If we had no winter,  the spring would not be so pleasant;  if we sometimes did not sometimes taste of adversity,  prosperity would not be so welcome.  – Anne Bradstreet Photo by me via Instagram

I was thinking about how to lighten up my wardrobe for spring while staying warm in the cold weather. Adding white accents to my grey pieces seems to be the ticket. Hopefully this will inspire you as well.  All images via tumblr

When spring comes to Paris,  the humblest mortal alive  must feel that he dwells in paradise.  – Henry Miller Spring might not have sprung in most of the U.S. but Paris is already blooming. I’m tres jealous but thankful that we can live vicariously through the French via Instagram. Le sigh. via @inesdelafessangeparis via @privategg Top […]

The March wind roars Like a lion in the sky, And makes us shiver As he passes by.  When winds are soft, And the days are warm and clear, Just like a gentle lamb, Then spring is here. –  Author Unknown I’m getting ready for a photo shoot today and once it’s over, I’ll be […]

A sure sign of the change of season is when Ralph Lauren Home installs the new collections of the Ladies Mansion. The Ile Saint-Louis collection is an ode to the bohemian elegance of the City of Light with a mix of vintage and industrial inspired pieces mixed with muted color palette.  Time to lighten up […]

This has been the coldest and snowiest winter I’ve ever experienced in New York and possibly in my entire life.  Needless to say, I am ready for Spring.  Heck, I’d take 40 degrees at this point.  Until that arrives, I’m going to keep looking at photos or gardens, flowers, and anything green to keep me […]

The weather in New York could not be more beautiful and it will continue all weekend.  Hooray!  The Park Avenue tulips above are standing tall and proud all along the Upper East Side. While this dapper gentleman and most of the city were enjoying some time in the sun. Many interior designers like Kathryn Ireland […]

The world’s favorite season is the spring. All things seem possible in May.  – Edwin Way Teale photo by me via instagram

It was a gorgeous weekend here in New York but I was surprised how many people were still dressed for winter.  It’s definitely time to store the boots and tights and banish the black. I’m all about non-color colors like buff, nude and tan with a little pale pink thrown in for good measure.  Hope […]

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 […]

Flowering branches are the best mood lifter every spring.  I went out looking for Quince or Cherry Blossoms last week but could only find Forsythia in my neighborhood.  They turned out to be the perfect complement to my gallery wall and tablescape and were the best $18 I’ve ever spent.   Funny enough, the Off […]

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 […]

It was one of those March days  when the sun shines hot  and the wind blows cold:  when it is summer in the light,  and winter in the shade.   – Charles Dickens, Great Expectations Photo by me via Instagram

I LOVE this color block outfit (it’s Prada) that Amanda Seyfried was wearing that was posted on Who What Wear today.  It’s freezing again in New York and this ensemble is getting me even more excited for spring.  It also reminds me of a few other things I’ve seen recently.  I have been stalking these […]

“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. […]

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 […]

The sun was warm but the wind was chill. You know how it is with an April day.  – Robert Frost Photo by moi