Sana, Sana Mi Corazoncito/Heal, Heal My Little Heart (2026), draws flowers from the Codex de la Cruz Badiano (1552), the earliest known book on herbal medicine from the Americas. It was compiled and illustrated by indigenous physician Martin de la Cruz, and Latin scholar Juan Badiano, both faculty at the Collegio de Santa Cruz in Tlateloco, the first school of higher learning for indigenous peoples in the Americas. The book features 185 color illustrations and blends indigenous knowledge with some European medical concepts.
Even though I usually reserve Fridays for celebrating all things rosy with my Pink Thing of the Day, I simply must give a proper shoutout to National Pink Day, even if it does fall on a Monday this year. Pink deserves the spotlight any day of the week! To mark the occasion, I’m sharing this joyful photo of Pink Gerbera Daisies (and their pink friends) snapped during a lovely spring visit to the New York Botanical Garden in May. Nature really knows how to rock a perfect pink palette. Celebrate today by adding a splash of pink to your life — whether it’s a flower, a fashion statement, or your favorite flamingo-shaped mug. Pink looks good on everyone!
Olivia Chang’s deep-rooted respect for nature and appreciation for childhood delights inform the designs for her label, Daupinette. The ensembles feature the self -taught designer’s signature preserved botanicals encased in nontoxic resin discs, connected by silver-plated stainless steel jump rings and hardware for a thoroughly unique look for spring! Continue reading Eye On Design: Botanical Chainmaille Dress By Olivia Cheng for Dauphinette→
If you follow me on Instagram, then you know that I was recently in London enjoying a fabulous ten day vacation. Each day brought a new adventure of museums, galleries, cultural sites, scenic walks, shopping, eating and, of course, people watching. And just about everywhere we went, there were beautiful gardens giving me a reason to pull out my iPhone and immortalize its unique beauty. As summer comes out an end, please enjoy this selection of ten (plus one bonus) favorite random blossoms spotted in various areas of beautiful London! Continue reading Ten Summer Blooms From English Gardens→
One of my favorite annual traditions that kind of launches the arrival of spring for me is treating myself to the Orchid Show at New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx. Even if it’s super cold out, or snowing or whatever, the Metro-north train station ($10 round trip from Grand Central) is directly across the street, and the show is inside the gorgeous End A. Haupt Conservatory building, so you cannot even use bad weather as an excuse to not go, unless you are a total pussy. Because, look at this:
