36 hours — A Perfect Travel Guide
I’m a huge fan of Taschen Books, and a huge fan of The New York Times travel column 36 Hours. So, of course, these beautifully-formated, bestselling volumes featuring the crème de la crème of the travel series are at the top of my list of best books to give as holiday gifts.
Get the Gusto
GUSTO is a word in both Spanish and Italian that captures a vibrant feeling of taste and pleasure. Zest. I first fell in love with Casa Gusto for their hand-made and hand-painted white tole tulips, but everything about the studio is positively dreamy. A design haven.
A Day Out at NYBG
I played hooky with my son last week, and we spent the day at the New York Botanical Garden—in all its autumn splendor. It wasn’t all play and no work, however. We each did a little homework, and mine was gorgeous. Peek inside!
Salon Interview: Aurélie Salmon Lahad
Join me in conversation with French illustrator, Aurélie Salmon Lahad. Aurélie talks about what brings her joy, about connecting with nature, and about the ups and downs of her journey to becoming an artist—a label she’s only recently come to more fully embrace.
Clara Peeters: Still Life Pioneer
Discover the Dutch Golden Age painter who inspired The Met’s “Bouquet of Flowers “collection. Peeters was a founding figure in the European history of the still life. Her contribution to the art world is significant, not only for her exquisite paintings but also because she carved out a space for herself in a field that was largely male-dominated at the time.
The Tulip Stairs
The famed Tulip Stairs in Greenwich's Queen's House are an architectural marvel, but there’s been a long-standing debate about the design of the iron balustrade that embraces this staircase. Are they tulips or the traditional fleur-de-lys?
Sylvia Plath’s “Tulips”
A haunting and emotional poem, in which tulips are personified and given such a powerful and central presence that they function almost like characters.
Easter & Passover Flowers
These flowers carry the spiritual and emotional themes of purification, renewal, rebirth, and personal transformation.
10 Tips to Stop Your Tulips From Drooping
Keep your tulips looking fresh and vigorous with these tips. Plus, a few myth-busters.
Ice Cream Tulips
Is it ice cream? Is it a flower? This unique and rare tulip variety is a sweet treat for any garden.
The 8 Best Tulip Festivals in the World
As far as tulip festivals go, bigger is better. These are the greatest, from the tulip fields of Skagit Valley, Washington to the palaces and parks of Istanbul.
A Controversial Tulip Bouquet in Paris
Many are left wondering whether this public artwork by American pop artist, Jeff Koons, truly honors the victims of the 2015 Paris terrorist attacks.
Ina Garten in Paris
Learn more about Ina Garten’s incredible career, inspiring love story, and some of my favorite recipes by this beloved author and Food Network program host.
Five Amazing Paris Travel Blogs 2023
There are countless travel blogs out there with advice on how to best experience Paris. Here are my top five favorites!
Three Gorgeous Paris Museums You Can Do in a Half Day
Discover three Paris museums, all doable in a half day and just as grand as the Louvre.
How to Plant Tulip Bulbs in Pots
Container planting basics. Learn how to plant tulip bulbs in pots with these six easy steps.
How to Plant Tulip Bulbs
Follow these key steps when planting your tulip bulbs each fall and enjoy a dazzling display the following spring.