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Happy May Day! Joyeuse Fête du Muguet! A very favorite day annually in France. On this day, it is a tradition to present friends and loved ones with a small bouquet of Lily of the Valley as an expression of good fortune and affection. All over Paris, florists and street vendors sell sprigs, bouquets and potted plants and one can witness charming scenes of the flowers being purchased and lovingly presented by people of all ages. Kind volunteers from The Red Cross are also out with their own booths. Here are some favorite videos and images taken throughout the years, with bundles cut from our former garden, where it grew wild, and displays on our mantel here in Paris. Beautiful display this morning (3rd image) at my friend @officine.florale Wishing you a day of flowers, love, luck and happiness. 🌿🤍🌱☺️
Bonjour! 💜 Some wisteria scenes around Paris from recent years. Sadly, some of them have gotten the chop since these images were taken but will, with luck, return in the future. The video clips are from the Grand Mosquèe, the most beautiful display of wisteria in the city. 💜💜💜
The immense Kwanzan cherry tree at Jardin des Plantes is at peak bloom at this moment! 🌸💕 And the spring plantings are as beautiful as I’ve ever seen, with displays of daffodils, tulips and Icelandic poppies. If you are in Paris right now, do head over to this marvelous garden and see my favorite tree, which also appeared in my book Paris in Bloom. This cherry tree is over 50 years old and has protected status. I hope you enjoy! 🌸🌷💛💐💕
It’s finally time! After a very slow start to spring here in Paris, the sudden warm weather has caused the cherry blossoms to unfold literally overnight. These are at the charming Square Gabriel Pierné, which I visited last evening. I also went to Jardin des Plantes early this morning, and there was so much in bloom, as well as incredibly beautiful plantings of daffodils and tulips. If you are in Paris this week, definitely make a point of seeing this beauty! The temperatures are so high that I’m afraid that blooms won’t last too long.
A fitting welcome to spring! If you are in Paris right now, head over to the Petit Palais, where the courtyard cherry blossoms are at peak. Have a coffee in the outdoor cafe and savor one of the most beautiful museums in the city. Always free to enter, it’s a favorite of mine and makes my heart skip a beat to be able to visit often. After a bit of a late start, we are on the way! 🌸💕🌸
Today my pretty new baby, DAFFODILS, launches in the US!
Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who has preordered – you should be receiving your books now! (UK and worldwide release on Thursday, all purchasing info at the link in my profile.)
Every book launch is the culmination of years of work by not only by an author but by publishing and editorial staff, designers, printers, shipping, distribution and sales staff, and many more without whom books would not be created. My deep gratitude to every single person who contributes to this process to get my books out into the world.
And for me, that list especially includes the generous and passionate floral community of growers, farmers and gardeners who welcome me to their homes, growing fields, gardens, and greenhouses, small and huge.
Special thanks to my co-author of this floral series @naomisladegardening. Each title we have embarked upon has been an adventure and this was a truly memorable one.
Merci infiniment to:
@pavilionbooks @harpercollinsuk @gibbssmithbooks @naomisladegardening @cakeatelieramsterdam @flyingcoloursdaffodils @passionfortulips @famflowerfarm @scampsbulbs @dutchdaffodils @fallingoffbicycles @lcs_editor @hkoopie @aparisianmoment
Bonjour! The spring blossoms are about a week late this year but if you’re going to be in Paris this coming week and beyond, these are the scenes that will greet you at Palais Royal as the magnolias come into their glorious own. I hope you enjoy this tour! 💕🌸💕
Yes — these are daffodils! And many more pink and peach varieties are featured in my new book, “Daffodils”, launching March 11. All preorder info is at the link in my profile. (As you know, preorders are very important for a book’s success, so my deep gratitude to each of you who has already preordered. Thank you!! 🫶🏻💕) These varieties are: ‘Pink Charm’, ‘Pink Paradise’, ‘Trigonometry’, ‘Lilac Charm’ and ‘Katie Heath’. Spring is on the way! ✨xx
Bonjour! 💘 A few of my many heart photographs, to share with those special to you. Sending abundant love and joy to each of you, ever and always. 💘 (Gorgeous lavender rose heart by @wildthingsflowers 🙏🏻🥰)
