Catching Up

Catching Up

My Spring Mood Board

What I’m eyeing, buying, and curating this season

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MALLY K. GOLDMAN
May 14, 2026
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I always love how spring feels like a refresh in every way. Bright colors, fresh blooms, lighter everything. The winter blues are fading, the excitement for summer is building, and there’s this really good energy that comes with it. I’ve been deep in my spring mood board lately and wanted to break it all down: from what’s happening in my home to what I’m wearing and eating. Here’s everything I’m loving right now.

At Home

When the seasons change, the first thing I do is reset my space, and it always starts with the bedroom.

As it gets warmer, I strip things back with fewer layers and lighter fabrics for that effortless undone look. I’ve had my Brooklinen sheets for years and they’re one of my favorite things in my home. Incredibly soft, naturally breathable, and the kind of quality you can feel. Their cooling, lightweight fabrics are exactly what I want this time of year, and the mix-and-match bundles make refreshing your setup for the season so easy and fun. Shop Brooklinen’s Memorial Day Sale now: 25% off sitewide and up to 50% off bundles, through May 26th only!

My Spring Tablescape

Nothing says spring to me like a gorgeous dinner outside with a beautiful table to match. Here’s what I’m working with this season:

  • Linen striped napkins from Quince

  • Quince gold flatware set

  • Dinner plates that feel fresh and seasonal

  • Blue acrylic wine glass set

  • Monique Lhuillier eyelet tablecloth from Pottery Barn

And: Rechargeable outdoor LED lamps. If you have an outdoor entertaining space and don’t have these yet, that needs to change immediately.

More options I’m loving:

For napkins: these printed ones in the sage color and these butter yellow striped ones from Heather Taylor Home.

On the vase front: this green handmade ceramic one from Etsy is way too cute and now on my wishlist. Also eyeing this simple style from Nickey Kehoe and this cute pink style.

At the Table

Speaking of tablescapes, I’ve been dreaming up the menus to go with them. These are the recipes calling my name right now.

Pasta E Piselli: Light, fresh, and so delicious. This one looks deceptively easy and I cannot wait to make it.

Burrata and heirloom tomato salad: A spring and summer dinner table non-negotiable. Just as beautiful as it is good.

Strawberry and cream cake: The dessert I’ll be making on repeat all season.

Accessories

Jewelry

Spring accessories are so playful: we can finally bring out some color and have a little more fun with it.

  1. This pear bezel pendant from By Adina Eden is so pretty and looks so expensive.

  2. These Roxanne Assoulin fish drop earrings are an unexpected addition.

  3. Add in more fish charms with the Logan Tay red beaded fish necklace for a pop of red.

  4. And, these Logan Tay golden shell earrings for some beachy vibes.

  5. I’m also really into this By Adina Eden turquoise beaded choker. Simple, bright and such an easy add to any look.

  6. These Heaven Mayhem red drop earrings to add color and elevate a look.

  7. I’m obsessed with Dorsey’s new pieces right now. This colorful necklace is such a good one, and this anklet?! How cute.

Speaking of anklets, they are very much the moment right now….

If you’re not ready to pull the trigger on a Dorsey one just yet, this option from Amazon, and this from Madewell are both great to try!

Bags

I just ordered this Longchamp bag in pistachio and these pins: a lily of the valley brooch, a honey bee, and a sardine, to recreate this photo from my mood board. Stay tuned to see how it turns out!

Raffia bags

A classic I never get tired of. Raffia bags go with everything, pack beautifully, and instantly make any outfit feel more summery.

Currently loving:

  1. Longchamp raffia bag,

  2. Simple and chic style from Cos

  3. Jenni Kayne navy one that I’ve already been wearing nonstop, and

  4. A similar style from Alex Mill

On the woven theme, I’m very into this Sissy Light sunhat.

The Little Things

I’m really into natural nails this spring. Just picked up this neutral nail polish and this Celisse set.

Clothing

White Denim

White jeans are a spring and summer staple for me, and I think they should be for everyone. So many great styles I’m excited about right now:

  1. The Agolde Ren in a bright white, and

  2. They also come in a cream color.

  3. My all-time favorite, the Citizens Winslow, also come in white, which makes it almost too easy.

Stripes

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