Michelle Radcliff

We love it when the first blooms of spring begin to appear, reassuring us that warm weather is just around the corner. It's like a little reward for making it through the stark, dark winter months. Some of our favorite first blooms of spring include the sunny daffodils, delicate snowdrops, and pretty crocus followed soon by fragrant hyacinths, vivid tulips, and others.

Filling your home with Christmas cheer largely involves the decorations you choose and how they work with your year-round decor. You may be looking for a way to incorporate your traditional family heirlooms into your home's style, or maybe you're hoping to step into something more modern this year. The easiest way to tackle those Christmas decorating wishes is to start with a color palette that best suits your home and style.

White may be the go-to trim color in most homes, but there's still plenty of room for the often overlooked dark trim. Whether your goal is to add dark trim to your home for a sophisticated and traditional look or you're trying to work with existing dark trim, there are just a few tips to follow to ensure your home's style looks intentional and elevated with this timeless detail.