My 10 Favorite Things From This Last Spring

My 10 Favorite Things From This Last Spring


10 Things I Learned This Spring

šŸŽ§ Listen to the full episode of the Lovely Home Podcast here

Hello and welcome back to the Lovely Home Blog! I’m Evelyn, and today I’m excited to talk about 10 things I’ve learned over the last season. Can you believe summer is already here? I usually publish these quarterly episodes at season’s end—so why does it feel like I missed the memo this time? Honestly, I wasn’t sure when spring turned into summer!

So yes, this won’t be one of my longest posts—although it might sneak up on me, as these things do. I’m also linking two of the ideas below, so you can check them out if they pique your interest. Grab your favorite drink and let’s dive into the season’s discoveries!


🌱 1. Reflecting on the Seasons—Literally & Spiritually

Did you know our bodies—and even the plants around us—respond to the change of seasons? Eating strawberries in spring feels different from eating them in winter. In the Hebrew calendar, spring marks the beginning of the year. I found reflecting on the past few months like reviewing quarter one of the year—celebrating growth, joy, and areas for reflection. Try it! It’s been eye-opening.


2. A Game-Changing Laundry Hamper

I might be obsessed with this, but this hamper transformed my laundry routine. It features three snap-in bags with handles—and a lid! The lid helps hide the clutter, and the divided bags make sorting easy. I’ve found myself doing smaller loads more regularly, which feels so much better. If you want a prettier laundry experience, check the link in the show notes of the podcast episode or click HERE!


3. The ā€œReturn to Restā€ Journal

From Grace Laced Co., this evening reflection journal has helped me close the day with peace. The prompts are simple: highlight the good, the lessons learned, and where you saw God. It’s quick, beautiful, and meaningful—perfect for winding down without feeling overwhelmed. Click HERE to check it out!


4. ā€œDeeper: Real Change for Real Sinnersā€ by Dane Ortlund

This hearty, gospel-rich read dives into genuine sanctification. It reminds us that spiritual growth isn’t about checklist righteousness, but deeper trust in the grace that first embraced us. Full of thoughtful insight and scriptural clarity, it’s been perfect for my spring quarter reading. Click HERE to check it out!


5. Flowers, Flowers & More Flowers

Working part-time with a florist has been a true joy. Helping create beautiful wedding arrangements has given me a new appreciation for florists—they do so much! Plus, I get to bring flowers home and design mini bouquets, which has filled my home and heart this season.


6. Training Ember the Puppy 🐾

The past few months have been a wonderful puppy-training journey with Ember. She’s learned sit, stay, nearly-shake—and she’s unbelievably smart. Training her has been sweet and silly (she chewed my curling iron), but her progress has been so rewarding.


7. My Favorite Brown-Sugar Cinnamon Espresso Recipe

I’ve tweaked a cold espresso drink that feels like a DIY Starbucks treat—brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, ice, espresso, and a splash of half‑and‑half. Shake it up and you’ve got a delicious, cozy pick-me-up. It’s been my spring staple.


8. Using Amazon Lists Instead of ā€œAdd to Cartā€

To stop impulse splurges, I created themed wish lists—home upgrades, future library books, style inspiration, etc. Now, when I want something, I save it instead of buying it right away. It’s helped me curb spending and stay organized—plus perfect for gift ideas.


9. Learning the Art of Surrendering

This season has been about letting go—of busyness, control, and perfection—and laying everything at the feet of Jesus. Whether in business, marriage, or everyday tasks, I’m learning that opening my hands and trusting God’s plan brings true freedom and rest.


10. The Nightstand Drawer Oasis

I organized my nightstand drawer into a little self-care hub: vitamins, jewelry dish, reflection journal, remote tray—everything in easy reach for nighttime routine. Even if the rest of the house is chaotic, that drawer brings me peace each night.


šŸ’­ Would You Rather?

Would you rather never use a planner again (only sticky notes), or brush and floss after every single thing you eat? Tough call—losing my planner would be tough, but I might just go for the floss. What about you? DM your answer or send it over to shopallthingslovelyco@gmail.com. And if you have a would-you-rather question for me, send that in too—I love featuring listener questions!


Final Thoughts

Thanks for joining me on this spring reflection! I might’ve rambled a little longer than planned, but each of these discoveries brought me joy, growth, and peace. Summer is just around the corner, and I can’t wait to share more with you next Monday. Remember—you are lovely, and so is your home.

See you soon! šŸ’–

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