Friday, July 8, 2011

Perfectly Pink Peonies

Hello everyone,
    I am glad you stopped by as I have some beautiful pink peonies to show you today. I love peonies and there are lots of them blooming in the garden now but with the hot sunny weather they never last long enough so I like to capture their beauty with my camera so I can enjoy them year round at least to some degree. Unfortunately, I can't capture their wonderful fragrance so it will soon just be a memory.











Pink peonies in my old but pretty teapot.



As you may have guessed I am joining Pink Saturday at How Sweet the Sound and also Hakan at The Rose Garden in Malevik.

I hope you enjoy a beautiful sunny weekend!

Carolyn
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40 comments:

  1. KathyJuly 8, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Peonies are absolutely perfect Carolyn! Just love them - they bloomed in May here and I am so pleased to see you share yours - such lovely arrangements - works of art! Happy Pink Saturday,
    Kathy

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  2. HuldaJuly 8, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Your roses are just like a dream! Wonderful in the pitchers.

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  3. ShabbyprimdelightsJuly 8, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Hi Carolyyn...I totally envy your peonies. They are so beautiful. Sadly these will not grow in our Australian climate so I will just have to be happy looking at your pretty pink ones.
    HPS
    Michelle

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  4. Susan EvelynAndRoseJuly 8, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Gorgeous peonies and gorgeous photos! Oh, how we wish those flowers would last longer...
    Happy PS,
    Susan

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  5. CindyJuly 8, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Oh My Goodness, what a perfect shade of pink, and beautiful photos. Do you know the name of that peony? I'd love to find one just like it!

    Cindy

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  6. AnonymousJuly 8, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    They are indeed perfectly pink and perfectly beautiful.

    xo,

    Abby

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  7. UnknownJuly 8, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    AMAZING!! Those peonies are so regal. I can smell them from here.

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  8. Light and VoicesJuly 8, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Peonies and lace really go together....your blog is just beautiful.
    Joyce M

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  9. LVJuly 8, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Your pink Peonies made for one of the most stunning post ever.

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  10. Michella MarieJuly 8, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    WOW!!! Your peonies are BEAUTIFUL Carolyn!! They are quickly becoming one of my favorite flowers!! Just gorgeous!! My current post on my blog is a tutorial on how to make paper peonies from coffee filters :)) They don't smell as good, lol, but they last a lot longer. Down here in Texas we spend a small fortune on a bouquet of peonies!! So for me, paper peonies are the only way to go!!
    Your photos are amazing too!! They look like they belong in a magazine!! Seriously!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful world with us!!
    LOVE FROM TEXAS!!!
    ~~Michella~~
    www.michellamarie.com

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  11. Pamela GordonJuly 8, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    So pretty! I love the different pots.

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  12. poppilinnstudiosJuly 8, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Just gorgeous! Your photos are always so beautiful.
    -Lynn

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  13. maría ceciliaJuly 8, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    My heart starts beating faster everytime I come to see a new post from you.... ahhhh!!! everything is soooo adorable...
    hugs dear

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  14. PamelaJuly 8, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    Oh, I think I CAN smell them. What a treat for the soul -- your pictures are beautiful!

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  15. Deanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage BlogJuly 9, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    So stunning! I adore peonies...ours bloom in May in Pennsylvania.

    Thank you for sharing them with us! It like reliving my peonies all over again!

    Deanna

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  16. AnonymousJuly 9, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    A stunner of a post, today - those peonies are out of this world gorgeous! They are perfect in your teapot, too! I can't have them in the house - I got so sick with allergies the last time I brought a bouquet in. I was a mess for two days. But, enjoying them via the camera is treat enough. Thanks for sharing!
    Joy!
    Miss Kathy

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  17. A Garden of ThreadsJuly 9, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    My peonies are all finished for this year. I love your pink ones in the pink teapot, they were made for each other. Have a wonderful weekend Carolyn:)

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  18. AnaJuly 9, 2011 at 2:08 AM

    Una maravilla !! Gracias por esta maravilla de fotos !!!

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  19. RowanJuly 9, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    Such a lovely colour,your paeonies are beautiful and make me wish I had some of the doubles. I only have two of the early flowering singles in my garden.

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  20. AnonymousJuly 9, 2011 at 3:22 AM

    Oh my! I just cannot imagine having such gorgeous flowers in my yard. I just love to look over your pages! Happy Pink Saturday, Patti

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  21. That shabby Pink GirlJuly 9, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    Your Peonies are so beautiful, mine are just coming on. I have 6 pink and one white. I hope mine turn out as Beautiful as yours.
    Thanks for sharing.

    marian elizabeth

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  22. FlorentynaJuly 9, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    Dear Carolyn.
    Gorgeous peonies and beautiful photos;-)
    Very pretty.
    Sweetest greetings and happy Pink Saturday;-)
    Florentyna.

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  23. esssJuly 9, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    I love your writer’s voice in this post... Great colors.. Sounds like peaceful..
    College Essays

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  24. Rita MJuly 9, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Gorgeous flowers Carolyn!!

    Rita :)

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  25. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageJuly 9, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Ah, your peonies are scrumptious, Carolyn! Love them. Your rose garden looks gorgeous too in your previous post. What a fairyland you live in! Hope your weekend is lovely.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  26. BohemianJuly 9, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Peonies are my favorite flower and yours are magnificent! Usually you can't even find them growing here in the Desert and I'd so like to have them in floral arrangements like those lovely ones you've photographed! I once saw them offered in Trader Joe's but they were not looking very healthy so alas I had to pass on the one time I even found them available! Obviously too hot for such delicate blooms. *le sigh*

    Blessings from the Arizona Desert... Dawn... The Bohemian

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  27. AgniJuly 9, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Great pictures ,like paintings!!

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  28. My Grama's SoulJuly 9, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Oh my ........ these photos simply take one's breath away.

    xo

    Jo

    p.s. can't grow them at all where I live in AZ....lucky you

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  29. VeronicaJuly 9, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    Wow I am so happy to land on your gorgeous blog via Saturday Show off. I am new to blogging and this is my first visit here and I am your newest follower. Your peonies are exquisite! I love them but, als they do not do well here, apparently. Love love your blog

    Veronica
    www.tasselsandtwigs.blogspot.com

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  30. genaJuly 9, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Stunning as always ! Just like the rest of your peaceful, ethereal gardens and home.... it's like a soft, gentle hug to visit your blog !!!!


    Happy Pink Saturday !

    gena

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  31. Pink Piccadilly PastriesJuly 9, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    I just found your wonderful blog and your gorgeous photos! I have never seen such lovely Peonies! I don't think I can grow them here in Savannah, GA! I've always wanted to visit Prince Edward Island. Thank you for sharing! Jina

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  32. Sue from Ky.July 9, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    I found your blog through my sisters followings. I Love,love,love all of your beautiful pictures. If I could imagine Heaven, this would be it. Being surrounded with all of the beautiful things you have captured in photos.

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  33. Heather's Blog-o-ramaJuly 9, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    The peonies are gorgeous...just lovely. I especially love that simple green container the best. It's really beautiful :) :) Have a great weekend. love and hugs from Oregon, Heather :)

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  34. The TablescaperJuly 10, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Your peoonies are gorgeous. They almost don't seem real. Thanks for sharing.

    - The Tablescaper

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  35. mypinkprettiesaboutmeJuly 10, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Congrats on being published! It's easy to see why. Lovely post.

    HPS

    LL

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  36. Donna HeberJuly 10, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Carolyn,

    Your peonies are breathtaking and look so beautiful in your pretty pitchers. I can almost smell them right now.

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  37. CindyJuly 10, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Beautiful! All of them!!!
    My peonies did not seem to stay as long as usual, they were over and done in a couple of days.
    Hugs, Cindy

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  38. Victorian1885July 10, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Oh Carolyn I love your Peonies...Have a great week my East Coast friend! Sure hope you enjoyed the Royals visit.

    Wanda

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  39. Diana (Apple Pie)July 11, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    I love peonies... and your pictures are always so specials!

    Have a wonderful day!
    Diana

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  40. Tasha AndersonJuly 14, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Your flowers and blog are breathtaking! I'd love for you to share this post today at

    http://www.frugaliciousme.com/2011/07/pinkalicious-thursday-blog-party-10.html

    XOXO,
    Tasha

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Thank you for all your sweet comments and may your day be filled with joy!

Carolyn