What genus are you?

I've been asking this question quit a bit lately - and I think I've figured out my answer!

We were sent 12 issues of Meehan's Monthly, a magazine of horticulture, botany and kindred subjects. (No joke, that's the title!) And as I was plucking images I realized how the pink/green combo was quickly racking up the most photos (BUT the ferns and yellow flowers were a close second/third) I think I can blame this obsession on on my mother and her pink milk glass and china collection, which (sorry Lauren) I've laid my claim on.

I think after flipping through those books I even made a few too many purchases with the flowers in mind, but I think my mum would be proud! (she's always telling me I dress in "drabby New England" colors, which is more or less true)

The top right dress I purchased from Bobby From Boston - a late 30's number with a tie waist, and pockets and the most perfect subtle details all over the place. It's a dream dress, it really is. It's a wheency bit too big, but no biggie. (har, har)

The one next to that is a little funny slip dress I found on etsy recently. It's pretty genius actually - the blouse is connected to the skirt so you never have to worry about your slip falling down! I kiiiind of want to wear it as a dress, but I'm not entirely sure I can get away with it!

The bottom left I found at a flea market. One thing I'm a sucker for is pockets, especially big floppy pockets with buttons on them.. Enough said.

The bottom right is a little gem that came in the mail today, again from Stellate Vintage on etsy. A good shop that gal has on her hands, one of my favorites even! It's also like a potato sack on me, but I'll make do!

And without further ado, we have the flowers that have enabled my sick obsession for the pale creamy dusty pink color palate.

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Prairie Rose