Flower Story

 

Good morning! How are you during this warmer than usual week? Today will be 90 degrees, oh my!
I am trying to ignore the hot as best as I can. 

Frodo and I sit outside on the back patio for little bits until one of us is too hot. It's a system! I've been working on that little blanket (final knit for now) for the granddaughter-to-be and hopefully will finish it tomorrow or definitely Sunday. I do not have enough yarn, so the blanket will be the size that it ends up!


This week I've watched my ONE peony blossom do its magic. Every morning I check the status, always amazed at the beauty of it all. My sister just gave us more peonies to plant and every morning when they are watered I send lots of well wishes and hopefulness that the transplants take hold during this hot week.

Easing back into a consistent art habit has been bumpy but I've found that being lenient on myself helps. I just do what is inspiring me. The other day was a doodle page with ONE bold fine line marker. 

I hope you have a wonderful weekend planned and there's room for wonder and flower studies.


Comments

  1. BonnyJune 2, 2023 at 7:25 AM

    You may only have one peony blossom but it's beautiful!

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  2. VeraJune 2, 2023 at 8:06 AM

    A Gorgeous Bloom! I hope to find pockets for stitching, knitting, reading and napping. I still feel as though I am catching up after this busy, busy work week.

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  3. Jeannie Gray KnitsJune 2, 2023 at 11:35 AM

    We're having a hot weekend too. Love the flowers, both natural and drawn. What a beautiful peony bloom!

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  4. Deb J. in UtahJune 2, 2023 at 12:16 PM

    I love peonies and I am now waiting for my own bush to blossom. We are cooler and wetter than usual here, in fact today it was down right chilly this morning. I hope you have a lovely weekend. I love your drawings of flowers!

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  5. MarthaJune 5, 2023 at 8:26 PM

    Peonies are one of my favorites! I had one at our old house and need to get some here.

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  6. Judy S.June 6, 2023 at 11:10 AM

    Ninety, wow! It's been in the high forties here at night lately... Your peony will prosper, and I'll bet next year you will have more blossoms.

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