“In summer, the song sings itself.” William Carlos Williams
“Lone and erect, beneath light’s primal flood,
A lily! and pure as any one of you.”
– Mallarme
The inspiration for this luncheon table was this stunning oriental lily, ‘Corvara’, which had just opened in my garden.
I anticipated its arrival for weeks and postponed a vacation just so I could be home to enjoy it while it bloomed. That is how magnificent this flower really is! This hot pink lily with a mesmerizing fragrance is often called the Royal Lily. It is religiously symbolic with godliness. And it’s no wonder, it is a perfect creation! Did I mention its heavenly fragrance? Continue reading
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