I Sense Springtime

I just read a poem to my kids today titled,

I Sense Springtime

And I realized that was a pretty accurate depiction of what is really happening in our neck of the woods.

Nothing is green yet, but there's been a change in the air...

That winter bite is gone, and it's been staying lighter out later in the evenings.

As I sit here to write Micah is outside trimming our rose bushes, and I have the windows cracked...

I just adore watching the curtains sway in the breeze and hearing the birds chirping.

 I can also hear our chickens, who have been free ranging out in the yard every day since the weather turned. 

It sure is fun to listen to them and watch them through the windows.

In addition to our roosters and hens, we have also been experimenting with a batch of baby chicks.

They have been a lot of fun, and the kids just love taking care of them!

If you follow my blog, you'll know how the children and I enjoy searching through our collection of old books to find stories and illustrations that relate to whatever season we are experiencing...

(And we really do hear a lot of Peep! Peep! Peep! coming up from the basement! *smile )

I decided, with this sense of Springtime, that I was ready to pack away my winter decor.

I use pine, turkey feathers, red roses, and fur pillows in my cold weather decorating.

I put it all away and have been working on this...

The little white bunny was Elsa's idea, haha.

We just simply could not leave the store without buying her!

I've been enjoying how fresh and light my table looks!

Up in the front room I've packed away my reds, so now this room has a lighter feel, too.

Mainly just blues and whites for the spring and summer...

I replaced my winter red roses and pine with lavender and lambs' ear on the fireplace mantle...

I freshened up my kitchen arrangement with "springier" fruits and the same matching lavender...

And that, my friends, is the extent of my spring decorating.

Of course, when my flowers start to bloom I will bring in the clippings. But for now this will have to do. 

I sure hope you all are happy and well...

And enjoying a little Springtime wherever you are!

xo,

~ Courtney ~