Spring Accents for less than $10

Bloggers, March is upon us!

That can only mean one thing... spring is right around the corner and after the winter we had, here in the desert, I've never been more grateful for spring. I'm so eager for it, that I have already started adding flowers around the home. In truth, I'm not a "flower" kind of gal, but Hobby Lobby stole my heart with some of their faux flowers and I couldn't resist.

If any of you are like me, you are probably on a tight budget and want to decorate using little "spending cash." This is why Goodwill is my friend. Here are some mini projects I worked on (in between painting my entryway) that add some spring-like decor without breaking the bank.

Project 1: Twine accented vase for $1

Here is a simple vase with an ordinary white candle. Wrapping twine around it, though, adds a touch of sweetness. I'm sure almost everyone has a vase in their home and if not, Goodwill sells LOTS of them for pennies. The white candle and vase I've had for years. The twine was $1 at Dollar Tree.

Project 2: Flower Display for $6.49

Here, I took a Goodwill jar, for $2.99, and stuffed the vase with plastic bags to fill it up without having to use so much flower foam. Then, I added the foam on top and inserted flowers from Hobby Lobby ($3.50 at their half-off sale). I bought a pack of flower foam a year ago, don't remember the price, and I still have a lot left.

Simple, spring-y, fresh, and under $7.

Project 3: Adding "spring" to my desk for $6.49

I grabbed these little guys for $1 at the Dollar Tree. I spray painted them with a coat of primer, followed by 2 coats of "Heirloom White," and finished them off with a coat of gloss. I was feeling pretty nauseous by the time they were done. I do a lot of my painting in the garage (with the door open of course), because blowing dust is always in the air. Seriously, sometimes the desert life stinks.

I wanted to pair my bird with a plant, and this 99 cent find was the perfect container.

Again, I sprayed it with a primer and 2 coats of "Heirloom White," then filled it with plants I found at Hobby Lobby. The plants were $1.50 (half-off). I bought 3 of them to really fill up the container.

Those birds are so adorable. I bought 5 of them and plan on displaying them around the house. Ca-ute!

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