Peonies For A Second Week

I adore everything about the summer.  The warm sun, lazy mornings, kids playing outside, backyard BBQ's, garden veggies and plentiful fresh blooms.  Right now peonies are everywhere and I simply can't get enough.  I don't mind overloading the vases while they are still in season.  These bright pink beauties add a pop of color which I love.  I'm thinking next week I may get crazy and share a new flower-but for now peonies for a second week!

Happy Friday the 13th!!  May you have an extra lucky day and a wonderful weekend!

Flower Friday

Happy Friday!  So glad the weekend is upon us.  The little boys had their last day of preschool today and Tuesday the big kids are out for the summer.  The weather is beautiful and we are ready for our summer vacation to begin.   I picked up these gorgeous peonies at Whole Foods yesterday.  I am so happy they are in season.  I love having beautiful blooms on Friday in the kitchen.  It's one simple way to make me happy! We are busy with more baseball, softball and graduation parties this weekend.  

Hope you all have a fabulous weekend!  

Flower Friday

Starting this holiday weekend off with some freshly picked Lilies of the Valley. We have a nice shady spot the side of our house where these beauties pop-up every spring.  I am so happy these are in season-usually I pick them at the beginning of May but with our long winter and late spring they are just blooming now.  

This weekend we are off to a softball tournament and will be out enjoying the expected gorgeous weather.  Can't wait to soak up some warm sun!  Hope you all have a fantastic Friday!

Happy Weekend!!!

Longer Lasting Blooms

Tis' the season for gorgeous blooms as well as my strong desire to hold onto each freshly cut bouquet.  It's so wonderful to bring a little outside in. A fresh bouquet brightens up any room and just makes me feel great!  My husby and kids gave me this tulip bouquet for Mother's Day-love them!!  I really try my best to extend the life of my flowers with some very simple tips.  

• Always use room temperature water.
• Cut the stems at an angle which creates a greater surface area for the water to enter the stem.
• Keep leaves out of the water-leaves left on the bottom of the stems will begin to rot and contaminate the water.
• Change the water every day.
• Keep the blooms out of direct sunlight.
• ***** Secret Tip:  If possible refrigerate bouquet at night.
• Use flower food that often comes with the flowers.

  Hope you enjoy your fresh blooms a little longer!

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