A Dose of Spring!!

I guess I'm one of those people who is acutely affected by weather so when it's gray outside for the better part of two days (not to mention the relentless downpours), I get a little restless. But these beautiful floral arrangements posted on the eponymous The City Sage blog lifted my spirits and set my sights toward Spring again, a season which may have more gray and rainy days in store, but at least will soon offer mild enough temperatures to coax bulbs of colorful flowers out from the soil and encourage me to ready my beach supplies. Spring is one of my two favorite seasons and these images wordlessly evoke the energy and renewal of Spring at very first glance. (For the full City Sage post, and a few fitting words, click here.)







All flowers from The Green Vase for Martha Stewart Weddings. Photos by Johnny Miller.

Seeing Colors!! (Inspiration from City Sage)

When I opened my in-box this morning, I could do nothing but swoon. Anne Sage, Executive Editor of Rue Magazine and mastermind behind one of my favorite blogs, City Sage, has done it again!! In today's City Sage post, four expertly edited groupings of color-based collections - from books to bottles - lit up my screen with their intrigue and cheer. I'm not a collector myself, but I certainly enjoy occasionally gazing at monochromatic stacks of clothbound books, vibrant enamelware and colorful curiosities. And if you're going to have collections in your home, this is certainly the most visually appealing and orderly approach. For the full post and source links, head on over to City Sage.