still life with peonies
Freshness trembles beneath the surface of everyday,
a joy to all who catch its opal light beneath the dust of habit
Freya Stark - British travel writer 1893-1993
I found this lovely quote in this book. A book kindly sent to me by Anya and a book that's chock full of simple goodness. More photography crack/cocaine - from my dwindling stash of Polaroid film. I took 8 (out of the 10 in a pack) shots yesterday. 6 of this bouquet of peony splendour (the other 2 of my girl Winnie basking in a patch of sunlight). And oh the scent of peony's, much like roses, heady and wonderful. I have three different colours in my gardens. The palest pink - practically white, a deep rose magenta pink and the perfect middle, baby girl, pink. This lime green pitcher (although it looks more chartreuse in these photos) was purchased yesterday, along with a pale yellow scalloped mixing bowl with a cream interior, at a village yard sale. I know my friend Willow will approve of both these vintage finds.
Oh, yes, I do approve! Very nice find, Susan. Love, love, love the quote!! :)
ReplyDeleteYes, I love the quote too. That is one to remember!
ReplyDeleteHey, I just noticed you have a 'Susan Black Design' link on your profile I hadn't noticed before. Is that new with now posts or old and being taken down?! I know many of us would enjoy seeing more of your work.
ReplyDeleteI adore peonies. They are the most voluptuous, luscious, sensual, over the top flower in existence.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you are enjoying the book. I like that quote too. "Tremble" is one of my favorite words.