Invincible Spring

“Once in the midst of a seemingly endless winter, 

I discovered within myself an invincible spring.” 

- Albert Camus 

The groundhog did not see its shadow this morning which means an early spring.  I sure hope that rodent is right because I don't know how many more 20 degree mornings I can take this winter.

Photo by me.

Tulip Time

One of the most exciting moments of Spring in New York is when the Park Avenue tulips begin to bloom. More than 60,000 bulbs are planted each November and Upper East Siders anxiously await to see what color will pop up each April.  This year they are yellow and seem to match the taxi cabs that zoom up and down the street.  The unseasonably warm temperatures had them in full peak last week just in time for Easter and Passover.  The tulips also have some colorful company in the form of ten sculptures by Venezuelan artist Rafael Barrios that have been installed on the Park Avenue mall between 51st and 68th Streets. Enjoy!

Photos by Heather Clawson for Habitually Chic

Happy Spring!

Spring arrived at 7:21pm today and that means that the Park Avenue tulips can't be far behind! Hooray!

If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant;

if we did not sometimes taste of adversity,

prosperity would not be so welcome.

- Anne Bradstreet