(Updated on March 9, 2024)

I recently did a spring apartment decorating refresh, lightening and brightening things up a bit in the dining space. Because we’re rolling down the hill toward springtime as I write this.

In my Spring Apartment Decorating Refresh, I put out a spring display with a rabbit with glasses, faux eggs, carrots and two bird's nests.

I figured I’d better get photos before Ivy takes off with more from my spring apartment decorating refresh. She’s already started dragging off the little chickens in the egg container as well as the carrots.

Mr. Rabbit looks distinguished with his glasses. Well, I guess it could also be Ms. Rabbit. He/she looks kind of professorial.

Ivy on my beige couch with green and white checked pillows.

Curious Ivy:

Ivy finds it necessary to check out any thing that is new.

She not only checks it out. Ivy often takes it apart and rearranges it. Or just takes bits and pieces off to some other place in the apartment.

I just decorated for spring/Easter in this one spot, thinking she never seemed to get on that piece of furniture. But alas, she must have decided during the night to visit this spot.

When I woke up, I saw her walking into the bedroom with one of the orange carrots in her mouth. So much for my spring apartment decorating refresh with a very curious cat like Ivy around.

A rabbit with glasses surrounded by Easter decor

For My Spring Decorating Refresh:

I put a bird’s nest at either end of the wood tray with the rabbit with glasses in the center. Surrounding the nests are blue, green, yellow, and white faux eggs and spring flowers.

Then there’s my little lamb next to the egg carton. There’s still one yellow baby chicken left. Maybe she’ll leave me that one since she has the other one. No telling where.

In Spring Apartment Decorating Refresh, this is all my Easter decor on my green cupboard

I took all the white milk glass vases out of this wooden tray and replaced them with a spring look.

I’ve put together spring decorating only on this side of my dining space. I have a trio of paintings consisting of white flowers in the background.

It’s been raining, but spring is beckoning me outdoors to the patio. Mother Nature is teasing us with warm weather during the day and cooler weather at night.

Sometimes I open the kitchen window and let a breeze drift through my apartment. That too is so refreshing after a winter indoors.

Have you been freshening up your home for spring? Or do you do any spring cleaning?

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I'm Brenda, creator of Cozy Little House. I live with my cat, Ivy, who keeps me laughing. I graduated from journalism school with a degree in professional writing and won awards for feature writing. I practice gratitude and enjoy my solitude. The glass is always half-full.

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  1. Brenda I could just say, me too, to all the above comments. I think you have created small space envy. I love your colors and the cozy, homey look of your place. Your blog is my favorite, I have stopped following some bloggers and plan to drop more.

  2. No matter how much you brighten/freshen up your home it always has a warm, cozy feeling….and that is one reason I love coming here. Your plants look SO healthy and pretty, too, Brenda.
    Hope you have a wonderful night- xo Diana

  3. Brenda, I adore all the color you have peppered about your home. It’s so fresh and inviting! I am waiting for color to pop back into the world outside my window. Getting tired of gray!

  4. It all looks homey and real-life pretty, Brenda! I’m curious about what the square footage of your apartment is? Am I correct in saying that you have a front and a back entrance/exit? Mostly I’ve seen your patio door, so I wasn’t sure. That is what I would want in an apartment.

    One thing I like a lot in your apartment are the terrariums. I’m seeing one in your living room and another in your bedroom, am I right?

    I will concur with several other readers that accommodating the four-leggeds that you share your home with is the thing to do! The pupsters are very entertaining. I love reading about them! I am still feeling very sad about the loss of my beloved Labradoodle, Tavi, last month. Having my daughter’s two cats just doesn’t make up for him not being with me. I take care of them faithfully and am kind to them, but it’s just not the same at all.

  5. Just beautiful….I love that you use a lot of red… My fav color in decor!!!! The pupsters are most certainly family…. and I am so glad that they are treated as such !!! Blankies and all !!!! lolol… Thank you for sharing!!

  6. I just love your cozy home, Brenda! Yes, I have been adding in some bright, spring like colors – they make me happy, despite the snow outside my window that just won’t go away!

  7. I love the changes and it is fun to spruce things up for Spring. I’m doing a big purge again and have started in my bedroom. I’m doing one room at a time and getting really brutal about what to keep and what to let go. I think my health is finally where I can continue to work on this. It will take me awhile but I’m ok with that. Kitchen will be next and that is a huge task! Love the colors you choose!

  8. You have a terrific eye,Brenda,your place looks so loved and peaceful.
    My 2 furkids are kitties,Bella and Buddy and they rule the roost here too,wouldn’t have it any other way!
    I’ve always been a lover of fuschia,hot pink,whichever you prefer to call it,I’m dewintering by adding a few pops here and there and I’m loving it,your blog and pictures got me out of the everything has to match rut:)
    Its damp and dreary here in NY today,the snow is disappearing,just wish it would warm up faster.

  9. Hi Brenda, wonderful changes. Charlie is on alert in this picture. I’m with you about reality at times. I’m not a stager. People see my home decorated and this is how we live. We have two dachshund and they are our babies. They love their blankets too. If something gets in the shot, oh well.

    CiIndy

  10. I love the picture of Charlie–obviously, he takes his job as Guard Dog very seriously. I always get an orchid now instead of cut flowers–they last months instead of days and are cheaper here ($9).

  12. One reason I so love your blog is that it is real life! Your home looks cozy, comfortable, and welcoming! Love pictures and stories about the pupsters, too.

  13. I think your little home is so pretty. You know I love color and plants! Yes, of course cater to those pups with blankets and such. I do the same with my cats! 🙂

  14. Very nice. I love all your plants. And thanks for not having oodles of pillows perfectly placed. It’s not real life. I love that you keep it real.

  15. Your apartment looks beautiful and ready for spring. I especially love that green cabinet your television sits on!

    1. I think that color is called Valspar Oregano something or other. I love it too and keep some around in case I want to use it. I painted the dresser and sideboard on either side of my bed with it too.

  16. Your home is very charming, interesting spots all around.

  17. I think all companion animals run the household, from where they eat, sleep and play. I love to see a house like that, then it is obvious they are well loved. Your house always looks lovely Brenda. I particularly like the different shades of green in your plants. I have always wanted a chalk board but never got around to buying one but your idea is the very best, thank you.

    1. I’ve painted two paintings with chalkboard spray paint. It covers quite well.

  18. Brenda, This is the first time I’ve commented on your blog, however I’ve been following it for about a year now. I’m not even sure how I came across it but it has become my no. 2 thing I do each morning. Sorry coffee co mes first. I moved from a house into a small apt. when I retired and when I read your thoughts on small space living, how to decorate these small spaces, be content with our life situations and of course some gardening I was hooked. When you were talking about apt. sizes I got out my trusty tape measure and found out that My apt. is 525 sq. ft. and it is actually a square and divided into a kitchen, dining/living room, bedroom, and bath with a small area where my furnace, hot water tank, and a washer/dryer are located. I never thought I would like to live in an apt. but I find myself very content here. I have a front and back door and am in an end apt. so I get to garden across the front, on the side and across the back. This is getting long and so I’ll just ask my question. In one of your pictures her you have a book in a basket that attracted my attention but I cannot see who the author is. Could you please give me her name, I would like to get it?

  19. I always look forward to seeing your changes and “refreshes.” I am in the process of serious decluttering and deep cleaning my very small house, but I have at least put my “summer” bedspread on and switched out my dresser-top decor with my milk glass collection. I too have two little “pupsters” and they run the show here; their comfort is important too! Thanks for the inspiration!

  20. I have too! Even though our temps are still TOO COLD for the end of March, I’ve got Spring all over the house. Simpler, though, this year. I’m drawn lately to declutter.

    You have a wonderful way with mixing various colors in your home space. Funny – what draws my eye into your living room first is the green hues throughout. Then the blue and the red splashes.

  22. When you “freshen up” your home, it doesn’t matter what you use, it always looks warm and inviting. I love everything you do and all your accessories.

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