One of the most thrilling sights for any gardener or flower lover from the novice to the most experienced -- is the first Spring flower peeking up through the frosty garden beds of Winter. Spring flowers have long been seen as a sign of new life, so throw open the doors, pack away the Winter woollies and enjoy the Spring decorating season.

When Spring finally rolls around, one of its greatest gifts is its colour. It’s the perfect time to bring a colour into your home that you’ve never used there before: a teacup the tender golden yellow of an egg yolk, curtains the eye-opening chartreuse of new leaves, a hyacinth-mauve toss-pillow, a throw rug the intense blue of a blue wren’s wings. Every time your eyes rest on one of these bright, hopeful new colours, you will feel refreshed.

Bring the Spring atmosphere into your home by setting up a floral display in busy areas for maximum impact. A vase full of fresh garden flowers can enliven your senses. Floral china, coloured glass, and Spring scented candles can complete the transformation.

That Spring feeling can easily work its way throughout your home. Floral prints, soft furnishing and simple colours from nature can all be used. Even bedrooms can be rejuvenated by putting away all the heavy Winter covers and up-dating the bed linen. Soft pink sheets, white covers dotted with Spring blooms and accent cushions can create that fresh feeling. Engage all your senses, using the delicate perfume from fresh flowers to complete the process.

The warm, cosy days and nights of Winter are over and the crisp fresh days of the new season are here