April Showers……bring May flowers. That’s for certain. I am witnessing it all over the Seattle neighborhoods. The rain, I mean and now the flowers are coming and by May, well, we will be almost in full bloom. Love, Love Love, the colors of Spring! It’s a wonderful time of the year full of new life and new beginnings in every sense of the word. It's not only that the trees start blooming again and the leaves, flowers and birds seem to burst into life again after a long period of resting. In the same way, rebirth is also happening in our bodies. This is a time when your body is naturally increasing in energy. There is something about the warm weather in general that beckons us to come alive. It calls us to embrace our primal side.

April is just the beginning of everyone coming out of their shell; becoming more extroverted and social. For a moment we remember what it feels like to be a kid, we play more, have more fun and realize that life is fleeting – but in a good way. We are more apt to seize the day and make the most of each moment. Much like New Year’s resolutions, Spring is a time of renewal and new beginnings. In our hurried, fast-paced world, it is easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle of everyday life; we forget to stop and smell the roses.

Here are ten suggestions for new beginnings and renewal:

Get eight hours of sleep.
Get 30 minutes of physical exercise daily.
Take 10 deep breaths when something overwhelms you.
Drink water instead of sweetened beverages or soda.
Eat more vegetables and fruits.
Say affirmations in the morning and at night.
Surround yourself with positive people; negative attitudes can drain your enthusiasm.
Do something nice for yourself.
Take time to reflect upon each day.
Treasure every moment.
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I know I am preaching to the choir, but it is always good to have a bit of a reminder of ways to make life a little easier on us with the changing seasons. We also have Earth Day coming up so let’s make sure we give the Earth all of our love and care on April 22. I will be in Mexico, celebrating my Birthday, swimming in the ocean and being grateful to be here another year. I usually try to plant a tree or flowers, or do a hike and breathe in all the wonders of nature around me. See what you can do this April to renew and rejuvenate your life!

What’s new at Meadow Boutique this week?

Some black and white this week from CHERISH & STACCATO, Some lovely colorful dresses from GILLI & LA SOUL. ZENANA & LOVE TREE brought in some cute shorts this week. Everything that’s come in can be added to the pieces you already have in your wardrobe, I am sure. Have a look below and see for yourself.

There won’t be a blog post next week because I will be in Mexico. So…..it is up to you to stop by and see what is new for the following week. Rumor has it there will be 8 new pieces! Believe me when I tell you that Shelley still gets new items in every week. That has NOT changed, in case you are wondering. Doesn’t matter how big or small our space is, Shelley cannot stop herself from ordering new pieces for you every. single. week. That is really what has always been the defining feature about Meadow. The Boutique never goes stagnant with the same old stuff. You are guaranteed to find something new every week. I promise. Test us and see! Shelley orders 6 of each item, so when it’s gone….it’s gone. There are very few pieces she reorders on a regular basis. That’s nice too, because you won’t likely see what your wearing from Meadow all over town.

It’s time for me to sign off. I have to pack my bags for Mexico. I hope your week is amazing. I know mine will be as long as my flight doesn’t get cancelled and my luggage doesn’t get lost. Anything can happen these days, but I am optimistic. Life won’t do this to me now, not when I am turning the ripe age of 65! The Universe conspires for me to lay in the sun on the beach, with a lovely margarita and the ocean breeze blowing my hair in the wind. My mind will be clear and my life will stay calm. Send me some good vibes and some Birthday cheer will you? Kiss Kiss dear friends. xoxoxox

"You can have anything you want in life if you dress for it." ~ Edith Head

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