Here Today Gone Tomorrow

Peony blossoms are short lived, but there time here makes quite a lovely and dramatic impact. I literally savor every moment that their delicate petals are intact. One small bouquet in a room fills the entire space with their ambrosial scent. I love these extraordinary posies and I am very grateful they bloom in my garden from year to year.

Peonies

One of my favorite flowers in the Universe is the Peony. They are exquisite to look at, very delicate and oh so delightfully scented. I have five gigantic peony plants in my yard and savor EVERY SINGLE MOMENT that they bloom each year. I REFUSE to be out of town when they are blooming and spend as much time possible admiring their glory. Most of my peonies are in full bloom as I type this and I am very pleased.

Another of my favorite things is an antique blue Ball Mason jar. Mason jars make perfect vases and are very vesatile. They look stunning with a candle put inside in a dim lit room or as a porch light for a party. I also use antique Ball jars for storing lots of goodies, such as clothes pins, pens, and small art and craft supplies. You can find antique mason jars at most antique stores and often thrift stores, too!

Gardening

I feel so grateful for warm weather and my lovely garden. I spend at least an hour or two in the garden per day, making sure my little flower friends are content. I planted pots and window boxes with annuals, so they will fill out in the weeks to come. I also planted several Native Minnesota flowers that I purchased from the St. Paul Farmer's Market last weekend. The yard smells like heaven with five gigantic peonies. The pictures illustrate a taste of what is blooming in my sweet city garden.