• Wed. Aug 13th, 2025

Mood Board – First Day Of Spring

ByAbbie

Jun 15, 2025

 **Colours:**

* Soft greens (mint, new grass, willow)
* Pale yellows and buttery creams
* Blush pink, peach, and sky blue
* Delicate white and floral lavender

**Imagery & Visuals:**

* Snowdrops, crocuses, and daffodils peeking through soil
* Budding trees and blossom-covered branches
* Birds nesting or gathering twigs
* Early morning dew on new leaves
* Rain boots by a garden door
* Bees visiting the first blooms
* Sunlight filtering through fresh foliage

**Textures:**

* Dewy petals and soft moss
* Woven baskets and cotton scarves
* Weathered wood, garden soil, and fresh grass
* Feather-light fabrics fluttering in the breeze

**Mood & Atmosphere:**

* Hopeful, gentle, and full of renewal
* Quiet optimism and slow awakening
* The pause before abundance
* Light returning after the hush of winter

 **Inspirational Quotes & Words:**

* “The earth stirs beneath our feet”
* “Where flowers bloom, hope follows”
* “She turned to the sun and grew”
* “Soft beginnings, bright futures”
* “A whisper of green and gold”

**Interior or Décor Inspiration:**

* Window sills filled with potted bulbs
* Floral linens and pastel tableware
* Wreaths of budding twigs or fresh herbs
* Light-filled rooms with vases of foraged blooms
* Botanical illustrations or spring-themed prints

**Lifestyle & Activities:**

* Early garden planting or herb starting
* Outdoor journaling or painting spring blooms
* Morning walks wrapped in soft knits
* Pressing the first wildflowers in a sketchbook
* Making lemon cake or elderflower tea

By Abbie

Abbie Shores is a British artist, writer, and arts community manager currently based in Manchester. Her creative work is inspired by countryside walks, dogs and horses, and a love of myth-infused storytelling. She is the founder of Our Arts Magazine and author of the Whispers of the Wolf fantasy series. As an autistic creator, she brings unique focus, depth, and insight to her work. Friends know her as Frankie—a nod to the warmth and quiet humour beneath her professional calm.

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