8 Tricks to Spring Forward

Since spring is right around the corner and I wanted to show you my top picks to get you and your home spring ready! I am so over the cold weather months, and I need a little sunshine to brighten my day! I’m sure you could use it too! And I know...I know many of us like to organize our homes, get a deep clean, and make sure everything is nice and tidy for the spring and summer months! But don’t forget to spice up your living quarters and yourself!  Below you’ll find my top picks to brighten up you and your home.. So, let’s get started.

1.       Spice up your wreaths – It’s time for a shiny new reef to go up! I love shopping for new wreaths to get my outside ready for spring. Check out this GORGEOUS one I spotted on Etsy. It’s perfect for the Spring and Summer months and is welcoming to friends and family.

2.       Add some flowers – Flowers are a must have in my home. I love fresh cut flowers from Costco because they are affordable and absolutely gorgeous! For the spring months if you’re feeling extra special, or have a birthday coming up, I highly suggest getting flowers from Carithers Florist in Atlanta. Check out how beautiful these flower arrangements they’ve done are. Absolutely stunning!

3.       Add pops of color using pillows – I love an affordable update and this is my tiny trick to always make my house look up-to-date and stunning. I like to swap out all the warm tone pillows for pretty pastels, flowers, or anything that screams warm weather! Make sure to have staple pillows that can stand with you all season long.

4.       Freshen your bedding – There’s nothing like having a beautiful bed spread greet you when you get home from a long day. (Along with a great bed of course). Every Spring I update all of my rooms with fresh new linens and comforter. How fun is it to totally change a room with a beautiful new spread. I use to do this with my girls rooms each spring just to lighten up their room, and of course to give it a fresh take! These comforters below are literally BEDROOM GOALS am I right?

5.       Pantry Clean Out – Okay, now this might not be MY Spring duties, but,  my husband does a great job of cleaning out the pantry when the new season comes around. This picture below will have you in tears at how well organized this pantry is. They might give Ron a run for his money. But, of course having a nice clean pantry makes life easier and I love my hubby for helping me with this chore! 

6.       Make a trip to the shoe store – You couldn’t have thought I’d forget about my shoe game. I LOVE a great pair of quality heels and each season gives me a reason to go scope out the latest designs. I am so picky with what I put on my feet, but for good reason. These feet take me places I use to only dream about, I have to treat them good. So, these are my favorite picks. Of course a practical flat and a steep stiletto. This season remember that you deserve to treat yourself too! Momma needs some new shoes!!

7.       New Haircut? I think yes! – Lastly, I love trying a new cut, or new color for the Spring. I love a great hairstyle and many of you know I love dabbling with colors. Spring is my favorite, I go BLONDE! And if you’re thinking about taking the plunge of updating your hair. GO FOR IT! There’s some great spots in Atlanta to get your hair done right for a decent price. For my natural hair beauties give Loop Salon or Brittany Kay a try. I’m sure you won’t regret doing this for yourself. Here's some inspiration of my favorite cuts spotted on the Internet.

8.       Take a trip – I know what you’re thinking… trips are for the summer, and I have to disagree. We all need a little breather and Spring is the perfect time to take that trip you’ve always wanted. Whether a yoga retreat or a beach trip with your girls get centered and see some world! I highly suggest traveling as far and as often as you can. You will never regret it!

And that just about wraps it all up. I hope that my 8 tricks to Spring Forward helped get you excited for the Spring months. I sure am ready for the sun shine and warm weather. Are you ready for Spring yet? Let me know! I’d love to hear from you. Until next week have a great day and keep going!

-Patrice  

Note: These photos are not my own.