from my heart to yours

Spring is almost here!

The first official day of spring is March 20th, but if you’re like me, you're probably already thinking about spring and all it brings: spring break, spring cleaning, and preparations for Easter (April 9th).

I think we love the idea of organizing and spring cleaning because it makes space for the new season. It's important to mark time and spending extra time and attention on tidying every year helps us to do just that. We clean our windows to wipe away the dirt and debris of winter. We sort through clutter so that the house feels cleaner and brighter, just like spring.

I will be the first to admit that I am not the most organized person. Being a creative means that I have piles of piles around my office. I know where everything is, but it doesn't look quite so tidy. But I'm always inspired to keep trying and learn from those who are more organized than I am.

That's why I started a new feature this month: I took to social media and asked friends for their favorite organizing tip or product. It's why I invited my very organized friend, Jennifer Iverson, to give us some tips on bringing order to the kitchen.

I hope this issue of Restore helps you prepare for the all the blessings spring has to offer.