6 Things To Do For Spring Now
It’s not too late to get ready for beautiful spring. Here are 6 things to do to get ready for the prettiest season! Lots of easy ideas to decorate your home.
Are you looking forward to spring? Even with snow still on the ground, I find myself dreaming about the return of birdsong, longer days, and the first green shoots pushing through the earth. Last weekend I saw the first Robin! It’s the earliest I’ve ever seen them. When I spot a robin redbreast or see crocuses peeking through the frozen soil, I know spring is on its way!
Even if you live in a milder climate, February can feel like a long month. I bet you’re ready for the fresh, bright days ahead too!
While we wait for spring to fully arrive, there are so many little things we can do right now to bring the season into our homes. Now is the perfect time to start transitioning our decor.
Here are spring ideas to do now…
Make A Spring Wreath
Let’s get in the warmer weather mood by adding a beautiful wreath to our door!
Make a seasonal wreath now, so it will be ready when you are! Working with all those beautiful elements of the upcoming season will certainly get you ready for spring!
Here are three of our most popular and super easy wreaths to make…
FRONT DOOR IDEAS
Here are 3 pretty spring wreaths that are easy to make.
Start Adding Spring Flowers To Your Decor
Flowers are one of the easiest and most beautiful ways to bring a touch of spring into your home. They play a big role in decorating here at The Tanglewood House, and when it comes to getting ready for spring, adding flowers should be at the top of your list!
For years, I’ve been collecting the most beautiful, lifelike blooms. Some are so realistic you have to touch them to know for sure! The best part is that decorating for this fresh season is as easy as heading to my basement and pulling out my favorite blooms.
Of course, fresh flowers are always a treat too! I can never pass up a bundle of tulips at the grocery store. A simple vase of cheerful blooms on the kitchen counter or bedside table instantly brightens a space and lifts the spirit.
If you want a more creative approach, try mixing faux and real flowers together in the same arrangement. The fresh blooms are nature’s perfection, while the faux ones add fullness and longevity.
Bringing flowers into your decor now helps you ease into spring, even if the weather outside is still catching up!
Make sure to check out CREATIVE WAYS TO USE FAUX FLOWERS HERE.
Best Tips For Starting A Faux Spring Flower Collection
A well-curated faux flower collection makes decorating for spring effortless year after year. If you’re just starting or want to refresh your collection, here are some tips to help you choose the most beautiful and realistic blooms.
- Start with the Basics – Invest in classic spring flowers like tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, forsythia, and cherry blossoms. These blooms instantly bring the essence of spring into your home.
- Look for High-Quality Blooms – Choose flowers with natural-looking petals, soft color variations, and realistic stems. Avoid anything too shiny or stiff.
- Mix in Greenery – Faux eucalyptus, ferns, and budding branches help arrangements feel full and lifelike. Greenery adds texture and makes your florals look fresh.
- Stick to a Color Palette – A will make your collection versatile and easy to mix and match.
- Layer in Different Heights and Textures – Combine tall branches with delicate flowers for a natural, organic look. Wildflowers, berries, or pussy willows add charm.
- Shop End-of-Season Sales – Stock up when spring florals go on clearance. You’ll find beautiful stems at a fraction of the price.
- Store Them Properly – Keep your faux flowers in a dry, dust-free space. Large bins or tall vases help prevent them from getting crushed or tangled.
Building a faux flower collection takes time, but a few well-chosen stems can be used season after season to refresh your home with effortless beauty.
Forcing Branches
Get a jump start on all those fabulous flowering trees by forcing branches to bloom indoors. This simple trick brings the beauty of spring inside weeks before the season officially arrives.
This is one of my very favorite things to do! There’s something so magical about watching tight little buds unfurl into delicate blossoms right in your own home.
To force branches, cut stems from flowering trees like forsythia, cherry, quince, or dogwood and place them in a container with a few inches of water. Keep them in a cool spot first, then move them into warmth and bright, indirect light. In no time, you’ll have stunning blooms to enjoy. For instructions and all the tips, read FORCING SPRING BRANCHES TO BLOOM IN YOUR HOME!
If you don’t have access to flowering trees, many garden centers carry branches specifically for forcing this time of year. Every spring, I make a special trip to Terrain to pick up their breathtaking salmon-colored flowering quince branches. It’s a seasonal treat I look forward to every year!
Make a statement by arranging forced branches in a tall vase or oversized container. They’ll add height, texture, and weeks of gorgeous blooms to your home—just the thing to welcome spring in style!
See HOW TO FORCE BRANCHES HERE.
Enjoy Cut Tulips Longer
Do you love tulips as much as I do? Any time of year, they are a favorite! But right now, as we wait for spring, adding beautiful tulips to your decor is such an easy way to bring a little early spring cheer into your home. Grocery stores carry beautiful, interesting tulips this time of year, and I never pass them up. Picking up a fresh bouquet has become part of my weekly shopping!
Did you know that your tulips can last up to two weeks with just a little care? Make sure you check out HOW TO CARE FOR TULIPS SO THEY LAST LONGER.
Buy Or Make Spring Pillows
Lighten up your home with fresh, pretty pillows for the upcoming season! Switching out pillows is one of the easiest ways to refresh a space and bring in the feeling of spring.
If you love a little DIY, now is the perfect time to make a few pillows so they’re ready when it’s time to decorate for warmer weather. My favorite spring pillow is so simple to make, even if you don’t consider yourself crafty! And the best part? No sewing required! This pillow was put together with just hot glue, making it an easy and fun project. Get all the instructions for this easy HOT GLUE PILLOW and make one yourself.
If DIY isn’t your thing, there are so many beautiful spring pillows to choose from. A few well-placed pillows instantly make a space feel fresh and ready for spring. Start now, and you’ll be ahead of the game when the season arrives!
Make A Spring-Inspired Decoupage Planter or Pot
Add a personal touch to your spring decor with an easy and beautiful Decoupaged planter DIY! These charming pots are a fun way to add a one-of-a-kind look to your home for spring.
You only need three things to make them:
- Pretty paper napkins with a printed design
- A planter, pot, or container painted white
- Mod Podge
- A paintbrush
And the best part? The process couldn’t be easier! Simply separate the layers of the napkin, tear it into pieces, and apply it to your container with Mod Podge. Layer the pieces for a soft, textured look, and let it dry. That’s it! BEAUTIFUL DECOUPAGE POTS will help you with step-by-step directions and lots of images.
Truth be told, making these is very addictive! Once you start, you’ll want to create a whole collection. I’m making a few new pots for my home this spring and can’t wait to use them.
Now it’s your turn! What are you doing to usher in spring? We’d love to hear your ideas!
Your wreath with the bird nest motivated me to make a Spring wreath and hang it by the front door above a metal bench that I have there. Within 2 days we had over 4 inches of snow. Hmmmm! Maybe it only ushered in another spell of Winter. Won’t quit though, we will be in the 60’s within a week.
Good for you Carol! Don’t mind the snow… it won’t stick around too much longer!
Love the post on bringing Spring IN even though it’s subzero OUT! Your blog is just the best! And I’m enjoying your new app bHome as well!
I am thrilled you are enjoying bHome!!! Did you “chat” with me yet?
Wonderful ideas…Thank you!
I love all your spring ideas. I am in NY and can’t wait to do these beautiful things. The sad part is that my front door is still buried under 4 ft of snow and still has my Christmas wreath on it!
SO SORRY!!! I love snow, but I really done with it. It snowed here this morning, but just a dusting!
Such happy spring inspirations. Where did you get the bunny pillow?
I made it… here’s the link (it’s a no sew project) https://www.stonegableblog.com/spring-pillow-love/
Hi Yvonne! Oh, I love this post and I’m so ready for some spring. I love your pretty wreaths and the way you use the bird nests! Come on spring!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
I made a St. patrick’s Day wreath so that stays till after the 17th! I’d love to force some forsythia , but I cant get to them as the snow is so deep! We still can’t get to the garage, every week another few storms. BUT, I am hoping by next week we will have a few days above freezing with some melting. I’ll be out there cutting away! Hope your health is good and that your son is totally recovered! I am waiting to hear a grandbaby is on the way, what a blessing that would be!
Thanks so much Kathleen! I am feeling fabulous! Going to the gym everyday to swim or to work out on the equipment. It was a very very loooooong recover. Chris is getting a little better every day. No grandbabies.. YET!
I am just gradually bringing in the Spring too. I made a terrarium and with a leftover succulent, I placed in a tea cup. I got to bring out the nests and create a wreath. I always enjoy your ideas, so beautiful!
Wonderful idea: prepping for spring! Wonderful projects! I sooo needed to see today’s post as we leave frigid Detroit area for DC area where they are chattering in their cold temps too!
On my Spring to do list…thanks Yvonne for always providing us with great inspiration!!!
Nests and grass are on my list! I love all your fun nests. They add such a pop!
Yesterday, while the snow was falling, I looked outside and there in one of my crabapple trees were about 7 red breasted robins!!! I was soooo excited! Also, a year or so ago I purchased wheat grass seed, but now I can’t find it anywhere. . . could you share where you found yours? Hope all is well at StoneGable!
Yea! They are here!
The weather is so pretty in Santa Barbara, California that it already feels like Spring. All week, I’ve been pulling out the bunnies, eggs, tulips, and more. I like your suggestions, too. You’ve given me even MORE inspiration!
Best,
Michelle from simplysantabarbara.blogspot.com
Thank you for the wonderful ideas! I bought some cute robin eggs last year, and forgot about the nest:) I think those are wonderful little accents!
I’m pinning away these wonderful ideas Ivonne…thanks so much for always sharing.
Hugs,
FABBY
wonderful spring inspirations sweet Yvonne. I am actually hoping for some snow, or even rain here. We didn’t have much of a winter and I fear we will be rationing water this summer. I invite you to share at my Thursday hop you can link up through midnight tonight xo
Well I have good news for you. I live in NJ and the robins have arrived today. There must have been 100 in my neighborhood today.
I’ve been wanting to paint my front door for months and couldn’t find a color I loved but when I saw your door that is it.
And I love the nest idea too. I’ll be heading to Michael’s tomorrow to see what I can come up with. Thanks for the inspiration!
What luscious ways to welcome spring. It’s a bit hard for me to visualize as we just had an additional 6 inch snowfall today and a weeks worth of high temps. in the teens. Spring is the hardest season for me to prepare for, maybe it’s because of the weather, maybe because it’s a time of renewal and I feel I’m not quite ready, inside or out.
Your spring nest with eggs is a good start for me, it’s light, pretty, hopeful and NEW! Thank you for a lovely post.
Hello Yvonne,
I’ve got the pillows ordered – impatiently waiting for them to arrive!! Can’t wait to check out the DIY spring wreath tutorials. I’m in the Boston area so with more snow expected I’m dying to brighten everything up! Thanks for sharing.
Love,
Deb xo
JUST KEEP THINKING SPRING, Debby!
Yvonne,
I’ve been working on the first three of your five, dear friend!!!
Instead of wheat grass. . .I adore the tablescape you have in your archives with the pansies in egg cups???
All~in~all. . .Spring will come upon us sooner than we realize!!!
I’ve been watching the ‘bare’ limbs on the neighborhood trees grow fuzzy. . .one of the earliest signs of Spring here on the Prairie!!!
Thanks for sharing your inspiring Spring things to do while we wait!!!
Fondly,
Pat
Yvonne, I love this! Some many great ideas for spring decorating!!! I am going to try to make your forsythia wreath for my front door:). Thanks so much for sharing! – Tara
Snow, Snow, Snow here in pretty Denver, Colorado. Yes it’s still snowing and there’s white blanket on most everything. But… every time I look out at my patio I smile – I hung using fishing line 15 large clear plastic different Snowflakes that I purchased from a Dollar Store. Easy to do and always looks pretty glistening in the sun and snow. Just a Winter decorating idea to share.
Cheers,
Cindy
Ohh I LOOOOVE the bird nests! I am so in love with your blog! Happy Spring!
Pam
Thanks, Pam! Happy Spring!!!
Hey, Yvonne,
I so enjoy browsing your site!! Love, love your many creative and inspirational ideas!!! Thanks so much for sharing them!! Last year I got some 4 inch bird nests to use in the center of individual place settings and I’ve looked and looked for small realistic pale blue or green eggs to put in them. I wanted eggs about an inch or so long but can’t find them anywhere!! Can you suggest a source? I’ve tried every craft & fabric store I can think of but no luck!! Thank you for your help!!!
Kay
Hi Kay, I got my eggs from a local shop. Many local decor shops carry more “specialized items”. If you don’t like the color of an egg you can always paint it.
Your plates are beautiful although I’m baffled. Do not have a crafty head. What mechanism did you use as a hanger on the back of the plate? Was it the paper clip?
Yes, it was a paper clip. I glued it to the back of the plate. No need to buy something fancy. Just use what you have!
Did you hot glue the paper clip to the plate and slightly bend the clip to catch the nail on the wall? Trying to picture this.
I’m starting today on all your ideas. Thanks for sharing your beautiful ideas.
I love the Forsythia Wreath #2 and the Cherry Blossom Wreath I just clipped some of my Forsythia branches to force. Thank you for sharing your wonderful ideas
Great idea, Yvonne. I need a new spring wreath this year for my front door. Time to start planning my front door scape.
Love the decorated bird’s nest with the pink flowers. Several years ago a robin built a nest in my large front door wreath…and it used floral stems from my wreath in the making of the nest! It is very special. I just added some faux robin’s eggs and keep it out in a special place!
NESTS !!! My favorite decorating props.
You had my attention w/ all the nests!
Love your ideas! Inspiring!
All of these wreaths are so pretty! I followed the links for the Forsythia Wreath Tutorial because I’ve never made a wreath quite like that one. The first link brought up a page entitled Forsythia Wreath Tutorial but the link in that post was broken. Apparently, the post where you did the tutorial is no longer there. Thought I would let you know.
Thanks for letting me know Vicki. UGH broken links! I just fixed it!
Thank you for sharing Spring with us… ready to get started! I live in the South so we are 80 today but tomorrow it will be 50!! Hope you have a fabulous year!
Those topsy turvy temps are what spring is all about.
It’s all about the tulips for me too! I love them at this time of year ❤️ It’s turned lovely and mild (well about 50) where I live in Scotland and it’s made me want to decorate for spring already! No doubt winter will make a brief return at some point but at least we’re headed in the right direction. I love your ideas for early spring just beautiful x
Corrine, part of my heart lives in Scotland! I lived there for a while as a child. It is beautiful!
I usually make my wreaths, but last year I bought a forsythia wreath that has been up for a month now.It looks so pretty against the black door.Tulips are one of my favorites, they just say spring.I sure don’t miss the northeast winters.Our weather here in Florida has been unusually cold.Enjoy your spring decorating in your new home.
I love forcing buds! To me it’s the beginning of the beginning of Spring! I know there’s still cold weather ahead, but this bit of beauty keeps me hanging on. Thanks for sharing the how to!!
Susan
I love the little stacked terra cotta pots in you basket display. Do you remember where you got them? You’ve inspired me to add a few spring touches even though the temps are near zero here today!
Hi Terry, I found the little clay pots at my local nursery. Look at yours. You may find clay pots too.
We are still enveloped in snow, and expecting more this week. Enjoying our winter birds, flocking to our feeders. The snow actually brightens our surroundings, beautifully. My birds’ nests are decorating my vignettes, filled with tiny, bleached pinecones. I organized and decluttered my pinecone collection, using your idea of clear, plastic bins. A tad crazy to have such a collection, but brings so much texture and organic decor to a country home. Thank you for both of these ideas. Faux white snowdrops in clay pots are my post Christmas greenery, and look fresh, with a promise of Spring. Want to try your twig wreath, and may just have the ingredients for your “recipe”.
Beautiful spring floral!
I love this. I would love it if you would share this on Fabulous Friday Link Party.
https://www.peacockridgefarm.com/category/fabulous-friday-link-party/
What is the bHome app that others have commented on. Can you email me?
The bhome app is not in use any longer. Sorry!
I would love to know how I can purchase the basket placced in what appears to be the kitchen. I has small plants and tall vase with flowers.
I believe it was also on OSP perched on a coffee table with 3 moss balls, etc.
Thanks for you assistance…..Karen
Hi Karen, I found that basket at a local shop. Sorry I don’t have a source for it.
Really like all of these ideas. I too am not very good at keeping inside plants alive. I am seeing and buying faux flowers – you are correct, if you pay a little bit more for them, they last and last!
Here’s my two cents of faux blooms and greenery. You get what you pay for. I find that almost real looking faux greens tend to cost more. I like to get them on sale. In the end, most faux plants and flowers can last a long time. So if you pay a bit more stretched over years they are bargains.
Good morning, Yvonne, I haven’t seen a Robin yet, but the birds are loud every morning. Thanks for this post Encouragement to get the spring decor out and looking ahead was good For me have a good day. Linda
So lovely to hear from you, Linda! Happy almost spring!
Yvonne, Spring is in the air at my house🌷. I too am eagerly waiting but I know patience gives us great rewards. With six inches of snow overnight little by little I started to move more of my winter greenery to our storage space this past week and took out my favorite flowers. It has been bitter cold on and off the past few weeks so flowers in our markets don’t look happy. Hoping by Friday it will warm up so my hubby 🤞 brings me flowers. Thanks for the reminder on caring for tulips. I forgot about the ice cube tip.
Have a wonderful week, and think spring!