The Hope of an Early Spring

My snowdrops flowers came up in late January, the earliest they’ve ever appeared in my twelve years of living in this house. Wondering if we’re going to have an early spring! QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Let’s get a jump on our Spring Cleaning. Find a quick project you can do now to make your …

Swapping out for Spring

The first signs of spring – snow drops coming up in my yard! I look forward to seeing these every year. So grateful to whichever previous homeowner planted them years ago. Now that Valentine’s Day is over, I’m taking down all my red decorations (some which hung around since Christmas). I’m swapping out for my …

The Scents of Summer

Sicilian Tangerine 3 Wick Candle, from Nest Are you fully taking advantage of and making it possible to indulge in the smells you associate with summer? Do you regularly open your windows to let in fresh air and breezes? Even if you have to dust extra long from leaving windows open, and even if you …

Lovely Weekend in Late Spring

I don’t have any cleaning projects scheduled for myself this weekend. Instead, I’m taking my 8 year old to a nearby city to visit family and attend Stars on Ice. There will always be time to clean when I get back! Meanwhile, I’m packing and freaking out a little bit because I’ve never taken my …