Lovely Hydrangeas

... courtesy of my mom who received lots of lovely flowers and thoughtful cards after her knee surgery.

Before seeing these, I had never seen real hydrangeas {only silk} and didn't have a clue what they were called. But, my mom knows the name of each flower she receives.

Apparently, {in other parts of the country, of course} these lovelies grow {outside!}.

Of course, I had to take the opportunity to take a few pictures to share with you.

To be overcome by the fragrance of flowers is a delectable form of defeat.
~Beverly Nichols