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PRETTY PEONIES

I think one of the best parts of early summer
is when the peonies bloom.

Don't you just adore this flower?


 ~  so delicate and beautiful ~


I couldn't resist taking pictures of them outside
 on a beautiful day.


  I think you will agree . . .


. . . one of nature's most perfect gifts.


 Have a lovely weekend everyone!


Comments

  1. Teresa@magazineyourhome5/31/2014

    Your peonies are so gorgeous, I wish I could grow them.

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  2. Wendy McDonagh-Valentine6/01/2014

    Peonies are one of my favorite flowers (daisies being at the top of my list!!). My father in law grows the most gorgeous pink ones. I'll have to ask him if his are in bloom yet so I can go and cut some. : ) Have a beautiful rest of your weekend!!

    ~ Wendy

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  3. Amber6/02/2014

    Peonies are my absolute favorites flower. Well, those and hydrangea! I have three baby peony plants in my landscaping. This is only their second summer so they are not blooming yet. I can't wait until they do, though!

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  4. Sherry @ Thrift My House6/11/2014

    They're really pretty JoAnne. You took some great photos too! My hydrangeas are blooming. I love spring!

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  5. Anonymous11/07/2014

    nice blog, i saw you thrue other bloggers...loves..

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