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Hi friends, welcome back! The day before we got pummeled by the blizzard, we had a lovely day at the New York Botanical Garden. They are hosting their 23rd annual orchid show and it was the perfect place to disassociate from winter. This year’s theme is The Orchid Show: Mr. Flower Fantastic’s Concrete Jungle. Mr.…
Continue reading ➞ New York Botanical Garden Orchid Show 2026
Hi friends, welcome back! Spring is in full bloom here in NYC, especially at the West Side Community Garden Tulip Festival. I discovered this spot last year and knew I had to return to see all the tulips. If you haven't seen them yet, they'll be on display until mid-May. The garden is located at…
Continue reading ➞ West Side Community Garden Tulip Festival 2024
Hi friends, welcome back! I’m making progress on my spring bucket list and my latest activity to check off is the Macy’s 49th Annual Flower Show. The display features scents from Christian Dior and will be up from March 24th - April 7th at the Herald Square location. The flower show is free and accessible…
Hi friends, welcome back! Today I’m taking you through the spring blooms in Battery Park. We live about ten minutes away so we get to see these pretty blooms often. I’ll start today’s tour at Zuccotti Park. After all the Christmas lights come down, this small park is filled with colorful tulips. Pumphouse Park is…
Hi friends, welcome back and happy first day of spring! As with many of you I am ready to say goodbye to the dreary, cold winter weather and ready for some sunny, spring days! Each year I make my seasonal bucket list (Spring 2022 Bucket List) and while not much changes on the list, it…
Hi friends, welcome back to my Newport, Rhode Island series. After viewing The Breakers, we then went to The Marble House owned by William Vanderbilt. William was the grandson of railroad tycoon Cornelius Vanderbilt and brother to Cornelius II who owned The Breakers. William was one of the benefactors of the Metropolitan Museum of Art…
Continue reading ➞ Newport, Rhode Island – Marble House Tour
Hi friends, welcome back! The Meatpacking District was recently filled with gorgeous flowers for the annual L.E.A.F. flower show. The event was held from June 10th – 12th and I went on a beautiful Friday mid-morning when it wasn’t too crowded. I still had to be patient to get the perfect picture, but last year…
Hi friends, welcome back! I hope this post brings some happiness, lightness, and spring vibes into your day 🙂 Last week, Jon and I returned to the New York Botanical Garden to see The Orchid Show: Jeff Leatham’s Kaleidoscope. Jeff Leatham is a famous florist most known for his work at the Four Seasons Hotel…
Continue reading ➞ New York Botanical Garden 2022 Orchid Show