This week brought one of the most beautiful seasons of the year at la casa….peony season.
Oh how I adore my peonies!
Each June when they bloom, I am so grateful to the woman who planted them…the original owner of our almost 20 year old house.
She planted not only these beauties…but lilacs, hostas, raspberries and others.
And they bring to so much beauty to our home.
It is so wonderful to be able to step outside with a pair of scissors and come back in with a bouquet.
I put together this little bistro table for a luncheon with a friend.
Peonies have such big personality….and they looks so pretty with almost any dishes.
I love the contrast with the blue & white….so delicious!
Fresh flowers, dishes, linen and a bistro table….it’s like having my own little cafe in my backyard.
I am so very grateful for small pleasure like this!
What small pleasures of summer are you enjoying right now?
I would love to hear!
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Your phoenies are beautiful. And I love the table, you are getting so creative, love your site.
What a lovely table and your peonies are gorgeous! I bought two this year to put into our garden and I can't wait until they bloom in the future 🙂
Beautiful photos of the lovely tablescape. I'm enjoying some hydrangeas I cut and brought in today (and a bit of quiet time since my guys are on a church bus trip to the Toronto Blue Jays game.)
They are so beautiful, Angie! I had some faux ones in almost that same color on my dining room table for awhile. I know it's not even close to the beauty of the real thing, but I don't think peonies would care for our desert climate….lol!
CAS
Love the pink peonies with the blue and white table setting. Our peonies are long over, so I have to settle for other flowers. Peonies are definitely worth celebrating.
beautiful table presentation
You've set a beautiful table, Angie!
What beautiful photography….and I love the color of the peonies 🙂
Thanks for inspiring me today!
blessings,
karianne
Pretty! And such a relaxing scene. I am enjoying not having the rush in the mornings, the nagging of schoolwork, the hurry up of dinner at 6:30…I love how much easier Summer is!
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I enjoyed the simple pleasure of running barefoot through the grass to catch the setting sun with my two younger boys. I felt like a kid again! And to think…I almost passed it up to plunk away on my laptop. For shame! 🙂
what a beautiful table! can i come to a tea? {more than 10,000 km' :)}
and a new word in english….peony ..
have a wonderful day 🙂
Lior 🙂
Wow! That is so beautiful! That looks amazing!
I agree, it's the life's little pleasures that mean the most – and this table is divine. What a lovely place setting! I love the blue & white dishes with your peonies! I'm sure you and your friend have a beautiful day! What more could a friend ask for : )
Danielle xo
What a beautiful table. I love the bright color of the flowers that you put with the blue and white. Great eye for design!
This is a really adorable table setting! Peonies my favorite but most of the time people dont like peonies when they are fully bloomed but i think they're adorable even when they are fully bloomed!
Love it! Those blue flower patterns are stunning and so perfect for a summer meal!
WOW!! I hope I get an invite to the tea party! It looks FABULOUS!
Thanks for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality! I can't wait to see what you link up this evening! 🙂
The table looks beautiful! The peonies are gorgeous 🙂
Greetings from Australia♥
~Pernilla
Beautiful table, love the blues and the peonies are perfect on the table.
How pretty! I never would have put red flowers with those beautiful blue and white dishes. Really very attractive.
Lovely, indeed…
I guess, we have the same thought this week. I have a spot in my cubby house veranda. I set for 2 for breakfast, and I am enjoying it, though the Swedish summer this year is just raining §:-(
Happy w/end.
/CC from Stockholm
The blue and white with your deep pink peonies look stunning! Peonies are my favorite flower!