Unlike some people, I don't have a garden in which to grow peonies. So this one came from a store. I can't actually tell you how much I paid for the five blooms (gah), but they're definitely proving their worth at the moment. They're about as big as my hand just now, and they smell ever so lightly and sweetly.
One of my favourite things about the new flat is that I now have so much more counter space. There's an entire stretch of counter, unbroken with appliances, laid out under a nice big window. It's all very ordinary, but I like seeing my little rack of 'baking' spices, the mini tea pot and bag of sugar all lined up. I bought the ceramic pitcher a few weeks ago, but only put it to use (as a vase) when the Mermaid Princess brought over flowers from her own garden. Once they started to wilt, I replaced them with the pretty shop-bought kind.
I have lots of crafting to get on with (a laundry bag for my bathroom, address labels, baby gifts, etc), but it's nearly impossible to find a moment in which to craft. I'm going to try moving my desk upstairs, even though we're still internetless up there. At least it'll give me a place to set my sewing machine.
I was fortunate enough to rescue a peony plant from my neighbors yard when they moved and haven't regretted it since. It has doubled in size and is absolutely beautiful. The blooms are huge and seem to take my breath away every time I walk past them in the garden. They are such a treat.
I adore peonies - my grandfather grew a HUGE bush and they always remind me of him. They are the most perfect flower I think - the petals, color and smell. Ah, I must go and get some now. I need a peoney fix!!!
Peonies are my all-time favourite flower. I think this stems from the ones that grow in front of my Gramma's house on the farm where my mother grew up. I love love love them. They're a definite good wedding and every day flower. :)
they are so pretty and delicate!
I LOVE peonies - have only discovered them over here in the UK and now wait each spring for them to arrive. It has never crossed my mind that they could actually be grown (in real life)! I'm going to look into it.
I cut some peonies today to put in vases inside and had to throw them right back out because ants came crawling out! They were so pretty! Yours are lovely, shop bought or not!
I share your pleasure at the simple joys, like the peonies, and like the little kitchen treasures arranged just as you like!
your peonies are beautiful; i especially love them in the creamware? jug. the colour combination is lovely!
Gorgeous! I'm so happy for you, in your new space. And peonies are so worth it, however you have to get them, no? XO, a