Standing in the kitchen this morning, half awake and waiting for the kettle to boil, I glanced outside to see which birds were enjoying the feeder. Then I noticed that six deep purple buds on the Iris had opened!
Named for the Greek goddess of the rainbow, Iris indeed comes in a
rainbow of colors and in many heights. All have the classic, impossibly
intricate flowers. The flowers are constructed with three upright
"standard" petals and three drooping "fall" petals, which are often
different colors.
This faithful Iris, planted in front of our Bay tree, has bloomed year after year. And with each sucessive year there are more blooms. I've never cut one to enjoy inside because I wanted them to last as long as possible. But with six blooming all at once, I decided to treat my family to it's beauty and place one in a crystal vase.
Do you talk to objects sometimes? I couldn't help but murmur, "you sure are pretty!" as I gazed at the Iris. Inspired by the cutting, I knew the perfect teacup from which to sip my morning cuppa. It is covered in lovely shades of lavender and lilac.
After a sip or two of my Kusmi Troika tea it was easy to see the charming cluster of flowers decorating the inside rim.
I'd love an Iris ball gown if I were a fairy, wouldn't you?
Tea, an Iris and a few pages of Shakespeare to start my day.
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Hope In Every Season Homemaking Party
Wow Us Wednesday
Favorite Things
Home Sweet Home
Share Your Cup
Time Travel Thursday
Freedom Fridays
Show and Tell Friday
Feathered Nest Friday
What a perfect way to start your morning! Tea, china, beautiful flowers and Shakespeare! You know how to treat yourself well. Yay!
ReplyDeleteYour tea cup is delicate and sweet. I think I may have two Royal Patricians. I don't see them that often.
Thank you so much for sharing with us.
Hugs,
Terri
je suis une passionnée d' IRIS
ReplyDeleteje commence à en avoir une belle collection
je vais les voir apparaître d' ici un mois
se sont des Iris de Sibérie que vous nous faite voir avec
une tasse à thé très délicate
l' odeur des Iris est très douce
à très bientôt
tendresse
edith ( iris)
It is the prettiest of purples, and how cool that you have a whole group of them blooming!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely is your tea cup vignette. I love irises and their smell. I miss not being able to grow them here in Florida. I think there is something special about lavender/purple - it just makes your smile.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week,
Bev
@ Eclectic Red Barn
Oh, how lovely, Shawn! Your iris and teacup look so pretty together. Love your pretty collage!
ReplyDeleteI remember as a young girl walking behind my auntie's house in the early springtime and in the woods, there would be myriads of irises. Surrounded by fresh air, beautiful lacy trees and purple iries, I felt like I had stepped into a little piece of heaven. It was so tranquil and beautiful! Thanks for the memory and for coming to tea.
Blessings,
Sandi
Such beautiful iris-My Mother had the most beautiful garden of Iris-love your tea cup and yes, I talk to my treasures and to my plants as well!
ReplyDeleteLovely post!
Jemma
Your Iris is beautiful. I grow them too. I wish they lasted longer. Love your tea cup as well. Have a wonderful week. Blessings, Martha
ReplyDeleteYou really captured the beautiful violet color of this iris. I love them in this darker color. Gorgeous! :-)
ReplyDeleteWe must be soul sisters today because purple "spoke" to me today too for my post.
ReplyDeleteYour Iris is gorgeous and I am very glad you took one inside to enjoy in the evenings as well when the blinds are closed and curtains are drawn shutting the other 5 out to your eyes.
Lovely blossom!
So pretty! I love irises very much. Oh, I just saved a whole bunch of them from the demolition crew at a neighbourhood rebuild. I have no idea what colour they will be and can't wait for them to bloom. There's nothing like this beautiful iris purple anywhere else in the world, is there? I hope you have a wonderful, purple week. :)
ReplyDeletePretty teacup Shawn and I love your purple Iris. My large bearded Iris have already bloomed and I've tried growing ones like yours but all I got were the leaves and nothing more.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely day~Clara
So, so beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteEspecially love "Shakespeare" in your post! Lovely flowers, photos and theme!
ReplyDeleteBeing a fairy is probably not all that it's cracked up to be. In the summer you would have to constantly have to be fighting off the mosquitoes! I am sure, though, that an Iris Ball Gown would make fairy life "the cat's meow !!!" Lovely post Shawn!
ReplyDeletea beautiful way to start your day. I am a huge fan of the purple iris I have some photos I should dig out and share...thank you for the beautiful inspiration Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things Hop xo
ReplyDeletelove your posts/photos!
ReplyDeletewhat an elegant blog you have!
happy weekend~
love your china, too:) and your iris.
ReplyDeleteShawn, I love Iris. I have one just like that but it's not blooming yet. I talk to my flowers both indoors and out. Love your sweet china. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann