Ostara Spring

Things that make me long for spring!

1) Beautifully tended, colorful, fragrant window boxes that make every house look like a cottage in the Lake District. With or without the traditional thatched roof :p

2)Tea parties. Whether they're inside or outside, simple or decadent, I can't get enough tea. No seriously. Every time I'm in the tea isle in Trader Joe's, or browsing through a loose tea shop I leave with at least two new brews. My latest find is a pomegranate white tea from TJ. I'm also trying new scone recipes and have been munching on delicate crumpets for breakfast. Even in this rainy new-spring weather, I love sitting at the window with a steaming cup of English Breakfast.

3) White row boats! I know this is sort of ridiculous, but it seems so romantic and magical to me. I want to rent a boat for the afternoon, whip out a parasol, and listen to the cool water noises as a strapping young fellow rows in the summer sun.

4) Tea cups! This really should go along with the tea parties, but I've been collecting tea cups of late and it's almost as fun as baking scones. The only thing better than drinking a cup of tea is drinking it in an aesthetically pleasing, delicate work of art.

5)Keira Knightley. No, just kidding. The dress! Summer dresses, light and cottony. Simple and lovely. None of these asymmetrical bag styles that we've got going on these days. How about some nice cuts and some flowing hems? hmm? call me old fashioned, but I'm a fan of elegance. I even really like the long sleeves. I get sunburned a lot and I think this would be an added benefit in summer. Especially because SF weather isn't as hot as in other parts of the country.

6) And finally, spring boots! Try white, or another even more colorful shade like teal or lavender. This particular picture is a "granny boot," but I prefer to call them "Victorian boots," which is really what they are. I'm really a fan of laces. Even though pixie boots are cute, I'd like to try out some mid-calf styles. To be worn with the summer dresses of course.