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Spring Entryway Home Tour

Home Decor· Spring· The Seasonal Home

21 Mar

Last year about this time, we were just starting to get settled in the house.

We’d moved in about a month earlier and were still fairly bright-eyed and bushy tailed, riding high on the joys of owning our first home.

simple spring entryway decor

Fast forward to this spring and while we may have one or two more gray hairs, we’re still riding that high of home ownership.

spring entryway home tour with eucalyptus

You see, there’s something about spring that makes you want to take on new challenges and start fresh.

spring entryway home tour and pink rain boots

Maybe it’s the newfound energy of once again hearing birds chirping outside and sun shining a little brighter each day.

spring entryway table with rustic decor

Or the joy you feel when you open your windows for the first time and let fresh air engulf your entire house.

spring entryway home tour with black lab sleeping in the sun

Or maybe it’s that first day when you can walk outside in just a t-shirt and not freeze your butt off.

spring entryway home tour with tulips in galvanized bucket

It’s that feeling that only seems to happen once spring begins to shine that makes you feel like anything is possible.

spring entryway home tour

When we welcomed spring last year we had these grandiose plans for the house.

Because we felt like anything and everything was possible.

spring entryway home tour

But as the year went on and life began to happen, we realized something had to be put on pause.

And another something had to be put on pause.

spring entryway home tour

Before we knew it, we welcomed 2017.

And just like that, we’re back to spring.

spring entryway home tour

All bright-eyed and bushy tailed, with a mile-long list of projects.

Riding high on the joys of owning our first house.

spring entryway home tour

In true North Country Nest fashion, a lot of the items on this spring entryway home tour were found scouring the thrift stores and garage sales. I’ve found something similar below, along with some of the real-deal finds as well. If you have a question about something specific not found on this list, feel free to give us a shout at contact@northcountrynest.com.

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  1. Quirky Homemaker says

    March 22, 2017 at 10:42 am

    Love it. Everything looks Spring-ready and homey. Especially love the muddy pink boots! 😉 Stopping by from Wonderful Wednesday. Blessing to you!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      March 22, 2017 at 12:27 pm

      Thank you so much for the kind words and for stopping by! ?

      Reply
  2. Wendi@H2OBungalow says

    March 23, 2017 at 6:24 am

    What perfectly beautiful words along with lovely pictures. Yes indeed, life gets in the way of remodeling and home DIY plans. We are on our 4th year and I feel like the is just beginning to shape up! Thanks for the lovely reminder it’s a journey and journeys are meant to be enjoyed.

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      March 25, 2017 at 8:49 pm

      Thank you, Wendi! Time sure does fly by 🙂

      Reply
  3. Colette @ restyle it wright says

    March 26, 2017 at 8:14 am

    Looks great Kelly! Keep plugging away and that house will be ready in no time!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      March 28, 2017 at 9:33 pm

      Thank you, Colette! We’ll get there some day 🙂

      Reply
  4. Cathy Kennedy says

    March 27, 2017 at 7:20 am

    Hello! I’m visiting from “Inspire Me Monday”. Love the cozy, homey feel of your mud room! I’m always inspired and awed by others home deco ability. I hope before the year ends, we’ll be in our dream home. We outgrew this house eons ago. Have a good week and I invite you to hit the dance floor with Curious as a Cathy with sci-fi theme mewsic from my favorite TV shows!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      March 28, 2017 at 9:34 pm

      Thank you so much, Cathy! Sending good vibes your way to get in that dream home!

      Reply
  5. Sandra Garth says

    March 27, 2017 at 8:47 am

    Everything is so bright and airy! It definitely says welcome home and welcome spring.

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      March 28, 2017 at 9:34 pm

      Thank you, Sandra! I hope spring actually gets here soon! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Lora says

    March 27, 2017 at 10:32 am

    Kelly – your entryway looks incredible and I’ve scheduled like 15 pins and sharing on FB too 🙂 I’m a fan!!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      March 28, 2017 at 9:34 pm

      Awww, thank you Lora!! You’re too sweet 🙂

      Reply
  7. Lauren says

    March 27, 2017 at 3:44 pm

    So pretty!! Love that entryway and so fresh and clean it sparkles!
    Lauren
    xx

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      March 28, 2017 at 9:35 pm

      Thank you, Lauren!! It’s the cleanest its ever been and probably won’t be like that ever again 😉

      Reply
  8. Sarah says

    March 29, 2017 at 6:32 am

    Love your spring entryway! All the greens and florals make it perfect for Spring.

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      March 29, 2017 at 6:44 pm

      Thank you, Sarah!!

      Reply
  9. Tara @ Lehman Lane says

    March 30, 2017 at 8:10 am

    Your entryway looks beautiful Kelly! Love all the greenery, flowers and of course your sweet pup :).

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      March 30, 2017 at 8:00 pm

      Aww, thanks Tara! I’d have to agree with you, Gunner is very photogenic 🙂

      Reply
  10. Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things} says

    March 31, 2017 at 3:53 pm

    Your entryway is beautiful!! It looks so warm and inviting!
    XO, Vanessa

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      April 1, 2017 at 6:20 am

      Thank you, Vanessa! I just love spring decor 🙂

      Reply
  11. Vanessa says

    February 22, 2018 at 10:45 am

    Your home is beautiful and so grateful you shared at Dishing it and Digging it link party last Sunday. You are one of the features of this coming Sunday party.

    Reply
    • North Country Nest says

      February 26, 2018 at 4:13 am

      Thank you so much, Vanessa!

      Reply
  12. Angie Rose says

    February 25, 2018 at 4:12 pm

    Everything about your entryway is so simple, elegant and beautiful. I especially love your adorable pup 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing with us at Dishing It & Digging It & congratulations on being featured this week!

    Reply
    • North Country Nest says

      February 26, 2018 at 4:13 am

      Thank you, Angie!!

      Reply
  13. Ittefaq trading Co. says

    July 12, 2018 at 1:53 am

    Your entryway is so beautiful. The colors are very pretty. I have placed a Himalayan salt lamp on my home’s entryway to welcome the guests with its beautiful and warm glow. This lamp is so beautiful and make the environment so calm and refreshing.

    Reply
  14. saltean says

    July 27, 2018 at 2:55 am

    Wow! I really love your entryway. Everything is just so beautiful. Thanks for the inspiration.

    Reply
  15. Kanzah says

    December 2, 2019 at 12:39 am

    Everything is so bright and beautiful.. Perfect and Clean..

    Reply
    • North Country Nest says

      December 9, 2019 at 8:04 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply

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