By Marica

Spring Time is upon us in all her glory! Nature has finally shaken free of Winter’s cold clutches and adorned herself with a myriad of colourful and happy fauna and flora. Not a moment too soon I might add – this winter was dreary indeed – and I usually LOVE winter.

It also seems our flowerbeds aren’t the only things stirred by this long awaited Spring Revival – the shops are suddenly filled with bright, vibrant and cheerful things! So, let shake a bit of that winter gloom – here are TEN beautiful and colourful Spring-inspired décor items and home accessories to make you all excited for this most beautiful season of the year…

A happy SPRING to all!

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These gorgeous colourful scatter cushions from Mr. Price Home has got me weak at the knees! The bright and fresh colour palette of these beauties will be the perfect Spring-inspired injection for you home. Don’t you just LOVE the budgies pillow?! AND at just R119.99 each I might end up buying them ALL! | via http://www.mrphome.com/en_za/jump/HOMEWARE/CLOUD-WASH-50X50CM-SCATTER-CUSHION/productDetail/2_6102067123/cat860009/general

Check out this adorable “You, Me And The Sea” glass water bottle – just the thing you need for that Spring time picnic! Available through Spree at only R129.00 each! I’ll have two thanks! | via http://www.spree.co.za/en/next-you-me-and-the-sea-water-bottle-clear-vt408jn#/page/1

Add a bit of Spring joy to your table with these gorgeous porcelain rice bowls accented with bright and colourful floral patterns from Woolworths – priced at R140.00 each. | via http://www.woolworths.co.za/store/fragments/product-details/product-details-index.jsp?productId=502518682

These quirky and colourful glazed porcelain espresso Crush Cups from Revol are designed to look just like disposable paper cups. Use them to serve tapas, olives, dip, and condiments. They are the perfect vehicle for sauce with your steak, or a tiny dessert. They even take an espresso beautifully. They are priced at R150.00 each and available through Yuppiechef. | via http://www.yuppiechef.com/revol-crush.htm?id=7112&name=Revol-Espresso-Crush-Cup-Single

Add happy pops of tropical inspired colour to your kitchen this Spring with these pure cotton tea towels from Woolworths. The 2-pack includes one tea towel with large blooms and one with stripes – R79.95 per set. | via http://www.woolworths.co.za/store/fragments/product-details/product-details-index.jsp?productId=502557240

Isn’t this the happiest oven glove you have ever seen?! The Susie Oven Glove with it whimsy floral print design can be purchased through Yuppiechef for only R139.00! | via http://www.yuppiechef.com/ulster-weavers.htm?id=13180&name=Ulster-Weavers-Susie-Oven-Glove

Want to add a bit of soft Spring pastels to your space? These Spring-coloured desk lamps from Mr. Price Home might just do the trick – and only R129.99 each! | via http://www.mrphome.com/en_za/jump/HOMEWARE/DESK-LAMP/productDetail/2_7303010966/cat860009/general

“Because when you stop and look around, this life is pretty amazing” – why not make that you Spring time motto. This quirky pastel-coloured script wall art is a steal at only R99.99 – available from Mr. Price Home. | via http://www.mrphome.com/en_za/jump/HOMEWARE/PASTEL-FUN-SCRIPT-40X60CM-WALL-ART/productDetail/2_7401011853/cat860009/general

Ooh, I’ve always loved the Lily Pond tea set. The soft and whimsical floral-shaped set is perfect for that outdoor tea party and truly the epitome of Spring. The set items – the Teapot (R99.99), Milk Jug (R39.99) and Sugar Pot (R39.99) – are sold separately. You can get these at Mr. Price Home. | via http://www.mrphome.com/en_za/jump/HOMEWARE/LILY-POND-TEA-POT/productDetail/2_5104015696/cat860009/general

With the warmer weather and beautiful blooms popping up all over the place, Spring is meant to be celebrated outside. You can add a bit of colour and drama to an outdoor dinner party with these multi-coloured LED battery operated paper lanterns from Woolworths – R130.00 for a set of 3. | via http://www.woolworths.co.za/store/fragments/product-details/product-details-index.jsp?productId=502598780