I’m not much of a seasonal decorator.

First of all, I don’t have much time for that. And secondly, I think there’s sort of a perfect place for everything in a home. Once you figure that out and find the best spot for that piece of art, pillow, or accessory, it all sort of “works”, and you shouldn’t mess with it too much.

I spent a lot of years “messing” with my stuff. Whenever I bring in something new it creates a new dynamic, and I have to rearrange things. So, once I find the perfect spot for something...I’m unlikely to change things up just for the seasons.

However, I do realize that something fresh and light in the way of decor is desired by many and, in fact, goes a long way to boost one’s spirits after the dead of winter. (Not that we have a winter down here in Houston (it’s actually a wonderful time of year for us), but we’ve seen your photos on Facebook — we understand. :-)

With that in mind...

I’m sharing a few unique and inexpensive ideas here to make your rearranging a bit easier and more delightful.

1. Add a long, skinny pillow. So maybe you have all your decorative square pillows and they work beautifully with your decor. Can your sofa actually hold one more pillow? Sure. A long one, in the center, can brighten up the sofa and is very on trend.

2. Lay out a lightweight throw. Fold all those fuzzy wool blankies up and get something light, like cotton, for the sofa. Just the change in visual weight alone will have you feeling as fresh as spring in no time.

3. Bring in some light natural wood branches and plants.

It’s time to remove the pinecones, heavy branches and pods you might have left from winter and bring on some new natural elements. Light, natural toned wood is really making a big comeback these days, and injecting a bit of that into your rooms can feel like a breath of fresh air.

Whenever I accessorize a home I invariably end up taking extra plants. They add softness and contrast to a light toned interior. Faux succulents are sturdy and can look so realistic. That’s the one type of fake plant I will do if I have to.

4. Add touches of white or off-white.

White injected into any space helps it come off fresh and new (especially white marble).

The items I selected for this post, are all soft white to blush, with that natural wood tone going on pink side. It all resembles the color tones we are seeing as trends in the industry, as evidenced by these items I saw at market last fall.

These soft tones are going to lighten up a space and then modernize it, making it feel on trend and up to date.

Soft white on white tones in blush and neutral texture were seen in various showrooms at market last fall.

Soft white and blush tones were popular last fall at market. Textural fabrics like shearling were seen everywhere.

5. Light a fresh, new scented candle.

I’ve got a garden-inspired scented candle linked below. Perfect for spring!

6. Add in some texture with woven baskets.

There’s always some shoes, extra pillows, remotes and cords, etc. that could use stashing out of site but not far away. Pretty textural baskets are great for this use, bringing in the freshness of spring with their look and their ability to hide the clutter.

7. Choose one or two significant places in your home to add a touch of spring.

You don’t have to do this all over the house to make an impact. The fireplace mantel, the entry hall console, the dining table, a coffee table…any place that is a focal point, visually, in your home can be just the place for some selective spring decor. The rest can stay just as is, in their “perfect” spots.

Unless you have a staff, like the residents of Downton Abbey, you might not be able to undergo slipcovering all your furniture and changing out rugs.

Keeping things simple is key to helping you keep it current.

After all, no one likes seeing Christmas decor hanging around in summer, and no one will want to see your Easter display still up at Thanksgiving. Make it easy and it can be fun and something you can keep up with throughout the year.

I’ve got some spring pretties below that just might help you decorate that console, table, or mantle.