Monday, January 30, 2012

Peonies and Valentines

I was out shopping for some valentine
 plates and found this lonely one.

I love the pink peonies.
They do come in a wide variety of  colors.
I had the red,white,and pink in my yard,
they will be missed this spring.
The peony is named after Paean, a student of
Asclepius, the Greek
god of medicine and healing. 

 Asclepius became jealous of his pupil. Zeus saved Paeon from the wrath of
 Asclepius by turning him into the peony flower.


The sun was shining bright  in Kentucky today. I thought
the sun coming through the shutters made some interesting shots.
Have a great week!
Thanks for stopping in for a visit.



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28 comments:

  1. What a gorgeous plate!
    It looks beautiful! Great find!

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  2. Jo, the peony plate is just beautiful!

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  3. Jo thanks so much for visiting for tea today... Your plate is wonderful .. Peony is one of my favourite flowers ... thanks for sharing a little behind the name..xo HHL

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  4. Jo, I'm loving that plate. Love the shape and the colors. I'm your neighbor to the right on tonight's link...I'll have sweet tea ready! Ha! Helen

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  5. I love Peonies! I used to have them in Michigan! I miss them... XO Cindy

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  6. What a beautiful plate with peonies on it! I love big fluffy peonies, but we don't have them here in FL! :-(

    Katherine

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  7. The plate is gorgeous Jo. I love the scent of peonies. Peonies are a favorite of mine.

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  8. Jo, that is such a pretty plate! The images you captured are just gorgeous!

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  9. Jo, I love this plate! I have seen it on a couple of other blogs and my daughter has it. I want to steal it every time I'm at her house. I also love the sunlight shining on it.
    You should link it up to Sunlit Sunday at My Little Home and Garden here: http://mylittlehomeandgarden.blogspot.com/2012/01/sunlit-sunday-4.html There is still time.
    Thank you for stopping by and your sweet comment on my Valentine Bakers Rack.
    Barb

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  10. A very pretty plate indeed, and thanks for the insight into Peonies. I love them! I have never heard of a Valentine plate before!
    Many thanks for your visit and lovely comments. Love Linda x

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  11. Hi there Jo. I have just noticed that you have become my latest Follower, so thank you so much for that, and for leaving your comment. I love Peonies, they are absolutely beautiful. Your little plate is gorgeous. I love the shape,and the sun shining through the shutters certainly makes for a lovely photo.

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  12. Gorgeous plate and your vignette is so pretty. Thanks tons for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  13. Loved knowing the story behind the beautiful peonies! I love peonies as well and I always bring them in the house so that I can enjoy their heavenly perfume! I like how you took the photo of the pretty peony plate with the sun filtering in and the beautifully framed picture in the background. Thanks for sharing and for leaving me a sweet note. Happy week to you!~Poppy

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  14. What a beautiful plate!! You know I love peonies! What happened to yours that were in the yard? Looks like we both decorate for Valentine's Day!

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  15. A loner but prettier than many.

    Happy mid-week.

    Greetings from freezin Stockholm,
    /chie

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  16. A loner but prettier than many.

    Happy mid-week.

    Greetings from freezin Stockholm,
    /chie

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  17. Love your plate and the history behind the peony. They are my favorite flower. Too bad their season is so short. The photos with the sunlight are beautiful. xo

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  18. Just beautiful! I also like your new header. Its darling. I LOVE Valentines day too. It is just such a fun fun day.

    Nann

    PS Glad the sunshine is out. It it here today too and will actually get up into the 40s today. And that is so nice.

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  19. Hi love lady.
    Your new plate is Gorgeous did you get this at Ross? You did a lovely job putting this all together.I would like to thank you so much for your sweet comments on my tablescape for Valentine's Day. I hope you have a wonderful week with your family sweet lady.
    XXOO Diane

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  20. I LOVE peonies! I have dark and light pink bushes in my yard and look forward to them blooming every year! Beautiful plate! Thanks for stopping by Harrison Home!

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  21. Peonies are a favorite here! Your images with the sun light are beautiful.

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  22. Jo, if I had to be turned into a flower, a pink peony wouldn't be a bad way to go. Heehee. The plate is really beautiful and the vignette is very creative. Thanks for showing it at my party. I love it when you show pretty things, the're always nice. See you next week, I hope.---
    Shannon

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  23. Oh my goodness you have such a beautiful home. I'm so happy to have discovered your delightful blog and will happily be following along from now on. I'd love it if you pop over for a visit sometime!
    xoxo,
    Kim

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  24. Such a pretty plate. I love using favorite plates all throughout my home.
    Your newest follower, Mary Alice

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  25. Beautiful plate and I loved that sun today too.

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  26. What beautiful sunshine photos! The plate is lovely! ♥

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  27. I love that peony plate!!!! Gorgeous!!!!! The vivid hues and the fabulous shape are just wonderful!!!

    Hugs/blessings,
    Lana

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  28. Oh, everything is beautiful. I love square plates and your photos are stunning!

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