Aug 27, 2012

bud and bloom

"So, the name of the shop. Bud and Bloom. Is that from Whistler?"
Surprise, and speculation, flickered over her face. "As a matter of fact, it is. You're the first to tag it."
"One of my brothers is big on stuff like that. I can't remember the quote exactly. Something about
perfect in its bud as in its bloom."

Chesapeake Blue




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The masterpiece should appear as the flower to the painter.. 
perfect in its bud as in its bloom.. 
with no reason to explain its presence.. 
no mission to fulfill.. 
a joy to the artist, a delusion to the philanthropist.. 
a puzzle to the botanist.. 
an accident of sentiment and alliteration to the literary man.


James McNeill Whistler





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 (the pictures - and roses - are mine)