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Friday, May 6, 2011

PEONIES-PRETTY IN PINK




At every stage, peonies are beautiful.








  Deep pink...




...pretty even from behind...







...fades to pale pink.







Ahhh...one of the beauties of Spring!

Sweet comments warm my heart and I love reading yours!

Blessings,
Cindy

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71 comments:

  1. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleMay 6, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Cindy, peonies are so pretty. My daughter wanted them for her wedding in 2006 in July, but they are out of season that time of year and would have cost a fortune to be shipped form overseas. Yours are beautiful.

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  2. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovementMay 6, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    They are beautiful! I love peonies!

    I hope you have a Happy Mother's Day weekend Cindy!

    Pam

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  3. kara@elements-interiors.netMay 6, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Hey sweet friend! Im sorry I havent been around much at all the last few weeks...Im still fighting these shingles and now Ive caught a bad headcold...Happy Mothers Day weekend!

    xoxokara

    These pics are breathtaking!

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  4. Barbara RosenzweigMay 6, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Hi Cindy,

    Your photography is absolutely gorgeous! I'm an avid garden, too, and create a gardening e-newsletter to be sent to club members and friends all over the country. The flowers in my garden are my inspiration for painting!

    Thanks so much for posting my giveaway on your blog with my hydrangea avatar. I really appreciate that.

    I have a Super Spring Sale going on now for one month only (May) on all of my Fine Art Prints:

    5x7 matted to 8x10 now $15
    8x10 matted to 11x14 are now $20, 2 for $36
    11x14 matted to 16x20 are now $35, 2 for $65
    ...Plus Shipping

    Just contact me to let me know if you are interested and I will honor your discount.

    Have a great day,
    Barb

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  5. Blondie's JournalMay 6, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    These are beautiful, Cindy...one of my favorite spring flowers. Your photos are great, too!

    Have a wonderful weekend!

    XO,
    Jane

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  6. AngelMay 6, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Pretty is an understatement - these are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing. :)

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  7. Dirt PrincessMay 6, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Gorgeous! The peonies and the pictures. Have a wonderful Mother's Day :-)

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  8. KKMay 6, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    your peonies are so pretty. i love them all but especially the pale pink ones. i bought two dark pink peonies this year. my first time with them. your photos are great! kk

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  9. A Garden of ThreadsMay 6, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    I agree, they are beautiful at any stage. A staple for the spring garden. Have a wonderful weekend and Happy Mother's Day.

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  10. Ricki TreleavenMay 6, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    What gorgeous pictures, Cindy! I love peonies. They are one of my favorite flowers! Thanks so much for sharing the loveliness with us. I hope you have a great weekend!

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  11. Ann from On Sutton PlaceMay 6, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    Gorgeous. Peonies are truly one of my favorites. Have a wonderful weekend!

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  12. DeborahMay 6, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Cindy I a d o r e peonies!!
    Yours are beautiful!!!!
    Beautiful from every angle..love, love, love them so!!
    You'll see one on my post today too dear :)
    Have a happy weekend my sweet friend xoxoxo

    Deborah xoxo

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  13. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Your peonies are stunning. One of my favorite flowers. And so true that they are beautiful at any stage. Happy Pink Saturday!

    Angie @ Linen & Verbena

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  14. LynnMay 6, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Great pics! I'll be enjoying mine by the end of the month too! Happy Weekend:@)

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  15. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Lovely to meet you Cindy. My mother always loved peonies and your photos are just gorgeous. Wishing you a wonderful Mother's Day weekend.

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  16. UnknownMay 6, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    One of the most beautiful flowers! Spring is the most endearing and enchanting season! Lovely post, really got me in a sweet mood!

    Hugs,

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  17. CindyMay 6, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Oh Cindy, I'm like you, I love everything about peonies. Mine are a ways off still, but I plan to enjoy every one of them! And they smell heavenly!
    Hugs, Cindy

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  18. CharMay 6, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Oh my gosh, these are just so lovely. You are right, every stage is beautiful, just look at those colors. Happy Pink Saturday and a very Happy Mother's Day, Char

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  19. The Sage ButterflyMay 6, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    I have fallen in love with peonies in the last few years. They are beautiful plants even in the budding stage. I want to add more to the garden.

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  20. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiMay 6, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    HI Cindy --nice to meet you! Very beautiful peonies! Happy Pink Saturday!

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  21. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Don't tell me your peonies are already blooming! One of life's real pleasures is having those lovelies in your yard.

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  22. AnnMay 6, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    I think Peonies are the most fragrant flower of all!!! Mine should open in a couple of weeks.
    Ann

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  23. Heaven's WalkMay 6, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    You just did a post on my most fav flower, Cindy! ♥ I have about 10 peonies in my garden, and it's so exciting this time of year as they almost magically grow inches overnight! A couple of them do have buds on them, and I can hardly wait to bring them inside to plunk them in my white pitchers! Beautiful photos, sweetie! I can almost smell them from here! lol!

    xoxo laurie

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  24. ℳartina @ Northern NestingMay 6, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    Beautiful Cindy!! Martina

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  25. Cindy (Applestone Cottage)May 7, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    OH my, those are absolutely stunning!
    Your pics are just amazing Cindy, thanks for the lovely post!
    Cindy

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  26. KarenMay 7, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    What a fantastic array of peony flowers, soooo pretty! Love the mosaic with all of them together, I can almost smell their heady fragrance from here.

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  27. Gypsea NurseMay 7, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    You caught my eye with my favorite! PEONIES!
    What a beautiful post!
    Enjoy your weekend....
    Cricket

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  28. Lynne MMay 7, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Happy Pink Saturday
    Beautiful photography that captures the perfection of the peonies. They are also a favourite flower of mine.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  29. Amy ChalmersMay 7, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    I love peonies too, and had them in my wedding bouquet, but I have never had them in my garden. I would love to try~they are gorgeous flowers.

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  30. LVMay 7, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    I agree they are pretty at any stage. You shared some of the best today.

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  31. UnknownMay 7, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    SO Pretty. I wish that we could grow these in AZ. They are just the epitome of feminine! And of course your photography skills make them look even more gorgeous! :)

    Thank you so much for linking up for Fresh-Cut Friday!! :) I really appreciate it!

    ~Liz

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  32. RhondaMay 7, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Absolutely splendid! Peonies always remind me of an aunt of mine who had them growing in her yard. As a little child I knew that these were special flowers. Oddly, I have never tried to grow them myself. Maybe it's time to try.
    Thanks for the inspiration and the lovely photos.
    Rhonda

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  33. UnknownMay 7, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    OH, I love peonies too...how pretty! :)

    HaPpY pInK sAtUrDaY!
    Sarah

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  34. ShineMay 7, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Ahhhh Peonies absolutely make my heart swoon~~~and yours are gorgeous! Your photos are awesome~~~such a lovely post:) Happy Mother's Day! Blessings~~Shine

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  35. Red Couch RecipesMay 7, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    When I was young, our peonies would bloom at the end of the school year. We would pick them and take them to our teachers. I so love peonies and even the little ants that would be there. I love their look and I love their scent. Beautiful photos in every stage. Joni

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  36. Sonya@Beyond the Screen DoorMay 7, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    These are gorgeous, Cindy! My daughter, who is getting married in three short weeks, wants peonies for her bouquet. Wish you lived closer and I'd raid your peony bush! This color pink is perfect. My MIL has a beautiful bush right by her front door and we hope we'll be able to use some of her's but not sure if the blooms will be at their best by then.
    Thanks for sharing yours! Just Beautiful!

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  37. xinexMay 8, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    Hi Cindy! I think the peonies are one of the most beautiful flowers. Yours are just gorgeous! Thanks for entering the giveaway. Good luck!..Christine

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  38. annies homeMay 8, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    one of my favorite flowers I recently just planted a few in my yard come visit me at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

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  39. AnonymousMay 8, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Year after year I get so excited when the peonies start to bloom. They really are the showiest flowers! Your pictures do them justice.

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  40. MarthaMay 8, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Oh GORGEOUS! I love Peonies! Pink ones especially :)

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  41. EileenMay 8, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Gorgeous! Peonies are one of my favorite, favorite flowers. These are lovely.

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  42. podsoMay 8, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    And they have such a wonderful scent! Nice pictures!

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  43. podsoMay 8, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    And they have such a wonderful scent!

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  44. Carol @ There's Always Thyme to CookMay 8, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    They're beautiful! Such gorgeous shots!

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  45. BailiwickStudioMay 8, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    I love peonies so much! I wish I could grow them here. ::Jill

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  46. Gardening in a SandboxMay 8, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Peonies are such a delicate flower. Just beautiful. V

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  47. Ingmarie WeMay 8, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    I just adoe peonies, Will come back and have closer look a yours tmorrow.....

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  48. Bargain Decorating with LaurieMay 8, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    I LOVE peonies. I have a vase of them on my table now. Your photos are breath-taking. I am going to share photos of mine on my blog, but I'm afraid they won't be as pretty as yours. Thanks so much for linking to Favorite Things Sat. laurie

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  49. NancyMay 8, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Lovely flowers. I planted two bushes in the fall. Can't wait for them to bloom! Nancy

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  50. JillMay 8, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    I love these, and my boyfriend has a ton of them out at his place. What I don't love about them is the ANTS that come with them!! I think we're ripping them up this summer because of that!

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  51. NaturegirlMay 9, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    Peonies pink ones are my favorite!I have relocated and shall miss my prize peonies..so I am drooling viewing these images!Thank you for a bit of heaven!!!

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  52. eileeninmdMay 9, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    Love the pretty pink peonies! Lovely mosaic and photos.

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  53. A Bit of the BlarneyMay 9, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Mine are still just bud but I anticipate the beauty of their blossoms SOON!!! Thank you for the lovely pictures! Cathy

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  54. Emily {Frilly Details}May 9, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Peonies are my absolute FAVORITE flower. Yours are gorgeous! Mine are just now budding so a few more weeks until they bloom. Can't wait!

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  55. ShirleyMay 9, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Despite the ants, peonies are my second favourite flower with roses being my first. Mine are just breaking through the ground and yours are blooming their hearts out. Gorgeous photography.

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  56. mamax4May 9, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Oh, these are beautiful... Here in Wisconsin, ours aren't even close to blooming, so it's such a treat to be able to look at yours! I can almost smell them ~ Thank you!

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  57. AtticmagMay 9, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    I. Am. Drooling over those pics. Nothing like peonies! Fabulous Jane

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  58. Fishtail CottageMay 9, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Gorgeous Peonies! than you for letting me peek! xoxo, tracie

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  59. The Charm of HomeMay 9, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Cindy,
    Your flowers are beautiful and so is the photographs! I love peonies. Thanks for linking this up!
    sherry

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  60. Stacy @ The Next-to-Nothing HouseMay 9, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Just beautiful! My peonies are a little late this year with the bad weather we've experienced this last month, but I'm enjoying the anticipation of them.

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  61. KarieMay 9, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Very beautiful. I love peonies. Thanks for sharing. Karie

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  62. LeahMay 9, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    Oh I love them! Had to transplant some of my grandmother's peonies a few years ago and they just barely made it. They're a reminder of her every Spring :)

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  63. MaryMay 10, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    I love peonies! Thank you for sharing them at Masterpiece Monday. I hope you have a great week! Mary :O)

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  64. abeachcottageMay 10, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Beautiful peonies and great pics!

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  65. Chari at Happy To DesignMay 10, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Hi Cindy...

    My friend, your peonies are simply gorgeous! Ohhh...and fabulous photos too! Thank you so much for sharing them with us for the Sunday Favorites repost party this week! I hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day, dear lady!

    Warmest wishes,
    Chari

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  66. liz@alittlepeaceofhomeMay 10, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Peonies are my favorite flower! My wedding bouquet was solid white peonies! Thanks for sharing your beautiful pictures.

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  67. LindaMay 10, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Enjoying your wonderful photos!!!
    Happy to have found you to follow.... :)

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  68. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageMay 10, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Yes! So lovely!

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  69. Becky K.May 10, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    I really love peonies and hope to have some one day. Until then I will enjoy your photos and the cut flowers from a friend.....beautiful.

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  70. UnknownMay 12, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Your Peonies are so Gorgeous!!

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  71. Fishtail CottageMay 12, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Gorgeous photo's of your Peonies! Thank you so much for sharing this post at Cottage Flora Thursday's this week! Still waiting for mine to open up here at Fishtail Cottage - so glad i get to see yours! xoox, tracie

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