Crochet Flowers

I really love crochet flowers. I am so glad that they are popular again. They are just so cute and colorful. And they are the perfect take-along project, don't you agree?

I recently made this crochet flower. I used 100% mercerized cotton and I'm not sure what size hook, maybe "F". I crocheted it loosely because, well, that's how I crochet naturally. But I think it gives it a lacy look.

I love the picots on the leaves and the different layers. But I can't decide whether I like buttons on crochet flowers or not. Any opinions?