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"I do believe in an everyday sort of magic...the inexplicable connectedness we sometimes experience with places, people, works of art and the like; the eerie appropriateness of moments of synchronicity; the whispered voice, the hidden presence, when we think we're alone." Charles de Lint

Sunday, June 15, 2025

Sea Pea

Subtitle: More On That Later

Maybe it's the sea air...maybe it's the lack of distractions and quiet down time....but these getaways seem to unleash my creative energy.  I've been painting every day (more on that later)...collaging every day (more on that later) and searching for swirls as inspiration for my Swirls 2.0 class (more on that later) during these past few days. 

But first...did I mention it's lupin season! 

Ha ha....I think I did.


 I continue to be just gobsmacked at the beautiful shades of purple and blue...
and the never ending fields of lupin here on the island.

 
But for this post....I wanted to highlight another...more subtle bloom.

Along the shore there are flowers I assumed were sweet peas.....but when I plugged them into my plant ap it told me they were sea peas...also known as beach peas! 

How sweet is the sound of a SEA pea! 

I'm smitten!


And just look at the beautiful and graceful swirl of the leaves and the tendril.

This morning when I sat down on the beach to really get up close and personal with the sea peas....I found all kinds of swirls, curves, and swoops.

It's official...I'm in love with sea peas!

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  1. dotty seiter: now playingJune 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM

    SEA PEAS! I've admired them for years and years without knowing their delightful name. Thanks for sleuthing, MaryAnn. And, oh, those lupins!

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    1. MaryAnn ShupeJune 16, 2025 at 6:58 AM

      Yes! I love the name as much as the sweet little plant! The lupin are so out there and bold....but the sea peas are kind of quiet...and require some intention to see and appreciate them. I love that about them.

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  2. Lori VandergriffJune 16, 2025 at 6:45 AM

    The lupines are so beautiful, very stately - the sea peas are absolutely darling, very charming in shape & name - your curiosity and delight are very contagious ☺️ That is precisely why reading your blog is part of my daily morning routine❤️ I thank you!

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    1. MaryAnn ShupeJune 16, 2025 at 7:07 AM

      Thanks for your kind words Lori! Thank you for following along. I agree...about the difference between the lupin and the sea peas....both are wonderful in their unique ways. I have been so lucky to be surrounded by beauty the past couple of days.

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  3. AnonymousJune 16, 2025 at 9:15 AM

    I love the color purple and the combination of lupin and sea peas just made me smile! Sweet peas have always been a favorite of mine and, yes, so many lovely swirls!! 💜 Judy

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    1. MaryAnn ShupeJune 17, 2025 at 11:30 AM

      Yes...the color combo is stunning! And I love sweet pea too! And now I love sea peas as well!

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