Wednesday, January 23, 2013

soul food




It's 5 degrees outside, but inside I have summer beauty from Bow Street Flowers, via my husband. 
(I posted about the shop here.)


 I love the subtle shades of pink, and how the arrangement is 
simultaneously sophisticated and wild.
The singular touches. 
Peonies! Sweet peas! (getting a little giddy)



They are lovely and beyond... (intoxicating)


The yellow vase is unexpected and exactly right.


I've been moving them from room to room--keeping them close.
Right now I'm in that chair, with a quilt and a cat, and
when I finish this, a book.
Flowers + cat + book = happiness.

Bread feeds the body, indeed, but flowers feed the soul.  ~ The Koran



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  1. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:33 PM

    I love that last shot. I rarely get to see our flowers in situ. I say that's the perfect spot for them!!

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    1. JenJanuary 24, 2013 at 8:48 AM

      And I see that the lamp shade is crooked. :)

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  2. An Urban CottageJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    I love that you're moving the flowers from room to room so they're close. That's sweet.

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  3. helen tilstonJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:59 PM

    The flowers are beautiful and bring joy on a winter's day

    Enjoy

    Helenxx

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    1. JenJanuary 24, 2013 at 8:49 AM

      I love them in summer too, but they are necessary in winter!

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  4. Amanda (Small Acorns)January 23, 2013 at 10:46 PM

    How true is that quote Jen! I love it. And your flowers are so very very beautiful - that perfect multi-petalled rose right in the middle, and the touch of green berries. Gorgeous! Keep warm.
    Amanda xx

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    1. JenJanuary 24, 2013 at 8:49 AM

      I love the berries too==such an individual touch.

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  5. Susan ~ Southern FascinationsJanuary 23, 2013 at 11:25 PM

    How lovely...both the flowers and your husband! Great work Bow Street... The peonies are extraordinary! I don't understand why we don't have them in the South. :-( Keep moving them with you..prolong the joy!

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    1. JenJanuary 24, 2013 at 8:50 AM

      No peonies in the south? I wonder why... They seem sort of southern to me.

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    2. Susan ~ Southern FascinationsJanuary 24, 2013 at 9:57 PM

      Never seen them here in the Deep South. Decided to try and order some plants but missed the season. Planning to try again this summer! Wish me luck... ;-)

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  6. leaves on the Raney TreeJanuary 24, 2013 at 2:14 AM

    Really lovely - what a thoughtful husband. Don't forget to add a cup of tea to your equation.

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    1. JenJanuary 24, 2013 at 8:52 AM

      How could I forget my little orange teapot?

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  7. haricotJanuary 24, 2013 at 3:25 AM

    What a sweet husband and lovely flowers which make imagine early arrival of spring! The sweet smell reached here definitely.

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    1. JenJanuary 24, 2013 at 8:52 AM

      Wouldn't that be fun, if I could send you the smell?

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2013 at 3:46 AM

    beautiful. I want a husband like that, too :)

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  9. AnneJanuary 24, 2013 at 3:59 AM

    How very true Jen. You have a lovely thoughtful husband and I too love nothing better than being surprised with a lovely bunch of flowers by my hubby.

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  10. Jane and Lance HattattJanuary 24, 2013 at 7:14 AM

    Hello Jen:
    This gloriously blowsy combination of flowers is absolutely wonderful. As you say, the perfect mixture of unexpected elements together with tried and trusted favourites. We love the way that the berries and leaves combine effortlessly with those marvellous blush pink Roses. Oh, we are sure to have shed a tear or two at the very sight of this perfect gift!

    And, what a lovely thought to move the container from room to room so that they can be close by at all times.Love!

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  11. cosmosJanuary 24, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    Yes. Simply truly lovely mesmerizing!

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  12. ParnassusJanuary 24, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    Hello Jen, The absolute nicest thing you can do for the giver of a gift is to enjoy it and appreciate it, as you demonstrate in this post.

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  13. AnneJanuary 24, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    beautiful!i love that touch of wine amidst the wonderful soft pinks. your husband is a real sweetheart!

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  14. Raindrops and DaisiesJanuary 24, 2013 at 3:19 PM

    Wonderful pretty photos Jen.

    Hope you gave that husband a huge big hug!

    x

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  15. flwrjaneJanuary 24, 2013 at 5:34 PM

    Lovely, both your husband and your flowers.

    And yes, that yellow vase is unexpectedly right.

    Lucky to live so close to such a brilliant florist:-)

    xo jane

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  16. TanyaJanuary 24, 2013 at 11:10 PM

    Flowers + cat + book is the most wonderful possible combination. Especially with such a beautiful bouquet.

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  17. chasing lightning bugsJanuary 25, 2013 at 3:35 PM

    oh that is the perfect little clutch of flowers....and just as you said, elegant and wild. i would like to be on my grave....elegant and wild.

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  18. MadeliefJanuary 26, 2013 at 2:57 PM

    Such a beautiful bouquet Jen! Happy weekend,

    Madelief x

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  19. AmeliaJanuary 27, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    What beautiful flowers and vase! Very much needed at times of 5 degrees. Nice husband too.

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  20. erleichdaJanuary 28, 2013 at 4:11 AM

    Hello dear Jen!
    It's so beautiful with fresh flowers in the house! I love the colours of your bouquet : )


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