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, Their Symbolic Meaning
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.
My Ukraine Bucket List
Ukraine is an incredibly historic country with breathtaking natural landscapes and dazzling architecture.
The History of Champagne
Everything you thought you knew about the origins of Champagne is a myth! Watch my 6-minute video to get the real story.
A Guide to Miami Beach's Historic Art Deco Architecture
Take a walk with me through one of the most unique architectural districts in the world.
Water lily or Sunburst? Key Differences Between Art Nouveau and Art Deco
A brief overview of the differences between two of the most iconic modern art movements.
The History of the Rose
With over 400,000 flower species, when exactly did the rose become so revered as an emblem of romantic love in Western culture?