You know--- I think globally and shop locally. I support my local organic farmers' market and I'd never be caught dead eating an out of season tomato. Oh sure, I eat bananas from wherever and citrus fruit from Florida, but even you wouldn't begrudge me my vitamin C and potassium, would you? But peonies---in December?? There's no principled argument I can make for them, except that they are beautiful, they've got blossoms that are going to look like candy canes when they open and ....I love flowers. At Christmas or any time. So they came from South America. So what.
Now---may I be the first to wish you Feliz Navidad?
These are the flower of Indiana which I am currently living in but...am not currently in. lol (Visiting NY which = home) Still, love your florals as always. Hope you are well.
Posted by: 9-ah | December 25, 2005 at 10:28 PM
What a stunning site you've created! Lovely photos and artwork. I will need to explore more!
Jeannie
Posted by: Jeannie Auclair | December 24, 2005 at 06:28 PM
GLORIOUS GLORIOUS GLORIOUS AND WORTH EVERY INDULGENCE!! I LOVE YOUR STYLE!
Posted by: Lin | December 23, 2005 at 08:43 AM
Peonies in December! What an indulgence, and how beautiful! I shop locally when I can, but otherwise I figure I'm putting dinner on SOMEBODY's table, so ... as you say ... so what! This is gorgeous.
Posted by: Linda | December 23, 2005 at 08:39 AM
Thanks for your support and enthuiasm, everyone. Niff, no one could make you look like an amateur, ever. Sutter, the color project forced me to draw all sorts of things and now I'm hooked!
Posted by: Laura | December 23, 2005 at 07:39 AM
remind me to never draw flowers again. you make me look like a amature. beautiful Laura!
Posted by: niff | December 23, 2005 at 12:46 AM