Yesterday it was warm enough to go out in my yard, move yard furniture around, spend time composting dead plants that didn’t make it through the winter, and hose off my deck and patios. It wasn’t quite warm enough to eat dinner outside, sadly. But I got enough sunshine on my skin (stealing time away…
A cherry tree bestows my front yard with Spring blossoms. I usually like to begin my Spring Cleaning on the first of a month (March 1st, if the weather is nice earlier in the year, or April 1st). I like to do a small project every weeknight, and two big projects on the weekend, tackling…
I’ve taken down all my winter decorations, and right now I’m enjoying my relatively clutter-free, minimally decorated house. Still, the pull of those lovely pastel yellows, pinks, blues and greens is calling to me. I’m slowly beginning to decorate for Spring. This lantern and rananculus grouping at my front door is the first thing I’ve…
My dogs, bored of winter, are delighted to spend time enjoying their bones in our grassy, sunny back yard today QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Just a few days left in the month. Do you have any upcoming birthdays to send gifts or cards for? Parties to attend? Bills to pay ahead of time? Have…
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…
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…
This year my Spring Cleaning has been haphazard. I like to start in March and be done in April, but this year there’s been too much going on. And I’m not unhappy that I got to enjoy a week in San Diego for Spring Break, instead of staying home cleaning for a week! This year…
The first snow drops have arrived in my yard! Spring is surely arriving soon – these snow drops give me hope. Meanwhile, I’m greeting spring in my own home. I’m putting away the red-and-white decorations (candles, tablecloths, placemats, fluffy throws, decor, pillows) I had up for Valentine’s Day. I’ll replace them with my pastel pink,…
A vase of flowers I brought into my light filled upstairs living room After a week of extremely warm, sunshiny days, it’s almost nice to have a rainy morning. I’ve lit the fireplace and made hot tea to keep me cozy while I do my computer work today. Do you live in an area experiencing…
Flowers I brought home to make my house lovely Are you enjoying our long-awaited spring? Walking around your neighborhood, going to farmer’s markets, visiting parks to see flowering trees in bloom? Eating outdoors if possible? QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Remove any items of clothing that are hanging in your bathroom. Launder them or hang…