Peonies

My new favorite thing to do on Saturday mornings is to walk little Barron in the stroller up to San Vicente Blvd. in Brentwood.  First, we grab a grande coffee at the 'Bux and then we stop in for fresh flowers at Whole Foods.  For the last 2 weeks in a row, they've had pink peonies, my favorite flower.   

 Last weekend, I decided to splurge, and went for the $25 peonies!  There's a reason these babies are more money, they are absolutely wonderful!  I am beyond amazed at how gorgeous they are and each day the pink changes colors. 

They are now becoming more of a lighter coral pink.  It's so inspiring to find colors in nature that are so uplifting.  I am loving the energy they have brought into our home this week!

What's your favorite flower?

Snapshots From the Weekend

My first Mother's Day was really sweet spending time alone with the Little B!  I took Barron and Sophie for an early morning stroll to Starbucks in Brentwood. 

We picked up some pink peonies at Whole Foods (my favorite flower).

 We spent the evening having dinner with my family in Manhattan Beach.  

 I was playing around with the Hipstamatic app on my iphone and absolutely love how the pictures look with the sun setting in the background!   

Taking pictures is so much more fun now with this app! 

My Mom (with Barron in the stroller) and my Dad in the background. 

...and the peonies made it to my desk.

It was a good day.

Entryway of the Day

Mirrored console + white bamboo stool + matching lampshades with black trim + aqua colored accents +  fresh floral bouquets = perfection!  I wish I had an entryway to recreate this ensemble!

Image via Beau Lifestyle

Happy Friday

For a short work week, this one sure seemed long! Here's to the weekend finally arriving!

Quote of the Day...

via The Neotraditionalist

Because they're peonies...

Sometimes there are no other words left to describe something, but just plain pretty!

(source unknown)

Here's to spring that's on it's way and the peonies sure to be in bloom!

Pretty Flowers

I love, love, love pink peonies, hydrangeas, camelias, and of course roses. (This pink and black graphic print chair isn't bad either!)

I never thought of arranging single stem roses in chemistry vials, but these take on a very organic life and reminds me that flowers truly are living things that you can enjoy, yet watch fade away right in front of your eyes.

So casual and so uncontrived flowers become arranged in 3s in a pretty glass bowl.

No floral arranging classes required here.

My favorite "vase" by far is an antique tea cup.

What's your favorite flower?