10 Finds that scream spring

For an instant spring vibe, put this cheerful hue to work in your home. Not only will it brighten your space, it will brighten your mood. Yellow stimulates happiness and energy — two things we can’t get enough of!

With or without a feathered friend, birdcages make fun spring accessories for your home. Paint them a bright color, and then add candles, flowers or both. Place them on your entryway table for a festive way to welcome guests.

Potted plants aren’t just for the porch! Use them to add charm to any room in your home. Group them together on your dining room table for an instant spring centerpiece, or place a few on the coffee table in the family room. Paint the pots in soft pastels for an extra touch of spring.

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A tulip is the essence of spring. With a wide variety of colors to choose from, these versatile blooms brighten up any space. Create a multi-colored arrangement for a playful focal point, or group a single color together for a more subtle look.

Use butterflies to accent decorative items throughout your home. Fill a vase with branches and hang butterflies from the limbs, or create a moss wreath adorned with butterflies. You can even use the butterfly motif to create artwork for your home. Let your imagination fly away!

These playful dots aren’t just for kids. Use polka-dots as your go-to print for spring. Try it for table cloths, napkins, pillows and rugs in colors that suit your decor. Pair this print with a large-striped print for an added touch.

Add a spoonful of sugar to your table setting by using teacups as a spring accent. Set up your tea set inside a tray, and then display the set on your coffee table, or place a colorful cup on the salad plate of each place setting when you’re getting ready to entertain. You can even find teacup candles!

Want some home decor that tastes good too? It’s time to indulge your sweet-tooth! Use candies such as jelly beans, M&M’s and gumdrops as vase fillers for your floral arrangements. You can also glue them to wreath forms to create a scrumptious entry display!

Place flowers in any porcelain vase for spring decor with a vintage feel. Porcelain comes in many colors and often features hand-painted motifs. Keep porcelain pieces as a part of your permanent collection for a versatile decor that can easily be modified with changing seasons.

Vintage pieces make great accents for spring — especially vintage watering cans. Fill your watering can with an elegant bouquet of spring flowers. Place this piece on the fireplace mantle or at the center of the table. You can even keep this arrangement on your nightstand for a cheerful piece to wake up to.