July 1, 2014 Photo (182/365): "Daisies"
"And gladly Nature's love partake of Thee, sweet Daisy! Be violets in their secret mews. The flowers the wanton Zephyrs choose; Proud be the rose, with rains and dews. Her head impearling; Thou liv'st with less ambitious aim, yet hast not gone without thy fame; Thou art indeed by many a claim The Poet's darling”- William Wordsworth, To the Daisy
The sweet treats of June: raindrops and roses, cupcakes, strawberries, and macarons, sunsets, good books, and a bit of relaxation...Ahh!
June 30, 2014 (181/365): Rows and rows of ruffled leaves shading berries so shiny and red they hardly seem real..."Let me take you down, 'cause I'm going to Strawberry Fields. Nothing is real and nothing to get hung about. Strawberry Fields forever." - John Lennon (1967).
June 29, 2014 Photo (180/365): "Macarons"
Mes amis had a layover in Paris yesterday and were so thoughtful to bring me these sweet treats!
Quels beaux parfums: Framboise (Raspberry), Caramel à la fleur de sel (Salted Caramel), Pistache (Pistachio), Fleur d'orangier (Orange Blossom), and Rose (Rose) -- They're almost too lovely to eat!
These beauties were in Paris just yesterday (Wish I were too!), but Ladurée insists they be consumed within 3 days.
Macarons don't last long-- They won't wait for French Friday, but I'm sure I'm up to the task! Anyone want to share ;-)
And of course I'll keep the box. Doesn't everyone?
June 28, 2014 Photo (179/365): "Optimiste"
“Un optimiste, c'est un homme qui plante deux glands et qui s'achète un hamac.” - Jean de Lattre de Tassigny
June 27, 2014 Photo (178/365): "Summer Night"
"The summer night is like a perfection of thought." - Wallace Stevens