Courtesans

I've blooming trees on the brain these days (and been watching too much of The Tudors). Magnolias, overwhelming in their intoxicating blooms and scent, seem at home in the Parisian court. Then there are the more delicate trees, flowers smaller and set amongst glowing pale green leaves. These, the English court.




And now that we've gone to England, walking down West 10th Street reminded me of walks in London on side streets southeast of Hyde Park. Ah, to have neighbors with gardens like these!