image (1) Photo Credit: Filip Wolak

Pre-bloom. First Bloom. Peak Bloom. Post-Peak Bloom. Like the seasons of the year – a cherry blossom goes through four stages from birth to fruition.The end of April celebrates this special occasion with a bouquet of these beauties at your disposal! On April 30th – May 1st, Brooklyn Botanical Gardens hosts Sakura Matsuri, its 35th annual cherry blossom festival in Prospect Park, Brooklyn.The two-day event marks the end of Hanami (which is Japanese for “flower viewing”) and in its honor, BBG will have musical performances, a fashion show, and dances that show appreciation for this special time of year.

image (2) Photo Credit: Caroline Voagen Nels

Springtime symbolizes life anew and a chance to switch styles up from previous seasons. When designing a space, I love to add flowers that reflect that time of year. A little greenery goes a long way, adding a natural layer of design that brings life and color to your home! Examples of colors of the cherry blossoms and greenery in home. image (3) image (4)

image (5) Cherry Blossoms provide the in-home inspiration for the pinks and whites in this room.