These gorgeous paper flowers from West Elm have me so excited for spring. I can already think of so many uses for the lovelies — you could throw 'em in a vase to spice up a brunch buffet, keep a stash on hand whenever you need a hostess gift (for the gal that has everything), or even "snail mail" a beautiful bouquet to a dear friend in need.
Read moreRecipe: Citrus Poppy Seed Muffins (For The Kitchn)
Every good Southerner should have a go-to muffin recipe in their arsenal, and I think this one certainly fits the bill. These melt-in-your-mouth muffins—filled with the bright flecks of orange zest and subtle crunch of poppy seeds—have a perfectly light, perfectly tender crumb thanks to cake flour and plenty of butter. (No hockey pucks here!)
Serve a plateful of these citrus poppy seed muffins to overnight guests, fill a basket as a hostess gift, or hoard them all for yourself. Either way, I promise I won't judge.