Bits of beauty (birthday edition)

Our family made its annual trek to the conservatory in late March, courtesy of my parents, in honor of my birthday. As always, I like to share some of the beauty of the day here.

These pale, melon-colored tulips were so lovely.

But I love so much at the Phipps, including the simple, ordinary ivy climbing up the brick walls...

and the magnolia bud in the Asian garden area. Last year, it was blooming already. This year, just full of promise.