Peonies...

I adore peonies. They were late appearing in the shops this year due to the cold spring temperature. When they did appear, they were a little more costly than my home-purchase budget allowed.

However, I popped into Waitrose two weeks ago after a flat viewing and found a little clearance on peonies...so I had a vase gracing my coffee table for a week.

I love their delicacy and individuality as they open. However, now that summer has fully arrived I fear this may be my only bunch this year...