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Welcome To The 2023 Bloggers’ Best Spring Home Tour
Hello, friends, and welcome to the bloggers’ best spring home tour. Before we get started with my home tour, I want to say a big thank you to my dear friend, Kelly from The Tattered Pew, for being our host.
Today, I am happy to join four friends who have opened up their homes to you to share how they say hello to spring.
Five more friends will join the tour each day, with 30 bloggers sharing ideas and inspiration with you throughout the week.
All of the home tours are linked below. I hope you will take some time over the next few days to stop by and say “hi” to each of my friends.
Hello From Nebraska!
To those of you are have joined me from Kristin at White Arrows Home thanks so much for taking some time to stop by. I hope you enjoyed touring her beautiful Wisconsin cabin.
If this is your first time at MWLS, let me take a quick minute to introduce myself. I’m Jen. I’m a born and raised Midwest gal who plans events by day and bakes, crafts, and blogs by night.
I live here in Nebraska with my husband and two daughters. When I’m not busy shuttling our girls to sports practice or the dance studio, I love to share my creative ideas with you here on the blog.
From helpful decor tips to seasonal decor, simple DIYs, homemade recipes, and more. I share it all!
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But that’s enough about me. Get comfy, grab a cup filled with your favorite drink, and join me for my casual spring home tour.
Casual Spring Home Tour
I say it every time, but home tours are genuinely some of my favorite posts to share with you. I don’t know about you, but I love to sneak a peek into the homes of some of my friends throughout the year. And I always come away feeling so inspired!
Last year’s home tour incorporated lots of spring greenery with neutral accessories in shades of tan, cream, gray, and blue. And to be honest not much has changed.
Our lives have been so busy lately, that I felt the need to keep things simple this season. And I think you will see that reflected throughout the tour with how I used casual everyday home decor combined with just a few simple spring touches.
I hope this year’s comfy and casual tour inspires you by showing you some budget-friendly ways to incorporate spring decor into your home.
Now, let’s start the tour in our entry.
Our Entry
The first thing you will notice when you step into our home is that our entry isn’t much of an entry at all, but rather a small corner in our converted formal dining room.
Tiny as it may be, I enjoy decorating the entry each season to make it feel welcoming since this is the first space friends and family see when they visit.
On the front door, I hung a moss wreath that I made for Easter with some supplies from the dollar store.
To the right of our front door is the coat closet and a makeshift drop zone. Since we have no actual mudroom in our home, this little area is as close as I get to a space to help keep the clutter organized and under control.
Although decor is more likely to be hanging from the hooks of my shelf than coats or backpacks. Those tend to end up on the stairs, tossed over random chairs, or just dropped in the middle of the floor (I’m sure I’m not the only mom to ever experience this…but I digress.)
And I can’t talk about our entry without sharing my favorite piece of furniture. I rescued and refurbished this vintage dresser a few years ago.
You can read all about my DIY dresser transformation to see what it looked like before.
Storage is at a premium in our home, so I love that the dresser pulls double duty as both a console table and extra storage for many of my table linens and napkins.
It’s also the perfect place to display some vintage finds. A typewriter paired with a stack of books, one of my DIY faux stone bunnies, and some paperwhites displayed in an old soup tureen add a subtle hint of spring.
Shop Our Entry
Our Dining Room
Next on the tour is arguably one of my favorite rooms in our home, our dining room.
Since we have a small table in our kitchen, we don’t eat meals here too often. But when we have guests over, it’s nice to have the extra space to spread out and entertain.
In the corner of the dining room is an old barn door that I found at a small antique shop.
And above the buffet is another prized vintage find. A leaded glass window that I found while out shopping with my mom several years ago.
I kept the decor on the buffet simple with just a few neutral-colored accents, including a tiered tray, some spring tulips, and this sign from one of my favorite Midwest makers, Currently Chic Boutique.
Shop Our Dining Room
A Garden-Inspired Tablescape
Most often you’ll find our dining room table styled with one of my latest table settings. And this spring is no different!
I created this cheery spring garden tablescape for my monthly supper club. I love how it turned out and I couldn’t resist sharing a little peek here.
If you have missed any previous supper club parties, or you’re in need of some tablescape ideas for the spring, you can see all my past table styling ideas here.
And be sure to join us for this month’s party to see all my spring table styling tips.
Shop My Tablescape
Our Living Room
The last stop on my casual spring home tour is our living room.
Our living room made its debut during last year’s spring home tour. So it only seems fitting that I would share this room again since we spend the majority of our time as a family here.
As I have shared before, this room is long, narrow, and not very well-lit, making it incredibly hard to photograph.
Because of that, it doesn’t get much love here on the blog or over on my Instagram page, but I am trying to get better about sharing this space.
The living room is home to one of my favorite spring displays. This cute Easter vignette. And would you believe I styled this with items I already had on hand?
I shared all my tips for creating spring vignettes recently, so if you are looking for inspiration, be sure to check out the post.
I have lots of big plans for this space someday, including an updated fireplace and new furniture. But for now, it’s perfect as is.
Shop Our Living Room
Casual Spring Home Tour
As always, thanks for following along and joining me for my causal spring home tour!
I’m curious to know, what part of the tour did you enjoy most? I’d love to chat with you, so tell me in the comments below, or send me an email.
If you liked this post, you can find more of my favorite spring decor ideas and styling tips here.
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More Spring Decor Ideas From Midwest Life And Style
If you enjoyed my spring home tour, you might also love a few of these other spring-inspired posts
Styling A Spring Garden Tablescape | DIY Spring Door Basket
DIY Faux Stone Bunny Statue | How To Style An Easter Vignette
Tour More Spring Homes
Next, be sure to stop by my friend Aliya’s tour over on her blog, Open Doors Open Hearts. Aliya has such a clean and classic style. I know you’ll love her home and her kind heart as much as I do.
And don’t forget to check out all the gorgeous homes that are part of the Bloggers’ Best Spring Home Tour linked below.
Happy Spring!
Bloggers’ Best Spring Home Tours
This week I am joining some of my blogging friends for the 2023 Bloggers’ Best Spring Home Tours. Thirty talented and creative women will be opening their homes up for you to tour all week long. You can visit each Spring home tour by clicking the links below.
Monday’s Tours
The Tattered Pew // StoneGable // My Wee Abode
Cottage On Bunker Hill // Cottage In The Mitten // She Gave It a Go
Tuesday’s Tours
White Arrows Home // Midwest Life and Style // Open Doors Open Hearts
Robyn’s French Nest // Cloches and Lavender // This Is Simplicite
Wednesday’s Tours
Eleanor Rose Home // Shiplap and Shells // Bricks n’ Blooms
WM Design House // Simply2Moms // The Ponds Farmhouse
Thursday’s Tours
A Life Unfolding // My Thrift Store Addiction // Pasha Is Home
County Road 407 // White Lilac Farmhouse // Thistle Key Lane
Friday’s Tours
Create and Ponder // DIY Beautify // Worthing Court
Southern Home and Hospitality // My Family Thyme // Peacock Ridge Farm
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You are in such a busy time in life, Jen, but enjoy it because it goes so fast! Always love to see how you beautifully style your home for each season. The watering can centerpiece with the carrots sticking out is too cute and your old door is utter perfection:) Happy Spring!
Thank you, Lora. It feels like we are running all the time, but I know I will be sad when my girls are grown and out of the house. Trying to soak up every crazy (but wonderful) minute!
Happy spring to you!
Okay… I absolutely LOVE your spring tablescape! It’s just lovely! Now that I have a dining room table, I’m tempted to do more centerpieces and settings, but I’m afraid I wouldn’t have the storage for it! LOL! Also, I LOVE those Essex rabbits… and they are on sale now! I’m so tempted to get them, as I always love seeing them on your and Yvonne’s blogs. Pinned!
Thank you, Julie. The rabbits are a bit of an investment, but I adore them and use them all the time!
I would love to see what you create for tablescapes. I have several basic pieces I re-use all the time that helps with some of the storage issues. And the vintage dresser in my dining room is a great place to stash chargers and linens.
What a lovely home tour, Jen. I adore your new barn door find! It is amazing what you can find while out thrifting. Your garden table is just darling with the watering can and flowerpots, right up my alley!
Thank you, Wendy!
I loved all your spring touches Jen, especially your stone bunny collection! And your garden tablescape is amazing – I can’t wait to see the supper club post!!
Thank you so much, Kate. I think the spring table is my favorite. I am not going to want to take it down!
Jen your home is so beautiful and cozy. And how cool is that vintage typewriter! I love all of the flowers and greens you use to make your home feel more welcoming. I wish you lived closer cause I’d drop by all the time! xoxo
Thank you, Stacy. And I wish I lived closer to all my blogging friends too. I imagine we would all have a lot of fun together…and probably get into some trouble while shopping and antiquing.😉
Jennifer, your home looks beautiful. That table centerpiece is fun. I love how you used a watering can to put your flowers in it. I also love your dresser in the front entry. It is such a lovely piece of furniture, my friend.
Thank you, Tammy!
Hi, Jen! Your spring decor is lovely! I especially adore your charming garden-themed table and the letters tucked in the vintage typewriter! Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
Thank you, Cecilia. Always fun to join you for these tours!
Loved your spring home tour Jen! Your spring tablescape….oh my gosh…AMAZING!!! I can’t wait to see that supper club post. Thank you for sharing your home styled for spring, I loved it!
Thank yu so much, Heidi. Happy spring!
Jen,
It all looks so bright and welcoming! Your table decor is my favorite-lots of creative ideas, pinned so I don’t forget!
It is a joy to be on the tour with you.
xoxo,
Brendt
Thank you so much, Brendt. Happy spring to you sweet friend!
I just love your spring home tour Jen. Everything is styled so beautifully, especially with the greenery and those sweet bunnies. My favorite is your spring garden table. I’m in love! Thanks for all the inspiration!
Thank you so much, Kim. I really enjoyed styling for this year’s tour. And I can’t wait to share more about my tablescape!
Jen, your decor and home are always so inspiring! Gorgeous tour!
Thank you, Robyn!
Your home looks So beautiful! Happy Spring, my friend.
Thank you, Renae. Happy spring to you, too!
Jen I just loved all of your Spring decor! You always do such an amazing job…even when you are busy! I am crushing pretty hard on your Spring table too. I can’t wait to see more of that. Thanks for joining me this week. Love ya lots!
Thank you, friend. I am always so thankful to be included in these tours. So much fun and I always get so many great ideas. Thank you for all the work that you put in behind the scenes to make everything successful.
I always enjoy seeing how you style your entryway Jen! The typewriter is so classic and the paperwhites are gorgeous in the tureen. What a beautiful welcoming space, including your adorable spring table. Pinning lots of ideas! 😊
Thank you, Michelle. I have a few favorite vintage pieces and the typewriter is definitely one of them. I love to find different ways to style it and include it in vignettes each season. Happy spring!
Jen, your home is definitely beautiful and ready for spring! All the pretty flowers and bunnies are perfect! Hopefully, you have some spring feeling weather, today! Happy spring my friend!
Thank you, Kim. I think spring has finally arrived here in Nebraska. I hope you get some nice spring weather soon, too!
Your home looks so gorgeous! The pops of greenery and florals around your house are so perfect for the Spring season. The bunnies are so fun too! Happy Spring!
Thank you AnnMarie, bunnies are a must for me in spring. They are just too cute! Cheers to warmer weather and sunnier days ahead!
Such a sweet Spring home, Jen!! I love the simple nature of the greenery and bunnies!
Thank you, Rachel. Happy spring, friend!
Beautiful as always Jen. Love your paperwhites and your baskets filled with blooms. Always great touring with you!
Thank you so much, Cindy. I can’t wait to check our the rest of the tours!
Your home is always so beautifully styled Jen! I love your garden themed dining table. So happy to tour with you xx
Thank you, Cindy. I always look so forward to home tour week. Can’t wait to see all of the rest of this week’s tours!
Jen,
Your home looks so lovely. I like how you moved things around. It’s my favorite way to decorate.
Thank you, Rachel. To be honest, my brain has been mush lately, so this year’s tour decor was more about being in a creative slump than anything. But it turned out to be a fun challenge to focus on re-using what I already had and finding new ways to style it.
Jen, you did a great job! Love, love your tablescape. Yay to Spring (although you prob have snow on the ground too!!)
Thank you, friend. Surprisingly (and thankfully) no snow for us. But there is quite a bit still in other parts of the state!
Jen your home is gorgeous for Spring!!! I absolutely LOVE your tablescape!! So pretty and feels exactly like Spring!! I also like all your sweet bunnies! So glad to hop with you today!! XoXo
Thank you, Aliya! Spring home tour week is always one of my favorites. I can’t wait for the summer tour!