It's been a stressful summer. So last Thursday my parents and I decided we needed flower therapy, and took a day trip to Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA. I was delighted that the waterlilies were in bloom. Don't worry, this purple waterlily wasn't harmed to be in my Manicure Monday photo - it was part of an information station where guests could get a closer look at the flower without falling into the man-made ponds. I took more than a hundred photos of plants and will be slowly sharing them in future Flower Fridays. Featured Flower Picks: Purple Roses Nail Art • Dune Sunflower • Gold Leaf Nail Art