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I saw these shooting star hydrangeas at the store and had to have them.  They remind me of  New Years, renewal, winter, snowflakes, and of course, shooting stars.   I love hydrangeas in general, especially the blue ones all over New England and Cape Cod.  The regular white round ones are quite common here in the midwest along with pink ones.  I heard it's the acidity in the soil that turns the flowers blue.   But I have never seen the shooting star hydrangea in a landscape.  They are definitely a welcome addition to the frozen landscape here in the Midwest, USA.  I will keep them inside though so they don't freeze to death.  Haha. 

Some last minute holiday wrapping.  Still have some more to do.   I just can't get over these peonies in my bedroom!   There's a point where they reach perfection.  The perfect bloom.

I love painting flowers.  This month I am starting a new series called Winter Florals Large and Small.  Since it's cold outside, I am finding joy in small things like cut flowers in the studio.   Peonies, roses, and more mixed with the evergreen boughs and Christmas tree are really providing pleasing scents in the home and studio!

Time for hot cocoa and peppermint candy canes.   Oh.  And don't forget marshmallows!