Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Peony

I was going through some of my old photographs and came across this picture. It's a picture I took of a small bouquet of peonies last spring. 

The peonies have been pushing their way through the soggy soil this past week and it's made me very excited. 

Peonies, hydrangeas, roses...I xoxo you summer. 
Posted by Catherine at 1:50 AM
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  1. French CuriositésApril 19, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    Mine are coming up as well....I love going outside and seeing how much things change each day. Spring is amazing!
    http://www.etsy.com/shop/FrenchCuriosites

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  2. RobynApril 19, 2011 at 2:36 AM

    I'm a new reader and find your blog classic and inspiring! The peonies are gorgeous. Hydrangeas are my favorite. Take care!

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  3. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    my favourtie flower, beautiful. I had them at my wedding. :)

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  4. TonyaApril 19, 2011 at 3:12 AM

    Ah, Peonies are the essence of spring in a sent! My peonies are stretching their nodding heads also. I have about 15 different varieties of them: a growing addiction. But it's a perfect addiction and I look forward to seeing each one of them. Thanks for sharing. I hope your babies will get to enjoy the nice warm spring air soon!

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  5. JennyApril 19, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    Very pretty! ;-)

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  6. pve designApril 19, 2011 at 4:09 AM

    love peonies too.
    pve

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  7. Simply LKJApril 19, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Ours have all leafed out, and are just starting to bud...cannot wait!

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  8. BelApril 19, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    Beautiful flowers! :)

    Belly B
    http://www.bforbel.com

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  9. AlyssaApril 19, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    The peony-One of my favorite flowers! ;)So pretty! Alyssa of Boston Bee

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  10. Marian HazelApril 19, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Just lovely, so envious, as we are just heading into winter! My mother has exactly the same vase.

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  11. Alison AgnewApril 19, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    peonies are my very favorite of all my perennials and i thrill at the sight of all those buds pushing up through the damp soil every spring!

    alison
    stuff and nonsense

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  12. KimApril 19, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Beautiful! And, you listed all of my favorite flowers...the old fashioned kind.

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  13. A Vintage VineApril 19, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Great picture! My peonies are pushing through too.....can't wait, thanks for sharing!

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  14. KitApril 19, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Here over in Montana, we are still in the throes of winter. But alas, my Peony is about 3 inches above the soil. It is coming up no matter what, ahh nature! Kit

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  15. Natasha @ Northern Light DesignApril 19, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    MEE TOOOOO!
    I can't wait to see your bouquets fresh from the garden!

    Northern Light

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  16. Banana PeppersApril 19, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    One of my favortie flowers...Love this photo!

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  17. Hood Canal GalApril 19, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Simply, beautiful. You blog is still one of my favorite places to visit.
    I can't wait for my garden(in soggy seattle) to start blooming again, Looks like it might be awhile. Cheers to summer on the way!

    Megan

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  18. Alexandra Bee BlogApril 19, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    beautiful! you really area great photographer!

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  19. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    For a minute I thought you were going to say that your peonies were already blooming! Whew! Mine are just pushing up through the dirt. But at least they are still there!!

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  20. RhondaApril 19, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Beautiful bouquet! And that vase just sets them off perfectly. :)

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  21. Alicia@ eco friendly homemakingApril 19, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    So pretty. I love Peonies. They not only look pretty but smell so awesome. Great photo.

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  22. AnonymousApril 19, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    I agree! My hydrangea's are just beginning to push their tiny sprouts of leaves and peonies are standing tall. The bleeding hearts are always the first (and last) to show. I bet you would love them, too. The lacy leaves are beautiful. Mine are dwarf varieties and while they aren't able to be brought inside to vases, they are amazing outside.

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  23. 24 CornersApril 19, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    I actually sighed and went "ahhh' when I saw your sweet peony picture! It was the perfect prettiness I needed to see on this 'yet another' gray and rainy spring (ha) day! Love the little hobnail vase...they were meant for each other.
    So happy you're seeing those special signs of floral life waking up...they do help keep thoughts of warm, sunny days alive and real.
    xo J~

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  24. Paula Jo @ Outdoor Garden DecorApril 19, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Trina, What a cute picture of the Peonies from last spring. Peonies are so beautiful to me. My mom uses Peonies to decorate gravesites on Memorial Day. Thanks for sharing such a beauty.

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  25. DianneApril 19, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Peonies are my very favorite but they d nt grow well in NC...not sure exactly why. It may be too humid. I will delight in seeing yours.
    I also cannot wait to see pictures of those adorable twins in the sunshine outside your farmhouse. Life is good! ( Busy but good. wink!)

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  26. BarbApril 19, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Ditto!!!!!

    I HEART SUMMER! Bring it on!

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  27. Rachel Noelle PallasApril 19, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    ~B~E~A~U~T~I~F~U~L~

    Rachel
    French Farmhouse 425

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  28. The Remnant RoomApril 19, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Mine are poking through the soil too! Can't wait to see them in June!
    Paula

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  29. Vintage is for LoversApril 19, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    The sight of beautiful pink peonies instantly puts a smile on my face. Thanks for sharing this picture. It speaks a thousand words. xo Samantha

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  30. MimiApril 19, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    A beautiful flower. Mimi xx

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  31. NancyApril 19, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    This post was one reason I know own several of those vases!

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  32. Blondie's JournalApril 19, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Very pretty, Tina. I used to grow peonies at our lakehouse and they were destroyed when we had the house renovated. I was so sad. Someday I will plant more. Your picture tugged at my heart!

    XO,
    Jane

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  33. Elizabeth @ mygladheart.blogspot.comApril 19, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    It's so pretty! I need to make sure that I plant some this year!

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  34. WhisperWood CottageApril 19, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    So pretty! Hope all of you are well!

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  35. Barb@curlywillowdiyApril 20, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    Ahh, fragrant peonies!

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  36. SusyApril 20, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Really enjoyed your blog today ~ so serene. Thanks for sharing the beauty.

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  37. choose to be happy blog April 20, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    so lovely!!

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  38. TashApril 20, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    Peonies are so beautiful, I can't wait until the flowers start poking their pretty heads out from the soil over here!

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  39. Heaven's WalkApril 20, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Peonies are one of top three favs (next to lavender and hydrangeas)! Mine are just popping their heads up now. :) Lovely photo!

    xoxo laurie

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  40. Tracey Ayton PhotographyApril 21, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    Trina your pictures are always so simple but beautiful. The peonies are no different, they are absolutely fabulous. They are indeed my favorite flower.

    Tracey

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  41. red tickingApril 21, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    the peonies are popping up EVERYWHERE and i am sooo excited... dont you just love watching them change and grow... daily???
    roses and hydrangeas are coming along... but the peonies are like little baby chicks growing into their own... so amazing..xx

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  42. KelseyApril 21, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Peonys are my favorite!! Just found your blog and am the newest follower! Seriously LOVE it.
    xoxo

    kelseyannesmith.blogspot.com

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  43. Mary LouApril 21, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    I {3 peonies and so do the ants...

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  44. PhiligryApril 21, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    beautiful!

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  45. Ocean Breezes and Country SneezesApril 23, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Happy Easter to you, hubby, and your baby bunnies!

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  46. Linda @ bushel and a pickleApril 23, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Love peonies too. So freah and happy inspiring! With so much rain at our home, I am just glad out early spring flowers have not floated away! They are putting up a brave beautiful showing so far. Hope we actually have some clear skies before summer comes!

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  47. Robynne's NestApril 24, 2011 at 4:44 AM

    That's two big bundles of joy you have there! Enjoy your first Easter with the babies, next year they will be old enough for an Easter Egg hunt!! Robx

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Thank you for leaving your thoughts. Kind regards, Catherine

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