Such Pretty Things

Peony Season

May is a very special month for me. It's the month of mine and my husband's wedding anniversary. And it is also the start of the Peony season around here. My wedding bouquet was made up of the prettiest pink garden roses and pink Peonies. Peonies were, and continue to be, my most favorite flower of all. For me, nothing compares to those lush, beautiful clusters of ruffled petals.

So, just as soon as Peony season starts, I begin to fill up the house with them. I place them in vases and pitchers. In bowls and glasses. In arrangements of generous bouquets and single stems. On dressers and tables and window sills.

Yes, chances are, if it's a flat surface in my house, you will find a Peony on it.

:-)

Jessica

Happy Mother's Day!

Wishing you all a very, very happy Mother's Day!

Just a few quick pics of my brunch table today.  My parents are coming over soon and I still have so much to do. The weather is gorgeous today - sunny and breezy - and I have all the windows wide open. The girls helped me with selecting the flowers and table settings...

Hydrangeas, roses, pink glasses, vintage china and linens.

They know their mama so well. :-)

Enjoy your special day!

XOXO

Jessica

Spring Has Sprung

Well, I think Spring has officially sprung around here.  A trip to the farmer's market today confirmed it.

So much flowery goodness!

I am loving my pretty pink and lavender Asters.

They are such bright and cheerful little flowers. The perfect symbol of my most favorite season.

***Be sure to check back here on Friday for a fabulous give-a-way that I think you're really gonna love...

:-)

Jessica

 

Pretty Parrot Tulips

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and spring break! We just got back from a fabulous (and warm!) week in California.  We started out in L.A. and then made our way down to Coronado. It was so nice to get away from this winter that just doesn't seem to want to end. I have lots to share, but today I wanted to show you these gorgeous pink Parrot Tulips that I found at the supermarket this morning. Parrot Tulips are my absolute favorite Tulip variety, as I just love their ruffled, fringe-like petals.

So elegant and romantic. And a definite harbinger of Spring!  Plus, I hear that the Cherry Blossoms will finally be blooming here in D.C. this weekend, so I am cautiously optimistic that we will get to enjoy our annual picnic!

Back soon...

XOXO

Jessica

That Groundhog Got it Wrong

Hey, Punxsutawney Phil, didn't you say we were getting an early Spring this year? Yeah, you said it! O.K. maybe you didn't "say" it, but you implied it with all that shadow nonsense. And I really, really wanted to believe you.  But guess what, Phil, the forecast calls for snow tonight. SNOW!  Not cool, Phil. Not cool at all.

* pretty "spring-like" Ranunculus from Trader Joe's.

:-)

Jessica

Happy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is one of my very favorite holidays. I so enjoy the whole day leading up to dinner - listening to music, setting the table, arranging flowers (Peonies in November!), and all those hours spend talking and chopping and mixing.  My little sister is in town and I am looking forward to spending a relaxing day cooking and baking with her. She is the pie expert and I am on stuffing duty. :-)

I want to wish all of you a very happy Thanksgiving! I hope you have a most wonderful day!

XOXO

Jessica

Happy Friday!

Phew, is it just me?  Or has this been a really, really long week?

I am so looking forward to a fun and relaxing weekend with family and friends. And so excited that Autumn is finally (almost) here...

:-)

Jessica

Shabby Chic Couture Flower Market

Did you know that Rachel Ashwell's Shabby Chic Couture shop in Santa Monica hosts "Flower Market Fridays"? It's true! On Fridays and Saturdays, you can find beautiful, fresh floral arrangements with Rachel's signature touch.

The blooms are so lovely  - often placed in pretty glass mason jars and tied with delicate ribbon.  I was fortunate to be in L.A. over the weekend and made sure to stop by...

Is this not the sweetest arrangement?

Perfect as always, Rachel.  Perfect.

XOXO

Jessica

On My Windowsill

Pretty Sweetpeas on my windowsill today...

Happy Wednesday!

:-)

Jessica

Happy Weekend!

Wishing you all a wonderful holiday weekend!

XOXO

Jessica