Magnolias

 "There's something so beautiful about a magnolia blossom. It demands attention and you can't help but love those big, creamy petals and that fragrant smell.

Have you ever looked at the bud of a magnolia flower? It's a light little pod that stays closed up for a long time on the end of its branch until one day, out of nowhere, it finally bursts open into this gigantic, gorgeous, fragrant flower that's 10 times bigger than the bud itself. "- The Magnolia Story

I love Magnolias! I've begun to see over the past few years the rhythm of this flower, and it's in seasons of dryness or hardship that I saw these bloom come out in late spring and last until late summer and it always brought me hope and a smile on my face. 

They stand out to me, especially with those trees that have thick, crisp leaves that look like they stay fresh looking all year. 

My dear sister gifted me with fake magnolia flowers for Christmas last year and I've kept them up all year- again, they are either always in bloom or just about to be.  My screen saver on my computer are magnolias- taken from a card from my dear sister. 

They are always in season.