To me, this is the blah time of year… the time when we’re just kind of holding—especially in the northern states. It’s not quite spring but it’s been winter for a while and, personally, I am over the winter decor! So I have started vignetting around my house as a way to refresh my home. It’s not quite time for spring vignettes but it’s getting close! Here are some transitional vignette ideas to bridge the gap between boring winter and almost spring.
A Few Things to Remember
When creating vignette always remember these guidelines:
Use an odd number of items
Vary heights
Vary texture
Add something organic
Add something with clean lines
Add something to show your personality
Corral all the items
If you use an odd number of items of varying sizes and textures grouped together intentionally, whether in a tray or on a large strip of material, then you have the foundation of making a great vignette!
Add Some Color
I took these vintage bobbins down around Christmas because they just didn’t fit in with any of my vignettes. I didn’t miss them at Christmas or during my “winter” decor phase when I still have a few things out that aren’t my standard décor, but as we get into spring I am ready for more pops of color from my color palette (for more about adding color in your home check out my posts on How to Create a Cohesive Color Palette, and How to Use a Cohesive Color Palette in Your Home).
Add Some Flowers (or Branches)
Adding a vase with some cut flowers or branches cut from your trees outside is a great way to add life to a room and too keep it from feeling too sterile.
Add a Postcard or Miniature Piece of Art
You typically only have so much room in a vignette but tucking a little piece of art, an old family photo, or a vintage postcard is a fun way to let your personality come shining through in your décor.
Candles
It’s still chilly out and honestly—who doesn’t love a good candle? Add a little warmth to your vignette by adding a candle. It can be one with a scent you love or a battery-operated pillar candle to add height and light.
Vintage Books
You know I love my vintage books and, especially at this time of year, I think they are just a great thing to add to your décor. You can use them as risers in your vignette to help vary the height of your items.
This Time of Year:
What are some especially great things to add to your vignette this time of year? Here are a few of my favorites:
Branches or cut flowers to add life
Vintage books
Vintage cookie cutters
Vintage postcards or old photos
Empty picture frames
A beautiful vase—even if it’s empty
Add a Wreath
So a wreath isn’t exactly a vignette but it can do for a door what a vignette does for a room! While wreaths are great on your front door, they can also add a special touch inside. Perhaps you could use a pretty wreath to designate your power room door or to dress up your pantry door—a wreath can be a great way to add a focal point to a bland door!
I hope this gives you some ideas of how to freshen up your home and gets you excited about living in your home again! This time of year can drag but I hope you’ll be able to enjoy playing with vignettes until the season gets nicer. Happy decorating!
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