View From The Weekend

Wandering around the city over the weekend it struck us just how many trees have begun to blossom all around us. I couldn't help but stop and take pictures of the beauty that was lurking down almost every side street. Even with the cloudy weather we had over the weekend, it is clear that spring is making it's appearance in New York - and I am so happy about that!

Today I am off to LA so I will be attempting to blog from the West Coast this week. Hopefully keeping you updated with all of the fun things I am seeing and doing over the other side of the country for a change. I really enjoy the change of pace in LA so I am very much looking forward to getting there. Bye for now!

Flowers, Flowers, Everywhere

Images: 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5

With the warm weather we have been having, I thought I would continue on the spring theme I seem to have been leaning towards this week. Today, lets talk about flowers! I love flowers, as those of you who read this blog regularly can attest to. As such, when spring starts each year, I get so excited about all of the beautiful blooms on sale and in the gardens. I love mixing them up and rarely get the same ones more than twice in a row.

I have been pinning lots of beautiful bouquets on Pinterest in preparation for spring time and the above images are some of my favourites. Although for me, nothing beats the simple ranunculus and hydrangea bunches, they are both my absolute favourites.

Floral Invasion

Images 1, 2, 3 & 4

With spring well and truly in the air I am finding myself drawn to floral's everywhere. I am particularly loving spring inspired wallpapers. While renting means that we can't go adding wallpaper to our current apartment, it never hurts to get inspired for when we are home owners one day.

I love all the shades of blue and green in the above images. It is so fresh and surprisingly clean given the complete print overload. I particularly love the bathroom in the third image with the wallpaper contrasting against the white wainscoting. I also adore the first image with the floral walls and striped bed linen. Actually, who am I kidding, I love them all! What about you?

Hydrangeas

The only, and I do mean the only thing that I regret about planning our wedding for October is the fact that I won't be able to have hydrangeas in my bouquet or on the tables. They are one of my favourite flowers. I love them in all their colours and varieties and would have loved to have them incorporated into our special day.

Being in the Hamptons this past weekend only made me more envious as these beautiful shrubs are everywhere.

See look how pretty they are...

          

   

Image Credit: from Style Me Pretty and Wikipedia

My lovely florist has suggested using hellebores, they're not the same thing, but they will work. On the day I am sure I won't even notice the difference!