Paris Flea Markets: Two of the Best for Weekend Wandering

I love to walk through the Puces de Saint Ouen flea market at Clingnancourt in the north end of Paris. It’s worth a morning’s trip up to that neighborhood to see this charming venue.

Monet's Garden: Pathways of Gravel for Inspiration

This view of Monet's garden in Giverny, France is from his bedroom window. Here is a wonderful look at how this famous garden is designed and laid out. Gravel pathways create a soft grid among the flower beds. These plantings are lush green with what seems to be random collections of floral color. There's nothing stuffy or mannered about this show of spring color.

Queen Bee: Trends in Home Accessories

The Queen Bee motif is perfect for the gardener's home. It is a design that brings the garden inside and adds visual interest to any decor.

Laguna Beach and Heisler Park

Laguna Beach has a wonderful park that is filled with gorgeous ceramic details. Heisler Park perched on a bluff over the ocean has a magical quality with the many detailed pieces of artwork that populate the landscape.