In the Pink

The rhododendron with their stunning hues of pink are in full bloom for the end of May.

Memorial Day Parade

The Memorial Day Parade went on as scheduled in Weston, Connecticut today. Unfortunately, in neighboring Westport, the parade was canceled due to a short rainstorm, much to the disappointment of many.

Cupcakes!

Let's celebrate Memorial Day with some yummy cupcakes (decorated appropriately) from the Rowayton Market.

Saturday

A nice relaxing Saturday on a holiday weekend - plenty of time to spend at the beach.

The Start of Summer

Time to get the bunting and the flags down from the attic and decorate the house.  The unofficial start to the summer season is upon us!

Another Beautiful Day

It was a picture perfect day today - just right to take a boat out or do some kayaking.

Kayaking

It was a beautiful day today - perfect for kayaking at Longshore in Westport.

Greenwich Village

Walking through the streets of Greenwich Village and the West Village in New York City is like going back in time.  This row of houses is on Grove Street, one of my favorite blocks to stroll.

Urban Zen

Donna Karan's Urban Zen, on Greenwich Street in the West Village, is filled with exotic clothing, furnishings, jewelry, and all kinds of interesting finds.

Grove Court

Grove Court - behind an iron gate on Grove Street in Greenwich Village - looks like an enchanted place to live.

Ye Olde Village Fair

There was so much to see and do at Ye Olde Village Fair in the Bedford/Barrow area of Greenwich Village today.

Peacock Feathers

This beautiful peacock is enjoying the day at the Beardsley Zoo.

A Peek of Sunshine

After a very rainy week - the sun did manage to peek out today.

May Flowers

The abundance of rain this Spring has contributed to beautiful flowers and much greenery.

Sugar Plum at Work

Sugar Plum thought she'd get a little work done today since it was too rainy to go outside.

The Porsche

Janis Joplin's colorful Porsche will brighten up any rainy day in May.

Dogwoods of Weston

The stunning hues of the pink dogwood trees in Weston are a perfect backdrop for the Spring Dance Festival.

Azalea Magic

This incredible forest of azaleas is a view I look forward to each year. 

The Saugatuck River

The Saugatuck River runs right through downtown Westport, Ct.  It's a beautiful place to sit and enjoy the day or row down the river.

May 12, 2011

Well...... Blogger.com was down all day yesterday  -  so this is the post for May 12, 2011.  It was a beautiful day spent kayaking and roaming around Westport!

Buck House

This building at Madison Avenue and 93rd Street, which houses Buck House Antiques, has a fairytale quality.

In The Garden

Sugar Plum takes a walk in the garden among the lily of the valleys.

Graduation Day

A 2011 Graduate of The University of Connecticut with his 2 lovely sisters enjoying the moment.

The Big Day

It was a big day in Storrs Connecticut today - the 132nd Commencement.

Spring Greenery

This little bird coordinates beautifully with the budding leaves in Rowayton.

Lilacs

The lilacs are now in bloom in Westport - right on schedule -  for Mother's Day weekend.

At The Beach

Compo Beach in Westport, Connecticut on a beautiful Spring day.

Meanwhile......

.....back in Westport, the flowers on Kiera's tree have come out.  Will they still be there this weekend? -  I don't know.....

The Eldorado

The sun sets on the Eldorado apartment building overlooking the

 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir in New York City.

Wisteria

Oh no - I missed a day!  The delicate wisteria blooms in Central Park.

May 1st

What a spectacular spring day this has been - the lilacs are in bloom in the Conservatory Garden and everyone is out and about enjoying the perfect weather.