Hi everyone!! Oh, how I’ve missed you.
On the off chance you’ve been sitting around, wondering to yourself, “Gee, where’s Tricia?” let me tell you that my computer decided to quit working. And since I have a lame phone and no laptop, I’ve been in a state of limbo since my new computer arrived, which it finally did. Yay!!
Anyway, since I wasn’t spending time online, I freshened things up around my house a bit instead. I’d been keeping a watchful eye on my neighbor’s peonies…waiting…waiting…waiting for them to bloom so I could talk her out of a few. She happily obliged.
I actually took more than a few. I filled a big bucket full of blooms for my living room and then once they started to fade, I thinned them out and moved them into the dining room. Oh, aren’t peonies such a pretty flower?!
Okay, just so I can pretend this cute photo of my son is somehow related to all the other pictures in this post, I’ll tell you that the window to the dining room is right there behind him. See? Now it fits in with all the others 🙂
Oh, one last thing, I have to show you something new that I added to the dining room…our summer fun list. After I saw the one that Tara at Between You and Me made, I decided that we needed one too. My daughter sure loved that project. She was coming up with totally random things that had nothing to do with fun though…like that her brother couldn’t eat any apples. What? In her mind, he eats way too many apparently. A lot of the things on our list did seem to involve food. Doesn’t a s’more and picking fresh strawberries sound good?
I used a chalk marker to write out my list. Have you ever tried one of those? Wow..loved that thing. I got it from Tracy at Loving Pretty Things, along with a bunch of other goodies that I had won in a giveaway she held awhile back. Thanks, Tracy 🙂
Well, people, that’s that. Hope you’re having a stellar week 🙂
xo
I’m sharing my post at:
Vintage Inspiration Friday
Feathered Nest Friday
94 Comments
wonderful photos … love the third!
June 14, 2012 at 7:52 amall the best
amy
I ♥ peonies! Unfortunately my peonies in the garden do not come into blossom, so I had to buy some…but it's worth it :-).
June 14, 2012 at 7:54 amI like your summer fun list, that is a good idea to motivate.
Have a nice week,
Barbara
What a beautiful home you have. That peonies are gorgeous.
Have a great day
June 14, 2012 at 8:03 amThese pics are gorgeous and I love the flowers! 🙂
June 14, 2012 at 9:04 amBeautiful!!I love your pictures SO MUCH:))
Hugs from Vibeke in sunny Norway today!!
June 14, 2012 at 9:53 amFabulous!
June 14, 2012 at 11:13 amWhat a great idea with Summer Fun. Pions of course wonderful as all your photos
June 14, 2012 at 11:16 amBeautiful photos Tricia! I love peonies but have never grown any. When our kids were young we used to have a jar that held slips of paper for things to do–some involving work, and some just for fun. Otherwise the kids would lay around all summer. But now they are all grown with the youngest being 15 years old, and all she wants to do is hang out with friends.
June 14, 2012 at 11:50 amSo glad to see you back, Tricia! I love the peonies.
I didn't know you had a son! I think that's the first picture I've seen of him 🙂 – I've seen your lovely daughter in a number of your posts, but this was a first!
Your pictures are gorgeous, as always!
June 14, 2012 at 11:51 amSo glad you're back! I was missing your gorgeous photos and you didn't disappoint me today. I've got to plant some peonies in our yard. I left them behind at our old house and I think they were mowed over. Who does that?! Your sone is adorable holding the black cat, which ties in nicely with the black chalkboard. Now I've got to go back to look at your pretty pictures one more time. :@
June 14, 2012 at 12:13 pmGreat post , Tricia ! 🙂
June 14, 2012 at 12:21 pmGreat home , great flowers , kid and cat :)))
very nice … *_*
June 14, 2012 at 1:02 pmHi Tricia! Yes, I missed your beautiful photos 🙂 Your peonies are so divine and that kitty cat looks exactly like mine!
June 14, 2012 at 1:13 pmCas x
I love the summer fun chalkboard! Your house has beautiful lighting and the peonies fit perfectly in there 🙂 And the pic of your son totally fits!
June 14, 2012 at 1:38 pmYay, I always love getting to see photos of your beautiful home!
The peony on the worn wood stool? Gorgeous!!!
And your son is such a cutie!
I hope you guys have the BEST summer!!
xoxo
June 14, 2012 at 1:44 pmLisa
Such a beautiful, positive and invigorating post, Tricia! I hope you feel the same way. Gorgeous photos and charming son 🙂 Good luck getting the activities on you summer fun list all done!
June 14, 2012 at 2:03 pmBeautiful peonies! Your photos are fantastic…next best thing to being there. I have peony envy. LOL The two corms that I planted have yet to be seen.
I love that you included your handsome son in your post.
All the best,
♥charlotte
June 14, 2012 at 3:07 pmHello!
June 14, 2012 at 3:26 pmTricia, how are you?
Peonies have been my fave flowers, they are gorgeous! Love your board!
I'm glad your computer woes are over. I've missed you. Your son is adorable!
June 14, 2012 at 3:26 pmBrenda
So inspirational! Your dining room is to die for . . .
June 14, 2012 at 3:28 pmGorgeous pictures!
June 14, 2012 at 4:02 pmWell, you were definitely missed! Glad it was just a computer issue and nothing more. Looks like you made good use of your time. Those peonies really are breathtaking. And your son is precious. Glad to see you back!
June 14, 2012 at 4:20 pmsoo beautiful!!! xoxo (now I need a chalk pen!) lol…
June 14, 2012 at 4:28 pmYour pictures look like they are right out of a magazine! Oh, and my cute little buddy…and can't help but smile when I see his face!
June 14, 2012 at 5:27 pmWonderful photos!! Best wishes, Carmen
June 14, 2012 at 5:30 pmI was indeed wondering where you were!
Ugh, computers! Isn't it amazing just how much we come to depend on these little things??
Your dining room looks beautiful, and what a handsome young man your son is.
I love the idea of a summer fun list. The kids must be so excited.
Gorgeous photographs as always Tricia! xo.
June 14, 2012 at 6:00 pmToo bad about the computer, but isn't amazing what one can accomplish w/o it! The peonies are beautiful…I particularly like the little peony holding the cat!
June 14, 2012 at 6:05 pmYour dining room and images are stunning. Your son and cat even more so.
June 14, 2012 at 8:02 pmI think we could all get a lot done if we stayed away from our computer's for awhile. Look what you accomplished!! Those peonies are stunning, ours are long gone. You always have such lovely vignettes.
June 14, 2012 at 8:41 pmYour flowers are gorgeous. Your dining room is gorgeous. Your photos are gorgeous. Your son is totally handsome!
We did a similar summer bucket list that I posted on a couple of posts ago. Such a fun project!
June 14, 2012 at 8:58 pmGorgeous pics!!
June 14, 2012 at 9:00 pmWell, you little break turned into a great post. I love that you worked in your son by the dining room window! What a cutie. I'm glad we got to see him. What a smile he has. A charmer for sure. All your images are intriguing. Such great photography! Hope you'll stop over and see me at Quirky Vistas. I'm following now.
June 14, 2012 at 9:07 pmLiz
Beautiful pictures I love the flower = and the chandelier. I just think your table is beautiful too.
Cynthia
June 14, 2012 at 9:07 pmYou are right these peonies are really beautiful. What a nice neighbour you have :))
June 14, 2012 at 9:09 pmYour home looks really nice – I love all of the white and lovely light you have there.
So glad to hear you have a fully functioning computer again. Happy blogging :))
how FUN your board is – and it is so beautiful with the chalk pen – SO glad you like it! xoxo
Of course those peonies are TO.DIE.FOR. and your styling is fabulous. HUGS! xoxo
June 14, 2012 at 9:27 pmBeautiful photos with the peonies. Love the idea of the summer fun list, and your son is adorable.
June 14, 2012 at 9:47 pmMary Alice
OH. What beautiful photos, Tricia! Your son is a cutie! Your dining room is so lovely…inside and out…and love the summer fun list!
June 14, 2012 at 10:12 pmIt's always a pleasure to come by and see your beautiful rooms and photos. Your Summer Fun chalkboard is wonderful! I have to check out that marker. Great picture of your young fellow!
June 14, 2012 at 10:29 pmYour pictures are beautiful as always!!! I look forward to seeing you at My Dream Canvas. Have a great day. Anu
June 14, 2012 at 10:56 pmTricia, your dining room is beautiful and the peonies are lovely. Both of your children are absolutely adorable. It's always so much fun to visit you. Beautiful photos. Have a great weekend.
June 15, 2012 at 12:13 amHi Tricia~~ Your home is so beautiful and I just love all your photos. Those peonies are to die for. They dont grow here and they are one of my favs. They come to our market once a year and everyone is ready to grab them.
June 15, 2012 at 12:25 amHave a wonderful night and welcome back
~Cheryl
Every time I see your dining room it looks even lovelier! The peonies are gorgeous and I imagine the entire house smelled wonderful. What a darling picture of your son!
June 15, 2012 at 1:29 amBeautiful Tricia….how about a trip to the new house to spruce things up for me:) Great to see a picture of your son and the sweet kitty! Hope your Summer is off to a great start.
Tiffany
No peonies in my new yard…just ordered a catalog to pick a few out:)
June 15, 2012 at 2:35 amSeeing your beautiful peonies make me miss mine soooo much, Tricia! I cut my last ones last week. 🙁 But it was a wonderful year for them and I had them in every room of this old house. ♥
xoxo laurie
June 15, 2012 at 3:01 amOh I'm so glad you're back. I hope you were able to enjoy your technology break. Your home looks so pretty. I love your shelving unit in your dining room. Is that new? I want one, I just don't really have a place for one 🙁 Never apologize for adding sweet photos of your children. They always fit in. He looks like a sweetheart. Have a great weekend.
June 15, 2012 at 4:28 amWhat gorgeous peonies your neighbor has! And so sweet to share them with you. I love the color of them. Your photos are as stunning as always.
~Shanon
June 15, 2012 at 4:47 amBeautiful!!
Danke für die wunderbaren Fotos!
Liebe Grüße von Danny
June 15, 2012 at 5:58 amhow lovely!
June 15, 2012 at 6:59 amyou have a beautiful blog!
I'll follow you.
I'll be happy if you check out my blog and maybe follow back too 🙂
I really like your summer dining room!;)
June 15, 2012 at 7:03 amWelcome back – so glad to hear it was just a computer glitch! The peonies are beautiful, one my favorite flowers. What pretty photos of your home and love the chalkboard.
June 15, 2012 at 7:33 amTricia, your photos are truly beautiful… as are your peonies. I only wish I could grow them here in Australia, but unfortunately they don't like tropical weather.
I'd love it if you'd consider sharing this post at Shabbilicous Friday ~ http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com.au/2012/06/shabbilicious-friday-156.html
June 15, 2012 at 8:24 amHello Tricia
You really know how to use a camera such gorgeous photos
Denise
June 15, 2012 at 12:31 pmx
those pictures are just gorgeous, I loooove them!
thanks and a big hello from Spain,
June 15, 2012 at 2:39 pmelena
So much gorgeousness! 🙂
June 15, 2012 at 3:07 pmYou son is adorable. Have a lovely weekend.
Simply beautiful Tricia!!~
June 15, 2012 at 4:12 pmYour home and photos are always breathtaking!!
I'll have to pop out and get me one of those chalk markers, too cool!
Hope you have a lovely weekend.
Sincerely,
Melinda
absolutely lovely. so clean and simple, with a such character. love it!
June 15, 2012 at 8:40 pmYour blog is so peaceful and serene. I love your colors in your little dinette. SO crisp and fresh! The peonies are the perfect topping. A new follower, Andrea
June 16, 2012 at 2:48 amI love, love peonies! I wish I could grow one in my front yard but they don't seem to do well in Florida. Did I tell you recently how much I love your photos? They are wonderful!
June 16, 2012 at 3:19 amWhat absolutely lovely peonies! Your photos and styling are just divine, and your home is simply beautiful and so refreshing! Such a delight! I know it is a joy to you!
June 16, 2012 at 3:37 amThank you for sharing your loveliness!
Have a wonderful weekend,
Blessings,
Becky
Oh how I love peonies! You have captured them so well! What a treat to visit here and experience such beauty! Thanks Tricia! Your son is so handsome! Have a great day!
June 16, 2012 at 10:05 amSo glad to have you back! Your images are as beautiful as ever! It was nice to go out into your garden and meet your son!
June 16, 2012 at 1:41 pm~Lynne
w/L.
what a lovely display! I love peonies!! Your son is so cute!!
Debbie
June 16, 2012 at 4:51 pmBeautiful pics, Tricia,
and I need to get a
chalk marker as I do
have a couple of chalk
boards and I can never
write that small with
regular chalk. Your
son is a cutie!!
xo Suzanne
June 16, 2012 at 5:12 pmWonderful lovely pictures! Have a great weekend, Carolina
June 16, 2012 at 6:44 pmHi Tricia
Oh my……that is a wonderful post 🙂
peonies are almost like my roses….
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June 16, 2012 at 7:28 pmWELCOME
Håkan ( The Roseman)
Such gorgeous photos. Your sons photo just makes me smile. I do hope you are enjoying your summer..
HUgs~
June 16, 2012 at 11:34 pmYour photography is breathtaking and your dining room is just too beautiful for words. I'm pinning it on my PINTEREST boards as soon as I leave here.
June 17, 2012 at 12:14 amBlessings & hugs,
Karen
Hi Tricia! Well, this post and your beautiful photos are certainly adding fun to my list! The peonies are so perfect in your dining room – don't you wish you could have them all year? I wish I had such a neighbor, I must admit!
Thanks again for stopping by and wishing you a lovely Sunday.
xo
June 17, 2012 at 5:17 amOh Tricia my dear! No matter how long I am away from blogland, your blog NEVER ceases to amaze me with your lovely photos and home whenever I stop in to visit!!! What can I say that I haven't already said…truly, truly BEAUTIFUL and inspiring! And I too have had "pretty pink peonies" on my mind. They were in my wedding bouquet when I got married in June, so whenever June comes around…I look for them at Trader Joe's bc unfortunately, I can't seem to grow them here! lol Anyway, you've now inspired me to have a vase full of these pretty blooms! Wishing you a lovely Father's Day weekend with your family!!!
Hugs,
June 17, 2012 at 11:11 amJessie
What a gorgeous post Tricia! As always, your photos make me swoon and seeing into your home is such a treat! Your home is amazing and when I get to see a new view I take it ALL in.
June 18, 2012 at 1:39 amI love peonies (as you know 🙂 and will be snapping away now that they are finally in bloom. I sure wish they bloomed at least twice a year.
Your son is such a doll! I think his photo fits in more than perfectly.
sending hugs…
Beautiful and always awe inspiring!
June 18, 2012 at 12:14 pmI love when Peonies are in season. I just wish that season was longer. Beautiful photos!
June 18, 2012 at 2:24 pmDear Tricia,
thnaks a lot for your comment – I like the style of your pics, they are absolutely amazing!
Big hugs from Germany to Minnesota.
Amalie
June 19, 2012 at 5:12 amHey! Many nice pictures and details in this blog; I´ll keep on following you 🙂
June 19, 2012 at 9:35 amLovely photos!
June 19, 2012 at 12:22 pmHi!
Just stoping by for some inspiration!
It's allways a great pleasure to wath your lovely photos!
Have a great Wednesday:o)
June 19, 2012 at 10:19 pmHelene
Beautiful photos of stunning peonies! I sure wish I had better luck growing them. I had ONE bloom this year. HA!
June 19, 2012 at 10:58 pmNever heard of a chalk marker…you can write on a chalkboard with it?? Cool!!
Blessings~
GORGEOUS peonies! How lucky you are to have such a generous neighbor =)…I want to move in nearby! I always love seeing shots of your dining room. And your son is adorable! Don't you just love those chalk markers? I have become addicted to them – haha!
June 20, 2012 at 4:10 amHi Tricia! so many things to love, especially that chalkboard! But I have a thing for black kitties, so that's such a great shot with your son, black kitties and cute kids go with any post. So glad you joined in, I'll be featuring this post on Vintage Inspiration tomorrow, xoxo
June 20, 2012 at 3:10 pmI haven't been around much either…life does get in the way, doesn't it?!!Hahaaa
June 20, 2012 at 3:32 pmLOVE Peonies and your Son is So handsome!
Happy Wednesday!
hughugs
It's so lovely!
June 21, 2012 at 2:17 amDearest sweet tricia, this is such a beautiful post and everything just make me smile!! I love all your gorgeous photo and also that really adorable photo of your son!! 🙂 Oh wow i love that Summer fun list in that gorgeous chalkboard!! LOVE LOVE LOVE. Happy summer sweet friend and love to you!
June 21, 2012 at 1:32 pmYour home is beautiful and I love all the WHITE…the pink is very pretty also. Peony's are my favorite spring flower so I'm with you on this one.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog…I'm just getting started and I really need to put more time into it. Time is what I'm lacking though…LOL
June 21, 2012 at 3:02 pmHave a great day.
Great pictures! I´m your newest followers! Can I put you on my bloglist?
June 21, 2012 at 4:30 pmIt would be a pleasure for me!
xoxo
I LOVE peonies!!! You are so fortunate to have a neighbor that grows them! There's just something about them that's beyond the beauty of other flowers. And them look so fresh and summery in your gorgeous dining room. BTW your son is so handsome and the kitty is super cute.
Cindy at Rosehaven Cottage
June 22, 2012 at 5:29 amI'm so very happy you are back. I'm swooning over these lovely images too. I planted peonies this year and we had three lovely blooms. I look forward to a full flowering bush of them.Computer stuff…yuck…glad things have worked out. I featured you on a post on Friday 🙂 xo P.S. the photo of your son and cat is precious too
June 23, 2012 at 1:37 pmLove Peonies, they always make me think of my Mum because I remember how excited she was when the would bloom in our garden when I was a child.Your pictures are always so inspiring……….you should put together a coffee table book.I know it would always be on my coffee table xx
June 25, 2012 at 4:38 amI really am in love with your photography.
June 25, 2012 at 10:46 amThank you so much for inspire me all the time!
Love your home! So pretty!! I really want that shelf!
June 25, 2012 at 2:56 pmYou photos are stunning as usual!
Love, love, love those peonies! I wish they lasted longer but they're beauty makes up for it. Loving your chalkboard and the summer fun list! Thanks for brightening my day, Tricia! xo
June 26, 2012 at 12:00 amhey 😉 i`m just looking for a new post … how are you?
June 27, 2012 at 9:32 amhugs
amy
I've been horrible at visiting this month….it's been all I can do to post halfway consistently…I guess that's what summer is all about!
Thanks for the shout out…I pinned your summer list.
Next on my list???? A chalk paint marker!!!!
It looks so CRISP!
July 1, 2012 at 4:26 pmThat shade of pink with that shade of green is just so lovely! Beautiful images!
July 27, 2012 at 2:40 pmYour photo's are gorgeous!!! Trying to follow a pin from pinterest, can't find that one but found so many inspirational images. Love it!
February 28, 2013 at 3:03 am