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Friday, June 15, 2012

Peonies In The Spotlight







You've never seen Peonies here before. They aren't local, and are usually very expensive to acquire. The show doesn't last long, and so they are utterly indulgent. I jumped out of my skin when I found them touring at the Whole Foods market the other day priced like any other flower.





When they arrived late in the day, I bustled them in for a portrait on the high chair "stage."  The full length lace at the window makes for as much drama as a theater curtain. I had no idea lace could filter so much light!




The cafe curtains that usually hang around here like stage hands have a jauntier mood. But something weightier seemed necessary for the set of the Peony premiere. . . .






What's their best side? Left?










Or right?




I couldn't decide either way, so I just snapped away like paparazzi!




This may be the cover shot!






Ready for a closeup?





Final curtain call. . . .




I'm going back, hopefully, before the Peonies move on. But you never know. An event like this could be a sellout! I hope this was a big enough drama for you! It was almost more excitement than I could stand!  :o)

 Have a fabulous opening weekend!
I hope you have something summery wonderful planned!

Jacqueline




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53 comments:

  1. Lady of the WoodsJune 15, 2012 at 6:20 PM

    oh gracious me....this Peony Drama ala Shakespeare continues.....here is my melodrama about these ephemeral beauties. this...'http://fairycafeandgarden.blogspot.com/2012/06/peonies.html

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  2. Sweet Posy DreamsJune 15, 2012 at 6:46 PM

    Such lovely peonies! You were so lucky to find them.

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  3. My Grama's SoulJune 15, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    Oh Jacqueline....I LOVE peonies.....mine have already withered.......I bought my batch at Trader Joe's and you are right....they are here for such a brief period....but oh how lovely they are.....AND THE SMELL!!!! DIVINE.....

    Jo

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  4. AnneJune 15, 2012 at 6:57 PM

    Oh my they are gorgeous.And beautiful photos too.Enjoy!
    ((((Hugs))))
    Anne

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  5. SusyJune 15, 2012 at 7:17 PM

    Bravo! Bravo!

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  6. helen tilstonJune 15, 2012 at 7:57 PM

    Hello Jacqueline

    I could feel my computer screen shaking with your excitement. You have photoed the so beautifully.
    Thank you for a joyful post
    Helenxx

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  7. Michele M./ Finch RestJune 15, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    Encore! Encore!

    Happy Pink, J!

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  8. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesJune 15, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    STUNNING, Jacqueline...they really are the most lovely flowers...

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  9. NannJune 15, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    Gorgeous!!! Absolutely gorgeous! And your photos just carry me away. You are such an artist in staging and photography. I needed a beautiful respite today and here it is. I so enjoy your work!!!

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  10. The homesteadingcottageJune 15, 2012 at 9:49 PM

    Oh my word!! SOOOOO lovely (: Peonies are one of my favorite flowers because of their layers of softness and substance. Your photos absolutely capture their beauty (: Wonderful job!

    xoxo
    Michele

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  11. Valerie TeelingJune 15, 2012 at 10:30 PM

    So beautiful!! I live in Alberta Canada and my garden has 4 peony bushes that have buds. I am looking forward to their blooming.
    What a lovely display!

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  12. AnonymousJune 15, 2012 at 11:08 PM

    gorgeous pictures! my peonies only produced one bloom this year! so disappointing, but I have been able to get them at Costco, so all is right in the world! HPS, Marcia

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  13. Imm@June 15, 2012 at 11:46 PM

    So beautiful peonies,my favorite flower,I live in Italy,your blog it's wonderful,do you want visit my blog?Bye Imma...

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  14. zapach piwoniiJune 16, 2012 at 12:59 AM

    Sarah Bernard peonia my love and fascination,greetings from Polish, just bloom in the gardens of peonies

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  15. RowanJune 16, 2012 at 1:23 AM

    I don't think I've ever seen paeonies for sale as cut flowers. These are beautiful photos.

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  16. valerietilsten59.blogspot.comJune 16, 2012 at 3:43 AM

    How i would adore to have peonies.. they are so so beautiful.
    I love your "high chair" stage setting Jacqueline..
    very dramatic.. makes a statement.
    I like the peonies any way.
    We dont see them here. Possibly in specialised flower shops in Lisbon.
    lovely post.
    Happy pink saturday
    val

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  17. UnknownJune 16, 2012 at 4:58 AM

    ...uuummmm
    i like peonies right side ~ as in,
    ANYWHERE, ANYTIME i can get my hands on them ~ it's right!!!
    lol!!
    but seriously, i sooooo get "peony drama"
    i adore them too:)
    now hurry up and get back to Whole Foods before they are all gone!!!
    and treat yourself to one of their fabulous, pretty pastries too!

    xo, Rosemary

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  18. jeanJune 16, 2012 at 5:06 AM

    So lovely! You did such a wonderful job of photographing these gorgeous peonies. One of my favorite flowers.

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  19. SnapJune 16, 2012 at 5:24 AM

    The peonies are gorgeous. I can't grow them here, but (believe it or not) i grew the most gorgeous peonies in Albuquerque!!!

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  20. On Crooked CreekJune 16, 2012 at 6:21 AM

    Jacqueline,
    Pretty Pink Peonies!!! Made me remember my beloved Mother~in~law's peonies in her fence row on the farm! Peeking out her kitchen window every May this same sight greeting her as she went about her chores! Center stage photo shoot is great...but the right side photo shot had me swooning! Lovely post!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  21. chateau chicJune 16, 2012 at 6:24 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous!! And staged perfectly!
    Mary Alice

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  22. UnknownJune 16, 2012 at 6:44 AM

    Lucky you finding them at a supermarket, no less!
    GORGEOUS!!!

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  23. Heirloom treasuresJune 16, 2012 at 6:46 AM

    They are the prettiest flowers. That close up shot is awesome. Love floaty lace with the light shining through. x

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  24. UnknownJune 16, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    Beautiful photos, beautiful peonies are color- I love them both for their fragrance!
    Greetings !!Michaela

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  25. Home BohemiaJune 16, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    Beautiful Peonies...I just LOVE them!! Maria

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  26. wendyJune 16, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    Since they are such a royal flower, I guess a paparazzi photo shooting is in order eh.
    The photos were gorgeous...every one. You certainly do know how to stage a picture .

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  27. OliveJune 16, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    They have no worse side lovey. Being in the deep south I have never seen one. How about that?

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  28. ShabbyESPJune 16, 2012 at 12:34 PM

    Your pictures are stunning!!!
    Love them all, I love the light coming through the lace curtains.
    Happy Pink Saturday!!!

    Suzann ~xoxo~

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  29. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageJune 16, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    Jacqueline, your peonies are gorgeous! They look stunning displayed in the high chair too. I love lace on the windows. Happy Pink Saturday and enjoy your weekend.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  30. Victorian1885June 16, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    Oh my... these are beautiful! Your photos are breathtaking! Have a great weekend..

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  31. Pamela GordonJune 16, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    Oh they are beautiful Jacqueline. I love your vintage high chair. There is one in the attic at my mil's house and I've been tempted to bring it down here but I just don't have room. ;( My friend has about 20 peony plants along her driveway that are about to bloom so I'm going to get pictures. I'm hoping she'll give me a bouquet. All your photos of them are beautiful! Enjoy the day!!

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  32. Blooming Rose MusingsJune 16, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    I absolutely understand your excitement and passion for the exquisite peony. I grew up on the east coast where we had them all over our yard but here in California I was told they wouldn't grow...I proved them wrong! This year hasn't been so great but last year I hot lots and they were beautiful. Yours are gorgeous and I love how you have featured them. Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful!!!

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  33. UnknownJune 16, 2012 at 3:27 PM

    gorgeous! oh why don't MY peonies look like that???

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  34. Lisa McDonaldJune 16, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    I adore peonies too! Love your vignettes. Happy Pink Saturday.

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  35. CindyJune 16, 2012 at 9:17 PM

    I knew mixing you and a camera and gorgeous peonies was gonna make me grab my heart and swoon... and you did not disappoint... oh my goodness...

    Cindy

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  36. Vickie @ Ranger 911June 16, 2012 at 10:12 PM

    The flowers alone are gorgeous, but with your styling and photography, they become a work of art!!

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  37. Chubskulit RoseJune 16, 2012 at 10:58 PM

    You have a beautiful entry this week.

    Happy Pink Saturday. Come and take a peek at my PINK post when you get a chance. Enjoy Father's Day!

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  38. Shabby-RoseJune 16, 2012 at 11:51 PM

    Hallo,
    I'm a new follower.
    Your blog is very nice!

    lovley greats from germany

    Ramona

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  39. Louise@ElsieMayandBerthaJune 17, 2012 at 1:25 AM

    Peonies are one of my favourite flowers. I have a couple in my garden, but they aren't prolific at flowering, so I usually have to buy them if I want some in the house. Yours are lovely and beautifully photographed as usual.

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  40. Marina@Picnic at MarinaJune 17, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    Lovely peony, I haven't seen peony in two years. I planted some, but they didn't have any flowers this year. I am not sure if they would even bloom here, it maybe too hot for them.
    Your photos are so beautiful, I can smell the peony from it! :)

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  41. AnonymousJune 17, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    Those are so beautiful and huge.
    I love them as much as roses.
    Thank you for sharing them.

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  42. Faded CharmJune 17, 2012 at 12:33 PM

    So very Beautiful!!!!! Mine are finally opening up and I will be sharing some white ones on Tuesday:-)

    xoxo
    Kathleen

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  43. AnonymousJune 17, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    Jacqueline,
    Such beautiful details! The peonies steal the show, but oh! the chippy high chair, the ruffled linen, the light, the metal bucket/ flower pail.
    All wonderfully gorgeous.

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  44. Judy BiggerstaffJune 17, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    Oh, Jacqueline, the peonies are just gorgeous, then when you add such lovely props to your images it is just overwhelming to look at. I love each and every picture.

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  45. LindaJune 17, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    Hi Jacqueline:
    These look like my peonies...
    Which are sadly...all done for this year...but they were fantastic, while they lasted...yours are lovely...pink is the BEST!!!

    Have a great evening..
    Cheers!
    Lina :o)

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  46. JuneJune 17, 2012 at 8:28 PM

    Oh they are gorgeous Jacqueline!!! I love the beautiful photos of your lucky find!!!!
    I wish they lasted all Summer long!
    hugs from here...

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  47. Two Cottages And TeaJune 17, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    Beautiful pictures of the peonys. Mine are just now blooming. Love the fragrance.
    Nancy

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  48. Austine EtcheverryJune 17, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    Never overkill when it comes to pictures of flowers. They are lovely.

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  49. JacquiJune 18, 2012 at 2:13 PM

    I so love peonies! They are so hard to come by as well. What beautiful photos you have taken. Fabulous!

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  50. Sandi~A Cottage MuseJune 18, 2012 at 6:46 PM

    So lovely!

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  51. Bella's Rose CottageJune 18, 2012 at 6:58 PM

    Hi J,
    WEll I am last in a LONG LIne of Peony lovers!! They are amazing, I inherited the ones I have with the house and am always lusting after some soft shades, just like yours, Dreamy!!! Perfect in show!
    Hugs,
    Bella

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  52. farmhouse-storyJune 19, 2012 at 3:51 AM

    your peonies are beautiful, jacqueline:) the pictures are so very charming!

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  53. HaworthAugust 9, 2012 at 12:15 PM

    What beautiful peonies, Jacqueline, and in such a perfect setting. I hope you got to enjoy them for several days.

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