I’m spending the weekend in Virginia, and all I can think about are big, beautiful cherry and plum blossoms. Our neighborhood in Virginia Beach is full of gorgeous flowering trees, and on days like this, all I want to do is ride my bike under them until the sun goes down. So before my brain goes into forced shutdown mode and enjoys a little R&R with my family, I wanted to wish everyone a wonderful weekend. The plum blossom photo above is from Honeytree at Etsy ($30) and would be a great substitute if, like me, you live far from the real thing. See you Monday! xo, grace
Below is a summary of this week’s highlights:
- Must-Read Posts: Current Obsession: All the Fish in the Sea, Top 5 Sites for Crafters, Designtripper in New Orleans
- New City Guide: Oxford, MS
- Biz Ladies: Understanding Your Competition
- Living In: Heathers
- Sneak Peeks: Alison Feldmann & Jeff Bergstrom, Jimmie Martin & Rick Schultz, Jutta Rikola
- The Sound of Your Morning: Beach Tunes
- DIY Projects: Painterly Party Cups, Faceted Gem Flower Pots
- What’s in Your Toolbox: Rhea Thierstein
- Treasure Hunting: Vintage Flashcards
- Before & Afters: Entryway + Old Door Display, Two Kitchen Renovations, Vintage Crate + Plant Display Stand
- Small Measures: Seasonal Pancakes
- Flowers A-Z: L is for Lilac
- Make It Yours: Nancy Neil
- In the Kitchen With: Kayla’s German Chocolate Cake
- Artwork: Summer Colors: Caroline Gomez
- Misc.: Custom is the New Vintage, The Perfect Porch Nap, Pokey Lafarge, Nina Campbell iPhone Wallpapers, Hollywood Grape, Sara Rowghani, Flocked Wallpaper + DIY Stationery, Morning (Pushpin) Candy, Lloop Basic Lamps, Paper Weaving Set, Bicycle Wine Rack
13 Comments
gorgeously blossomy :)
and mmm, enjoy the R&R!
thanks for the link on DIY projects :) happy weekend!
I’m from Williamsburg, and I can agree that VA beach is gorgeous this time of year!
What a nature!! Just beautiful!
Have a lovely weekend.
Napatelier
beautiful blossoms!! have a lovely weekend..do check-out my impressions of the royal wedding when you have a moment! xx meenal
Hooray Spring!! Thanks for the lovely blossoms…
Beautiful! :) picture makes me happy :)
just discovering your site, it’s hugely inspirational to new bloggers like myself, thanks!
my favourite posts from this week are the german chocolate cake & the before & afters entry-ways, lovely!
katie x
thanks so much katie :)
grace
How lovely … ENJOY !!!
Dear design * sponge,
These hints of spring moments are delicious… And I’m lovin’ the blossoms. It’s so good to have Spring finally here.
I wanted to share a lil’ spring moment with you guys, from a beautiful French chateau in the countryside of Saint Emilion, South of France… Hope design sponge loves it!! XOXOXOX here:
http://dakotad.com/2011/05/01/bernard-magrez-chateau-fombrauge-vintage-french-interiors/
would love to know what admin thinks of it :)
You made me miss Virginia hardcore.
Lovely pic! I really miss trees from back home…
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