Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Petal by Petal: Chamomile

Chamomile is one of those flowers that is just daintily pretty.  It has an innocent and sweet presence thanks to it's tiny white petals and vibrant yellow center, but chamomile is not a sleeper flower, this bloom has many medicinal properties that have been used for centuries.  While I am not much of tea drinker, there are times that only a cup of tea will do and I tend to lean towards the herbal variety.  By drinking chamomile tea, it is said that these blooms can ease indigestion and relieve tension and stress and for that I say amen! Stay-tuned tomorrow for a recipe incorporating this flower.  Continue for more...


*All photographs & styling by Alison 

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13 comments:

  1. AlyssaJune 25, 2013 at 5:56 AM

    Pretty–I love how you stored it in the tomato can!

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  2. Staci (LeatherandLeops)June 25, 2013 at 6:08 AM

    so pretty and I love the can as a vase!

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  3. RachelJune 25, 2013 at 6:09 AM

    I've always thought chamomile flowers were pretty, too! Lovely photos

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  4. vivJune 25, 2013 at 6:24 AM

    Such a pretty flower! I love the tea so it's only natural that I'd also love the flower :)
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  5. Julie, from prosecco to plaidJune 25, 2013 at 6:39 AM

    So pretty!! Love these. xo, Julie

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  6. ♥vendy♥June 25, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    fabolous flowers dear
    xoxo
    vendy

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  7. ALLIE NYCJune 25, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    Ooo how pretty! Oh yes Chamomile has so many benefits. Love this.

    Ali of

    Dressing Ken

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  8. AlexaJune 25, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    So gorgeous and love the can!

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  9. LilliJune 25, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    Hi Alison! I love chamomille for many reason: the scent, as tea and also for hair, it reminds me when I was a child, always use shampoo with it:) Lovely photos! Kisses! xo

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  10. Nicole Michelle CentersJune 25, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    Ah, canned flowers?!

    I love it!

    So pretty :)

    Nicole
    www.eleganceandclutter.blogspot.com

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  11. Sam (Savvy City Chic)June 25, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    Chamomilles are so pretty. And I love the vase you have them. It's so cute!

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  12. Lady parisienneJune 25, 2013 at 11:20 PM

    So pretty and cute!!

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  13. unitedcolorsofaggieJune 29, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    Beautiful pictures!!!!you have a great talent:-)!!!

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