My favorite flower of all time is in full bloom here. I cut an armful on Sunday and filled vases and urns with lovely fluffy peonies. Glad I did, too, since the heavy rains have destroyed the remainder of the blossoms outside.
I do a blog post on peonies every year, and I never ever tire of them, their fragrance or the way they photograph so beautifully.
Just a little bit of beauty I wanted to share with you today!
Peonies are my all time favorite as well. My few have come and gone already so I'm glad to see yours.
Susanne.
Posted by: Susanne | May 17, 2011 at 07:06 PM
I wish peonies grew here..... *sigh*
Posted by: Leanne | May 17, 2011 at 07:41 PM
And Andrea, peonies are my ULTIMATE favourite flower ever also. Mine are just sprouting. I have 10 inch. stems right now. It's been raining so much here in Ontario. I want sunshine.
You have given me a little piece of sunshine today : )
Beautiful photos.
xoxoxoxo
Posted by: claudie | May 17, 2011 at 09:27 PM
Peonies are one of my favorite flowers. Second only to daisies!! When my second son was born, my husband brought me a huge bunch of peonies. They were pink (instead of blue) but it didn't matter!! :)
~ Wendy
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Posted by: Wendy McDonagh-Valentine | May 17, 2011 at 10:43 PM
Soooo beautiful! Thanks for sharing those with us!
Posted by: debi | May 18, 2011 at 01:04 AM
mine aren't out just yet, but nearly. I love them too, and I always love seeing your flowers in bloom.
gorgeous.
xx
Posted by: sadie | May 18, 2011 at 06:28 AM
I love peonies too. Your photographs are magnificent! I can practically smell them...lovely Andrea. Ours bloom in early June and with all the rain we're getting they're sure to be gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: [email protected] | May 18, 2011 at 07:46 AM
I love peonies, but sadly, I don't have any in my yard! {might need to fix that:} Your photos are gorgeous and I look forward to your "peony post" every year;) Enjoy their beauty!
Posted by: Leah C | May 18, 2011 at 08:32 AM
The most gorgeous flowers! Makes me so happy.
Posted by: Jeni Carlson | May 18, 2011 at 02:45 PM
Thanks for sharing these beauties! Mine are all fuchsia or white and have bloomed and gone for this year. I've planted pinks but for some reason they never grow. Love yours!
Posted by: Terri | May 18, 2011 at 04:48 PM
Andrea, your peonies are super gorgeous! Mine are still far from bloom time - so far only the tulips are blooming here.
Posted by: Zita - Mlle Magpie | May 18, 2011 at 05:06 PM
Gorgeous!!
Posted by: Wendy | May 18, 2011 at 09:48 PM
I look forward to your peony posts every year! I love love love love love them! They are divine, you are so lucky that they grow well where you are :) xo
Posted by: Natasha Burns | May 18, 2011 at 09:59 PM
Truly one of God's creations! Thanks for sharing because we can't grow them down here and they are so beautiful!!
Posted by: suesue | May 20, 2011 at 09:34 AM
Lovely peonies! My favorite of all time...thanks for sharing! Your photos are quite beautiful. Mine will be blooming soon and I'm looking forward to seeing the new ones I planted last fall.
Posted by: Leslie Crohn | May 20, 2011 at 10:52 AM
Sorry..left wrong link above.
Posted by: Leslie Crohn | May 20, 2011 at 10:55 AM
BEAUTIFUL!! The pics of your flowers made me smile :)
Posted by: sonia audelo | May 20, 2011 at 03:45 PM
You are so blessed to have these in your garden!
My daughter is having a seaside wedding in July and white/blush peonies will be her bouquet-yours are truly gorgeous-thanks for sharing the beauty!
Posted by: JoieDeVivre | May 24, 2011 at 06:58 PM
Oh my gracious!! Those are heavenly! Peonies are among my most favorite blooms. Have a great weekend! HUGS ~ Heidi
Posted by: Heidi Meyer | May 28, 2011 at 07:45 PM
Oh Sooooo many Congratulations to you and your family Andrea!!!
That is absolutely so wonderful for you. I had a feeling your home would fly off the market faster than your Beautiful eggs did!!! But WOW that is fast!!!!
And the best blessing is moving closer to your family. Absolutely nothing is more important than parents and family!!! I say ~ hands down ~ Amen to that!!!
Congratulations Andrea and I am soooo looking forward to meeting you in the fall!!!
Take care and pack creatively, using every nook and cranny!!!
Hugs to you my friend, Tricia K.
Posted by: Tricia k. Johnson | June 08, 2011 at 10:41 AM
SO BEAUTYFUL!
Inspiring!
I would like to make a suede flower like these...lots of work, but imagine!
To put in my hair!
Posted by: YoKo at: http://liten-anna.blogspot.com | June 20, 2011 at 05:36 AM
My goodness! Who doesn't love pink peonies? Makes me think of vintage prints and spring weddings! Beautiful.
Posted by: Susan @ {Godbey & Gant: vintage and couture bridal} | August 17, 2011 at 09:31 PM
Such beautiful peonies! You are lucky, mine are always covered in ants. I can't bring them inside the house!
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Posted by: S. Lamb | August 29, 2011 at 11:42 AM
Gorgeous!
Posted by: Marlene | October 25, 2011 at 12:43 PM
Wow.. Lovely Peonies. I like all. They look like very beautiful in such different colors. It's really awesome. I have Peonies plant in my garden.
Posted by: הסרת שיער לייזר קוסמטיקס | November 30, 2011 at 11:45 AM