When it came time for me to write my letter for this issue of CIRCA Magazine, I reflected upon the letters I've written for past spring editions, and I realized that most of them began with my focusing on the excitement of the cold wintry days having finally passed us by, and feeling thankful that the much anticipated spring days have arrived. However, as I sat to write this issue's letter, the temperature on this beautiful spring day is hovering in the mid-70s, following several weeks of glorious, almost summer-like temperatures, preceded by a wonderfully mild winter season. So no need to gripe about finally feeling warm!

The unseasonably mild weather enabled us to not feel like prisoners of our own homes for the last several months, as we often do during the colder season – however, that time spent indoors usually lets us focus our pent-up energies on fine-tuning our homes' interiors, while our outdoor living areas suffer a bit. At my house, though, this wasn't the case this year. Instead, the daffodils in my yard bloomed early, while my décor needed some sprucing up. Fortunately, "Blooming Interiors" came to the rescue, providing insight into the season's latest paint hues to help bring spring indoors, while "Pillow Decorating" has inspired me to change up the look and feel of some of my rooms, simply by changing fabrics, textures, and colors in my throw pillows. If you too are looking for inspiration on how to awaken your interior this spring, you won't want to miss these two informative articles – but be sure to also read "Clever Coffee Tables" for ideas on how to create one-of-a-kind conversation pieces that are full of functionality as well as individuality.

While your outdoor living space may not have been neglected this past winter, it doesn't mean that you shouldn't focus some of your energies enhancing it as well – as spring provides such a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a delectable dinner cooked on the grill and eaten on the porch or patio, roasting marshmallows by your new fire pit, and just enjoying the glorious scents provided by Mother Nature's magnificent blooms. "Renovate Your Landscape" educates us on the whys and hows of a great landscape renovation, while "Trust Your Outdoor Expert" offers insight into what can help you turn your outdoor living space into the one you've always dreamed of.

Speaking of cooking delicious dinners to enjoy on your gorgeous patio, "Beer – Pairing It With Food" shows how incorporating a nice, cold brew into your recipes can mix up your dinner repertoire, and which brews are the perfect accompaniments to your meal. "Green Thumb – Patio Vegetable Patch" offers up suggestions for growing your own tasty, home-grown vegetables in containers, right in your own backyard. Between beer and fresh vegetables, served at dusk on your new patio, by the light of the fire pit, your dinner tonight is sure to be a hit!

Looking for something fun to do as a family this spring? Then you won't want to miss the Rex Hospital Open, which will be held at TPC Wakefield Plantation. "Golfing For A Cause" details the exciting events you and your family will be sure to enjoy during Championship week. If you plan on spending time on the water during the upcoming warm months, whether it be at the coast or one of our state's great lakes, be sure to remind yourself of the "Boating Safety" tips we've provided to ensure a safe, fun time is had by all. And while spending all this time outdoors enjoying these family activities, you need to be sure to protect your skin from the harsh elements of the warmer seasons – "Healthy Skin, Beautiful Skin" reiterates how important it is to cleanse, hydrate, and protect skin on a daily basis.

As always, there is so much more within the pages of CIRCA Magazine – recommendations on how to prevent cyberbullying of your children, information on money matters, suggestions for mixing up your child's mundane lunch box routine, tips on how to plant the seeds of conservation in children, and much more. So this spring, make sure you take some time for yourself – time to sit back and enjoy the words of wisdom and expertise we've provided in this edition, enjoy the tranquility that spring provides us, and we'll see you again in the summer!