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Getting ready for spring home tour

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I didn’t add any traditional Easter or spring flowers, bunnies or Easter eggs to our house instead, I added beautiful house plants. Shocker, right? LOL… well I can’t stop.

Today’s post is all part of Marty’s (A Stroll Thru Life) Spring Home Tour series. I’m glad to be participating again. If you are coming from Rachel’s of This is our Bliss, then welcome to you. I love Rachel’s beautiful home with the added touches of florals and pink. Her home is definitely ready for spring.

spring home tour with beautiful house plants that are cat-friendly

Getting ready for spring with beautiful house plants

I have added many plants over the winter and I’ve been trying to battle their bug infestations and growing issues which might sound awful but I rather enjoy taking care of them.

I have even gone so far as to ask my friend if I could bring my plants over to her house should we go on vacation. I just love having the greenery now and I think our cats enjoy having them too. Like I mentioned before I buy cat-friendly plants and if they aren’t I hang them. Although I do also have hanging plants that are cat-friendly.

Our living room

a variety of beautiful house plants in neutral boho living room

I recently added this calathea roseopicta to the coffee table and have discovered that it doesn’t like our tap water which is why the edges are a tad bit brown on the older leaves. Isn’t it pretty?

Calathea Roseopicta 'Medallion' on coffee table

The below rattle snake plant on the end table also doesn’t like our tap water. I have gone as far as melting snow for them or buying water from the store to make sure it is fluoride free water.

variegated pothos hanging over living room end table

I’m really obsessed with this little new flower pot I bought for the rattle snake plant. I originally wanted it in blue but it was sold out and now I’m glad it was because I wouldn’t have gone for the brown otherwise. Isn’t it cute and retro looking?

rattle snake plant in beautiful pot

Plants I have added to our house lately:

Calathea Cocinna 'Freddie' on end table and kangaroo paw fern hanging in window
(Yes, I know that salt lamps could be harmful to cats. Mine aren’t interested in them and should they ever be, I will remove them from our home immediately.)

The plant hanging in the window is a kangaroo paw footed fern in my easy macrame plant hanger. I moved the other hanging plants for now because the cat window to the catio has a draft and I think they didn’t like it.

And the below plant is a calathea cocinna in a planter I found at HomeGoods.

Calathea Cocinna in white pot
christmas cactus and cat on desk

My Christmas cactus is still blooming and I love the blue and cream pot it is in. Perfect for the desk. Keeping the Christmas cactus in low light over the winter has helped me to get it to bloom.

Christmas cactus in blue striped pot on desk

My new DIY ceiling light fixture

I actually just posted the tutorial on Tuesday even though I made the macrame light fixture weeks ago. Writing and editing videos takes me so long these days. It’s crazy!

I’m so happy with how it looks in the hallway.

macrame ceiling fixture in hallway
lit macrame ceiling fixture in hallway

Adding more plants to my shelving unit

I bought a hanging jute rope plant basket, added some macrame to the top to make it longer and added a big prayer plant (maranta leuconeura erythroneura). I also have some more plants on my shelving unit and am planning on adding more, don’t tell my daughter because she says it’s enough now.

The prayer plants are one of my favorites right now.

curated wooden bookshelf with beautiful house plants
sideview of curated wooden bookshelf with beautiful house plants
curated wooden bookshelf with beautiful house plants and new ottoman

The shelving unit has served several different purposes lately. Since the kitchen is right there, I have stored different teas and things like that in the baskets but I also store some office items because the desk is right there as well.

Do you see the large rectangular basket on top of what looks like a blue large book? Well that’s actually my little printer and a basket that houses the printer paper. I love that you can’t tell what it is. The smaller baskets on the floor house my camera lenses. It’s a set of three baskets that can be used for so many different things.

I also love the new ottoman pouf that is replacing the old jean one I had there before. The old one was done and needed to go.

Changes to our dining room

Well there aren’t many changes except that I added more hanging planters and a macrame swing cat bed which Willy loves.

dining room with window plants
macrame plant hangers

Just look at Willy, it’s definitely become his throne and non of the other cats are allowed in it. I wanted to make sure that it was the perfect windowsill height.

tuxedo cat sleeping in macrame cat bed
macrame cat bed with cat sleeping in it

The Kitchen

In the kitchen not much has changed because I love it as is. The only thing I added are some pilea peperomioides (chinese money plants).

gren and white kitchen with pilea plants
Chinese Money Plant in buddha flower pot on kitchen counter

Our bedroom

Before Christmas I gave our bedroom a makeover with some new molding, fresh paint, bedding and artwork. Feels so so good!

Like I said before, I am dreaming of adding some ceiling beams to it yet too.

boho eclectic bedroom with cats and beautiful house plants
faux banana plant in eclectic bedroom
view of bedroom that looks like a jungle with curated wooden bookshelf with beautiful house plants
view from bedroom into bathroom

Our bathroom

If you are new around here then you can check out the recent super affordable makeover I did to our bathroom. The vinyl tile only cost me a little under $100, add some paint and crown molding and you have a new look. I am so happy with it.

bathroom with cactus and rattle snake plant

I hope you didn’t miss the traditional Easter bunnies and flowers and still see that I am ready for spring in my own way.

Now it is time to head on over to Jo-Anna’s of A Pretty Life to keep the tours going. Enjoy!

Some of my projects used in today’s spring tour

easy macrame planter using only two knots
easy macrame planter using only two knots
DIY flush mount macrame light fixture
DIY flush mount macrame light fixture
How to make a macrame plant hanger the quick and easy way
How to make a macrame plant hanger the quick and easy way
purrfectly cute DIY cat bed using macrame cord
purrfectly cute DIY cat bed using macrame cord
How to make a giant cotton rope macrame tassel garland
How to make a giant cotton rope macrame tassel garland
DIY wall mural art on canvas
DIY wall mural art on canvas
Unique DIY modern macrame wall hanging
Unique DIY modern macrame wall hanging
How to make a hanging basket with hoops
How to make a hanging basket with hoops
final look of c
peel and stick grasscloth wallpaper furniture makeover
Turning my dark stained cherry wood desk into light wood
Turning my dark stained cherry wood desk into light wood
Our bathroom makeover with black and white peel and stick floor tile
Our bathroom makeover with black and white peel and stick floor tile
Super easy fluted molding hack for dresser makeover
Super easy fluted molding hack for dresser makeover
DIY wood bead pendant light
DIY wood bead pendant light
Turning my white laminate builder grade kitchen into a green and white two-toned kitchen
Turning my white laminate builder grade kitchen into a green and white two-toned kitchen
DIY wooden fluted planter sleeve and fluted vase
DIY wooden fluted planter sleeve and fluted vase

Tschüß,

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  1. Cassie Bustamante says

    March 12, 2021 at 5:56 am

    I just love your home and how calming it feels! It’s been really fun to watch your style evolve over the years, too! Love all of your plants and macrame touches and wish I had half of your talent!

    • Julia says

      March 13, 2021 at 11:15 am

      Don’t say that 😉 you are so freakin talented. My style has definitely changed a lot, thank you.

  2. Marty says

    March 12, 2021 at 8:39 am

    I always love seeing your home, your macrame is amazing and I love how you have added more plants. You have a rare talent to keep them all alive and I love the way you mix them in with all of your decor. Perfect Spring tour and I didn’t miss the bunnies one bit. Thanks tons for joining the tour again this season, your home is always so fun and full of inspiration.

    • Julia says

      March 13, 2021 at 11:15 am

      Thanks Marty, I’ve killed a couple along the way 😉

  3. Corrie says

    March 12, 2021 at 12:29 pm

    Hello! You may already know this, but a great trick for houseplants is to let the tap water sit out overnight before watering. That way the chlorine evaporates. My mom is the ultimate houseplant whisperer/hoarder, and she’s been doing that her whole life. She just fills her watering cans before bed, and then waters the next day. Bonus points for letting the water sit even longer.

    • Julia says

      March 13, 2021 at 11:16 am

      Hi Corrie, yes I’ve heard about that, I did read though that some of those plants don’t like the fluoride in the water and that unfortunately doesn’t evaporate from the water. I do let the water sit in a watering can usually though.

  4. Jayne says

    March 12, 2021 at 12:50 pm

    Oh, where to start! I love everything about your home! Your macrame projects are gorgeous, and I love that you have so many plants – I have lots of plants in my home too! I have to sneak them in these days because my husband thinks we live in a jungle already! I wonder if he’ll notice if I hang them from the ceiling! 😉

    • Julia says

      March 13, 2021 at 11:17 am

      Haha, yes you should hang them from the ceiling. I have to sneak mine in too but usually my husband doesn’t care all that much.

  5. Cristina says

    March 12, 2021 at 1:02 pm

    Who needs bunnies when having a clowder of pretty cats! 🐱 I love how you always decorate your home keeping them in mind. Willy’s swinging bed is awesome and so are all your macramé projects! The master bedroom and bathroom updates are beautiful too, green for the win!

    • Julia says

      March 13, 2021 at 11:18 am

      Thanks Cristina, enjoy your weekend.

  6. Jo-Anna Rooney says

    March 12, 2021 at 3:26 pm

    Oh my, your home is absolutely stunning…it’s so calm and bright. I love all your plants and baskets…just perfect. And HOW CUTE is your cat in that hanging basket bed?!

    • Julia says

      March 13, 2021 at 11:18 am

      Thanks Jo-Anna, Willy is the best and such a spoiled little guy.

  7. Christy Little says

    March 12, 2021 at 5:38 pm

    What a wonderful tour! Your kitties are just too adorable… and I love your hanging cat bed! Also, your disguised printer box is such a wonderful idea!

    • Julia says

      March 13, 2021 at 11:21 am

      Thanks Christy, have a wonderful weekend.

  8. Laura Ingalls Gunn says

    March 13, 2021 at 6:44 am

    Julia I LOVE this post! I can’t wait to show my daughter. She has a darling cat and will want to make the macrame bed and add a few plants to her home. Bravo!

    • Julia says

      March 13, 2021 at 11:24 am

      Oh thanks Laura, I hope she likes it. Have a great weekend.

  9. Tamara says

    March 13, 2021 at 7:48 am

    Your plants are so amazing, they add so much vibrance to your spaces! And I love your gorgeous green bathroom!! Happy Spring!

    • Julia says

      March 13, 2021 at 11:24 am

      Thanks so much Tamara, enjoy your weekend.

  10. ASHLEY STRINGFELLOW says

    March 14, 2021 at 11:19 pm

    Your spring home is so inviting, warm and filled with character. I just love pouring every photo and all the details you add to your space. And now I need that macrame cat bed for my kitties! You are one talented lady! xo

  11. Kristin says

    March 15, 2021 at 9:06 pm

    Love all the houseplants! They look so amazing in your beautiful home!

  12. Rachael @ This is our Bliss says

    March 23, 2021 at 8:58 pm

    Wow! Everything looks so fresh and airy! I absolutely adore every inch of your shelving unit and your plants are tucked in all the right spaces! Beautiful job on your light fixture – how wonderfully unique! I’ve always adored your home and this Spring is no exception 😉

  13. Kathy says

    March 24, 2021 at 3:51 pm

    You have the greenest thumb!! Love your plants and kitty and I really like that portrait in the hall. Beautiful spring tour!

  14. Staci says

    April 7, 2021 at 3:20 pm

    Hi!! We are looking to install the same floor that you have. Just wondering how it is holding up?? I love all of your pics and your sweet kitty cats.

    • Julia says

      April 12, 2021 at 10:56 am

      Hi Staci, we still love our floor so so much and actually had two friends install it too and they love it just as much. Love my kitties 😉

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