SPRING IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!

3/1/2025

Last year I focused on design dilemmas in my blog posts, This year my plan is to provide tips on what you can do each season to increase your enjoyment of your home. From practical checklists, design styles, and fixtures to furnishings and accessories I hope to inspire you with tips to make your home function well and look fantastic! Each post for the season will also include a focus on a color category and explore its meaning and impact.

Let's get going with Spring! It's not the fun stuff, but as homeowners we want our homes to last, so let's get those spring maintenance tasks out of the way. If you don't already have a checklist, here is a link to a Spring Maintenance Checklist from Minnesota Realtors.

Now, quickly on to the fun stuff!

As the sun is staying around longer, I'm thinking about getting outside more and staying longer. What better way to do that than with great furnishings for your deck or patio. Below are some of my favorites. Scroll down to see them all or click on the 'View Collection' link which will take you to my shop where you can get more information and purchase directly online if you so desire.

Spring Color Focus

The color category I'm focusing on for Spring is inspired by your traditional Easter egg extravaganza - Pastels. This link from Today.com goes into detail about the history of the Easter Color Palette and its traditional connection to the religious holiday . Here is a synopsis of the more contemporary shades used when celebrating Easter as a commercial holiday showing the meaning and impact described in that article as well as some inspiring applications for our home decor.

Lavender/Lilac - Purity, Love, Mystique, Tranquility