HOUSE Simple Spring Centerpiece

Looking for a simple spring centerpiece idea? Here’s a simple idea you can create in under 5 minutes with books, flowers and a nest.

Yesterday I was in the middle of telling Whitney (the youngest twin) a story about something I was nervous about, but I went ahead and took a leap of faith and it worked out better than I could have ever even imagined.

She cheered me on and laughed and then replied, “Go off Mom. Go off.”

What?

Excuse me?

I stopped talking and asked her, “What did you say?”

“Go off,” she replied. “You know. It’s like saying you got this.”

So in a vain attempt to update all our vocabulary, I thought I’d share what all the cool kids are saying.

You’re welcome.

Today on Thistlewood I’m sharing a spring centepiece idea.

Wait until you see what I created using this amazing wooden tray.

Go off, KariAnne. Go off.

// circular wood tray /// bunny pillow //

Here’s the family room all decked out for spring.

This was actually my view with coffee and the sound of Buddy snoring yesterday morning.

I was so inspired by the sunshine and the flowers keeping the bunny pillows company so I snapped a few quick pics so I could show you how I created it.

// circular wood tray //

Simple Spring Centerpiece

It all started when I went to Target for carrots the other day.

I went in for vegetables and left with this.

I wish you could see it in person. It is literally the prettiest tray I have seen in a long time. It has scalloped handles and it looks like it was hand-carved in a workshop in the middle of the French countryside. The center (not including the handles) measures 20″ x 20″.

You could use it for a charcuterie board.

Or a serving platter at parties.

Or the perfect base for a spring centerpiece.

Let’s see how I created this. You can use a 20″ x 20″ tray you already have or you can find this one here.

I started with a stack of books. Books are the PERFECT thing to use when you need a little height in an arrangement. You can adjust the books depending on the height you need. Here? I used two to add a little height to one of the plants.

I have all sorts of books at my house that aren’t cute.

So I cover them.

You can see how I cover books here.

// circular wood tray /// bunny pillow //

// circular wood tray /// bunny pillow //

Here’s what the plants look like stacked next to each other in order.

I got these plants at Trader Joe’s.

They came in these sweet paper bag containers with a plastic liner.

The flowers just look like spring.

Then I added another stack of vintage books tied with a string.

Then added a nest with tiny eggs on top.

That’s it.

Two flowers, a couple of stacks of books and a nest.

// bunny pillow //

I added a few other bits of spring to the room.

These rabbit pillows are the SWEETEST.

The bunny is raised and embroidered on the pillow with a wreath of leaves and the entire pillow is fringed all around.

You can see the bunny pillow here.

// circular wood tray /// bunny pillow //

This book page art is on the side table.

My sister made it for me for Christmas and I love it so much I keep it up year round.

You can see all the details and how she made it here.

// circular wood tray /// bunny pillow //

The flowers are blooming.

There are rabbits hopping on the sofa and nests full of eggs.

And now? The living room is ready for spring.

When I saw it decorated and blooming and happy and sunshiny? I had two words to tell it.

Go off, living room. Go off.

PS Here are some other sweet spring finds I found when I went shopping.

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