Pastels are as cliched a sign of spring as florals are, and I love them in spite of their ubiquity. I’ve never been one to deny myself an indulgence, and I’m puzzled by those who do. These spring blooms will be gone and forgotten much too soon enough. Pansies are especially fleeting – their preference for cool weather means they struggle in the heat of our summers. Their glory happens now.
In the air, the perfume of the Korean spice viburnum ignites the excitement of the nose – the flowers are not as flashy but the fragrance is exquisitely potent.
