Bon Weekend

"Flowers... are a proud assertion that a ray of beauty 

outvalues all the utilities of the world."

- Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1844

Photo by me via instagram

Springtime in New York

Sometimes I get annoyed with bloggers who post all their instragram photos on their blog since most of the time I've already seen them.  I try not to do it myself but I know some of you don't follow me and therefore you are missing out on my photos of springtime in New York.  It really is one of the most magical times when everything comes alive, even the residents.  Enjoy!

Cherry blossoms in my apartment. 

Magnolia trees in bloom outside The Frick. 

Central Park near 72nd Street. 

Madison Avenue and 73rd Street. 

Madison Square Park. 

Central Park Conservatory Pond. 

Park Avenue Tulips. 

Everything and the Kitchen Sink

I started a new kitchen folder recently which then expanded to include butler's pantries and open shelved storage.  Which then expanded to include a few shots of food and greenery and flowers.  It's an everything and the kitchen sink post literally and figuratively.  It also seemed fitting to post it now as many will be sitting down to Passover and Easter meals with their families.  Since I celebrate Easter, I didn't realize how much cleaning must be done in preparation for Passover.  Jews must remove all traces of leaven or chametz which "is defined as the result of grain that ferments" from their kitchen and home. I feel like I could stand to remove all leaven from my life too after all the bread I ate this weekend and do some spring cleaning of my own. Happy holidays to all who are celebrating this week.

Larry McGuire of Josephine House in Austin

Photo by Karen Rosenlund.  When I was putting these images together, I didn't realize I had three from Karen who has a great site here and blog here. 

Photo by Karen Rosenlund

Martha Stewart

via Honey & Jam

Photo by Karen Rosenlund

via Skona Hem

Photo by Laura Moss

via Tricia Foley

via Lonny

Heydt Designs

Sage Design

via House Beautiful

via Tricia Foley

via Bunny Williams

Tim Barber Architecture

via Apartment Therapy

via Chalon

via Desire to Inspire

Ina Garten

Ann Lee Thornton

Roman and Willaims

Top Image: via Sarah Klassen

Happy Spring!

Even though it's still freezing in New York, the calendar says it's spring.  I hope it warms up soon so I can enjoy the park and most importantly, wear all my cute new shoes.

Happy Spring! 

via Greige

Bunny Mellon

via Veranda

Landscape Design by Miranda Brooks

Landscape Design by Miranda Brooks

Veere Greeney Residence

via Anoushka Hempel

Howard Design Studio

via House & Garden 

Cecil Beaton 

"No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow." - Proverb