Paging first day of spring 2015.
Gotta poet and didn’t know it ring to it.
I don’t believe I’m going out on a limb here when I say most of us are more than ready for the first day of spring 2015 to make an appearance in weather reports, gardens, flower beds and home decor accessories.
Gloomy days and frozen nights of late make a very good argument for the hurried anticipation of spring’s arrival.
North, south, east and west- it’s time for spring to get to springing.
I’m for less of this…
and much, much more of this.
Blooming trees, color on parade flowers and budding plants, warm temps, sunny afternoons and swing time works for me!
Have you ever seen the movie Waking Up in Reno?
This silly rednecks on a road trip resonates with our crowd in a we know people exactly like that kind of way.
One particular dialogue exchange between Billy Bob Thornton (as Lonnie Earl Dodd) and Patrick Swayze (as Roy Kirkendall) in regards to the customized Chevrolet Suburban they would be traveling in hilariously hit home.
Lonnie Earl: Nothing’s too good for my friends. We’re gonna be ridin’ and stylin’ and profilin’.
Roy: It smells loud.
Lonnie Earl: That’s probably that Corinthian leather, is what that is.
My uncle, a Southern gentleman of few words and good taste, was in the carpet and flooring business for years before embarking on his career as the cinnamon bun king of central Florida.
Loud was his word of choice when describing busy colors, bold fabrics and pungent foods.
The MacKenzie-Childs Flower Market Outdoor Butterfly Chair is exactly that- loud.
Subdued in its statement it’s not, but then again, neither is the beauty of spring.
This chair captures the iconic look of the brand with the perfect amount of funky fun, live out loud color flair, and unique interpretation.
Speaking of loud, the buzz of the bee is the sound of nature at work.
The bee makes spring things happen in the great outdoors as well as indoors with a gorgeous result.
Queen Bee Finials
Wallace Napoleon Bee Flatware
Thibaut and Sunbrella bring classic style and outdoor durability to spring 2015 with the Portico collection.
The Portico collection offers fabric selections in a gallery of vibrant colors and patterns synonymous with patio, deck, porch, courtyard and sunroom fun in the sun and shade style.
Midwest Living ~ Architectural Digest
Lilacs ~ courtesy of Better Homes and Garden
We’ve got less than a month to go.
Hold on, the loud and lovely spring band will soon be Marching in.
