"A profusion of pink roses being ragged in the rain speaks to me of all gentleness and its enduring." ~ William Carlos Williams
Good morning! I wanted to take some pictures of my pale pink roses before they wilt away. I repurposed an old ironstone gravy server as a vase. With the cold winter months, I find myself buying flowers weekly. I can't help it; they just make me happy. Another thing that makes me happy is finding vintage books! I am a little obsessed with that right now. I found this beautiful copy of The Secret Garden over the weekend. It is not too tattered or too antique, but I love its mint green jacket with the tiny pink climbing roses.
It is illustrated lovingly by the sweet departed Tasha Tudor. I just adore anything by Tasha Tudor. She was an amazing woman who lived a truly beautiful life.
Another photo of my withering roses. I like how it looks slightly frosty on the window.
My mom, sister, and little niece are coming over today for a visit. We always have some really good laughs when we get together. I love that! My kids get so excited, too. My daughter is already drawing pictures for her auntie, because she knows my sister loves art. My sister is a student at The Art Institute in Chicago; a wonderful school and an incredible art museum to see! We are a family of creativity-loving girls.
I'll be back next week, hopefully with some new and fresh flowers. ;)
I'm sharing with the following Friday link parties:
beautiful pictures
ReplyDelete♥doris
❤Your blog makes me so happy, it is utterly charming..have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteWonderful :)
ReplyDeleteI could frame and hang that last picture...it's stunning Lara! Flowers are a cure for many things especially cold winter days....
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your visit and have lots of laughs!
Sarah xo
Your photos are just beautiful Lara! I love that pale pink in the fading roses. Your Secret Garden book is a great find. No one can illustrate as sweetly as Tasha Tudor could. :)
ReplyDeleteThis book is such an amazing treasure ~ and as always, your photos are gorgeous.
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~ Zuzu
these roses are so lovely, i really like their creamy color :) and just like you, i love putting flowers in old stoneware - it just matches perfectly!
ReplyDeletehave a nice day with your family! :)
salma
Beautiful shots!
ReplyDeleteCarolyn
Such beautiful blog you have.....
ReplyDeleteLove your photos.
Fine evening
Oh my goodness....beautiful photos, found you through French Country Cottage,now following. :)
ReplyDeleteWOW...what beautiful pictures you have made, Lara! Love it much.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have got a great time with your dearest family.
Lucia
Oh, you have wrapped me up in the magic of The Secret Garden once again. I read it nearly every early spring, and Ms. Tudor's illustrations are utterly enchanting. I, too, love tiny, pink, climbing roses....do you grow the fairy roses that Tasha Tudor grew in her garden?
ReplyDeleteHi Lara, you have an amazing blog, beautiful pictures and I like it a lot. I become your follower and I am looking forward to the next post. Wishing you an wonderful upcoming weekend. Greetings from Slovakia. Renata
ReplyDeleteStunning! makes me want to get a little bouquet on my way home!!
ReplyDeletewonderful pictures!
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kisses
Have a wonderful visit!Your roses are beautiful! I too am buying flowers for my home.They are so pretty and add a bit of color to our gloomy days!
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Anne
Hi Lara- what a beautiful blog . Your photos are amazing. I found you via Courtney at French County Cottage.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful post! I love your blog found you on French country cottage. Love yor pictures so pretty.
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Kris
Ps. I just saw how to follow you. I have become a new follower.
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Lovely pink roses! The Secret Garden was one of my favorite books as a child! Of course, my girls loved it too!
ReplyDeleteSo nice to have found you and your lovely blog!
♥ Jil
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post to enjoy on this Winter's day... I have been busy with some decorating and craft projects this week and behind on reading my emails and posts. So glad I stopped in to enjoy your site!
Thanks for sharing!
God bless....Brooke
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My home and garden site...
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My Vintage Art and Printables site...
What beautiful pictures! Wonderfull! You have a very nice blog, Lara!
ReplyDeleteYou know how I love pink roses! These are beauties, Lara.
ReplyDeleteI hope you're feeling better.
Hugs,
Anne
I am in love with your blog!. Thank you for sharing this beauty. You brightened up this blustery New Jersey January day for me! Thanks-I pinned a couple of shots and will now add you onto my "Blog Love" board on Pinterest..
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Such dreamy photos truly make my heart sing!
ReplyDeleteTanya
Absolutely incredibly gorgeous!! Your photos are so beautiful and inspiring Lara!! Sharing at the party tonight~ thanks for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday!
ReplyDeleteYou know just how to make us feel like Spring is on the way. Thanks so much Lara, for this breath of fresh air. I'm featuring this post on Be Inspired today!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Beautiful Images...!
ReplyDeleteI truly love your site.. Great colors & theme. Did you develop this amazing site yourself? Please reply back as I’m planning to create my own site and would like to learn where you got this from or exactly what the theme is called. Appreciate it!
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