{nesting} simple + welcoming spring entryway
Hello everyone!
March is here and I’m VERY ready for spring! I love the blooming flowers and the feeling of renewal that every spring brings. It’s like a fresh start. And, there’s nothing more refreshing than opening the windows in the house and bringing in that crisp, clean air. So wonderful!
This week, I gathered things to create a fabulous spring entryway. The entryway is the place in which we greet guests. It’s a front door that, as folks drive by your home, can feel so warm and welcoming–a feeling that can be evoked with a few simple pieces.
Mom used to decorate for EVERY holiday and emphasized that even the little things in life should be celebrated–like the coming of a new season. She always made everything so special…simple, but special. It was a great memory from my childhood that I want to carry on with my own children.
So today, I wanted to share with you photos from my simple + welcoming spring entryway…because spring is a wonderful thing to celebrate. I think mom would have appreciated and loved my little stylings. :-)
I didn’t want to clutter up the entryway table. I really just wanted to have a few simple things that were pretty. I found the tree and bunnies at Pier 1 and the ornaments at The Accessory Place in Houston, TX.
These little ornaments remind me so much of vintage things. I love pairing new with old. Always have.
Here’s the front stoop + door. I recently planted a gorgeous white camellia in the huge pot on the right. Unfortunately, it hasn’t yet begun to bloom. I found the rug at Bed Bath and Beyond and made the wreath myself from floral pieces I selected at The Accessory Place.
I wanted to talk a little about the wreath. Let’s start with…I have no professional training on how to make a wreath and really don’t have much of a clue when it comes to correctly putting these things together. I just know what I want it to look like. So yesterday, I went down to The Accessory Place and picked out {with the help of this fabulous little lady} items that I thought would make a beautiful spring wreath. What I originally wanted: hydrangea on a wreath that evoked a very organic feeling {like I just plucked a bunch of flowers from my garden and made a wreath with them}. Well, as we started gathering pieces {and they have the most abundant selection of silk flowers that I have ever been exposed to} I realized that the hydrangea were way to big and were stealing the loose, whimsical, and organic feel I really wanted. Once we figured that out, I was better able to start seeing my piece come together. I selected several “spray” pieces that could be stretched and were more “flowy” and wispy.
Here’s how I {unprofessionally} made my wreath:
I started with a plain ol’ grapevine wreath. I selected one that fit the size of my front door.
Next, I put a base layer of greenery that would give a place for accent pieces to be tucked.
Once you’ve created a greenery base, you can add your next layer. I wanted to create a wreath that had a few white and light pink accents in a nest of green stuff. So I chose my second layer to be more green stuff. Additionally, I wanted my wreath to be wispy, so I chose green things that were more wispy.
Once I finished evenly distributing this layer, I began adding my white + light pink accents. When I selected these pieces, I chose a variety of wispy and not so wispy stuff. The white poofs on the bottom left of the pic ABOVE are an example of the not so wispy. I was able to just tuck these pieces in small pairings all around the wreath.
The last step was to add my really special pieces…the light pink accents. Once I distributed those evenly, I added one last thing. I love the woodsy feel of the grapevine, so I added some groupings of bendable stick thingies into the wreath as well. You can see these additions BELOW.
The last thing I would say to do when making your wreath is to edit. What I mean by this is just because you’ve put all your fabulous flowers onto your wreath doesn’t mean your done. Look over the balance of your wreath. Is everything well distributed? Do you have a ton of green leaves from each of the flowers that are a bit overwhelming? Maybe a few of those leaves could stand to be plucked. Bend your pieces if you need to and move stuff if it’s feeling awkward.
I hope you enjoyed the post today! May it inspire your own spring entryways!
Live fabulously, folks!
Leah :-)
Lovely!
Thank you so much, Nicole! So sweet!
Leah :-)
I was sure the wreath was real greens and flowers! You did a beautiful job!
Awesome Barbara! Thank you so much! I hope you’re having a wonderful day!
Leah :-)
So fresh, pretty, ready for Easter!
Thank you drsusieg! I think so, too! I hope you’re having a good day!
Leah :-)
Beautiful!
Thanks :-)
Lovely Spring decor! Where did you find the beautiful round mirror above your entry table?
Hi Diane! I purchased the mirror about 2 years ago from Pier 1. They still had that mirror last summer, but unfortunately aren’t selling it anymore.
Thanks so much for your comment! I hope you stop by again soon!
Leah :-)
What a lovely blog! This wreath is gorgeous. :) I have been missing my mom especially this year, and reading your thoughts on making her proud resonate with me. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for your meaningful comment :-) I am also really happy you liked the wreath. I hope you stop by the site again soon!
Leah :-)
thank you! You did an excellent job of explaining what you did. And I love the pics. I am going to give this a try except I plan to hang it inside the house in my kitchen window and I can enjoy it while I’m at the sink. So pretty.
Great Nancy! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed the post!
Sounds fabulous that you will display your wreath over the sink.
Thank you so much for your comment!
Leah ;-)
Your blog is very interesting. You write about very interesting things. Thanks for all your tips and information
Thank you! I hope you visit again soon!
Leah :-)
Just love it, and I think the extra woodsy-thingys help to make it more natural. I will definitely follow your blog! :-)
Thank you so much, Petra! I am so excited to hear you love the wreath and I’m thrilled you’ll be following the blog! How fabulous! I hope you find the posts helpful and enjoyable.
Leah :-)
What a gorgeous wreath!! I think I’ll be making one today! Did you attach the greenery by hot gluing or did you just tuck them into the grapevine wreath?
Just tucked them in…easy peasy! Thanks so much for the compliment! I really appreciate you stopping by.
Leah :-)
This is a ‘perfectly’ elegant wreath! I love the design and colors…thank you for the pictures and instructions… I am going to try to make this for my front door. GREAT INSPIRATION!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate your comment and I’m happy to hear the post was so inspiring! That’s GREAT!
I hope you check out some of my other posts and visit again soon!
Leah :-)
I am in love. You did an amazing job! I cannot find any of these flowers or leaves and I am afraid it won’t look as good. Do you know if the accessory place will ship out of State? Or do you know the maker of the flowers?
Hey Liz!
Thank you so much for your comment. I am almost certain they will not ship. And, I don’t have a clue what company they are using for the florals. The lady mentioned the select them at market each season.
I would suggest seeing the pieces in person to get a good idea of what should go on your wreath. I hope you can find something comparable in your area.
Sorry I couldn’t be more helpful.
Leah :-)
I absolutely love this wreath! It is so perfect for spring. You have such a great eye! Also, i love The decor in your home and the way your home is organized! There is just the perfect amount of everything so that it looks good without looking and feeling overdone. I am definitely a fan. :)
Thank you so much, Juliana! it was so great to wake up to such fabulous compliments :-) I really appreciate you stopping by and taking the time to check out my site. I am so excited to have you on board!
Have a WONDERFUL day!
Leah :-)
VERY nice!! Just what I want to do!!
Thanks so much, Linda! I appreciate you stopping by!
Leah :-)