Spring is FINALLY here! Despite the fact it is not in full swing just yet and the first day of spring has just been and gone, plus the clocks have now gone forward, I'm done with winter! I'm done with the freak weather changes, I'm done with too many close encounters with frostbite and I'm ready for spring to take over and make an appearance.

If you have spoken to anyone who lives in the UK recently or even just interact with any Brits on social media, you would have heard the complaining and seen the images and videos about the freezing weather and snow days this month. If you live in the UK you would have contributed to said complaining and probably enjoyed the snow for the first day but was over it by day two/three.

We've been waiting (for a while) and we're ready! The UK is ready for a new season! I definitely feel as though I have been wearing my winter coat for far too long now. It isn't just about the weather though. Winter can be tough. Quite like snow, it is nice at first but then the further in the season gets, the more challenging it becomes. December and January especially, can be the most difficult months for some people, who retreat into isolation, struggle with loneliness and feel distress about the next stages in their lives. The start of spring symbolises more than just the transition in seasons. It symbolises the start of new things, change, refreshing and hope.

What else do I think of when I think of spring? Longer days, Easter, bank holidays, sunny strolls, wearing less layers, pastel colours, seasonal salads, afternoon tea, daffodils, cherry blossom, spring cleans, revamped interiors and new found creativity. It just generally is a season to get excited about. Mainly because, let's be honest, it's a foretaste of summer.

So with all that wonderfulness in mind (whilst deliberately ignoring the reality of April Showers which plays a big part in spring as well), it is time to pack those thermal vests away and get stuck into all that spring has to offer. The thought alone has got me exhilarated and inspired, so much so that I'll be dedicating the next couple of weeks on the blog to all things spring-spiration! From things you can do in the capital, to how you can let spring motivate and influence your every day, all of which will be things to hopefully help put a spring in your step ;-)