Savoring the Season: Spring
/Spring is such a funny season. It’s cold; it’s hot. It’s windy; it’s rainy. Any given day can start out chilly and get super warm, or start out decently warm and end cool and rainy. I used to chafe against the need to layer or down-right change clothes part-way through the day. But, in the last few years, I have come to appreciate spring in new ways. I love to see the progression of the grass starting to turn green. I love to see the bearded irises and tulips begin pushing through the soil. I love when my daughter points out the robins, and then I notice them singing in the morning. I love that the sun starts to feel warm. I could do without all our South Dakota wind but that’s a different discussion. I still have to coach myself through all the muddy boot prints the kids track into the house, but part of that is reminding myself that we can be outside for longer stretches again and that mud means thawing ground, soon to be planted with our lovely vegetable garden again.
Are there certain things that just scream ‘Spring’ to you? For me it would be daffodils and dresses in lighter fabrics and fun prints.
I pulled together a few different things that are inspiring me to savor the season this spring.
Each month I host a Poetry Tea Time. Two other homeschool families join us, I make a treat and some tea, and we discuss a few poems that fit with our theme for that month. One of the poems we discussed at our April gathering was “Spring” by Eliza Cook. If you haven’t read it, it is worth looking up. It is a beautiful poem and will put you in a cheerful spring mood.
I saw this Lightweight Short-sleeve Sweater recommended on another blog, and I added it to my cart in Rose Red. I also really like the Watermelon Red, and the Dark Pink…basically all of the colors. I think it would look really pretty with skirts for a dressier look and could also transition well into early summer paired with linen shorts for a casual, coastal vibe.
Speaking of skirts, I am always drawn to a loose, boho style skirt (like this Tiered Midi Skirt) for spring. Paired with fun flats, they feel so refreshing and free after boots and sweaters all winter. That said, I am also a fan of the Button-front Midi Skirt. I think it is a very classic look.
This Lace Midi Dress from the Gap has shown up in my Pinterest feed a few times, and I love the style and color.
Everyone talks about rain boots this time of year. We don’t have a high need for rain-specific boots, but I do love having boots the kids can slip on, trudge through the yard with and get muddy, and then slip off easily (ideally on the rug and not halfway through the kitchen. Ha!) These Kid’s Bogs 3 Season Boots are my favorite because they easily transition from fall through the winter snow and into spring rain and mud. They are easy to get on and off, super durable, and have nice colors/patterns. They also last well to pass down to younger siblings or sell as they are outgrown.
While pumpkin is the darling of fall, I was trying to think what is the quintessential spring food? I think maybe asparagus? Or rhubarb? I would love to hear what you think. In general, I think of lightened up dishes and meals that feel really fresh.
I’m excited to try this French Green Bean Salad from Sugar Maple Farmhouse.
With Mother’s Day around the corner, I’ve got brunch ideas on my mind. My Spinach, Bacon, Gouda Quiche is perfect for a Mother’s Day brunch, but it is also a great dinner option for anytime of year.
And speaking of Mother’s Day, I am so inspired by these Daffodil Napkin Bouquets! I am thinking about making them with my daughter. Wouldn’t they make such a beautiful addition to a spring brunch or dinner?!
What are some of your favorite spring recipes, decor items, or traditions?
