Welcome to the July 29th Foodie Friday.
This week whirled by in a warm green blur. I'm still working on the second Teeny book, A Teeny Bit of Trouble, and I wonder if it will ever end. Time seems to stop and speed up, all at once, and I am lost in a teeny dream. It's a wonderful thing, actually, because I'm not writing--I'm inhabiting the book.
The days are long and hot, and I find myself thinking of last spring, peony season.
It was a time when I had a bit of spare time and pink ruffled things grew in my garden.
I took a moment for myself to nourish the belly and the spirit.
A Peony Picnic
What You Need:
What You Need:
Peonies (or any flower that makes you happy)
Table and floral tablecloth
Mismatched pottery
Compote and pitcher
Cherries
Strawberries and cream
Berry Tarts
Solitude
Peace
Crisp spring air
(Photos courtesy of Shutterstock.com. (c) Galina Kochergina, one of my favorite photographers)
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The peonies are perfection on the table, and the menu is divine. I have always wanted to grow peonies, but not too sure how they could handle the triple digit Texas heat. Your photography is stunning too!
ReplyDeleteI would love to have peonies blooming in my garden again (along with some fresh, spring air!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful setting and a perfect mental get-away :)
I'm longing for peonies, spring air & picnic weather *sigh*... Happy Writing!
ReplyDeleteI was going to plant a few peonies in my garden this spring....but that never happened. I love they way they look! Enjoy your weekend:)
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful peonies! So many of us sure needed that picture of such beauty and "spring-ness"!
ReplyDeleteI don't know why I haven't stopped by in a while....Just blog hopping when I get time! I'm so happy you're living in your book! Hugs :)
Peonies are truly beautiful Michael, I wish they could always be around:@)
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh. Your blog brings so many smiles to my face. Truly.
ReplyDeleteOh, Michael I love pics taken in an orchard setting! I have been drooling over them on Pinterest. Your table is just lovely!! I think I have my cooking mojo back. Was sick all spring and didn't cook much.:(
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the book!
Sherry
Wishing you calmer days & more time to yourself soon so you can get out to enjoy these warm summer breezes.
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting FF again this week.
fondly,
Rett
HI,
ReplyDeleteI shared my Shake To Go!
I miss the peonies! We had beautiful blooms but they were destroyed by the super-hot weather a few months ago.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the linky, and I hope you have a wonderful weekend :)
I love peonies, such a happy flower! Beautiful setting. Looking forward to testing some of these recipies.
ReplyDeleteSorry I added my Flip Flops and Flamingos Party. Could you delete it for me?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sheryl
Peonies have much too short a season... they are so gorgeous, aren't they? Thanks for hosting, as always and hope the writing keeps running smoothly... sure it will with a pro like you. A great character writes itself, doesn't it?
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ReplyDeleteI shared my Tomato Feta Pasta Salad. Thanks for hosting~You have lots of interesting posts today!!
Hi first time here. literaly awestruck by your designs,
ReplyDeleteshared a recipe of grilled shrimp here...
following u
have a good day
Gorgeous photos as always! Love the tablecloth!
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ReplyDeleteI'm Oliver i think you know me by blog!
Averything was so pretty and i really liked the flowers!
XoXo
Oliver
Beautiful photos! I'd love to be sitting at that table. Thanks for hosting!
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