A Quick Visit to the 2024 NYC Lavender Festival
The annual NYC Lavender Festival was held in early June on Governor’s Island! Here’s my experience of this year’s festival, plus suggestions of how to enjoy a visit post-festival.
Author: Lynn
Hi, I’m Lynn and I love lavender! I’m currently living in New York City with my husband, toddler, and cats. I started this blog to serve as a type of index of my lavender discoveries for fellow lavender lovers, but also to encompass the various ways lavender can be used in our lives. This includes cooking, decoration, gardening, and among other uses. Incidentally, I also love to travel, so this blog does moonlight slightly into the travel and lifestyle categories. I hope you enjoy it!
5 Good Lessons Learned from A Hectic Family Move
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An Ode To A Perfect Morning
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My Experience at the 2023 NYC Lavender Festival
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Something Exciting Is Coming: Lavender Season!
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Routine Cleaning: My Weekly Routine
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Lavender Goodies from New Mexico: A Review of My Los Poblanos Haul
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Lavender Croissants? A Saturday Morning at L’Appartement 4F
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Decorating for the Holidays: Small Space Edition
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