#double peony

[chicinsilk]

US Vogue May 15, 1950

Jean Patchett in a linen dress with floral petal hues by Rose Barrack. Makeup: Lipstick and nail polish in a vibrant, summery pink, without pastels, to define the contour and enhance the overall look. Both products are the new shade "Double Peony" by Chen Yu. For the pale floral accents, Venetian glasses by Alban Conway.

Jean Patchett dans une robe, en lin aux nuances de pétales de fleurs, signée Rose Barrack. Maquillage : Rouge à lèvres et vernis à ongles d'un rose estival éclatant, sans pastel, pour définir le contour et sublimer le tout. Les deux produits sont la nouvelle teinte « Double Pivoine » de Chen Yu. Pour les fleurs pâles, des verres vénitiens d'Alban Conway.

Photo John Rawlings

[periodicinspiration]

Paeonia lactiflora

Solange seems to be a rather fitting name for this big fluffy beautiful double peony cultivar. The French name has origins from Latin, signifying “solemn” or “festive”. That word certainly contains an interesting dichotomy of meanings. However, the ruffled blooms of white and the slight blush of pink would add elegance and charm to any cut flower arrangement for a wedding celebration – the ideal…

Paeonia lactiflora

[gardengobbo]

Turns out I got two peonies from the bush 🥰 a second one bloomed in the center?! I didnt even know that was a possibility. But I love it.