salon DIARIES Featured Snowdrops in Art History & Literature Winter in Gilded Age New York: Luxury, Social Events, and Charity Balls The Christmas Tree Isn’t as Pagan as You Think The Poinsettia: A Holiday Favorite with Controversial Roots The Humble Origins of the Word ‘Cathedral’ Tiny Intruders: The Secret (and Symbolic) Life of Insects in 17th-Century Still Lifes Under the Mistletoe: How a Parasitic Plant Became a Symbol of Romance and Festivity The Olive Tree: Symbol of Light, Faith, and Hanukkah’s Miracle The Amaryllis: From Botanical Wonder to Winter Icon The Washington Arch, New York City The Audubon Society Is Edinburgh Castle Falling Off Its Perch? Venice’s Fight Against Over-Tourism: Cruise Ships, Crowds, and Preservation Division 3 - Triumph Tulips 15 Tulip Divisions Division 2 - Double Early Tulips Division 1 - Single Early Tulips Salon Interview: Emily Kontos 36 hours — A Perfect Travel Guide Get the Gusto Salon Interview: Natalie Candrian A Day Out at NYBG Salon Interview: Aurélie Salmon Lahad Clara Peeters: Still Life Pioneer The Tulip Stairs Sylvia Plath’s “Tulips” Easter & Passover Flowers, Their Symbolic Meaning A Penny for Your Thoughts 10 Tips to Stop Your Tulips From Drooping Ice Cream Tulips