Bring Spring In

How to Bring Spring Into Your Home

May, 2022

 
 
 

Spring is here and we could not be more excited! Spring symbolizes a fresh start. Trees are budding, spring perennials sprouting and the frigid feelings of winter are fading. To celebrate the season, I’ve rounded up a few of my favorite ways to bring spring into your home and energize your senses for the season. I hope you enjoy these seasonal suggestions.

Grace Rosenstein
Spring Florals

EARLY WINTER GARDENING TIPS

As a garden enthusiast, friends often ask me about my seed obsession. I learned everything I know from Erin Benzakein of Floret and recommend her mini course to anyone wanting to learn more about growing their own. I source many of my unique flowers from Floret's Shop (the best breeds sell out in minutes)! Renee's Garden is another great resource for organic veggie seeds. It's not too late to start your veggie seeds this season, but I hope this inspires you to start a few unique flower varieties in the doldrums of February/March next winter.

Gardening Tips for Beginners
Garden Seeds for Beginners

MY FAVORITE SPRING RECIPE

One of my all-time favorite spring recipes is this Whipped Ricotta Toast with Pears and Drizzled Honey. I will be making this all season long. Check out the recipe below - I have a feeling you're going to love it!

Spring Toast Recipe
Sourdough Toast with Whipped Rocotta

What You'll Need

  • A loaf of good sourdough bread - If you're local check out Kneads Bakery or The Sono Baking Company in Southport

  • Fig Preserves- I use Dalmatia

  • 8oz Ricotta

  • 8oz Whipped Cream Cheese

  • Sliced Pears

  • Drizzle of a good local honey- I buy mine at Double L Market in Westport

  • Maldon Salt

  • Microgreens

Instructions

1. Slice and toast your sourdough bread

2. Top with a layer of fig preserves

3. Combine ricotta with whipped cream cheese

4. Spread cheese mixture on top of your bread slices

5. Slice pears and add a few slices to toast

6. Drizzle with honey and season with Maldon

7. Add microgreens and enjoy!

Linnea Candle

My Favorite Spring Scent

Introducing a new scent is one of my favorite ways to mark the change in seasons. I’m currently burning this bright, earthy candle with hits of lavender.

SHOP IT HERE

Coffee Table Styling Inspiration

Spring Styling Tips

Another great way to embrace the spring season in your home is by styling your coffee table and bookshelves with seasonally relevant books like landscape design, gardening and fresh, organic cookbooks. They keep me inspired all season long. A few of my favorites are linked below.

The Gardener's Botanical The Book of Flowers | The Art of Outdoor Living |
Foraged Flora | The Land Gardener's: Cut Flowers | Kinfolk Home | The Garden

 
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