everyday is beautiful: spring

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[ hello! ]

I'M BACK! Gosh, it sure feels like I was gone a long time! We were talking about that in the cab from the airport how it felt like we had been gone from here forever.

We had a great trip back to Canada and it was so nice to see the folks and the siblings! Unfortunately we didn't see any cherry blossoms ~ everything's having a slow start this spring. The weather was pretty crappy ~ I think any rain we may have missed living here in Dubai, we made up for on our trip. But we still enjoyed the fresh air and sights.

Well, back to real life. Now to unpack and start the laundry...

lisa

[via naturesdoorways.tumblr]

[ locker love ]

TODAY I'M loving this charming garden locker! I've always had a thing for little garden sheds and potting benches and I just think this is the cutest way to put a vintage locker to great use. I don't think I'll get much use out of my shovels, wellies and gardening tools in Dubai... I guess it will be a bit of balcony container gardening for awhile.

lisa

[susanne kings]

[ beautiful blooms ]

SO NOW that the April showers are gone, it's time to see all those May flowers! Today's post is a tribute to all the gorgeous blooms I won't be seeing in Dubai {no April showers, no May flowers here ~ nothing but beige beige beige!}

Enjoy your beautiful gardens everyone!

lisa

[garden-artistry; google.es; web.me.com; voguechanel.tumblr.com;

french larkspur; carol spiniki; thebookofsecrets.tumbler.com; house and home;

laughingwithangels; getty; google; better homes and gardens;

dreamywhites; genrecookshop; fishtail cottage]

[ happy easter ]

CAN YOU believe it's already Easter? From all the snow we've been getting this week, I was thinking it was more like Christmas! I'm thinking of making a quick trip north to surprise my family for the weekend before I make my big move to Dubai. Whether yours will be filled with family and friends or simply a visit by the easter bunny, have a wonderful weekend!

lisa

[white company]

[ hippity hoppity ]

WE ARE headed to Canada to see our folks and take a little break. I wonder if the Easter Bunny will find us there?

Have a wonderful Easter!

lisa

[ ted baker love ]

ONE STORE that I've really grown to love is Ted Baker. It's a great mix of pretty, feminine collections with accessories to match. I love how they take a specific pattern and colourway and create a variety of pieces that all work together. I actually first came across Ted Baker while we were living in Ireland and I'm glad that they have a few stores in Dubai too.

I always find things I like year-round, but their spring/summer collections are so pretty in all their florals and pastel shades. Though it's a little on the pricier side for everyday pieces, it's always the first place I go if I'm looking for a special dress since their collections always include some great dresses for parties or events...

I also love the accessories and am always smitten by the fun selection of bags and scarves. My dear friend bought me this scarf covered in London houses and I love it...

... the colours are so pretty for spring and it will go with almost my entire wardrobe. Such a sweet friend she is!

If you don't have a store near you, they do have online shopping with free shipping in the US, UK and most international so it's worth checking out. No, I'm not being paid by Ted Baker but between this shop and Kate Spade, they're my favourites even just for window shopping!

lisa

[ hello? spring? ]

REMEMBER those green fields and daffodils? Well, they're certainly not happening in Muskoka! Mother Nature has been one lazy gal around here! Not a speck of grass to be seen - just brown, brown, brown.... and WHITE - where all the snow hasn't melted yet. On the ~~dreary~~ bright side, it's pouring out right now so maybe it will help melt away that stubborn snow and push this spring along. Has spring arrived in your neck of the woods?

lisa

[ leaving again ]

SO I'M heading back to Canada today. Time again to leave the green fields of Ireland and daffodils in full bloom. It's been a lovely spring here so far - I hope Mother Nature greets me with some springy weather in Muskoka!
Happy Weekend everyone!

lisa

[getty]

[ sneaking around ]

AS MANY OF you know, I've got a thing for sneakers. And with spring finally here, it was ~~an excuse~~ time to treat myself to some new ones. These cuties are a lovely coral pink shade with ribbon laces - love them! I also picked up this cute cotton tote from Laura Ashley which will come in handy for groceries or going to the beach. Have you picked up any fun accessories for spring?

lisa

[ eggcellent egg decor ]

WITH EASTER approaching fast, I love these charming decor ideas using simple dyed eggs...

1} string eggs together into a garland using a narrow ribbon {if you're not into blowing out the yolks, use painted papier maché eggs, or drill holes into plastic eggs instead}

2} group eggs in nests along a buffet table {these are great with hard candy eggs as well}

3} poke a branch into an urn, glue on some paper flowers and top the floral foam with moss and eggs

4} insert a narrow vase of flowers into a large glass vase or jar and fill the gap with eggs {these can be real, paper, candy or plastic since they won't be submerged in water}

5} create an easter tree by inserting white branches into a bucket of sand, glue ribbon onto eggs to hang and create some pretty birds from scrapbook paper

Easy peasy! Have you done any Easter decorating?

lisa

[1,3,5 bhg.com; martha stewart; yourdecoratinghotline.com]

[ porch perfection ]

WHETHER it's simply covered or screened-in, a porch is such a wonderful feature to have on a home. It's a great way to unwind or entertain, regardless of an unexpected shower. Our screened-in porch in Muskoka was one of my favourite spots and I'd love to have one of these on my next home...

Do you have a porch on your home?

lisa

[house and home; houzz; skeppsholmen; country living;

house and home; via wishfulthinking]

[ daffodil yellow + giveaway reminder ]

THE SUN is out, the birds are chirping and it's Daffodil Day here in Ireland today. I love yellow daffodils and to me, they mean spring is actually here. And I find that adding even one hit of yellow in a space can really up the cheerfulness of a room.