This week I’ve had spring on the brain. Not only are there some exciting things coming up, but I am ready for bright skies and good outdoor time. It’s like my body has officially decided that it is done with winter now that I’ve gotten sick as the week has progressed. When I am sick, my rest involves dreaming of the future.

This week I am dreaming of maximalist tablescapes surrounded by people I love. I am dreaming of warm nights with no mosquitos. I am dreaming of lazy Sundays on the porch. I’ve been brainstorming ideas for our future renovation that all focus on bringing the outdoors in. If you designed your own house, how much would nature influence your plans? Maybe it’s a southern thing, but for me, sprawling views of the great outdoors is essential.

Here are the pictures that have inspired me the most this week! As always, click the images for their original sources: