Tuesday, 17 June 2014

This Mornings Peonies.....

Good evening all....

Hope you all had a great day.....

We are without power, after a strong thunderstorm went thru.....

Horrific weather all over Ontario and parts of the US....

So....I am on my trusty IPad....don't want to disappoint!

Will publish as soon as the power resumes.....

I took these photos this morning....

With the sun streaming into my living room....

These Peonies awaited me on my return from the cottage....

I think they are magnificent....

I also have a bouquet in my bedroom....the scent is intoxicating. ♥️









     

 I hope you are safe from this storm....plenty of tornadoes further north....

What a crazy Spring so far...temps in the 30's c today...sweltering....not complaining!

Enjoy the rest of your evening...

Power off for nearly 2 hours.....

Back in business....

            Cheers!  :o)
             linda



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38 comments:

  1. Betsy Brock17 June 2014 at 18:18

    Peonies are one of my favorites! Just look at them...what's not to like? haha. Ours were long gone last week and only a distant memory now. We did, however, have them for a good while instead of rains beating them into the ground too early.

    Glad you're safe....terrible tornadoes in Nebraska here...twin tornadoes! Good grief!

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    1. Linda17 June 2014 at 19:34

      You are so right , Betsy....what's not to like?
      Hopefully they will last for the week....
      We're safe!

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  2. Anonymous17 June 2014 at 18:45

    I'm glad you are safe from the storm the peonies are amazing!

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  3. Unknown17 June 2014 at 18:51

    Beautiful header!! Gorgeous peonies!
    I was at a restaurant and the power went out for a half an hour or more. I was getting ready to leave as it was getting more than hot in there and then the power came back on and our food came, so all was well.

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    1. Linda17 June 2014 at 19:36

      Good thing you got your dinner!
      The wind was crazy, eh?

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  4. Gloria Baker17 June 2014 at 19:06

    What amazing look the peonies !

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  5. Kris17 June 2014 at 23:21

    Helloooooo, I have missed you! What gorgeous flowers! I love peonies. Don't see them often here though. Oh my gosh, Miss V is losing her baby face, and has the most darling toddler face! Such great shots of her! That sweater is indeed, fabulous! I have many times seen something adorable in thrifts for my grand girls, but I know my daughter would turn up her nose. She has no appreciation for handmade garments. LOVE the pic of your boyfriend, waving with the whirly gig in foreground. So cool!
    I have been so ding dang busy. I am pathetically trying to catch up with my favorite blogs. I only have my Noah boy for a few more days. Sad for me. Happy for them.
    xo Kris

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    1. Linda18 June 2014 at 12:32

      Hi Kris...I know you have been ding dang busy! I read your post!
      I guess Noah will be moving out with his Mom and new beau...oh well....great for them!

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  6. Patricia18 June 2014 at 00:22

    Oh my, those peonies are absolutely gorgeous Linda, and so is that white vase. I have a small collection of milk glass, but don't have anything like that. Now I'll be on the lookout. I had no idea the weather was bad in Ontario - power outages can be quite a worry if you don't know how long they will last. Glad you are safe. P.

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    1. Linda18 June 2014 at 12:34

      Hi Patricia!
      The white vase is Hobnail....good luck with your thrifting!
      My Peonies are done now....will enjoy what I have brought inside!

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  7. Eddie Bluelights18 June 2014 at 00:46

    Beautiful home and flowers Linda
    Off to do my wednesday gardening with two ladies.
    Hope the weather remains fine.

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  8. rusty duck18 June 2014 at 02:08

    Fabulous peonies!

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    1. Linda18 June 2014 at 12:35

      Thank you Jessica....they are, aren't they? Tee hee hee......

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  9. Marisa B18 June 2014 at 03:33

    Such a pretty flower..we bought a peony bush this season (this May) to replace an azalea bush - no flowers so far there little tiny buds that I thought by now would bloom but nothing - is there anything I should do.

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    1. Linda18 June 2014 at 13:08

      It will bloom next year Marisa....sometimes they send out immature buds...no worries!
      next year you will have beautiful blooms!

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  10. Anonymous18 June 2014 at 04:03

    Your peonies are gorgeous ... I love the deep pink ones, must look for one of those for the garden.
    What weather, one minute I'm out trimming the bleeding heart and then it is pouring of rain and windy as all heck. We didn't get the worst of it though. June has had amazing rain storms.

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    1. Linda18 June 2014 at 13:09

      thanks Linda...all 3 peony plants are my Moms...I cherish them♥️

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  11. 45th Parallel Quilter18 June 2014 at 04:58

    Novice gardener in the peony area ... are your plants in full sun all day or part sun/shade? I know not to plant them too deep or they will never (or take forever) to bloom, right? How do you rid the ants from the flowers so you can bring them inside without an infestation? The ants are necessary to make the blossoms open, I know ... sorry for so many questions!! They are GORGEOUS and their fragrance is so "heady"!

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    1. Linda18 June 2014 at 13:10

      Full sun all day long!
      After I cut them...I dip them in the pool upside down....shake them...and the ants fall out!!
      Good luck with yours!

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  12. Jane and Chris18 June 2014 at 05:29

    Our peonies are still in bud!
    Happy to hear that you are safe, the storm was a 'cracker' for sure.
    Jane x

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    1. Linda18 June 2014 at 13:11

      Mine are still in bud at the cottage....bit nippier out there...for some strange reason!

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  13. Martha18 June 2014 at 06:38

    I am beginning to understand that peonies are to be picked and brought inside to enjoy. They just aren't as much fun with their faces on the ground full of rain. Some just may find their way into my kitchen this afternoon.
    We had wind, rain, thunder, and lightening, but the power here stayed on. Others were not so lucky. We will be playing "Pick Up Sticks" before we mow the lawn again.

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    1. Linda18 June 2014 at 13:12

      You do that Miss Martha!
      Run them under the hose first...to lose the ants!!
      I wonder what happened out at the cottage.....hmmmmmm....

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    2. Martha18 June 2014 at 15:05

      You will be pleased to know that a vase full of pretty pink flowers is gracing my table right now. They smell a little strong, but so far my allergies are tolerating it well. Didn't hose them down, but I haven't seen any ants either.

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    3. Linda18 June 2014 at 15:07

      Excellent!!
      What colour are yours???
      We need pictures......

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  14. Sylvie18 June 2014 at 08:26

    What a perfect peony vase! So pretty.

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    1. Linda18 June 2014 at 13:13

      Hi there Sylvie....the vase is a favorite of mine♥️

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  15. Pamela Gordon18 June 2014 at 08:56

    Those were some terrible storms that went through Ontario and parts of the US yesterday. They dissipated before they arrived here but we had heavy rain all morning. Your peonies are beautiful and you got some lovely photos of them. I was looking at your beautiful living room and the nice things you have around and thinking I bet Miss V. behaves herself and doesn't touch them. Am I correct? :) My daughter doesn't have anything breakable in sight with her 2 boys but I had things out when raising our kids. It's all in how you teach them I guess. Stay cool.

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    1. Linda18 June 2014 at 13:14

      Nope...she is a good girl....likes the birds though!!
      We tell her to be "gentle"...and that seems to work!

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  16. Em Parkinson18 June 2014 at 12:21

    I love that one with light coming through the petals - it's so beautiful.

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    1. Linda18 June 2014 at 13:15

      Yes Em....I was thinking that looks like "header" material to me....better get busy!

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  17. Amy at love made my home18 June 2014 at 13:14

    I hope that your power is back on my now! The peonies are beautiful in all their different locations!! xx

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    1. Linda18 June 2014 at 13:16

      Oh gosh Amy....YES!!!...It was off last night for 2 hours...we are fine today!

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  18. DEZMOND20 June 2014 at 05:41

    ooh, peonies are my absolute fave flowers especially the white ones!

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