Gardens by the Bay

During the spring season there is nothing more enjoyable than recalling travels where you have an opportunity of seeing cultural sites. But, on todays agenda I am reviewing the gardens of Singapore, looking at photographs of organized spaces that have the most exotic plants, while re-reading notes made of the local flowers that may be possibly grown at Heath. On a recent excursion our team was in central Singapore adjacent to the Marina Reservoir where there is a nature park that spans 250 acres, and consists of three waterfront gardens. The government has transformed the city by creating Gardens by the Bay, which consist of conservatories, groves of trees with themed gardens.

And, one themed garden is from one of my favorite childhood book’s Alice in Wonderland, where the peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures such as the Cheshire Cat and the White Rabbit still exist.

Plan stylishly,
K

Jardins Majorelle

Several of our reporters are in Marrakech to experience the atmosphere and history of this former imperial city in western Morocco. This is truly an exotic place to visit if you are seeking an indulgent time. Crafts from the souks with narrow winding streets contain a massive range of items; pottery, leather goods to open-air butchers and specialized traders. The Majorelle Jardin is a two and half-acre botanical garden created by French artist, Jacques Majorelle. The property features a Cubist villa designed by French architect, Paul Sinoir in the 1930’s, and in the 1980’s fashion designers, Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Berge, purchased the estate.

Surrounded by vast palm groves the medina {a non-European quarter of a North African town} in Marrakech is called the “red city” because of the beaten clay used in buildings and ramparts. And, camels  are an important part of tourism, as their allure conjures images of those who trekked across the desert, traversing the sands of time.

Travel stylishly,
K

Vestiges of Spring

The first vestiges of spring are finally here, and I am hopeful that winter is finally behind us. Lately, in the mid-Atlantic, we have had the right elements for a gorgeous spring, such as rain to quench the parched earth and seeing cardinals, blue jays and robins flitting about the trees. Wild flowers are blooming in vivid colors around wooded areas, pastures and along-side the roads.

But, what I am enjoying most are the beautiful sunrises and sunsets, along with the flowers that have made their way above ground. This is the first weekend where there was not frigid rain pounding down, keeping everyone indoors. Today’s weather has been perfect so, I grabbed the camera and made my way around the grounds checking on the vibrant flowers that have risen.

Garden stylishly,
K

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