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Spring Home Tour: Entry, Kitchen, Dining, Living Room

March 9, 2021 by Cassie 46 Comments

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Spring Home Tour: Entry, Kitchen, Dining, Living Room

Hello and welcome to the first part of my spring home tour. This tour isn’t going to overtly scream spring to you. You will find no bunnies or eggs, no green moss, no spring flowers save a singular vintage piece of art. What you will find is a simple and livable approach to the season. As winter comes to an end and spring starts to slowly roll in, I like to take my time and refresh little things here and there such as textiles. And plants. . . spring means more plants, inside and out. Truly, I just like excuses to buy more plants. If you are hopping over from Remodela Casa, welcome! Cristina’s home is one of my absolute favorites and her DIY skills are unmatched. Now let me take you on a spring tour of the main living area of my home, where our family of five spends most of our time. In case you’re looking for anything pictured, I’ve created a little sliding gallery below each section for shopping. (This blog uses affiliate links and I am an Amazon associate.  I earn a small commission on purchases made through my links.  Thank you for your support!)

Spring Entry

Come on in!  Last fall I painted our front door a soft shade of orange which is warm and cozy but also feels fresh for spring. Thank goodness, because I don’t have time to repaint it right now although I did recently see a moody teal door I was into. Front doors are just so easy and fun to change. eclectic entry

Our entry is small but mighty, and as you can see it opens right into our kitchen. All we have room for is a little shoe bench and a statement piece of art. Literally, it makes a statement: If you’re looking for a sign, this is it.

eclectic modern entryWhile this entry is petite, I take design notes from Yoda. Size matters not when it comes to adding style. This is one of my favorite places in our home because its small surface area makes it a great space for creative fun. The walls were stenciled a couple of years ago, shortly after moving in, and I still love them as much as I did then. Let’s head on into the kitchen!

 

Kitchen

view into kitchen

We renovated our kitchen and finished it a little over a year ago. The sink is the first thing you see when you walk in our front door so it was important to me that it made a statement. This brass sink is probably my favorite piece of the kitchen and it’s surprisingly easy to clean.

modern kitchen

As you can see, we have open shelving all around our kitchen. (By the way, I should tell you, there’s also another wall you won’t be seeing because it wasn’t quite photo-ready, but it’s got a double pantry, microwave and our family command chaos center. You’ll catch a glimpse of the pantry, but the rest is a hot mess. This is a reminder that we bloggers only show you the pretty things, but we all have secret messes. If they say they don’t, they’re lying!)

modern white kitchen

I don’t change too much in the kitchen for the seasons, but I do try to mix in some fun items on our shelves and I change our dish towel.

As a former vintage store owner and forever thrifter, I’ve always had a fondness for vintage art. I added a couple of pieces I’ve found that have a spring feel to them. One is a recent addition from a local shop here in Greensboro, Reconsidered Goods, which is a non-profit creative reuse center which supports the arts. I’ve also added a few more plants which always give a space life. The plants also came from a local vendor, Tiny Plant Market. Katherine sells at pop ups and her plants are always beautiful and healthy.

kitchen open shelving

This leggy pothos looks a little sad at the moment and I need to let you know it didn’t come from Katherine.  I created it last year from propagations and over the winter I didn’t notice that its leaves were getting so heavy that it began to pull the roots out of the soil.  I noticed it wilting and kept watering to no avail.  I couldn’t see what was happening to the roots because it was on a top shelf.  Finally, I realized what was happening and fixed it, but it doesn’t look as nice as it once did.

kitchen shelfie

This photo didn’t come out too well, but I wanted to show you how I added a little spring color with a dinosaur clay sculpture Emmy made for me years ago.  It’s one of my favorites of all of the clay projects my kids have made.

kitchen shelving

As I mentioned, I also added a new towel to my oven.  This “Made with Love” towel was a gift from one of my best friends and I adore it – it’s perfect for spring! modern kitchen

It’s got such pretty florals and colors plus a sweet sentiment.

made with love towelOn the opposite side of the sink, I added a pink platter to my shelves that was handmade by a local artist, Lindsay at Suite One Studio. She’s extremely talented and used to have a line with Anthropologie.

I love how the pink plays with my back door.

kitchen shelves

I also updated my wooden letter board and added a fun saying for the season. ๐Ÿ˜‰

Simple touches and more plants are how I do spring, so may as well celebrate it on the letter board.

modern kitchen

Here’s one last look at our kitchen before we head into our dining room.
eclectic modern white and gold kitchen

Dining Room

dining room open to kitchen

When we renovated the kitchen, we actually opened it up to the dining room, so I am never really sure if it’s technically a dining room anymore or it it’s become an eat-in kitchen. Whatever it is, let’s check it out.

modern boho dining room with sun mural

Hey, there’s that pantry I told you you’d get a little sneak peek of!  Ha.

modern boho dining room

Last summer, I painted this sun mural on the wall and I love how it makes a statement and is neutral but still fun. I’ve been on the hunt for a cabinet to fill the wall next to the banquette for almost a year. We desperately needed something to store glassware and liquor and I also wanted a place for my record player. Finally, I found the perfect piece and I’m so happy with it! This room was missing a little touch of vintage, but this piece of furniture is bringing it.

vintage cabinet in dining room

It’s been so nice having this cabinet in place and I had fun styling the top a bit. Plus, I am not gonna lie. Wilder is really into the Disco Mickey Mouse album from my childhood, which is the record you see in place now. It’s a pretty hot album, and Macho Duck is by far the best track. ๐Ÿ˜‰vintage cabinet in dining room

I generally keep our dining table pretty clear now that many of us use this space to work. Plus, with a grabby toddler around, it’s safest. We refer to Wilder as “Hands Across America” when he’s reaching for all of the things he shouldn’t.

Last fall, I also added that gorgeous terra cotta wall hanging which came from Ore & Wool, a Maryland Fiber art shop. Tarah, the owner, sent it to me as a gift after I interviewed her on IG live.  She’s extremely talented and has created some amazing new pieces and looks lately that really stand out from other fiber art out there.

modern boho dining room

As you can see on the table, I did pick up some fresh eucalyptus at Trader Joe’s because it always makes the house smell so nice and it adds a whimsical touch. And of course, while I was there, I had to pick up their berry lemonade which is a family favorite.

simple table for spring

In the corner of the banquette, I added some pillows I had on hand to bring in the current colors in this space. . . black, white, terra cotta and a neutral. It’s funny because I generally like to just use a few pillows in this corner, but I always struggle with getting the combination right.  Is it just me, or are pillows sometimes so hard to get just right?

Now we’re going to complete our little loop through our main area and head into the living room which lies between the dining room and entry.

 

Living room

pink living room with office space

Before I go on showing you this space, let me just say that Catcher, our dog, wouldn’t move. He’s got a leg falling off of the sofa, but “he don’t care.” And if you look really closely, you’ll see our other dog hiding on the sofa.  20 points if you can find her! Anyhow, here’s our pink living room. It’s a rather small space, but it works for us. As you can see, I even squeezed in a little home office. The view above is looking in from the dining room doorway. In this room, all I really did was change out my pillows and I added one new plant. Boom. Now it’s spring.

funny cardio letterboard

On top of all of its other functions, this space currently serves as my gym so I had a little fun with my letter board. (Total overthinker here!)

pink eclectic living room

If you look under our TV stand, you can see all of my equipment, plus my mat rolled up in the basket in the corner. In these “unprecedented times,” we gotta do what we gotta to in our homes, right?

pink eclectic living room

Oh, and there’s the one new plant I added, also from Tiny Plant Market. And how cute is this planter from Target?

living room gallery wall

The astrological art above the television was painted last summer by me when I was going crazy at home. And here I am still going crazy at home. ๐Ÿ˜‰ By the way, do you see those floor cushions? Yeah, they’re for the dogs. . . but they only use them when the couch is taken. Look at that side-eye.

pink eclectic earthy living room

As I mentioned, a few of the pillows are new.  I purchased that tribal looking stripe one as well as the two blush tassel pillows from Global Stitch recently. I’m really happy with them, especially the pink. I wanted to use them in our dining room, too, but I only ordered two.

pillows

I also mixed in a black pillow I had as well as Sawyer’s “Stay Weird” pillow.  He’s had that for years and I’ve always loved it! A little back story on it: I actually bought one for a friend as a gift several years ago and he saw it and loved it. Sawyer isn’t usually into decor, so I figured since he was into it, he needed one. Plus, to be totally honest, I encourage my kids to embrace all of the things that make them “weird” or different because those are going to become the things that set them apart and make them special. It’s hard to see that when you’re a kid or teen. As an adult, I know it to be true. Anyhow, I asked if I could borrow it for now and he gladly shared.pillows

Just behind the sofa in the corner by the door sits my “office.” If you’re looking for tips on how to fit a home office into your small space, I wrote about that here.

eclectic living room with officeI actually had string lights up for Christmas and took them down after the holidays. But this corner is so dark that I missed having them, so I decided to replace them. It’s a little dorm-room like, but you know what? I love it. These string lights make me happy and that’s how your home should make you feel. I work here every day and I want a space that sparks me. (Pun intended.) home office in living room

My shelves are filled with some of my non-fiction books, items I need for work, and a gorgeous painting I just got from a local artist, Krystal Hart.

office shelvesMy editor recently gifted me this little crow, too, and I adore him! She knew that crows were my sign, so she saw it and thought of me. He serves as my muse. Or perhaps he serves to be amused.  He looks rather bemused, doesn’t he? (Also, how many other words can you come up with that use “muse”. . . and, go!)

Speaking of my job, I brought in a little piece of clay pottery that Sawyer made years ago to hold my business cards. I’ve always loved this piece and it’s perfect here.  Emmy’s dinosaur sits in the kitchen, and Sawyer’s dish here and both pieces fill my mama heart.

As I mentioned, this space sits right next to our front door, so it’s important to me that it looks great and is functional. I am really happy with the flow of the living room and office nook off of the entry.

small entry

Here’s another view looking into the living room from the entry. entry with painted wallpaper

And now we’ve finally made it full circle, back to the front door!

 

Thank you so much for stopping by today. I hope you feel inspired in some way to make your home a place that makes you smile. Now head on over to Inspiration for Moms next. Laura’s home is always so beautiful and so organized- you’re going to love it!

Monday

A Stroll Thru Life – Worthing Court – Town and Country Living – Hymns and Verses – Decor to Adore – White Arrows Home

Tuesday

Cassie Bustamante – Inspiration For Moms – Thrifty and Chic – Southern State of Mind – Clean and Scentsible– RemodelaCasa

Wednesday

Grace In My Space – Whispering Pines Homestead – The Wood Grain Cottage – StoneGable – It All Started With Paint – Monica Wants It

Thursday

Southern Hospitality – Pink Peppermint Design – 11 Magnolia Lane –
Modern Glam – CitrineLiving – Our Southern Home

Friday

This Is Our Bliss – Cuckoo4Design – A Pretty Life – Up To Date Interiors – Chalking Up Success – Fox Hollow Cottage – Follow The Yellow Brick Home

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  1. Doreen @ Hymns and Verses says

    March 9, 2021 at 9:22 am

    Oh, Cassie your home is gorgeous! I love your approach to spring decorating!!! I try so hard not to overdo it, but it’s a struggle for me!!! And, just love how your kitchen turned out!!!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      March 9, 2021 at 5:46 pm

      I used to do so much more, but these days I just don’t care as much. I am not sure if that’s a good thing or a bad thing. ha!

      Reply
  2. Marty says

    March 9, 2021 at 9:53 am

    I love how you always add your personality to all of your decor. Your art and how you add so much interest to your walls make your home so inviting and tell your story so beautifully. Your kitchen is such a great makeover, one of my favorites and that sink is to die for. Thanks so much for joining the tour again this season.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      March 9, 2021 at 5:45 pm

      Thank you so much for your kind words and for all of your hard work on this tour, Marty! I truly appreciate being here!

      Reply
  3. Heather Metzler says

    March 9, 2021 at 10:02 am

    Stay weird my friend! Love that pillow! And love the touches of pink. Happy tour day!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      March 9, 2021 at 5:43 pm

      Haha! Thank you, Heather!

      Reply
  4. Jayne says

    March 9, 2021 at 10:04 am

    Such a pretty home tour! I love that cabinet in your dining room, what a lucky find that was. The kitchen sink is a show stopper for sure, I love how you turned that into a statement piece in your home!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      March 9, 2021 at 5:39 pm

      Thank you so much, Jayne! And yes, we were so lucky to find that piece!

      Reply
  5. [email protected] says

    March 9, 2021 at 10:08 am

    I”m so in love with your new cabinet! I love the contrast with the modern painted wall and your modern kitchen. So so pretty! Lilly has the same record player ๐Ÿ™‚ she loves it. Such a pretty spring tour.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      March 9, 2021 at 5:39 pm

      That room had been missing something vintage for so long and it was driving me crazy! Ha! Thanks, Julia!

      Reply
  6. Laura Ingalls Gunn says

    March 9, 2021 at 10:48 am

    Your home makes me so happy! I adore the stenciled walls. The painted doors are perfection! I’m truly delighted to be on tour with you.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      March 9, 2021 at 5:38 pm

      Thank you so much, Laura! Loved your tour yesterday!

      Reply
  7. Cristina says

    March 9, 2021 at 12:30 pm

    Cassie, I truly enjoyed going all around your main floor, looking at the beautiful pictures and reading your captions! Your foyer creates the perfect frame when looking to the kitchen or living room. ๐Ÿ˜ I can’t believe it’s been a year since you updated the kitchen! Time sure flies. That sink is still a favorite. And hey, I need to stop by Suite One Studio, that pink platter is gorgeous! ๐Ÿ’•

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    • Cassie says

      March 9, 2021 at 5:37 pm

      Thank you so much, Cristina! And yeah, this last year was so weird that it did fly!!! And yes, Suite One Studio is a women-owned rocking business!

      Reply
  8. Kelly Elko says

    March 9, 2021 at 1:01 pm

    I proudly display my girls clay pieces — my favorite are their little penguins! You’ve put a little spring in my step Cassie – thank you!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      March 9, 2021 at 5:36 pm

      Clay pieces are SO fun and I know I will love them forever. Happy almost spring!

      Reply
  9. Maria says

    March 9, 2021 at 1:16 pm

    I just adore your style!!! Your home is so freaking unique and I love it. I think one of my favorites is the dining room star, and your liquor cabinet looks great there:)

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      March 9, 2021 at 5:36 pm

      Aaaaaw, thank you SO much, Maria! That is the best compliment!

      Reply
  10. Sarah says

    March 9, 2021 at 1:58 pm

    Your home is absolutely lovely!! I’m having my kitchen cabinets redone by a local cabinet refinisher in a few weeks, and I’m debating on choosing open shelves. They look so good in your home, but I’m worried they will get so dirty and dusty. Have you found this to be the case or how do you keep your open shelving clean?

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      March 9, 2021 at 5:35 pm

      I just dust it off once a week or so, and really it doens’t get too bad. We store every day items that we use on our shelves so there’s a lot of movement happening there which helps.

      Reply
  11. Susan says

    March 9, 2021 at 2:25 pm

    I think that your home is a true delight! You’ve done a wonderful job with your small spaces.
    Nothing is fussy, or overdone, and I love that.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      March 9, 2021 at 5:35 pm

      Thank you so much, Susan! With all these kids and dogs, I can’t do fussy. ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Reply
  12. Christy Little says

    March 9, 2021 at 3:40 pm

    Cassie, I’m in love with your living room! Your pups are too funny!! Our westie Bentley has the same mindset about not moving when I want to photograph!!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      March 9, 2021 at 5:33 pm

      Dogs! Right? But I mean, they live here, too. The way they probably see it is that this is their house.
      Also, thank you so much!

      Reply
  13. Kathy says

    March 9, 2021 at 4:22 pm

    Your house is always such a treat to see! Love the little extra touches here and there and especially that little Dino!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      March 9, 2021 at 5:33 pm

      Thank you! I love that little dinosaur, too!

      Reply
  14. Anita says

    March 10, 2021 at 12:52 am

    Cassie your new cabinet is soooo fabulous! And your kitchen of course is such a wonderful space!!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      March 10, 2021 at 9:49 am

      Thank you so much, Anita! You know I had to find the perfect vintage piece! ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Reply
  15. Jenn says

    March 10, 2021 at 2:13 am

    You have such an inviting home with so many personal touches! I love all of your special little pieces and that kitchen sink always gets me. Happy spring!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      March 10, 2021 at 9:49 am

      Thank you so much, Jenn! I appreciate that!

      Reply
  16. Laura Duke manor farm says

    March 10, 2021 at 8:03 am

    Cassie, i love how you mix in items into your decor that make you happy and smile. Your cabinet looks great and perfect for that space. How fun about wilder jamming out to the Disney tunes.
    Stay weird, Laura

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      March 10, 2021 at 9:50 am

      You know I am just over here marching to my off-beat! ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Reply
  17. Laura @ Inspiration for Moms says

    March 10, 2021 at 12:45 pm

    Cassie, your home is always filled with so much style and creativity! And I totally need that sink mat in my life. How could your day not be good with that mat?! ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      March 11, 2021 at 3:48 pm

      Thank you so much, Laura! And yeah, pretty much every day I look at that mat, and I’m like, yeah, damn straight.

      Reply
  18. Linda @It All Started With Paint says

    March 11, 2021 at 9:41 am

    Cassie, I’m loving your home! It truly reflects your personal and unique style. I especially love the custom wall treatments you created! (And I do not get the 20 points; couldn’t find your other pup on the couch!). ๐Ÿ™‚

    Linda

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      March 11, 2021 at 3:43 pm

      Haha! She’s a sneaky little one. Thank you, Linda!

      Reply
  19. Amy says

    March 11, 2021 at 2:43 pm

    I love your kitchen so much! I drool over your sink! Everything looks great, thanks for sharing so many practical tips. Happy Spring! XO, Amy

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      March 11, 2021 at 3:43 pm

      thank you so much, Amy!

      Reply
  20. Tammy Mitchell says

    March 12, 2021 at 2:29 am

    Your countertops and backsplash are SO cool Cassie, and I LOVE all the fun personality in your home. I’m totally with you on the secret messes. So glad to know that I am not the only one only shooting 3/4 of a room. lol! ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      March 12, 2021 at 9:08 am

      Thank you SO much, Tammy! And yeah, I think we all have those messes. I mean, we live in these houses!!!

      Reply
  21. Tamra says

    March 12, 2021 at 6:11 pm

    Your home is fabulous Cassie!! So much AMAZING style! Those black walls in your entry are fantastic and I’m pretty sure spotted your pup on the top of the sofa facing the window!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      March 14, 2021 at 2:37 pm

      Yes! You win! ๐Ÿ˜‰ And thank you SO much, Tamra!

      Reply
  22. Jo-Anna Rooney says

    March 13, 2021 at 5:20 pm

    Your home is my absolute favourite Cassie…your style is so fantastic. Your kitchen seriously is my dream…that sink, those counters…beautiful. You have created a lovely home for your family. xo

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      March 14, 2021 at 2:37 pm

      OH MY GOSH, what a thing to say, Jo-Anna! Thank you SO much! I really value and appreciate that.

      Reply
  23. Kristin says

    March 15, 2021 at 5:48 pm

    I love your house and style so love getting peeks inside. I agree, adding more plants in spring is the best decor. The humor you have throughout your house is so awesome! I love the “Overthinking is my cardio” sign! Your entryway is a favorite and so is your stove!!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      March 17, 2021 at 12:49 pm

      Thank you so much, Kristin! Humor is what gets me through life. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply

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