Sprucing up the Home with Chic Spring Finds

Spring is in the air, and while there are plenty of ways to outfit your home for the season, we’re focusing on keeping our eyes peeled for long-lasting, versatile pieces that will make your space look chic, not cheesy. You can display these finds all throughout the year, if you wish, and best of all, they’re available from local retailers throughout the DMV. 

Photo courtesy of Tuckernuck

What’s a gathering without gorgeous dinnerware? Instantly add a touch of spring to your tabletop with these dessert plates, which feature some of our favorite pastel hues of the season. 

Photo courtesy of Tuckernuck

If you’re ready to start hosting outside, then opt for these cute melamine plates that are perfect for the grandmillennial. They’re kiddie-proof, too! 

Photo courtesy of Salt & Sundry

Bring some green into your living room with this cheerful throw pillow that leans nice and contemporary. Measuring 30 inches long, it’s nice and sizable. It would look beautiful on a bed as well. 

Photo courtesy of Red Orchard

Jazz up the powder room with this darling bird print that’s great for small spaces. At just 6 by 6 inches, it would look sweet on a bookshelf as well. 

Photo courtesy of Red Barn Mercantile

Celebrate the start of gardening season with this oh-so-adorable tea towel that will add a splash of pep to your kitchen. It makes for a fantastic hostess gift, too, so grab one for a friend and wrap it around a bottle of wine! 

Photo courtesy of The Blue House

April showers bring May flowers, and these floral tea lights will simply bring good vibes to your next dinner party, whether it’s held indoors or out. They’re sure to be the talk of all of your guests.

Photos courtesy of The Opportunity Shop 

Last but not least, don’t forget to work some vintage pieces into the mix. This gorgeous blue vase is ideal for holding your latest clippings, while a classic Herend hors d’oeuvres dish is sure to make a statement on your coffee table when friends stop by.

Sarah Lyon is a New York City-based freelance writer, originally from Bethesda, MD. She contributes to a number of national design and lifestyle publications like Architectural Digest, Apartment Therapy, MyDomaine, the Washington Post, and more. Sarah also works with designers to help them style spaces for photo shoots. Find more shelfies on her Instagram page, @sarahlyon9 

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