As the seasons change, so can your planner layouts! A seasonal refresh can bring a burst of creativity and motivation to your planning routine, helping you stay organised and inspired all year long. Whether you want to reflect the changing weather, celebrate holidays or embrace new themes, there are endless ways to update your planner to fit each season.
Here are some ideas to refresh your spreads, colours, and themes for every time of year!
Spring - Fresh Starts and Floral Themes
Spring is a time of renewal and growth, making it the perfect season to refresh your planner. Incorporate soft pastels like light pinks, lavender and mint green to evoke a calm and fresh atmosphere. Floral patterns, leafy vines and botanical illustrations can be used to decorate your monthly and weekly spreads.
Ideas for Spring Layouts:
Use a colour palette with colours such as soft pinks, lavender, pastel yellows and mint greens.
Use spring themes such as floral gardens, spring cleaning, growth or rebirth.
Use decorative Elements such as watercolour florals, leaves, raindrops, butterflies or birds.
For example, you could design a Spring Goals spread to track your personal growth or a Spring Cleaning Checklist spread to stay on top of organising your space.
Summer - Bright and Bold
Summer is the season to embrace bold colors and vibrant energy! Think about adding pops of bright yellow, coral, turquoise, and sunshine-inspired hues. Summer themes can be fun, lighthearted and full of energy. Whether you're planning for trips, summer activities or staying on top of your goals, the sunny days ahead can add extra joy to your spreads.
Ideas for Summer Layouts:
Use a colour palette with colours such as bright yellows, sunny oranges, turquoise or beachy greens.
Use summer themes such as travel, beach vibes, relaxation or fun in the sun.
Use decorative Elements such as suns, beach waves, tropical fruits, sunglasses or flip-flops.
For a unique summer touch, create a Summer Bucket List spread to capture all the fun activities you want to enjoy or a Vacation Packing List to stay organised for your trips.
Autumn - Cozy and Warm
As the days shorten and the temperature drops (in the Northern Hemisphere), fall brings a cozy vibe that can make your planner feel like a warm cup of tea. Embrace rich autumn colours like deep oranges, burgundies, dark greens and browns. Think of themes that reflect the harvest, the changing leaves, and the anticipation of the holiday season.
Ideas for Fall Layouts:
Use a colour palette with colours such as warm oranges, reds, mustard yellows, deep browns, olive greens.
Use autumn themes such as Harvest, fall foliage, cozy nights or gratitude.
Use decorative Elements such as pumpkins, leaves, acorns, coffee mugs, plaid patterns.
A Gratitude Journal spread is a great way to capture what you’re thankful for during this season, or a Fall Bucket List to jot down all your favourite autumn activities.
Winter - Calm and Reflective
Winter is a season for reflection and planning ahead for the new year. The cold weather (in the northern hemisphere) and festive vibes make it the perfect time to embrace serene, minimalistic spreads or opt for themes filled with sparkle and holiday magic. Colours like icy blues, silvers, rich purples and deep reds work well to reflect the season's mood.
Ideas for Winter Layouts:
Use a colour palette with colours such as icy blues, deep purples, silver, burgundy, charcoal.
Use autumn themes such as holidays, reflection, planning for the new year or winter wonderland.
Use decorative Elements such as Snowflakes, stars, pinecones, holiday lights, hot cocoa mugs.
In the winter months, you might want to set up a Year in Review spread, reflecting on your accomplishments, or a New Year’s Resolution spread to keep track of your goals for the year ahead.
For Southern Hemisphere Planners - Switch It Up for Opposite Seasons
If you’re in the Southern Hemisphere, the seasons are flipped compared to the Northern Hemisphere. This means your seasonal refreshes will happen at different times of the year, and that can be a fun opportunity to get creative with your planner!
Spring (Southern Hemisphere) - In the Southern Hemisphere, spring arrives in September, so you can follow all the same fresh, floral themes, but with the excitement of new blooms in the spring months.
Summer (Southern Hemisphere) - Summer begins in December, so bring in vibrant, sun-filled colours, tropical motifs and beach-inspired layouts to coincide with the sunny season.
Autumn (Southern Hemisphere) - Autumn starts in March, and you can embrace rich, warm tones, harvest themes and cozy vibes just like you would for fall in the Northern Hemisphere.
Winter (Southern Hemisphere) - Winter in the Southern Hemisphere begins in June. This is a great time to set up reflective spreads, embrace cooler tones and prepare for the year ahead.
For example, while your Northern Hemisphere friends are embracing the start of fall in September, you’ll be planning your spring goals and freshening up your layouts with botanical illustrations, soft pastels and reminders to refresh your space.
Bonus Mix and Match for Unique Looks
Feel free to mix elements from different seasons for a unique layout that fits your personal style. For example, add subtle fall colors to your spring spread for a "transitional" look or blend summer and winter themes for a holiday vacation spread.
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