and Fresh looking. Your a great desigher. Happy St. Paddy’s Day
Your spring decor is absolutely gorgeous!
I am inviting you come and be part of my blog hop:
http://juliejewels1.blogspot.com/2012/03/show-your-stuff-15.html
I love the wreath as well. So, light and fresh looking!
Beautiful makeover, Crystal! I just love it! The colors all look so fresh and “springy”!
I do like to freshen up for spring. Love the picture . The fresh flowers are amazing. I love incorporating flowers into my decor. Please stop btymy blog, First Come Flowers which has plenty of idea I think you might enjoy.
I just love the fabric on the pillows :)
Such a pretty spring-y room, Crystal! Great job girl! :)
XOXO
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Tisha
Gorgeous! I simply adore the whole look and might have to make a trip up to Michael’s for a few of those items! Great job!
I love it! its so fresh! The bird cage is my favorite part! Im your newest follower! Feel free to come by my blog and check it!
Stefanie
myblissfulhappiness.blogspot.com
Lovely room! It looks so fresh and inspiring
Love your little green birdie and bird cage! I’m your newest follower. Found you on the blog hop. Would love you to visit my site too! x Julie
I love it! It feels so great to decorate for spring, I really love your wreath it’s so cute!
I really like the blue and yellows together in your pillows. Great spring inspiration. I also love your birdcage and birdie inside. It’s great directing for spring! Yours looks lovely. Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration at Sunday’s Best!
It all looks so pretty! I think you’ve inspired me to paint my bird cage, I love yours!!!
Everything looks so cute and ready for spring! Thanks for being a part of our “Strut Your Stuff Saturday.” We loved having you and hope you’ll be back! -The Sisters
i love your style, so fresh! i just found your blog over at vwb and I am so happy i did! cant wait to read more!
LOVE this!! SO beautiful!! Hope you can link this up at my turquoise lovin’ party!! http://www.sweetlittlegals.com/2012/03/turquoise-lovin-30.html
Great job! I love everything you used, even those stylish air freshners!
Thank you for linking to Handmade Tuesdays. Hydrangeas are my favorite flower to decorate with in the spring and summer! And yellow is a wonderful color!
I love your decor! The colors are so pretty. I’m a new follower from the Networking Blog Hop.
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how fresh & bright & happy – welcome spring! so glad to have found your blog – how fun!
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This is stunning, Crystal! I love the aqua and yellow! Thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy! XO
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Love those colors! The yellow and turquiose look wonderful together. A friend bought me a birdcage for a wedding gift. I had NO idea what to do with it so I hang it in my closet to store unmentionables that don’t need an iron.
So many things I adore in your spring fresh up! The colors are wonderful. And your pillows came out beautifully! I really like the fabrics you used. Your moss wreath makes me want to make another one! Ours got tossed a while back after much shedding, but now I miss it! I really like the turquoise vase and all the little birds as well. Happy Spring!
I love this. The colors, the birdcage, the flowers. They all just mesh perfectly. I would love it if you could link this up to our linky party going on right now. http://www.junkintheirtrunk.blogspot.com/2012/03/link-it-up-wednesday-21.html
Makes me want to do some spring cleaning and start a project too! Love the wreath and glad to have found your creative spot on the web. Happy Wednesday:D
I love it! I would love to have you as a guest judge on The CSI Project. Also, maybe do a tutorial one month. If you are interested, let me know.
dee@thecsiproject.com
Found your blog via the Blog Hop. I’m your newest GFC follower!
Hi Crystal! I love you spring decor! I’ll be featuring some of it on my Spring Roundup tomorrow. I hope you’ll stop by and check it out!
Valerie-www.occasionallycrafty.blogspot.com
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Great job on the pillows! Love the daffodils as well!
The room looks great … so fresh and springy! I love the pillows!
The room looks great … so fresh and springy! I love the pillows!
I love the birdcage and love your color scheme.
I love your decor!! So fresh and fun for spring! I love, love the birdcage-especially the color! Beautiful!!
I currently have a link party going and would love for you to share this and anything else you would like:
http://twoyellowbirdsdecor.blogspot.com/2012/03/thursdays-temptation-link-party-10.html
Jill
I’m loving the teal and yellow color combo! The bird cage with the grass and eggs is too cute. I just bought one that is very similar to that at Hobby Lobby!
Great Job! The pillows are really cute and I am still so in love with your wreath!
Take care,
Trish
I love how you did them all. The bird cage is so cute!
Hopping by and followed your FB, twitter, G+ and Pinterest.
Also inviting you to join our meatless recipe blog hop/showcase at http://olahmomma.com/momlounge.
Hope to see ya there! Have a great day:)
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Love this fresh little corner! Consider, if you will, sharing with my readers over at http://sassafrassalvation.blogspot.com/2012/03/sasss-sunday-salvation-show-17.html
Hugs,
Sass
Hi there, I linked one of your creations to my blog. If it’s not ok with you, let me know and I will remove it asap.
http://cecrisicecrisi.blogspot.it/2012/03/idee-di-riciclo-creativo-di-primavera_27.html
Take care, topogina