Though the rain drops may still be falling and we haven’t quite stored our peacoats away, the glorious breeze that comes from Spring’s heart and soul has finally come to unravel our French braids. Hopefully a freshly picked bouquet of purple tulips, a signed baseball from your childhood book shelf, elegant pair of turquoise and gold gum drop earrings, or that “dewey” scent emanating from the air will conjure up images of past Mays and the simple joys they brought. Here are 20 reasons to not take these 31 florally days for granted:
1. Special occasions and the exhilarating hours spent preparing beforehand
2. Wedding invites….or just stalking the Wedding pages on a lazy Sunday
3. The smoky, familiar scent of a family barbeque
4. Strappy sandals
5. Cozy picnics
6. The transition to plum, peach, watermelon, and blueberry season
7. Stylishly-designed umbrellas
8. A hot OR frozen cup of coffee to greet you in the morning
9. These cutting edge spring trends: http://www.hercampus.com/schoo…
10. Re-opening the porch or reuniting with the balcony
11. The disappearance of Seasonal Affective Disorder / better collective mood and well-being
12. Pastels!!! And not having to plan your professional wardrobe around the itchy annoyance that is the black tight
13. The Great Gatsby
14. Rainy mood study soundtrack – think singer/songwriter and acoustic covers, and Snow Patrol
15. People-watching on the Steps (the holy grail of outdoor group gatherings)
16. Sangria, white wine, and crudité
17. Long, aimless walks
18. Making beautiful homemade cards to delight your mother or grandmother
19. Memorial Day weekend getaways – just enough time to catch your breath
20. An unimaginable color palette that you can only experience up close