The signs of Spring are everywhere – gentle rain falls in a pitter-patter, flowers burst into a kaleidoscope of blooms, and animals are coming out of their winter hideouts to enjoy the sunshine.
This season of renewal colors the world in a painterly way that reminds us of our favorite Studio Ghibli films. From the glistening dew drops resting on leaves as Arrietty explores the human world to the sunlight casting mirrors on endless waters as Chihiro (or Sen) travels to visit Zeniba, these films romanticize the beauty of the world around us. They make you take a second look at the trees on your daily walk and the tittering bird building a fresh nest for its young to see a depth you may not have