Join me in conversation with Emily Kontos, a public health expert and an Instagram sensation in the thrifting world. Emily’s knack for styling tables and the home with affordable used finds has caught the attention of tens of thousands. Yet, behind the glossy, gorgeous images on social media, Emily is a mom, a wife, a PhD, and an activist for public health, mental health, cancer, and autism.

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!

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.

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 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?⁠

A haunting and emotional poem, in which tulips are personified and given such a powerful and central presence that they function almost like characters.

These flowers carry the spiritual and emotional themes of purification, renewal, rebirth, and personal transformation.

Does the penny trick really stop tulips from drooping?

Keep your tulips looking fresh and vigorous with these tips. Plus, a few myth-busters.

Is it ice cream? Is it a flower? This unique and rare tulip variety is a sweet treat for any garden.

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.

Feed your love of tulips with this edible tulip dessert!

Many are left wondering whether this public artwork by American pop artist, Jeff Koons, truly honors the victims of the 2015 Paris terrorist attacks.

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.

Discover three Paris museums, all doable in a half day and just as grand as the Louvre.

Container planting basics. Learn how to plant tulip bulbs in pots with these six easy steps.

Follow these key steps when planting your tulip bulbs each fall and enjoy a dazzling display the following spring.

You can still see the “ruff” on today’s fashion runways. What’s the story behind this iconic fashion statement of 16th and 17th-century Europe?

Ukraine is an incredibly historic country with breathtaking natural landscapes and dazzling architecture.

Everything you thought you knew about the origins of Champagne is a myth! Watch my 6-minute video to get the real story.