ipeony-Jun-0616-718-©DGrecoIn The Weight of Glory, C.S. Lewis wrote that beauty is meant to be a doorway, inviting us into something deeper. These flowers do that for me. The sight of them fills my heart with wonder and gratitude. Peonies are one of the most extroverted flowers out there. They’re luscious, sensual, fragrant, and demand an audience. Enjoy!

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