In the northern hemisphere April is a most confusing month; rainy and wet one day, the next full of a warm promise of green growth to come. Besides the weather, the month is full of surprises and contradictions, prized for rebirth and endings, and a birth month to amazing geniuses. April awakens from her winter snooze and blows a cool but not chilling breeze over the earth. The flowers join the re-awakening and burst open their blossoms. People embrace the outdoors in temperatures that are neither wintry nor sultry. Animals appreciate the longer hours they have to graze.

You must love April. It is just like life.

It’s truly my life for sure. I was born this month on the 22nd, Earth Day. It’s a big year for me. I will be 65 years old. No, I am not playing an April Fool’s joke on you. It’s true, 65 is just a few weeks away. Next year at this time I will be packing my stuff and getting ready to move to Mexico to retire. It’s weird to think about this time in my life. We never think about being this age when we are younger. We just revel in the fact that we are young, working in our desired field of study, buying a home, having kids, and then all of a sudden we are grandparents, and we are watching life happen around us. Our kids grow up, they go to college, they leave home, they go through the same things you did. Then all of a sudden you look around and you have an empty nest and you and your husband look at each other and high five for the next chapter of your lives. You aren’t really sure what that will look like, but you just go with it. It’s funny how we are newbies at every stage that we experience…..we learn, we grow, we prosper. April makes me feel all these things. I love April. It’s who I am. It’s where I started. And now I am here. Thanks for being part of my journey. You have truly enriched this time of my life here at Meadow Boutique. I appreciate each and every one of you who have crossed my path.

April is also the time for Cherry Blossoms here in Seattle. Those colors are amazing on all the side streets in our communities and at the UW Quad. The seasonal colors of Spring are much like the season itself - light, airy hues that are comprised of pastel versions of the colors of the rainbow. Inspired by the melting snow that brings the first blooms of the season and traditional Easter tones, Spring's seasonal colors include the following: Pale peach - Blush pink - Mint green - Baby blue - Cream - Light gray - Soft yellow - Spring green - Lavender. As I look at the racks at Meadow, we have all of these colors. Come by and take your pick.

What’s new at Meadow Pop-Up Boutique:

SNEAK PEEK has 3 different style denim jeans. One has a button front, one distressed (slim straight), one a baby blue (kick flare). So darn cute and stylish for Spring. There’s LOVE TREE with outer wear, tees and a dress, CHRIS & CAROL with a variety of tees and a high/low skirt, IN BLOOM with a Boho long dress, and 2 HEARTS with a bright floral top. Any piece that might look black below is actually navy, so why not add that to your wardrobe. Enjoy all the great light colors we have and come try them on. You might be surprised what might look great on you. How would you know if you have only been wearing black, grey, beige? Please….. our weather is dark enough without you blending in. Yes, I am calling you out, and myself as well. I am trying to incorporate brights, what about you?

We hope you have stopped by and checked out the Meadow Pop-Up. It’s smaller but quaint and cute and full of great fashion. Shelley will never let you down with all the great colors and fashion you will adore! I was taking photos this morning and she has placed new things in every nook and cranny that weren’t there last week. We now have cards and lots more earrings and bags. We have many different styles of hair clips and on and on and on. April is surely blooming in Meadow Boutique. We really want to see you, stop by, say hello and let us help you find a little something for Spring. xoxoxoxo

"April is the kindest month. April gets you out of your head and out working in the garden." ~ Marty Rubin

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