It’s the dead of winter, and I don't know about you guys, but I’m over it already. I’m so ready for dresses and flowers and bare feet and everything spring.

Here’s a list of five things you can do to brighten and freshen things up a bit if you're already dreaming about spring and summer like I am.

1. Plant (or buy) some succulents!

Trust me, if you walk into any major retailer right now you're bound to run into one or two or a million succulents—real or fake. But they really are a great way to freshen your space up with some greenery, and, bonus, they are very little to no maintenance.

2. Collect candles or reed diffusers or oil warmers

Flowery scents, citrus scents, or fresh and clean scents, whatever you're into, candles and the like are a great way to freshen up a room that's been closed up all winter.

3. Get a new calendar

It’s the new year, and a new year means a new calendar! Get one in a bright, fun color or pattern and spring will be here to match it before you know it.

4. Treat yourself to some bright, cute, new workout gear

Some of you have probably made the New Years resolution to get in shape. Make working out a bit more fun by buying yourself some fresh new workout gear. Not only will you wanna wear your new gear, but hopefully you’ll be excited to workout and get in shape as well.

5. Buy a new air freshener for your car

Throw away that pine scented, Christmas tree-shaped air freshener you have hanging from your rearview mirror and pick up a new fresh smelling air freshener. And even though it may still be snowing outside, at least it'll smell like spring in your car.