pink organza

Lady Alexandra Duff reveals her heart, sweetly.

"Don't ever save anything for a special occasion. Being alive is the special occasion." ~Anonymous

summer, essence

Sweet-smelling lilies. Fleeting essence of the summer border. Beautiful sunshades, elegantly tall and vulnerable, so much beauty depending on that one stem .... carefully staked, but still ....

"As the gardener, such is the garden." Hebrew proverb

organic chemistry

It's such a pleasure to be working near the peonies at this time of year, with their organic fragrances permeating the air. Shown here is a close-up of Krinkle White, the simplest flower in my peony border. Shades of Georgia O' Keeffe, don't you think?

"When you take a flower and hold it in your hand, it's your world for a moment." Georgia O'Keeffe