The best time to visit Paris is in the late spring. Paris is covered in flowers–pale pinks and purples that create an enchanting atmosphere. It almost feels like you’re in a fairytale. While in Paris, I came across this restaurant that was covered in wisteria. Its full bloom only lasts a few weeks, but I found a few vines that started to bloom. The best time to see wisteria at its peak is from late April to early May. Wisteria is known to be a very fragrant flower. It’s almost hard to miss.

During my trip to Paris, I had a lovely dinner at Ralph’s. The restaurant is located in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. It’s considered to be the heart of Paris because it is the home of the Saint-Germain-des-Prés quartier and the Luxembourg Gardens. The charming streets in the 6th arrondissement have shops, cafes, and restaurants that are a must while visiting Paris. See more details about my dinner at Ralph’s below and some dinnerware inspired by Paris.

During a beautiful day in Paris, I stopped to enjoy the view from this dreamy Parisian balcony. I had a busy schedule ahead. My mom and I walked around to go sightseeing. It was my mission to get some great shots of French architecture. My camera roll is full of French art and historic exteriors. I’ll be sharing those soon. This blog is all about this gorgeous balcony!

If you didn’t know already, balconies are very popular throughout the city of Paris. French architecture has incorporated balconies to enhance exteriors. It adds flair while maintaining the elegance of Paris. I love the option of sipping my tea on a balcony every morning. Parisian apartments are on the smaller side so it’s nice to have functional outdoor space.

Happened upon this beautiful East Hamptons nursery a while ago. It’s been sitting in my camera roll and I thought now was the perfect time to share it.  A charming nursery that features an endless selection of flowers and greenery that changes by the season. The above photo shows a sitting area that’s in the middle of the space. A cozy area surrounded by greenery. I thought I had a lot of plants in my courtyard, but now I want to add even more. Always check out a local nursery in your town for fresh flowers. The staff is always so knowledgeable.

If you follow me on Instagram ( @COCOCOZY) then you would know that I recently went on a trip. I didn’t say where…until now! I went to France with my mom. We traveled all over France. I even visited the south of France for the first time. There’s something about European architecture that makes me so inspired. Everything from the ornate exteriors, the elegant foyers, and the historic art pieces are every design enthusiast’s dream. There are always new places to visit, new cafes to try, and fabulous restaurants to dine. Be prepared for a lot of French content these coming weeks.

There’s nothing wrong with treating yourself to a designer essential (or maybe two). A new season will be here before you know it, which means it’s time to shop summer must-haves. I’ve browsed numerous sites and researched with the COCOCOZY & Chirpyest team to find the trending items for summer to splurge! We included home decor, fashion, and travel items. Check out our picks below.

Some of you might be prepping for a spring break trip. I’ve been traveling a bit these last few months. I’ll be going on another trip with my family soon, which I’m so excited about. During my birthday weekend last month, I stayed at the Colony Palms with my sister and mother. It was such a nice and relaxing trip.

After a few years stuck at home, it has been nice traveling again. A nice change of scenery is necessary. Below are some of my traveling essentials!

It’s always a popular time to travel during the holiday season. And honestly who doesn’t love a nice vacation! Whether it’s a trip somewhere warm or a long weekend at your favorite ski resort, a vacation is what we all need right now. A few years ago I traveled to Washington D.C. during the holiday season. It’s a fun experience to visit cities that are covered in twinkly lights. It gets you in the holiday spirit. I put together a guide of the Top 15 places to travel this season. It features places that I’ve visited and a few dream destinations. I’ll be home for Christmas this year, which will be lovely. However, if you’re looking for a last-minute getaway then hopefully this guide leaves you inspired.