April always feels like the quiet in-between, the tender space between winter’s final breath and the full bloom of spring. It’s the month where everything begins again, but slowly. Gently. With softness and grace.

This month, I created a mood board to capture that feeling, the sweet, slow rhythm of cottage life as the world starts to thaw and stretch toward light.

You’ll find pieces of my heart in every image:
Rain boots by the door, still muddy from the garden.
A fresh loaf of banana bread.
Pressed flowers tucked into journal pages.
The promise of new herbs on the windowsill.

These are the little things that tell me spring has arrived, not with loud fanfare, but with a kind nod and a fresh breeze.

What April Feels Like

To me, April is:

• Sipping tea while listening to rain on the roof
• Opening the windows for the first time and letting the house breathe
• Starting seeds and planting hopes
• Writing more, even if it’s messy
• Letting go of what winter asked me to carry
• Remembering that beginnings don’t have to be big to be beautiful

It’s the season of soft starts.
Of forgiving yourself for not rushing.
Of noticing that even the smallest bloom is still a bloom.

Your Turn

If you’re reading this, I hope April gives you permission to begin again. Slowly. Quietly. Without pressure. Maybe you’ll make your own mood board, write your own list of spring joys, or simply pause long enough to notice the wildflowers blooming by the roadside.

Because sometimes, the most magical moments aren’t planned, they’re just felt.

Here’s to a month full of softness, slow days, and beautiful beginnings.

With love,
– Autumn