Cee was an incredible support with my Squares Challenge, and in fact it was her approach to challenges which inspired me to reply to every Squares comment and to visit every pingback. So on day two of Simply Red I thought I’d post a square from her favourite peony fields.

I visited the fields with Chris in May. The scent of the peonies, and the beauty of the fields was incredible. It was wonderful photographing flowers in fields that Cee knew well, and I know she’d be delighted I am including flowers in this month’s ‘Simply Red’ Squares Challenge. I know many of you will be posting flowers this month too; I can see her smiling with joy. It’s also a chance to send hugs and thoughts to Chris.

The one rule as always is that your main photograph must be square but that doesn’t stop you from including the odd rectangle too!
Squares is a daily challenge, so your photographs can be from the archives or brand new. If daily is too difficult, feel free to post every other day, weekly or even just once. Pingback with #SimplyRed.
I can see Cee smiling down from above.
My contribution
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so can I 😀
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I was very fond of Cee and saddened to hear of her passing. For this challenge, do we need to post something red but the photo must be in a square format?
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Hello – yes that it is exactly. Be lovely if you can join us in her memory
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I absolutely will. Thanks Becky!
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A wonderful tribute to Cee. I’ll have lots of blooms coming through the month.
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oh that’s fabulous news
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Cee was so encouraging. I really miss her — even being able to just chat. My post — flowers but other reds will follow later. Right after midnight, post will be up.
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look forward to seeing it
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Hard to believe she’s gone, isn’t it? Lovely tribute, Becky.
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thank you, and yes the past four months have been odd. I am fortunate though as I am in contact with Chris most days, and we chat regularly too
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A lovely tribute to Cee. I hope Chris sees it. Cee and I shared a love of tulips.
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I have mentioned I am posting but this week is a challenging week for her so it might be a few days before she does. Robert also shared your love of tulips, so lovely to think the three of you enjoying them
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So sorry to hear that. It’s still very raw for her. Those feelings can hit at any time.
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as all three of us know well. It’s not a great club this one is it 😦
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What a beautiful flower and a legacy that she left. I think you captured that peony just beautifully. Here is my link- the flowers number in the thousands but are yellow. Hidden at the back are pops of red!
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awww thanks
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Beautiful reminders of Cee. 😊
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thank you, I am loving how many are remembering today
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Simply beautiful! Mine is here.
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thank you 🙂
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I believe we all still think of Cee, Becky. She was quite an inspiration with her challenges and kindness. Perfect peony. I’m joining you today from the beach!
https://secondwindleisure.com/2025/07/02/wordless-wednesday-get-ready-to-swim/
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she really was
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