Spring on the Inside

It looks like spring inside my house. I'm enjoying using this 'olden' living room suite, in all its floral splendor!! It's so light and bright in the living area. Here are some of the places where I see a bit of spring, and my favorite colors, pink and aqua.

On the desk, now in the family room, I have the colors of spring.

I've used lighter items on the gallery wall.

I love this piece that my daughter gave me for an early birthday gift. She found it at HL. I won a sweet banner a couple of years ago from a blogger, and used parts of it for this spring-like banner hanging from the hooks.

Mantle (using pink and aqua)

I brought this piece into the dining area. It's facing the front door, and is one of the first things seen upon entry.

View into the family room.

aqua and pink in the bookcase

On the hall tree

Even though we have a full month of winter remaining, I am loving having spring colors in my home. The days can be dreary and rainy outside, but it's spring on the inside. Are you longing for Spring?

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