From Bell’occhio

This traditional French straw hat

has either a tiny crown (Petit Lavandiere)

or larger crown (Grand Lavandiere)

that perches atop the head.

Worn by lavender harvesters.

Affixed by a black ribbon.

Theses hedges are made up of a type of English Lavender

hybrid  (or “lavandins”) called “Provence”…

More info here…

Still fresh lavender has the same vibrancy

of this Carolyn Quartermaine collage…

It dulls as it dries… on a linen cloth

to catch every fragrant bud..

A stone outdoor dining table

inundated with clipped lavender…

Photos from before the harvest…

perhaps I’ll get a second bloom this year…