Banish Winter Blues: 60+ Ideas To Enjoy Early Spring Fever

Feeling spring fever already? Discover over 60 inspiring spring planning ideas to decorate and refresh your home for the season ahead.

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Right outside our door, it looks like a winter wonderland! The extraordinary temperatures remind us that we are deep into winter. Usually, I love everything about this season: snowy days, the cozy feeling of being wrapped up indoors, and the slower pace winter brings. However, this year feels different. I find myself yearning for spring. I have a bad case of early spring fever!

So, while it may be frosty and cold outside, I’m planning for spring to lift my spirits and shake off the winter blues.If you’re feeling the same, here are 60+ ideas to banish the winter blues and start thinking spring… even though it is a bit early!

Plan your spring flower garden now. Order seed catalogs.
Purchase spring faux flowers while they are in stock, like these, these, and these. You get what you pay for so make the investment that will last for years and years!
Paint an accent piece of furniture a muted green.
On a warmer day, deep clean your windows and let in more natural light.
Get out your lighter bedding, wash it, and get it ready for later.

Find a spring wreath to make and get all the materials. Check out these easy wreaths:
Move some of your furniture from room to room for a fresh look.
Style your coffee table with a vase of fresh or faux tulips. See my favorite large faux tulips HERE. See How To Care For Cut Tulips So They Last Longer.
Get a cheerful, spring-themed doormat and put it on your porch early this year! I love this one!
Clean and organize your pantry in preparation for spring baking.

Organize your pillows and dry clean any spring pillows that need cleaning.
Start seedlings indoors for herbs or early vegetables.
Purchase a new set of spring dish towels for the kitchen, like these and these.
Display a bowl of bright lemons or limes on the countertop.
Set up a bird feeder to feed your winter birds and welcome the return of springtime birds. We love our birds. I got Bobby this feeder with a camera for Christmas.

Make a spring checklist of all the things you need for spring decorating.
Wash and freshen up outdoor furniture cushions.
Make a new spring-themed centerpiece for your dining table so it’s ready when you want to decorate with it. See How to Style A Charming Early Spring Doug Bowl.
Update your gallery wall with botanical prints or pastel artwork. This print and this one, too, were a pretty addition to our living room.
Polish your silverware or serving trays for spring entertaining.

Declutter a closet and donate what you no longer need.
Incorporate natural textures like rattan or wicker into your decor.
Deep clean and organize your laundry room.
Add a pop of color to your space with fresh, floral-scented candles.
Use colorful file folders in your home office for a seasonal refresh, like These.

Pot some pre-chilled spring bulbs like daffodils or hyacinths indoors. See them here.
Bake something light and fresh, like a lemon loaf or berry tart. Try Strawberry Lemon Pound Cake With Lemon Glaze.
Start planning your spring cleaning checklist.
Plant an indoor herb garden to have fresh greens at your fingertips. See The Ultimate Guide To Planting Herbs Indoors.
Add a sisal rug to your kitchen or entryway.

Style a bar cart with floral napkins and bright glassware.
Now is the time to cut blooming branches from your yard (or buy them) to force and enjoy until early spring. See How To Force Spring Branches.
Add small touches of greenery to every room.
Create a spring mood board to inspire your decor updates.
Refresh your porch with self-watering planters. So much easier!

Stock up on spring-scented cleaning supplies.
Arrange a faux floral bouquet for your dining table or entryway.
Sort through and organize your seasonal decor.
Repaint an outdoor bench or table.
Wallpaper a room.

Replace heavy winter rugs with lighter, flatweave options.
Add a decorative tray with candles and greenery to your coffee table.
Make pretty decoupage pots ready for spring decorating. See Beautiful Decoupage Tissue Pots DIY.
Read a few container gardening books and blogs to plan your outdoor planters.
Get a head start by organizing your closet by packing away heavy winter clothes.

Hang a dish gallery in your kitchen or dining room.
Make a spring basket to hang on your front door. See Pretty And Easy Spring Front Door Basket.
Display fresh greenery in simple, clear vases around your home.
Organize your linen closet and rotate in lighter bedding.
Try a spring-inspired recipe using seasonal ingredients.

pretty green and white tablecloth on a dining room table

Replace tired old houseplants with vibrant new ones. Plant spring-blooming annuals indoors when they are in stock at your local nursery.
Upgrade your outdoor lighting with solar-powered lanterns.
Freshen up your dining table with a floral or gingham tablecloth. See the one above Here.
Butter yellow is a big color for spring. Collect a few things in this gorgeous color to add to a room.
Spray paint old garden pots to refresh them.

Restyle your mantel with light, airy layers.
Treat yourself to new, floral-scented bath products.
Light a candle with a spring-inspired scent.
Start a spring collection. I collect rabbits!
Organize your junk drawer and add pretty dividers.

Peruse spring recipes and plan a few get together with family and friends.
Order a new pair of garden gloves.
On a warm winter day start spring cleaning your garage.

As winter lingers, embrace spring fever even if its a bit early! Anticipating spring can bring a sense of joy and renewal to our homes. Spring will be here before we know it, and with these ideas, you’ll be more than ready to welcome it in style.