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Guest Picks: Colorful and Quirky Spring Décor
These 20 decorative pieces bring the happy colors of flowers and fresh growth indoors
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With the weather warming and spring just around the corner, I am longing to fling off winter layers and refresh my home with bright, happy colors and unfussy, rustic woods. This month I have rounded up 20 colorful and quirky finds to add a cheerful note to your home. Enjoy! — Laura from Lolalina
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These ottomans from Danish brand Hay are covered with colorful vintage saris, so each one is unique. This flexible piece could be used as a coffee table and pulled into service as extra seating when needed.
by Anthropologie
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I adore the cheerful yellow and blue stripes on this love seat from Anthropologie. Tucked beneath a sunny window and paired with a soft throw, it would be perfect for curling up with the paper on a Saturday morning.
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Who could possibly wake up on the wrong side of the bed when they are handed a cup of steaming hot coffee in this cheeky mug? Designed by Gary Birks for Liberty London, there are three other designs to choose from — all equally fun.
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I can't wait until the weather is warm enough to begin dining alfresco. Whether you prefer breakfast on the porch or dinner in the garden, one of these embellished plate covers would be perfect for protecting the dishes as they come out from the kitchen.
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Who says lamps need to be boring? Liven things up this spring with a colorful glass lamp and patterned shade.
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Whether you use them for shoes, craft supplies, stationery or paperwork, these window storage boxes are so adorable you will want to keep them on display.
by Fivestripes
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Handmade in Maine from recycled rope, these doormats are bright, ecofriendly and easy to clean.
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Give your home a quick makeover with this adorable house-shaped sign none of the neighbors are sure to have. Customize it with your house numbers or get creative and give your house a name.
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I love the simple lines of this handmade wood coffee table/tea tray from Dutch designers Slow Wood. Gorgeous in plain wood, the piece is also available in a range of natural mineral colors.
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Scottish artist Emma Lamb crafts these crocheted garlands by hand in the most beautiful colorways. A strand or two would look charming strung across a mirror in a breakfast nook.
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This china tea cup and saucer from Liberty London is so wonderfully whimsical, I would feel like I had dropped in on the Mad Hatter's tea party each time I used it.
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Spring is a great time to peek into that linen cupboard and fill any gaps before the outdoor parties get in full swing. These peony print linen-cotton napkins would make a great addition to any garden party or picnic.
by Hygge & West
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Emily Isabella's bow print wallpaper is dashing in this gray and gold colorway. I would love to see it hung in an entryway or library.
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Tweet, tweet! The birds are singing outside, so why not bring a bit of their cheer indoors with this pair of metal birdcages from Cox & Cox? Clip a few artsy cards to the outside for a bit of vintage flair.
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I can envision this one-of-a-kind reclaimed wood bench pulled up to a farmhouse table in a great big kitchen. Gorgeous yet tough, this would stand the test of time.
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These stools from Cox & Cox are wonderfully rustic and perfect for warming up a sleek white kitchen. Pull a few stools up to your kitchen island and create an inviting spot for friends and family to mingle while dinner is being prepared.
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Love the look of a gallery wall but feel overwhelmed with options? This cluster of frames takes away the guesswork. Just pop in your photos, hang the whole thing (it's actually a single piece), and you're done!
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Spring can be fickle. When you come down with a nasty cold or encounter a miserably rainy weekend, you'll want to cheer up with this adorable hot water bottle and a good book.
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Pillows are one of the simplest ways of quickly changing your decor. For spring, I have my eye on this granny-chic crocheted number by the delightful Emma Lamb.
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Give your pantry a good spring cleaning and then treat yourself to a set of these adorable fabric label decals from Love Mae. They will stick to nearly any surface, including glass jars, and they are completely reusable.
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Ideabook published on March 18, 2012.
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