22 July 2014

More peonies


I couldn't resist having just one more bouquet of peonies!  Mine finished blooming weeks ago but a vendor at the farmer's market last Saturday was still selling them from her garden.  She said this would be the last week so I decided to indulge.


I chose this barely there colour - not quite white but not quite pink - and tucked them into my favourite vintage ironstone pitcher.


I rarely buy flowers in the summer months as I can usually find something from the garden to bring inside. 


My father is still staying with us after having a couple of falls while we have some modifications made to his home.  We expect to have the renovations finished around mid-August.  Things have been a bit busier than usual trying to organize everything he'll need in a short amount of time but it's all gradually coming together.

Have a lovely week!

7 comments:

  1. Hi Lynda! I've been thinking about you but lost track of you through the old yahoo groups and through Facebook. I decided to google you and found you. I spent a little time catching up with you through your blog, and want you to know I'm keeping you in my prayers. Sending lots of hugs, too, to an "old friend" :)

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    1. Hi Joanne! I'm so glad you found me! :) Thanks for your prayers too. That's how I'm getting through this. I'm going to catch up with you soon! xoxo

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  2. How beautiful...I wonder how she has peonies so long after the fact...did she refrigerate them as buds, a late-blooming variety... Your dad will be happy to return to his home once it is safe and ready for him. So many things to consider as I recall. A happy day to you!

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    1. Hi Vee, I think they're late bloomers. She grows flowers on her farm and always has a nice variety. If only my gardens were that large! :)

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  3. Those are gorgeous peonies. How lovely to have them so late in the season.

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  4. How fortunate we are that you indulged, my friend!! :-)
    These are so beautiful, Lynda, and a color that I've never seen. Really so special.

    I am so glad to hear that your dad is doing okay, and that he will be able to return home after his home is made safer for him.

    i wish you a truly wonderful week! xo.

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  5. Such lovely and gentle pictures. That "barely there" shade is my favorite!

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