Flowers and Light: Peonies in B&W II


I know what you are thinking. Peonies, again?! The internet is full of them! But here we are. :) These flowers were a vibrant pink color as seen here. They were lovely and different from the usual peonies I take home and I appreciated the many differences between them.

If you were wondering why this is labeled "II", it's because I did a post  similar to this last year. This time around I wanted to see how the mood changed if I used a white backdrop. Which do you prefer? Do you like black and white edits? They seem almost timeless to me. Anyway, one of my friends asked if I could turn the photo below into a shirt. I wasn't sure if he was serious or not so I uploaded it on Society 6. Turns out, he was! Anyway, if you would also like this in a shirt, or anything else, you can get it here. Please note that any purchase made come with hundreds of virtual hugs from me. 


In other news, my husband and I are moving to LA this weekend! We've been living on the border of LA and Orange County for far too long now and it was always hard to explain how close we are to the city but how far we were at the same time. I'm a little nervous about this change but then I'm reminded that life begins at the edge of our comfort zone. That's the quote by Robert Frost right? :)


Lastly, I shared a little personal post on being vegetarian on Natalie's lovely blog, La Designerie. Check it out for more peony love but more for her beautiful blog!

Okay wow! That was a lot of information to take in for one post! Anyway, I hope you have a lovely week and weekend ahead! Do you have any upcoming travel plans? We're heading out on a road trip next month and couldn't be more excited (and stressed!) for it. 

26 comments:

  1. Peonies are one of my favorite flowers c:
    Gorgeous photography! Xx

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    1. thank you so much for your kind words!! <3

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  2. they are lovely in black and white. hope your move goes well!

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    1. thanks Jane! the move went well but it has taken me some time to get back in the swing of things!

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  3. I bought my first peony a few weeks ago and I couldn't stop taking photos. They are just gorgeous!! Good luck with moving!

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    1. they seriously are one of the most photogenic flowers! thanks Danielle! Now moved in and up and about. :)

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  4. Both posts are gorgeous, but I have to admit there's something about the quiet simplicity of the white background that I just love!

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    1. Agreed--the more I look at it i do like how these ones are compared to the last post. I should try similar compositions the next time around too. Thanks Diana!

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  5. these are beautiful! they really are timeless! the iphone case and the shower curtain are just lovely:)

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    1. i was seriously considering getting the shower curtain myself! Thanks Giulia! :)

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  6. So glad to hear that you're venturing out of your comfort zone, by inching closer into LA. Others may deem that a small step, but I think every bout of change is wonderfully brave. Do let us know how you get on, then. I'd love to hear! :)

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    1. Thanks Rachel! Agreed, it took me a few weeks to just walk to a coffee shop and do work there--I don't know why I waited so long (as I type from a coffee shop :P)

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  7. Peonies are really gorgeous! And both version of your photos are beautiful. I honestly can't choose which one I like better. :)

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    1. Thanks Yuni! They're both different and special in their own way I suppose. :)

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  8. love the pictures, you talented thing! putting it on society 6 is a really good idea, the phone case looks great.

    good luck with the move! it must be an exciting time for you two!

    Katrina Sophia Blog

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    1. Thank you so much Katrina!! <3 definitely was an exciting and stressful time but now it's over! woo hoo :)

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  9. I love these in black and white! You can experience the texture more this way.

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    1. Thanks, Kate! that's so true--the texture stands out so much more in these.

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  10. Lovely photos as always, my friend!! I can never get tired of peonies! :) Good luck on your move!! SO exciting, and I wish you the best! Off to check out your vegetarian post, yay!! Happy 4th of July and have a wonderful weekend, my dear!! xo

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    1. Thanks Jessica! I'm glad we both never tire of peonies! :) Hope you're having a wonderful summer. x

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  11. Peonies are beautiful, I've never held a real peony before. Lovely photos and good luck with your move!!

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    1. I hope get to hold one during the next season- it truly is a marvel. :)

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  12. I never get tired of Peonies, and these photos are so lovely Tana :)

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    1. Thank you dear Maru! :) I don't think I will either. :P

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  13. Absolutely in love with this pictures, the black and white effect looks perfect with them, and about the background, either black or white is great, depending on which you use I feel different things while staring at them. The white background transmits me feeling of stillness, it has an atmosphere of silence while with the balck background the picture is more vibrant, more exotic.

    xx, herplaceattheuniverse.blogspot.com

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  14. gorgeous, gorgeous photos! i love them in black & white!

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