Southern Decor for Spring - Southern Living

Beth Dreiling Hontzas; styling: Buffy Hargett

Robin's Egg Place Cards

Decorate your spring table with a speckled surprise. A tiny nest makes an ideal place card holder when filled with an egg that’s been dyed a soft shade of blue. For an authentic robin’s egg look, use a toothbrush to add delicate markings with brown craft paint.

See step-by-step instructions for making robin's eggs.

Van Chaplin; styling: Leigh Anne Montgomery

Lavender Linens

Leave white to the hotels. Instead, brighten your bath by swapping out standard, blah linens for plush towels in an array of new colors. Think of the season, and indulge your guests with hues from one color family. We chose pastel purple. From lavender to lilac, they’ll read as a complete set and look fresh for spring. To enhance the feel, add an aromatic sachet or pomander.

Charles Walton IV; styling: Buffy Hargett

Built-In Bookcase Makeover

Breathe new life into your old built-ins. Give them a face-lift by painting the inside and back of your bookcases a subtle yet contrasting color―our editors chose light blue―so your art and collectibles pop. Consider removing some shelves to accommodate larger items such as framed family photos or fresh-cut greenery.

3 Ways to Decorate for Spring

Robin's Egg Place Cards

Lavender Linens

Built-In Bookcase Makeover