Simple and Springy – Front Door Decor

So how’s your weather been?  I know much of the country has experienced an unseasonably warm winter and Southern Kansas is no exception.  In fact it’s currently 69 degrees here this afternoon – I’ve definitely got to get to work on my pedicure for the sandals and flip flops!

I actually love winter…and snow…so I’ve been a little disappointed with our fair weather of late.  However, I decided to let the springy temps inspire me to get my spring decorating done in a more timely fashion.  {I can’t help but be more timely than I was with my winter decor, which basically didn’t happen.}  I was ready for something different on my front door and was inspired by this darling bucket of tulips.

source (i think)

BTW, I would love to provide a link and credit for this photo, but I cannot find it! I did a search on Pinterest and Etsy but couldn’t find it.  I think a blog I read may have featured a friend’s etsy shop.  So, if you recognize it please let me know and I’ll be happy to give credit where credit is due.  I also don’t want to discourage people from buying someone’s wonderful handmade creations on Etsy, etc.  But in this case I think it was $65 – great if you’ve got it, but my current situation and priorities preclude me from doing so :).

Anywho…how cute is a voluminous posy of tulips?  I took a trip to my local Dollar Tree.  The “permanent” tulips were too big and too bright (solid yellow, red or hot pink) so I passed on those but found a smaller version.  I’m not sure if they are supposed to be crocus or miniature tulips or what, but they have the same basic shape and effect I was shooting for.  They didn’t have enough of one color, so I bought six each of a creamy white and a very pale pink. I already had the hanger, bucket and ribbon.  {Please pay no attention to the hideous door, we REALLY need a new one!}

I could have spent more time {and $} to more “artfully” arrange the flowers, but I stuffed some newspaper in the bottom of the bucket, plopped in the faux-tanicals, tied a bow and Bob’s your uncle!

$12 + 10 minutes = New Door Decor

Are you ready for spring?

[Update 2/23/12: OK the perfectionist in me is tempted to be bothered by the couple of  wonky flowers…but I’m gettin’ over it.  We have a storm door – smoosh happens! :)]

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