Think cherry blossom on neighbour's tree with branches reaching into our garden. Think rainy day that needs brightening up a little, perchance with a spot of colour. Think Swede on a mission with scissors. Think father-in-law's old egg cup with his initials and a lovely, naturally aged vintage look. Think pretty in pink.

After a long grey winter, the universe is once more a symphony of colours. And I, I am humming along to a perfectly pitched pink tune...