Countdown To Spring: It's March!

Spring, spring, spring!

The countdown is on my friends, and the fact that it's now less than 20 days away is making me downright giddy.

As we welcome this first day of March, it's honestly all I can think about.


Yes, yes, I'm aware that in my neck of the woods, it's been known to snow until April.

Ok, and rarely, there have even been a few random flakes spotted in May.

But, today, I'm ignoring those facts, opening my car windows and turning my attention to bunnies, daffodils, colorful outfits.

And of course, my beloved tulips.

I even went thrifting for the first time in months! It was glorious.

My daughter found the most darling sign, an ode to her sweet little hamster, Chester.

While I was completely mesmerized by all the beautiful decor, I was a good girl and didn't spend a dime.

I’ll definitely hit the thrift stores again, soon, but for now I really need to thin out my already overflowing collection of second hand finds.

And craft supplies.

You may have noticed that in February I wasn't great about the not buying thing, although I only spent about $5.00 to create:

• Valentine centerpieces with Dollar Tree vases
• A colorful wreath with some felt hearts
• A rose covered heart to display

I'd say that's a win.

I did spend a little on decorating, but in real stores, not thrifts. I honestly hadn't been in a retail shop in a long time, during the past few years they just didn't have a lot of stock.

Well, that seems to have changed in a big way, and I found some lovely items to update a few rooms in the house.


I can't wait to show you how they look.

Here's a sneak peek of a few of them.

• Delicate Floral Plates
• Vintage Style Rose Planter
• Large Red and Green Planter
  
• Bathroom Rugs
• Bunny Pillow

See...bunnies...I told you I can't wait.

Oh and with bunnies on the horizon you just know that bathing suits are not too far behind. So I started exercising. Truth be told, I'm so out of shape, I needed a little help. I used to be a dancer and now I can barely touch my toes.

Chair yoga was a bust, but I was determined to try again.

I kept seeing an ad for a 10 minute a day yoga program for women over 50 and I finally decided to try it. It was only $27 and I have to tell you it's only been a week and it's been money well spent.

This isn't sponsored, that's not an affiliate link, but I wanted to share because I was impressed with comprehensive nature of the program. It comes with a plan for each day and it's a total no brainer.

Of course, I did eat ice cream cake for dinner last night....


So I'll keep you posted about that bathing suit thing. 😉

In the meantime I’ll be ranting about decorating rules, sharing my ideas about how to create a charming reading nook.

Trying not to buy things at thrift stores.

And counting down to the day Mother Nature lets spring out to play.

For good!

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What are you counting down to?

Happy March, Friends!!