Thinking Spring: Blossoming Branches

It's a rainy day here in Northern California, but (and apologies beforehand if it's still frigid in your neck of the woods) we've had a few stunning weeks of weather, so I can't complain much. It's been so warm in fact that many trees are already blossoming, and on a walk this weekend I was shocked at the number of blushing buds in the branches and at my feet. In anticipation of the coming season and the riot of pink that comes with it, here are a number of ideas for filling your home with the first signs of spring: blossoming branches.