Hello Friends,
Seattle has definitely lived up to its reputation as a rainy city. We broke a 122 year old record for rainfall this winter. That’s a lot of rain, my friends. The seasons are changing and thank goodness we are having a few sunnier, dryer and warmer days here and there. Today I’m sharing just a little bit of what is going on around my home this spring. I have included my usual vintage decor, but also have been particularly inspired by nature this season. I’m blending outside and in.
I found a perfectly tattered and worn vintage chair at the Goodwill last fall. It was one of those orphan chairs that I seem to have an affinity for. I cleaned it up, but that’s it. It was perfectly imperfect as is. I found a little spot for it in my entry.
I clipped a few branches from the cherry trees in my front yard and brought them inside. They are simply the prettiest, inside and out.
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Some soft blues and greens in the office. The end tables got a major makeover using Old Fashioned Milk Paint in Tavern Green
The apple trees in the garden are putting on a beautiful show. Now let’s hope the bees pollinate them for me. Fingers crossed for fall apples.
Some spring clean up and pruning in the garden yielded lots of greenery. The pops of green in the den feel so fresh. The cut greenery is lasting forever, too.
I added a few new pillows to the couch. I’m keeping it light and clean with whites, grays and blues. The decor will transition right into the summer, which is just around the corner.
I painted the vintage Drexel coffee table last year and decided to keep it. . . for now, anyway. You can see the before and after makeover here. The nifty thing about this table is that it adjusts up to dining table height, which makes it so versatile in our small space. I tend to switch out my accent furniture pieces quite a bit, so we will see how long I keep it around. I painted it with General Finishes Milk Paint in Coastal Blue
More honeysuckle grows on the fence outside the den window. I am so loving how the green inside blends with the outside.
Fresh flowers and greens in vintage milk bottles on the ledge. I shared how I created the display ledge from salvaged door crown molding earlier this spring.
The French doors lead out to our small deck and garden. I love to sit in this room in the morning before anyone else gets up, drink my coffee and look out at the garden. It is such a peaceful time of day. A time to relax, reflect and prepare for the day (and peruse Pinterest uninterrupted!).
This is my daughter Sadie on the deck with our hen Sweet Pea. If you have kids and are considering raising chickens, I definitely recommend it. Chickens make really nice pets, and the eggs are just the best. Producing even a little bit of your own food is so worthwhile. Kids learn that eggs don’t come from cartons. It’s so sweet when they know the name of the hen who made their breakfast.
The wicker rocker was another thrift store find. I have left it as is for now. I’m thinking about painting it, but I may just leave it. We shall see.
This is Sweet Pea again with her bestie Buffy. They are quite the pair. Sweet Pea rules the roost and keeps all the other hens in line. Buffy is her faithful sidekick.
The hens have been working all winter tilling my raised beds. I’ll soon be planting the beds with vegetable starts, and will need to keep the girls out at that point. Chickens are great in the garden for natural pest control, fertilizing, weeding and tilling. But, they can also be very destructive and need to be kept out of the vegetable garden once planted. I usually plant cool weather crops like lettuce and kale in mid-March, but didn’t get to it this year. Oh well, the hens get to dig around and enjoy the raised beds a bit longer this year.
I hope your spring has been filled with warm and sunny days. Here’s to a little more sunshine in Seattle.
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It looks beautiful Susan! And love the cherry tree blossoms inside and out!!!
Thank you, Tana!
Just love this post and your house! Colors are so hard to judge in a computer photo. They are often not what they seem. Can you share the color and brand of wall paint in your office? It looks like a soft green but I am not sure. However, it does look like the perfect shade of green I have been searching for to use in our bedroom.
Thanks so much, Linda. The paint color in my office is Benjamin Moore Gray Wisp. It’s a gray/green with the bit of blue. One of those chameleon colors, but very soft and calm. Susan
The house looks lovely as does the garden! You are able to keep chickens in the city? That is terrific!
Thanks so much, Claudine. Yes, in Seattle we are allowed to have up to 8 chickens (but no Roosters), and it is becoming quite common here. It really is wonderful. Susan
Susan,
My have you got it going on, girl! Not only is your home and styling impeccable….your photography skills are insane. This belongs in a magazine. So in love with it!!
Much Love,
Erica
Thank you so much, Erica, for your sweet comments. I love your style – everything you do! I really appreciate you stopping by. Susan
Lovely textures! Any chance you could share the source/brand of your entry hooks?
Thank you so much! The hooks are from House of Antique Hardware. Susan
Love your late summer tour! Your home styling is perfection! Thanks for sharing with us! Susie from The Chelsea Project
I mean….late spring tour….LOL…..#needmorecoffee
Don’t we all need more coffee?! Thanks so much, Susie.
Two questions on sources. Where did you get the tray that’s on your blue painted Drexel table? And above your sofa in “Things to splurge on” is a cool architectural piece. Where do you find pieces like that? Thanks in advance
Hi Sherri – The tray on the table is from Pottery Barn (this season). Above the sofa is a ledge made from salvaged crown molding from a door. I picked it up at a local building salvage shop here in Seattle called Ballard Reuse. Not all cities have this type of shop, but they are definitely becoming more common as people learn the value of reusing and repurposing. I have also seen them at vintage markets and antique shops (although much more expensive). Thanks for your questions, I hope that helps! Susan
I love the gray walls in your den! Would you mind sharing what paint color you used?
Thanks so much. The paint color in the den is Benjamin Moore “Balboa Mist.”
Hi, beautiful home! Can you please tell more what gray color you used on the entry? Thanks!
Thank you, Kristin! The paint color in my entry is Benjamin Moore “Balboa Mist.”
Your pillows are beautiful. I spend so much time trying to find beautiful pillows or fabric as I sew. I find everything to be too restricting…..either too grainsack look , bohemian, etc. I am more transitional but soft like yours !!!! Can you share where yours came from or sources for beautiful fabrics ?
Just found your blog and loving it. I want to do my home in your soft tones, may I ask what color is on the walls in your den?
Do you have a color chart of the colors you used in your home.
Thanks zo much
Nanci
Thank you, Nanci! I am so glad you found my blog. The den color is Benjamin Moore “Balboa Mist.” Here is a link to my blog post with all of my home’s paint colors. Susan
Beautiful home and pictures! Such great spring inspiration. I enjoyed over reading your blog post. Thanks and keep sharing.
Thanks so much, Amanda!