Flowers, Flowers, and some more Flowers

"Mrs. Dalloway said she would buy the flowers herself."

I did feel a little like a proper English lady this morning, flitting about Union Square selecting an armload of flowers for an upcoming tea party.

Never fear though, the flower buying did not lead to Virgina Woolf inspired inner angst and turmoil. T here was little on my mind beyond how beautiful dahlias are in the summer.

The florist said this year has been an exceptional one for dahlias, my favorite flower. I love the rich colors and funky shapes they come in. There's a dahlia out there for everyone!

I also got some mixed bouquets to round out the selection. I love an excuse to have a pot full of flowers in the house.