Monday, June 21, 2010

Hello Peonies

Every Wednesday and Saturday The Green City Farmer's Market takes place just a few blocks from my house. I absolutely love going there and I even get up early to try to get the best selection. They have tons of fresh fruit, veggies, and herbs. Lots of potted flowers and freshly cut stems. On Saturdays it's like a massive feast there with Chef demonstrations, booths making smoothies, baked goods, omelettes, and breakfasts sandwiches. In other words I'm obsessed with this market. It starts in mid May and runs through October. Since the beginning of this season they have had the most beautiful peony stems there and I bring a few of them home with me each week.

Here are the beauties I got there most recently.

I love that when I bring them home they are these little colorful pops of color and then they bloom into these huge full flowers. I absolutely adore peonies!
What is your favorite flower to have in your home? What do you use to add some punches of color in the summer?
Posted by at 9:22 AM

11 comments:

  1. christine, just bellaJune 21, 2010 at 9:42 AM

    Peonies are one of my absolute favourites!! Such fluffy goodness! I've got a few in my front yard I am just waiting to bloom. Love em'!

    Happy Summer to you!

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  2. Megan LeeJune 21, 2010 at 9:53 AM

    Peonies are my favorite as well and I can never find them in the grocery stores. I live in Chicago and have been looking for a great farmer's market in hopes of finding some peonies before they are gone for the season. It looks like all the good farmer's markets open this weekend. So that's where I'll be!

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  3. Kay*June 21, 2010 at 12:56 PM

    so perfect! i love peonies - so full and pretty! & i love the shades of pink you have....very very nice!

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  4. AverillJune 21, 2010 at 3:53 PM

    Love peonies and those are gorgeous. Also love orchids -- especially since they last so long!

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  5. highheeledlifeJune 22, 2010 at 4:53 AM

    Peonies are my all time fav rivaled only by White Lillies and Orchids... we started a cutting garden on our property - each year we add to it ... HHL

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  6. annechovieJune 22, 2010 at 6:34 AM

    What gorgeous peonies! I love your white chippendale cabinet, too. xx

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  7. alison (semi-fab lane)June 22, 2010 at 3:47 PM

    they look fake they're so perfect! btw i love that white cabinet peeking out in your first picture, where did you get it from?

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  8. Hello Lover...June 22, 2010 at 4:16 PM

    I'm in love with that cabinet as well - thank you! It's actually an ebay find (I got really lucky with this one, it's white lacquer with lucite pulls). Reminds me so much of the stuff at pieces but for a lot less moola!

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  9. JohnJune 23, 2010 at 11:31 AM

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    John

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  10. Kelly@TearingUpHousesJune 23, 2010 at 6:45 PM

    Gorgeous! I absolutely love peonies. The remind me of my wedding!

    Kelly

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  11. ADD@DIYWITHADDJuly 16, 2010 at 7:16 PM

    Peonies are my fave too. Then ranunculus. But hydrangeas last the longest. All lovely.

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