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.

things to do for spring now- TULIPS

Are you looking forward to spring? This time of year, even with snow on the ground, I’m really looking forward to seeing signs of life come back to my beloved Lancaster County! So let’s talk about 5 things to do for spring now!

Even if you live in milder climates February is often a long month! I bet you are looking forward to spring too!

This is the time of year I get very excited for spring to arrive. I’m on a “ROBIN REDBREAST” watch and can’t pass up tulips at the grocers. The very first sign of spring around here is the crocus peeking out of the sleeping earth.

So while we are waiting for signs of spring outside we can start adding a bit of this pretty season inside.

things to do for spring now- FERNS

Here are spring ideas to do now…

MAKE A SPRING WREATH

things to do for spring now- CHERRY BLOSSOM WREATH

Let’s get in the warmer weather mood by adding a beautiful wreath to our door!

Make a seasonal wreath now and it will be ready when you are! Working with all those beautiful elements of the upcoming season will certainly get you ready for spring!

FRONT DOOR IDEAS

Here are 3 pretty spring wreaths that are easy to make.

ADD PRETTY FAUX FLOWERS TO YOUR DECOR

things to do for spring now- BUDDING BRANCHES IN AN URN

Flowers play a big role in our decorating here at StoneGable! And of all the things to do now for spring, adding flowers to your decor should be a the top of your list.

I’ve been collecting blooms that look so real you almost have to touch them to make sure for years! So, decorating for this pretty season is as easy as a trip to my basement!

PEACH AND IVORY FAUX POPPIES IN A VIGNETTE

Make sure to check out CREATIVE WAYS TO USE FAUX FLOWERS HERE.

I’m sharing lots of ways to add oh, so pretty blooms to your everyday decor and my best sources for faux flowers!

FORCE BRANCHES

big gray urn filled with flowering crabapple blossoms

Get a jump start on all those fabulous flowering trees.

This is one of my very favorite spring things to do!

Cut branches from flowering trees and put them in a container with a little water. In no time at all, they will start to bloom. If you can’t find any flowering trees most garden shops carry branches to force.

I travel about an hour from home every spring to get the gorgeous salmon-colored flowering quince branches from Terrain. This is such a special treat for me every year!

Make a statement with branches that will give you weeks of blooms!

See HOW TO FORCE BRANCHES HERE.

KEEP CUT TULIPS FRESH LONGER

things to do for spring now- TULIPS

Do you love tulips as much as I do? Any time of year, please! Adding beautiful tulips to your decor right now is such a no-brainer, friends! And grocery stores carry tulips. I make a bouquet of them as part of my weekly shopping!

Yes, they are a little luxury but they give me so much joy for the $$!

TULIPS

I have a FABULOUS post about how to keep cut tulips fresh longer. HOW TO KEEP CUT TULIPS FRESH LONGER is a must-read!

See how to KEEP CUT TULIPS FRESH HERE.

BUY OR MAKE A SPRING PILLOW

close up of a blue and white spring inspired pillow

Lighten up and make a pretty pillow for the upcoming season! Make a few now and they will be ready when you’re ready to decorate when warmer weather arrives!

The pillow is my very favorite pillow. So easy to make, even if you are not crafty! And there is no sewing involved. This pillow was put together with hot glue!

Make this pretty NO SEW HOT GLUE PILLOW

MAKE A TORN TISSUE POT FOR SPRING PLANTER

SPRING MOTIF POTS WITH FAUX PLANT

You can personalize any pot, planter, or container by making these pretty TORN TISSUE PLANTERS.

You will only need three things to make them… paper napkins with printed designs, a container, and ModPodge. And the process could not be easier.

Truth be told, making these is very addictive! I’m making a few new pots for my home this spring!

NOW, get started! What are you going to do to usher in SPRING? We would love to know!

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61 Comments

  1. 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.

    1. Good for you Carol! Don’t mind the snow… it won’t stick around too much longer!

  2. 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!

    1. I am thrilled you are enjoying bHome!!! Did you “chat” with me yet?

  3. Ellie LaJuett says:

    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!

    1. SO SORRY!!! I love snow, but I really done with it. It snowed here this morning, but just a dusting!

  4. Such happy spring inspirations. Where did you get the bunny pillow?

  5. 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 😉

  6. 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!

    1. 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!

  7. 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!

  8. 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!

  9. Nests and grass are on my list! I love all your fun nests. They add such a pop!

  10. 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!

  11. 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

  12. 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!

  13. I’m pinning away these wonderful ideas Ivonne…thanks so much for always sharing.
    Hugs,
    FABBY

  14. 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

  15. 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!

  16. Judith H. says:

    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.

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. Cindy Roznovsky says:

    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

  21. Ohh I LOOOOVE the bird nests! I am so in love with your blog! Happy Spring!

    Pam

  22. 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

    1. 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.

  23. Jillaine Tagtatz says:

    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?

    1. 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!

      1. Kelly Sanchez says:

        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.

  24. Deborah D says:

    I’m starting today on all your ideas. Thanks for sharing your beautiful ideas.

  25. 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

  26. Kelly Sanchez says:

    Great idea, Yvonne. I need a new spring wreath this year for my front door. Time to start planning my front door scape.

  27. Danielle Wear says:

    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!

  28. NESTS !!! My favorite decorating props.
    You had my attention w/ all the nests!

  29. Debra Rockow says:

    Love your ideas! Inspiring!

  30. 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.

    1. Thanks for letting me know Vicki. UGH broken links! I just fixed it!

  31. 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!

  32. 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

    1. Corrine, part of my heart lives in Scotland! I lived there for a while as a child. It is beautiful!

  33. 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.

  34. 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

  35. Terry Pitzer says:

    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!

    1. Hi Terry, I found the little clay pots at my local nursery. Look at yours. You may find clay pots too.

  36. 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”.

  37. What is the bHome app that others have commented on. Can you email me?

  38. 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

    1. Hi Karen, I found that basket at a local shop. Sorry I don’t have a source for it.

  39. 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!

    1. 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.