Spring Starter Pack 💐 books, movies, activities, etc.. to feel like a cottagecore fairy

[@DarlingDesi]

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[@wanya_telborn]

Same books same movies for years

[@DarlingDesi]

@@wanya_telborn The books and movies in this video are ones I’ve never shared before 🤔 (minus The Other Bennet Sister & The Wind in The Willows)

[@yuriscozycorner]

@@DarlingDesi agree

[@paulah4476]

love this game

[@ll2323]

I use to love to play junes journey But every since they basically made it pay to play it’s gone veer downhill.

[@pinkcupcake4717]

People sleep on Winnie the Pooh (books and animated media) for the cottagecore energy, especially in springtime when everything is bright and cheerful. The books are so cozy, and Disney's watercolor style for the Hundred Acre Wood feels so soft and inviting. Highly highly recommend!

[@DarlingDesi]

Absolutely agree! 🙌🏻

[@shelseys8029]

10000%

[@trishscobell9920]

I live in Pooh Country, UK 🥰

[@nnyji]

Was literally gonna say everything Winnie the Pooh is a Spring Dream! 🌸

[@shea5542]

Thank you!!

[@FoothillsFamily365]

✨ "You're never too old for bedtime stories...or fairy tales". -Desi ✨ Perfect Quote 🤌💜

[@paulah4476]

love bed time stories !

[@brandimullins3627]

I was just about to put this!!!!

[@dfjulesful]

The Secret Garden is my ultimate spring book and movie (the one with Maggie Smith). It's definitely on my list for this spring. A good mix of childhood nostalgia and celebrating the joys of nature.

[@hippyelise1]

That is a fantastic book and movie ❤. My favorite too.

[@mentacose]

HARD agree!!!! I think the book encapsulates spring down to its DNA-- it all feels like atrophied muscles laboring back to life. The characters come alive as the world around them does, and their strength honestly inspires me to this day. I kind of love this novel more and more as time passes

[@nerdmaid1240]

I was so offended by that film when it first came out because they deviated from the book in lots of ways, and I’m such a fan of the book, but it’s now one of my fabourite films. It’s so beautiful!

[@mina_moonbeams5894]

My favorite movie series to watch during spring is the 1985 adaptation of Anne of Green Gables. I grew up watching that with my mom and sisters and will always be the best, my most favorite adaptation of AOGGs ever! I highly recommend if no one has seen it.🙌🌷📖

[@DarlingDesi]

The 1985 adaptation is one of my favorites! It’s definitely more soft and upbeat than Anne With an E (which I still love) 💗

[@mina_moonbeams5894]

@@DarlingDesi 🌷💞

[@Shantelle6253]

Ooohh...I know what I'm watching tonight. And I totally agree 1985 Anne

[@cupcake8882]

Anne of green gables it's book is wonderful too❤

[@leenakoponen5156]

Ohh same, I also watched it with my mom and love it so so much! 💕

[@bun__]

i used to be so anxious about the passing of time and arrival of new years and seasons because I feel like I'm running out of time and my youth (early 20s lmao) But your videos on romanticizing the seasons helped me so much to look forward to this every year and just bask in the moment. Living life attuned to the seasons is really how it is supposed to be. To not let it pass by but enjoy every moment of it.

[@booklover6963]

One of my favorite movies is Miss Potter starring Renee Zellweger. It is based on Beatrix Potter's life.. so good.

[@fittoseejane]

I second this. It’s so good!

[@2sons1lv]

Yes this is an excellent movie. Takes me back to my childhood !

[@liliadietz357]

Thank you for the recommendation. I just watched it on Prime Video and it was delightful!

[@Soniawithani]

Agreed my fav too

[@jayfrost1341]

I'm not big into romcoms, but one of my favorites is Leap Year, it's about a woman who, based on a Celtic tradition where a woman can propose to a man on leap year, travels to Ireland to surprise her boyfriend. She ends up arriving in a small town and having to get a ride with a surly Irishman. It's really funny and it has beautiful scenery of the Irish countryside, they visit a small farm and some castle ruins.

[@ll2323]

Omg I love her In shopaholic too!

[@LisaVanGemert]

I love that movie! And not just because I'm Irish!

[@2sons1lv]

That movie was so funny ! ☘️

[@fareesa5920]

love that one!

[@jessicab7059]

Oh yes I love that movie! Always worth a rewatch.

[@livslibrary]

You’re the fairest spring queen in all the land! 🌸🌱💐

[@DarlingDesi]

YOU ARE THE SWEETEST FRIEND 🥹🫶🏻 Love youuuuu!!

[@elizabethstahl9588]

Another fun spring idea is to attach a clear bird feeder to a window. Birds just fly right up to you window and chow down. It's pure spring magic. ✨️

[@beatricedelima6677]

I did this last spring and summer and it was so magical seeing these beautiful birds right at my window. My bird feeder broke but this is my reminder to do it again! They sell them on amazon.

[@katieb8602]

what a good idea!!!!

[@DarlingDesi]

That sounds amazing and I know the cats would love it 😍

[@annadachowska24]

To be honest birds stopped visiting my bird feeder as soon as their mating season started 🤣 too busy I guess

[@readsandeats2263]

Great idea. We have a bird feeder in our Garden and I love watching the birds

[@John-316URLOVED]

Learn to embroider daisies- lazy daisy stitch. Perfect to add to sleeves, bags, bandanas!

[@DarlingDesi]

I agree with this! Just learning a few different stitches for flowers can be so fun to embroider and personalize things for spring! 🥰

[@smorisot]

yes, i agree. i’m new to embroidery and it’s been so pleasurable. the flowers are so sweet and not difficult. plus, it’s easy to transport and work on outside on a lovely day

[@Ella_Vande]

One of my favorite warm weather snacks is a giant bowl of strawberries and homemade whipped cream. It’s the perfect simple spring treat.

[@DarlingDesi]

That sounds incredible 😍 Definitely going to make that a special treat for myself this week! Thank you for the recommendation 🫶🏻

[@janeeyre2735]

This indeed is one of the most quintessentially spring treats!! And the great English tradition for refreshment at Wimbledon, correct?

[@emelieallred9425]

Not you posting while I'm crying, it's like you're in tune with when we need you - a cottagecore superman

[@DarlingDesi]

I’m sending you the biggest virtual hug! So sorry that you were crying 😞 I was trying to upload this from the car for the past 30min and finally got enough service to get it up. I hope it helps bring a little respite from what you might be going through right now 💗

[@emelieallred9425]

The video was a big virtual hug in itself thank you so much Desi!

[@PeaceIsYeshua]

@@DarlingDesi You are the sweetest person!!! 💕

[@PeaceIsYeshua]

@@emelieallred9425 Sending you a hug too, and I hope things look up for you soon!! 🙏🏻💕

[@alijane1995]

It’s rainy here in the UK and I’m feeling burnout. This video really cheered me up ❤

[@marisac.r.3220]

Oh my goodness! Pushing Daisies is INCREDIBLE! It was/is my absolute favorite and watched every episode in real time way back when it aired! The storyline with Ned and Chuck… the chemistry between all the characters… the art direction and every small detail… it is all just delicious! So the epic Jim Dale (who narrated all of the Harry Potter audiobooks) is the magical narrator in the show! His voice just warms my heart to no end! So wonderful to hear this show was on your list. Hope you enjoy every second of every episode!

[@katiebender775]

I was coming to the comments to write about Jim Dale, he is just the best and the main reason nothing holds up to Harry Potter

[@nobunk1234]

Completely agree!! This show is so special!! Wish it wasn’t canceled so soon!! The set designs, the creativity, the Aunties!!!

[@cindyr4918]

LOVVVE Pushing Daisies! Jim Dale also narrated "The Night Circus" in addition to Harry Potter. Speaking of Harry Potter, I just found a podcast called "The Cozy Common Room" where the narrator tells original bedtime stories set in the world of Harry Potter; I have been enjoying the stories.

[@Mariafay_art]

I LOVED that show.

[@MaritaCovarrubias01]

I’m watching the BBC version of Pride and Prejudice right now. Perfect springtime watch.

[@DarlingDesi]

One of my favorites! 🥹 Definitely so perfect for spring!

[@incandescent.glow.]

I’m so glad Peter rabbit is getting the love it deserves, I watched it when it first came out and I ADORED IT SO MUCH

[@DarlingDesi]

It’s so good! We rewatch it every spring! 🥰

[@bellsbooklover]

I looooooove ❤❤❤ Peter rabbit I want to buy the movies. I have the books.

[@kmcrotty04]

Which Peter Rabbit movie are you referring to?

[@2sons1lv]

I’m gonna watch Peter rabbit right now !!With my cuppa ☕️

[@TheEclecticPhotog]

I'm so glad you mentioned All Creatures Great and Small! It's a wonderful show!

[@KarolinaPL06]

It's wonderful show.

[@readsandeats2263]

Loved that show - I prefered the BBC adaptation. The link for it is in my comments above

[@maileiakealoha5775]

If you have never seen it I highly recommend a tv show, downtown Abby it's set in the time right after the sinking of the Titanic in old England with the royal family of Lord Grantham.

[@katelynm.9510]

One of my favorite shows of all time!

[@fittoseejane]

I agree. Such a great series. When it ended we binged the whole thing, and we do it again every few years.

[@maileiakealoha5775]

@@fittoseejane I do as well

[@chrissyp3065]

Loved that show so much!

[@sarak1542]

The mid-90s Secret Garden movie is a must cozy Spring movie.

[@DarlingDesi]

The 90’s secret garden is one of my favorite adaptions! 💗 Definitely deserves the love it gets!

[@awildbecoming]

Absolutely! One of my faves

[@windkind]

Yes! I came here to comment the same. With its moody beginning I feel like it's perfect for the transition from winter to spring.

[@Megan9689]

Yes, spring is my FAVORITE season. The cool breeze and warm sun and things turning green and flowers bursting forth with color! I chose spring for when my wedding bc of this. Spring breathes new life and a fresh start!

[@DarlingDesi]

Absolutely agree! Spring is the most happy season 🌷✨💗

[@vitaemins4527]

I am BEGGING, on hands and knees for everyone here to watch "The Artful Dodger"!!! I finished it over a month ago and I cannot stop thinking about it. We need to give this show more hype so that it gets renewed for a second season. It's so so wonderful, please everyone go and watch it!!

[@yumekoe]

Hi guys, I don’t know if you’ll ever catch this comment but I have to tell you how much I appreciate your videos. They soothe my soul and have become a huge part of my self care. I suffer with anxiety and every time I watch one of your videos, not only do I feel calmer but, I get this huge feeling of comfort. Just THANK YOU so much for putting yourselves out into the world and making my world happier. All the love ❤

[@beatricedelima6677]

I got into flying kites last spring and it feeds my inner child with so much joy i even got my nieces and nephews to partake. Picnics by some cherry blossoms and an afternoon at my local lavender farm are on my to do list again this year!

[@luppflavia2795]

Flying kites. Thanks for the reminder ❤

[@2sons1lv]

@@luppflavia2795I Knoowwww !! Yes thank you. !!🪁

[@californianbelle9938]

I had a very Desi Inspired day today. I walked slowly under the blooming flower trees while the morning shadows were still quite long and everything was still glowing gold. I opened my windows and watched my lace curtains blow gently in the breeze. I enjoyed sipping my favorite tea from my favorite pink floral teacup and listening to soft instrumental music while I made a peach pie (it's Pi Day today). Then I went to the library for new spring themed reads, which I carried home in my little wicker basket but I had to stop and pick a little bundle of flowers for my dining table.

[@_Lane_]

Funny, I follow three young ladies' channels here on KZbin _(DarlingDesi_ , _TheCottageFairy_ and _Poetry of Slow Life_ ) - and they regularly post at the same time! 😁 Now all of them uploaded fresh spring contents. 😄 Yay, I _simply love_ spring, it is my all-time-favourite season! I'm a truly and hardcore spring enthusiast. 🌳🌳🌳🌼🌼🌼🌸🌸🌸🌹🌹🌹🌷🌷🌷☔☔☔⛅⛅⛅

[@jessicaerickson481]

A great movie to watch in springtime is This Beautiful Fantastic! Such a sweet, wholesome movie with lots of beautiful garden scenes. It’s about an aspiring writer who works at a library and is scared of going outside. Then she meets her crotchety old neighbor who teaches her how to garden and ultimately helps her unlock her imagination. It used to be on Amazon prime but I’m not sure if it still is. Thank you so much Desi for another lovely video! So excited to make my spring bucket list for this season 💖🌸💐

[@DarlingDesi]

Thank you so much for watching! 💗 This Beautiful Fantastic is one of my favorite movies to watch during spring! It’s so inspirational and the aesthetic of it is just beautiful to watch 😍

[@jessicaerickson481]

I totally agree!! I also love revisiting the book Entwined by Heather Dixon Wallwork during spring. It’s a retelling of the twelve dancing princesses and is just so enchanting and fun and wholesome, one of my favorite comfort reads. I feel like you would really enjoy it (if you haven’t read it already!) 💕

[@lydiatheblondie6554]

To get into the spring energy, I’ve been buying flower bouquets and drying them on my walls as decor. I’m 19, and still live with my parents so my room is pretty small, but seeing the dried flowers, or my fresh vase bouquet makes me so happy and feels like I’m surrounded by a fairy garden! I also recommend painting with watercolor; it’s to refreshing and delicate like the flowers. If you aren’t super artsy, try painting five petals to create an overall flower in spring pastels - it’ll lighten your mood! Desi, as always, thank you for your inspiration and positive fairy vibes! Sending you wishful pixie dust and fairytale friends 🐰💐🧚🏻‍♀️🪿

[@annaabbas1456]

Little House on the Prairie is an amazing cozy cottagecore show!

[@trekkie-cat]

Opposite in Australia- when August ends...Spring begins!!! ⚘️🪻🌷🌼🌻🌺🥀🏵🪷💮🌸💐

[@stephanieellenbogen5570]

The books I know that you would adore are by Elizabeth Peters. They are her Amelia Peabody series of 20 books which involve Egyptology in the early era of archaeology. They have romance, adventure and there is always a murder mystery to be solved. Delightful characters and a wonderful heroine at the center.

[@Booksncoffee333]

I absolutely love Elizabeth Peter's Egyptian books!!!!❤📚 I love that Amelia and Emerson have a son they call Rames.lol... I thought it would be cool to name my son that but nope. My husband wouldn't go along with that.😂

[@stephanieellenbogen5570]

@@Booksncoffee333 how far did you get in the series? I got to book 16. She had such a great imagination. I thought the fact they called their son Ramses was amusing also. So many good villains and great characters. I will finish the series, just had too many other books to read for now.

[@Booksncoffee333]

​@@stephanieellenbogen5570I read all 20 of them! I was a huge fan of Egyptian anything. However, the last 3 I don't remember too well. May need to reread them. I also had Amelia Peabody's Egypt: A Compendium. Did you know they even made a paper doll of her?

[@stephanieellenbogen5570]

I would love to see that paper doll.

[@tanyajohnston8262]

I’ve been enjoying making crocheted flower book marks for myself and to give to others.

[@rosannavanopsta7665]

The queen is back for spring!! 🌷 I also love reading Heidi during spring because of the spring vibes when she moves to the mountains, it used to be my mom’s favourite when she was young 🥰

[@DarlingDesi]

You are so kind! I also loooove Heidi! I recommend it in another one of my spring videos. The mountains and Heidi’s loveable persoanlity is so perfect for springtime 🥰

[@maddieroxx4eva]

Maggie Smith is great in everything, I absolutely love her!

[@DarlingDesi]

Yes she is a QUEEN! Love everything she is in! 🙌🏻

[@thisheatherlynn]

Oh my gosh! The Wind in the Willows is one of my favorite childhood books and my mother read it to me at night, too. Beautiful book, beautiful memory.

[@claireattemptsatmusic7481]

One thing that I love to do every spring as a big fan of LM Montgomery's writing is to read a book of hers that I haven't yet read! I've read all of the Anne of Green Gables books countless times, but there are so many other books of hers that are just as amazing! My recommendation for anyone who has only read the Anne books would be to read the Emily of New Moon books next, or Jane of Lantern Hill, which has the most beautiful descriptions of late spring and summer!

[@angelakneller2880]

I live Jane of lantern hill they made it into a little film. Stunning story x

[@angelakneller2880]

Love not live

[@Celticjenn]

I'm a Fall/Winter girlie and I tend to get depressed when Spring comes around (mostly because of the state I live in, I'm very landlocked) so you were just the Spring Fairy I needed to come into my life and show me how I can find joy in this season. You are such an inspiration! 🌻😻😻

[@yellowzora]

I also get depressed in Spring, and in Autumn I really come back to life. But Desi has helped me in appreciating every season which has helped so much ❤❤❤

[@amandadelaney4789]

Oh my goodness! You, too? I am an autumn/winter girl at heart. Summer is a total bummer for me and the moment that autumn air whisks into the world, I start to feel so much better. Desi tends to make each season seem magical, though. I enjoy all her content.

[@k49821]

I've found my people! Yeah Desi has helped me appreciate and find joy in all of the seasons even though I naturally prefer fall/winter 💗

[@authorkaitlynking]

Yes! I feel the same way! I’m enjoying these spring videos, but they are so not my vibe! Every recommendation to go outside just makes me start sneezing in anticipation 😅

[@k49821]

And the bugs... @@authorkaitlynking

[@loganc6818]

The first crocuses and daffodils bloomed in my new yard of my new house this week! I'm so so so overjoyed by the beauty!

[@isabelleskiss]

Another tip: If you want to change something in your own room or house, I would do it in spring. The change in nature makes it easier for you to finally make the change you have long dreamed of, it can be small things, repainting the chair, changing the lamp, finally sewing new curtains...💛 In spring you have more momentum and can also adapt to changes more easily.💛☘🌷

[@warpcore2063]

One of my favorite springtime/early summer films is Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. I grew up on that movie

[@j.r.7716]

All creatures great and small is the absolute best tv program in the last 20 years! I love it so much

[@0bookhoarder096]

I'm reading a book called The Only Purple House in Town by Ann Aguirre and it's got really cozy vibes! Picture a quirky run down purple house a young woman has just inherited from her great aunt but she's broke and can't pay for all the renovation it needs. So to help pay for all the expenses to do it up, she rents out the rooms to people who are really in need of a room (like her own situation was before getting this house). They form a sweet found family full of misfits from different walks of life and work on the house together, cook meals and look out for each other. Oh and magic is real, so we also have some witches, shapeshifters and fae in the mix! It's a very sweet story - I think its set in autumn but I think it works well for spring too as its very cottage core.

[@cindyr4918]

Thanks for sharing this - I was wondering about this book when I saw it on Goodreads; it sounds like I would enjoy it.

[@0bookhoarder096]

@@cindyr4918 definitely give it a go! I just finished it and thought it was a lovely story ☺️

[@evelynryan8912]

Id really recommended The House Witch series. It's a fantasy about a witch who goes to work as a royal cook in a castle cause his powers are all to do with making sure the home is safe and cosy. And he has a cat familiar called Kraken. I've just finished book 2 and it's so good!

[@DarlingDesi]

I have read the first House Witch book but I definitely need to continue the series! Thank you for the reminder 🥰🫶🏻

[@Shantelle6253]

I loved those!😂

[@BuffyNTinkDidImprov]

Who is the author.?

[@Silverraine1]

@@BuffyNTinkDidImprov author name is Delemhach

[@BuffyNTinkDidImprov]

Oh thank you so much.. I have been trying to find out for the last 10 mins & just gave up, so came check if anyone has responded. Appreciate it🤗

[@ZoeShears]

Still battling my health over here but slowly adding things that make me smile into my life. It was recently mothers day here in the uk and my son got me miniatures and Japanese snacks that was so heart warming. In my bedroom I added panels of floral wallpaper to my wardrobe doors, added window film that creates rainbows when the sun hits it and added some faux flowers to my shelf. And i bought irradescant butterflies for my wall and a wall hanging so that more things can catch the lights and create rainbows

[@Julie-si3hi]

Health issues here too..I love the idea of a pretty window cling.

[@rania9013]

I love these recommendations! Currently rereading the secret garden and I'm not sure who else agrees but I definitely feel like it's an appreciation and a love letter to spring 🌱 also Mona Lisa Smiles, another feel-good tearjerker I recently watched 🥲

[@DarlingDesi]

You said it so perfectly! The Secret Garden definitely feels like a love letter to spring. It’s especially so good to read right as winter is ending and spring is beginning 👌🏻💗

[@janeeyre2735]

Thanks for the reminder to get out in the sunshine each morning! 🌤 I love to tap dance in the sunlight (or at least the fresh air) for my exercise every day - and I can take my tap board anywhere and dance in the grass!! 🩰🌷 But I’m a homebody and often forget to get out… So thanks for inspiring me to get out this morning! I’m going to do that right now. 😊

[@MajestyHammond]

This was so completely charming, and the music (which are some of my favorites!) was the perfect Daffodil on top. 🥰 "The Other Bennet Sister" is SO GOOD!!! Now to go watch your other Spring vlogs! 🌿💐☘

[@janeburkhart4051]

I've been binge watching all your Spring and Summer content all day while eagerly waiting for this video! Thank you for all your amazing videos. They brighten up my days and encourage me to branch out in my reading, viewing, and activities. You are such a ray of sunshine!

[@DarlingDesi]

Thank you! That is the loveliest compliment 🥹 I’m so glad you enjoy these videos! Thanks for watching! 💗

[@janeburkhart4051]

@@DarlingDesi 🩷

[@AnriLuna]

My go-to movie for spring Is THE QUIET MAN fron 1952 ❤

[@Meganwebster1588]

Tuck Everlasting feels like spring to me! Heck I may watch it today!

[@_imres]

!! I'm so happy to see someone talk about the artful dodger. I watched it, absolutely loved it, planned a rewatch for this spring as soon as I was done with it I was so surprised in seeing none was really talking about it or bringing any attention to it.

[@KathyDubs]

It's not an only spring time show, but I absolutely love Call the Midwife and it has the vibes you're describing in this video. The show just moves through the year, so you experience all the seasons.

[@smorisot]

yes, i agree. it has “the cozy feeling” 😊. so looking forward to the new season

[@smorisot]

my very favorite days of spring are those when the enormous apple tree in our yard is in bloom. the smell is lovely, and i look forward to sitting under it drinking my tea and reading. it drapes down toward the ground making almost an igloo. i hope you will all have the opportunity to experience the same 😊

[@lorengalvez7402]

Desi, you have inspired me to get back into reading after mothering 4 kids and finally having a little more time for myself. Thank you for your lovely nature and great recommendations. Your passion for all things wholesome is so nice to see in a fast paced world. Keep up the great work, you are now in my top two best You tubers list. ❤❤❤

[@MakeupByDiana529]

Who else do you love? Looking for more people like Desi 💜

[@lorengalvez7402]

@@MakeupByDiana529 the other you tuber I follow that I watch every day is not cottagecore, she has a chateu that she has been renovating for quiet some time.

[@brassica35]

​​@@MakeupByDiana529If you haven't already, go and view The Cottage Fairy. Her videos and her soul are beautiful. Watch from the beginning to get her whole backstory X

[@kadybourn7143]

The movie that feels like spring to me is "Chocolat," starring Juliette Binoche, Johnny Depp, Lena Olin, Judi Dench, Alfred Molina, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Leslie Caron. Binoche plays a free-spirited single mother who moves to a small French village in the 1950s. She opens a magical chocolate shop at the beginning of Lent. She battles with the local aristocrat (Molina), who disapproves of her "decadent influence" on "his" town. Spring unfolds as the story progresses. Caution: 100% will make you crave chocolate!

[@janeeyre2735]

I heartily agree, as far as the music is concerned - the Main Title always transports me to the springtime countryside. 💚 “Passage of Time” from the same film is also a perky springy tune. Sadly haven’t yet seen the film.

[@foxglovesandfireflies]

Pushing Daisies is one of my all time favourite shows, I rewatch it at least once a year! I have never seen another show like it, so unique, fun and heart-warming ❤

[@rjz9785]

two more tv shows to add: Rosemary and Thyme (two women in their seventies garden and solve mysteries together) and Larkrise to Candleford (A show based on small town dramas in England and a postoffice run by a woman and her niece). My sister and I watch these whenever we want to feel alive and cozy.

[@MarinaAngelska]

I highly recommend Austenland for anyone who hasn't already seen it, it's one of my favourite movies and it's perfect for both spring and summer. It's funny and romantic and makes you just feel happy 🌷🍄

[@fittoseejane]

I love this show too. I’m a big Jane Austen fan but I love the fun quirkiness of this show! It’s so good and sweet! I first saw it in the theater and was laughing so often I missed half the show.

[@beltranalmendrarociodejesu8384]

this woman right here is everything that's good in the world

[@sadiestudies4146]

Edenbrooke has been one of my favorite books for over 8 years! I love that you talked about it, and I hope more people will read it

[@DarlingDesi]

I love hearing that!! It definitely deserves all the love! 💗💗💗

[@DoeRaeMe]

Ahhhhh I was sitting around WAITING for this one! Refreshing the feed, binge watch your old ones…. So excited for this spring season 🌸🌿🐦🌞 I know you like fall best Desi, but spring is my absolute FaV, it’s all them baby animals😍🐑🐇🐐🐖🐓🫶

[@DarlingDesi]

Hahaha if you turn on notification then you don’t have to worry about refreshing! But thank you for the excitement and being here so early! I hope you enjoy it! 🫶🏻 Spring closely follows autumn for me! I love it almost as much 🥹

[@metjennifer5468]

Same girl!

[@DoeRaeMe]

@@DarlingDesi I have notifications on,of course☺️ I just follow too many ppl on here…on every social media platform 🙈 so, I constantly check for you and one other girl on here to make sure I haven’t missed a video EVeR🥰

[@rjhollenbeck8442]

You HAVE to watch "This Beautiful Fantastic." Spring and garden vibes.

[@DarlingDesi]

I second this! 🙋🏼‍♀️ One of my favorite spring movies! I would have included it in this video but I already included it in a previous one 😄

[@vintagewench9271]

You are sunshine 🌞 thank you for your happy videos

[@DarlingDesi]

That is so incredibly kind of you to say 💗💗💗 Thank you!!

[@lizm3999]

I recently re decorated my bedroom with a garden tea party/ Deloris Umbridge floral vibe and I found loads of pretty vintage paintings for my gallery wall. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to find many smaller paintings though so I came up with an idea to use floral fabric I already had in my craft supplies (fabric from clothing I no longer wear) and frame it. Great filler in between the larger art work and it was basically free because I used fabric and frames I already owned. The random framed floral fabric gives off a Love Shack Fancy vibe.

[@rachaeljackson3759]

I’m so glad I found your channel a couple of months ago! You’re who introduced me to seasonal reading and got me back into reading! Idk how it’s possible for you to make every season feel like a holiday, but you definitely do! Thank you for your videos!

[@janeeyre2735]

Thank you as always for getting me back into the spring mood, Desi! ☺️🌷 🌧 play in the rain with wellies (*yes*, that is so the better term for them) 🌈 watch a rainbow until it fades 🐸 go out at night after a rain to hear spring peepers (with a candle-lit lantern!) 🍄 explore a dewy spot 🪺 listen to the dawn chorus of birdsong (*yes*!! - you can use apps like Cornell’s BirdNet to train yourself to identify each song) 👗 update my spring wardrobe & get out warm-season clothing 🍀 search for a four-leaf clover 🐑 watch baby animals 🧺 grow grass in a basket (this is so cute! add a bow) 🌊 play Pooh Sticks over a rain-swelled stream 🌼 make a daisy crown 🍃 build a miniature house with natural materials (fairy-style) 🪟 open the windows to let in the sunshine and fresh air (*yes*!) 💨 craft all-weather pinwheels to stick outdoors in the ground 🌱 plant summer-flowering bulbs and annual seeds 🌷 pick & smell a bouquet of wildflowers ☁️ find shapes in the clouds (spring is hands-down the season for this!!) 👒 trim a hat with ribbons to blow in the breeze 🦢 blow dandelion poofies (clocks) 🥬 pack a picnic with fresh spring produce 🥚 craft with eggs (an imperishable spring wreath!) 🍓 munch fresh strawberries 📖 read a springtime book (the Hobbit for me this year) 💐 pick a birthday bouquet (with foxgloves!) 🦋 watch butterflies 🍰 bake with strawberries (or apricots) 🎀 dress up to stroll through a flower garden 🐝 listen to the buzz of honeybees (making honey for summer!) This is my Spring Hygge List. (This sounds more pleasant than a Bucket List to me… 🙃) I tried to keep it simple this year so I could easily get the joy of circling things off. Of course lots of these can be combined or further romanticized…

[@janeeyre2735]

Oops... I completely missed these two on my list... 🧹 give the house a good cleaning and decorate for spring 🪁 fly a homemade kite on a grassy hill

[@natoshapolaski562]

I love watching you be unapologetically you Desi!! Springtime is my favorite!!

[@DarlingDesi]

Thank you 🥹🫶🏻

[@chelseah6152]

Just wanted to let you know that your videos have helped me love books again. When I was a child, teen and young adult, books were my life and then one day they weren’t. I just wasn’t finding the love of them or the thrill of the immersive story they provided anymore. Then, after watching a few of your videos and seeing your enthusiasm about different novels, I decided to do a Spring/Summer reading challenge and made myself a goal of 50 books on Goodreads. I’m happy to report I just finished my second book and I’m getting ready to start my third. The Bridgerton series felt very springlike to me, so I decided to start there and it was a good choice. Forcing myself to slow down in the mornings and allow two hours to myself with a cup of coffee and a book has helped me so much, so thank you for the inspiration to pick up my books again after all these years.

[@DestivaKukurice]

spring is my favorite season! So glad you posted a spring recommendations video!

[@DarlingDesi]

It is such an amazing season! I hope you enjoy the recommendations 🫶🏻🥰💕

[@DestivaKukurice]

​@@DarlingDesi The recommendation were really helpful! At the end of the vid you said that we can comment our recommendations so an activity I recommend is making a spring wreath on your front door, I make it every year using a wreath base made of wood twigs and add fake flowers and ribbons (or anything that feels right)!

[@ninahoward6066]

This is a favorite every year… thanks for all the research you do for us!! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@DarlingDesi]

Haha I start reading spring books mid winter so I can have some new recommendations for you guys! But I love it because it really gets me ready for spring! 💗

[@Theprincesssbear]

At this point I'm convinced that Maggie Smith is my whole childhood in films. She's iconic!

[@emmag3678]

I've never heard you mention the classic, Pollyanna. I think you would love it!!

[@redroselace9545]

Yes A Room with a View is such spring summer movie a timeless classic 👌

[@camillafladberg673]

Spring is a bit darker in Norway😉. Easter is crime time here. We read it and watch it, while eating oranges and drinking hot chocolate😊.

[@Emmalife235]

Darling Desi just posted a new video? My day just got better! 😊 I love your channel, girl! You truly have a gift!

[@Moonys_Star]

Your videos are truly so beautiful, and totally get me in the mood for spring. From one kindred spirit to another, thank you Desi! 💕🌸🌹

[@DarlingDesi]

Aww thank you sweet friend!! 🫶🏻💗

[@susannahkoch]

I'm so glad to see someone recommending All Creatures Great and Small. It's so lovely and wholesome. All of the characters are good people and it's so easy to watch. And I love that its based on James Harriot's own life as a country vet.

[@Soniawithani]

Nationwide movie theaters are showing pride and prejudice in the month of April, it’s the version with Keira Knightley. I know how much you love it, and perhaps it would be a fun date night to celebrate spring.

[@tamarazann2717]

I think you'd really enjoy the book 'Jane Austen's Table' by Robert Tuesley Anderson. It's a cookbook about the meals Jane Austen herself would have eaten. It's beautifully made and has commentaries on all the times food is consumed within her novels. The best part about it, though, is that the author likes Emma. It's so rare to read commentary on the book without the author making derisive comments about Emma herself, that this made me so happy to read it!

[@summernight5009]

I LOVE Edenbrooke, it is beautiful, one of my favorite books, I recommend another book by the same author "Blackmoore" very cute, romantic and sweet ❤❤❤❤

[@DarlingDesi]

Yes! I’ve been meaning to read Blackmoore! I actually have it on my spring reading list this year! 💗

[@summernight5009]

@@DarlingDesi I also recommend reading the Edenbrooke prequel, which tells Philip's story "Heir to Edenbrooke" and shows his first meeting with Marianne from her point of view. I love how their thoughts coincide and how he immediately falls in love with her... You have to read it! I think it only has about 60 pages ❤️🌸

[@steffiristic]

Spring always feels like a new beginning for me, which is why I particularly enjoy reading books by Louise Hay at this time of year. I also enjoy listening to her affirmations on KZbin - her voice is as warm as the first rays of sunshine in spring ❤️

[@Sagaofhygge]

Thanks Desi💜🌿🌷🦋 Let’s welcome spring🌼

[@DarlingDesi]

Thank YOU for being here and watching so early! I hope you enjoy it 🥰

[@Agnes-e4f]

I grew up watching all creatures great and small, but the old version (bbc, with Christopher Timothy) and absolutely love it to this day!! I highly recommend! I haven’t gotten around to watch the newer version but I am planning to do so this spring!

[@oliviac3120]

it’s officially spring now that desi has posted her spring starter pack! 🌼🩷

[@DarlingDesi]

😁🥰🫶🏻

[@rachelmaddison3681]

Yay, the perfect watch before bedtime. UK viewer here.

[@DarlingDesi]

I hope you get cozy and enjoy it! Thanks for watching 🥹💗

[@elle.spies.adventure]

I'm watching this for the second time and there's something I just noticed. I love your dog's first reaction to you introducing June's Journey 😂 He's just side-eyeing you like he's unsure whether you're talking to him or not 😂 so cute ❤️

[@carolinewatson1400]

I've been looking forward to this all day, I have my pens and stationary ready to make a spring bucket-list! Thank you for sharing your light🌻

[@DarlingDesi]

That makes me so happy! I hope you get a lot of good recommendations 🥰

[@marilynmainwaring9978]

Saaammme 😁🥰💕👍

[@cristianamarques99]

Your videos are always the ones I look forward to 🎀 you bring light and calm to this world!

[@AmyFaith]

Omg, I literally just went on your profile just to see if there was a new video, then when I went back onto the home your new video popped up saying "1 minute ago"! 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@DarlingDesi]

I LOVE THAT!! 🥰🫶🏻💗

[@AmyFaith]

@@DarlingDesi 💕💕💕

[@Romy-90]

A movie I always like to watch during spring is "Memoirs of a Geisha". The Japanese aesthetics are so beautiful but especially the scene where Sayuri walks through the cherry blossoms is peak spring movie to me 🌸

[@lilacwood]

The Moomin cartoon from the 90’s and the books! The cartoon is free here on KZbin and it’s so magical and full of spring vibes! 🌸🍄💕✨

[@xoxBigHugxox]

The BBC has tv show versions of lots of classic books which i always think is a really nice to cwtchy on down and watch during spring. I try to buy a bunch of Daffodils like once a week because nothing feels like spring in Wales without Daffodils. And one new thing I want to try my hand at this year, is make my own easter eggs or little box of chocolates, on Pinterest there is a million ideas and they all sound more delicious than the next so i can't wait to try that. Desi you always bring such joy to the everyday, i wish i could bring some of that to mine and my daughters life xxx

[@Sophia-bm7li]

I love spring it always makes me want to rewatch Anne of Green Gables but I never know what else to watch or read so this video is perfect thank you!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@DarlingDesi]

Oh I have so many more recommendations in previous spring start packs and videos! I definitely recommend checking those out if you want more recommendations 🥰🌷✨💗

[@Sophia-bm7li]

Great to know, thank you! 🥰🥰@@DarlingDesi

[@fittoseejane]

Try ‘The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion.’ It’s such a journey. I want to dive into Emma’s sweet romantic Victorian world.

[@kayladavis63]

DESI GIRL! Your dress in the intro is EVERY THINGGG!!! ❤

[@natashadavey9705]

Yayyy! Been waiting for this my notes app is open on my phone at the ready to note all the Recs. You always look stunning but your look in the video is just incredible! From the up do, earrings, necklace and the dress just beautiful! Straight out of the regency era.

[@DarlingDesi]

Thank you so so much 🥹 I remember telling Jared after I finished filming that day that I didn’t feel confident in the way I looked (I think mostly because I’m waiting on an appointment to get my hair dyed again since it’s suuuuper grown out) so you have no idea how much your comment means to me 🫶🏻

[@sirus6268]

Darling Buds Of May was a series I watched every season a kid with my parents. An old British series on a country farm, where a city man visits with intent to get some overdue money (or something) and falls so in love that he quits to live there. It's just beautiful!

[@cristielb1033]

If you are looking for some good candles to get you in the spring mood, you should check out Goose Creek candles. They have so many good scents, including some from their new Peter Rabbit (Beatrix Potter) line. My daughters and I are obsessed with their candles! They smell so good!

[@sophiehughes1592]

This was such a beautiful and inspiring video! 💕 Thank you, Desi! 🌷

[@DarlingDesi]

Thank you so so much!! 💗💗💗

[@roxannerodriguez5398]

One of my favorite things to do in the spring time is put my hammock up and read a book or listen to music, I also have a fountain and love to hear the flow of the water, I close my eyes and just take in the sounds of the outdoors 😊❤ I love your videos and always anxious to see what you do next, it’s very inspiring, you give me peace in my heart!! Have a happy spring season Desi 🌺

[@DarlingDesi]

Thank you!! 💗 I love what you described so much! Definitely adding that to my list of things to enjoy this spring 🫶🏻

[@wendygreene]

I'm not sure if you've watched 'Chocolat' starring Johnny Depp and Juliette Binoche, but it's my #1 Springtime rewatch every year! Highly recommend it!🌻🍄🌷🌼

[@c.e.9280]

If you have a garden… get chickens or quails. You need to go out in the Morning to feed them, I like to take a coffee with me. ❤ and it’s a way to get a minute from my kiddos, I have four aged between 10 months and fourteen. 😅 it’s loud in the morning