Mayday, m'aider !

photo: Le style et la matière

Not to worry - there's no emergency!  

Here's this year's sprig of  lily-of-the-valley, meant to bring luck throughout the year - 

a sweet-smelling tradition for the 1st of May.
I never refuse flowers or a chance at luck - hoping to pass some on! 

May Porte-bonheur

I'm not one to want to break with tradition where flowers are concerned, so here is a glorious vision of 

Lily-of-the-Valley said to bring happiness in Flora's lovely month of May.

 

Today is Labor Day in France and I'm just back from a week

of relaxation and visits to beautiful sites in the Loire Valley.

These tiny fragrant bell blossoms were part of many of the welcoming floral arrangements

at the chateau of Chenonceau in honor of the 1st of May. 

More pictures of  the chateau soon...