Artist, interior decorator and busy mom Stacy Dalton drops by once a week to share home decorating tips, art facts and more.
A Summer Bouquet of Art with Flowers
My friend Laura has her own little slice of paradise. She owns a lovely, rambling old farmhouse and several barns on a 250-acre plot of land, miles from town. My son loves being invited there for bonfires, barn tours and weenie roasts, but what really fascinates me this time of year are the flowers.
These days, Laura's property is literally blooming with life. Now that the tulips have come and gone, there are bright, bold irises, delicate petunias and oceans of peonies with fragrant, heavy heads.
Let me tell ya -- I'm no green thumb. I bow down to gardeners like Laura. When it comes to flowers, I do better with the kind on patterned dresses or in framed art. So in honor of Laura, I've compiled a little online "bouquet" of the flowers on her farm (some of them aren't in bloom yet, but you get the idea).
The peonies are in full bloom now.
A Sweet Memory I
By Igor Levashov
The irises are well under way too...
Field of Irises
By Andrea Frings
I framed this Cheri Blum rose print in an antique, whitewashed frame because it reminds me of Laura's romantic, Traditional French Country décor style.
Coral Rose on Antique Linen
By Cheri Blum
Sometimes, Laura will fill up a jug or vase with hydrangeas for me to take home.
Lavender Hydrangea
By Sally Wetherby
Lilies, begonias, hibiscus, hydrangea, gardenias, petunias, chrysanthemums -- you name it, Laura's growing it. And I'm sure if I missed any good ones, she'll leave a comment and let me know…
What's blooming on your land (or walls)? Post a comment and let us know!
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Comments (1)
Well my hollyhocks and purple coneflowers were left out....and one mustn't forget them! Since they are so lovely and last forever. Thanks so much for the great write up! I feel so honored. You made me sound very together and talented..which we all know is only partially true some of the time.
Posted by Laura | June 12, 2007 1:33 PM
Posted on June 12, 2007 13:33