It's Spring Inside This Newsletter

For everyone who's forgotten what green looks like

Hey, are you losing your mind because you need spring to arrive? I am. Today's newsletter is just spring photos, spring videos, and stories to remind you what the season actually feels like. Not inspiration, not how-tos — just pure spring escapism (and a couple other nice design links worth clicking). Join me in a desperate attempt to stay sane as this winter drags on and on:

The beauty of spring at Dan Pearson’s Somerset garden

Sarah Raven’s East Sussex house and garden, filled with a palette of rich colours

Inside Miranda Brooks and Bastien Halard’s Dream Home (and Gardens) in the Cotswolds

A Scottish garden with an astounding collection of uplifting daffodil varieties

Two joyful, spring-y homes featured on IG this week:

@elledecor

ELLE Decor on Instagram: "City gardens require discipline, says…

@ahouseupstate

Annabel Taylor on Instagram: "We talk a lot about renovations o…

I just love this clip of the a public ball hosted by Carnet de Bals, a Parisian historic dance society. “These balls have no specific era and so take on a time-travelling air.” Such joy!

@franklin.habit

Franklin Habit on Instagram: "The Parisian historic dance socie…

My break-glass: settling in for an episode of Gardeners’ World with Monty Don never fails to make me feel good. There are endless episodes available, so binge your cold little heart out.

And finally, a laugh. This kid gets it.

@dovesandtails

Doves & Tails on Instagram: "POV your toddler senses something …