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Friday, September 30, 2011

Unexpected Guests


The last roses of the season are celebrated here as much as the first. We never get a profusion of blooms because we don't really deserve it! We don't pay much attention to gardening, and we only have a few bushes. But our roses are a testament to the hardiness, reliability, and resilience of the most beloved of flowers.



Our bushes are mostly inherited. They were in place when we arrived on the scene, and we never knew their names. So we just call them all beautiful. A few china roses round out the festivities for our unexpected, but very welcome, October guests. . . .






























































I hope your week is as lovely as roses!
Ciao! for now!

Jacqueline



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35 comments:

  1. SandiSeptember 30, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Well I am going to try and leave you a comment and see what happens. :)

    What beautiful unexpected guests you have!! That is the best kind I think!! The roses are beautiful!!
    Blessings~

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  2. SuzSeptember 30, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    You picked beautiful china to go with your gorgeous fushia rose. Lovley cheerful photos for the beginning of fall. Thank-you.

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  3. erleichdaSeptember 30, 2011 at 11:43 AM

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  4. erleichdaSeptember 30, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    such lovely things you `ve got here!

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Boa tarde! Cada detalhe ficou um encanto, a cor dessa rosa é muito suave e linda. Abraço

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  6. JuneSeptember 30, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Beautiful, beautiful rose blooms...both in the garden and on your china!!!
    I switched to Google Chrome as my browser a month ago and I can't believe how much easier blogging has become for me. I can publish a post so much faster and publish comments so much easier. I was getting so frustrated with IE.
    hugs from here...

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  7. JoaniSeptember 30, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Beautiful roses. Like the water can too. Thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend.

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  8. SylviaSeptember 30, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Beautiful roses ! These china roses are perfect ; in a way , nostalgic ....I love them !

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  9. A Cozy Cottage in the CitySeptember 30, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Hi Jacqueline,

    I really adore this post! Those roses and plates + tea cups really make my day! :) And your outdoor view makes a lovely backdrop for a marvelous afternoon!!! Enjoy your weekend!

    Cheers,
    Jessie

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  10. Sarah @ Modern Country StyleSeptember 30, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Isn't it the most annoying thing when Blogger behaves badly. It makes me so cross!!!

    Your rosy cups are amazing. I'd LOVE to join you with a cup of tea!!

    Sarahx

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  11. BenteSeptember 30, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    The photos are beautiful and I love roses.

    Have a nice weekend

    Hugs Bente

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  12. IdoSeptember 30, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    How beautiful roses, and your photography spectacular. Enjoy your weekend!
    XXX Ido

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    I love roses and I knew a lovely song but I can't translate it:-)

    A big hug from Sweden

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  14. Bella's Rose CottageSeptember 30, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Hi J,
    You said October and it shocked me, I am in denial, how can it be here so soon?
    Beautiful is a perfect name, and are the background flowers a group of snapdragons? you get different flowers then me so I am always curious:-)
    Oh course your rosy china is DIVINE!! Lovin that little vintage jacket on your sidebar too, the ruffles, sigh....
    Hugs,
    B

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  15. Brenda PruittSeptember 30, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    What an absolutely luscious shade of pink those roses are!
    Brenda

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  16. beachcomberSeptember 30, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    a lovely setting and beautiful photos! enjoy your last roses.
    x

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  17. Olga PoltavaSeptember 30, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    The roses and the china are gorgeous. I can't believe tomorrow is October already.

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  18. Pamela GordonSeptember 30, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Such gorgeous photos of a beautiful rose and china! I have noticed the comment 'problem' too. Wierd. Have a lovely weekend. Blessings, Pamela

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  19. Kaye Swain - SandwichINK for the Sandwich GenerationSeptember 30, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    How delightful for Pink Saturday. When the Sandwich Generation issues of life get to be a bit much, I love to "Stop and smell the roses" - in my senior mom's gardening patch or online in lovely pictures like these. Thank you for a sweet and restful break.

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  20. KayOctober 1, 2011 at 3:01 AM

    oh, you lucky girl!! Those roses are just gorgeous! And, of course, everything else is too--the china roses and lace tablecloth and the whole scene. Just beautiful!
    Kay

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  21. AnonymousOctober 1, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    what a wonderful color..such a deep pink. And it matches the beautiful plates!


    Ann @ A Sentimental Life

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  22. LVOctober 1, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    To me there are no ugly roses. They are beautiful in any color. Your presentation on them is great, and I truly enjoyed seeing the many different roses.

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  23. GwendolynKayOctober 1, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Beautiful roses, in the watering can and on the china.
    Blessings~

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  24. NaturegirlOctober 1, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    A lovely pink celebration for your beautiful Oct. rose! Love all the images!
    I adore roses..I have relocated recently to the woodlands and have planted a few rose bushes in the sunny areas and next summer hope to inhale their delicious scent!

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  25. UnknownOctober 1, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    beautiful roses!!

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  26. ~Becca~Bluebird RoseOctober 1, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    They are glorious!
    :)
    ~Becca~

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  27. Cottage and BroomeOctober 1, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    The dishes and end of the year roses are beautiful! Laura Cottage and Broome

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  28. SueOctober 2, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    I absolutely love your gorgeous roses and your china! The stems in the watering can is a sweet touch. :-) Sue
    P.S. How's the NM fall weather? I miss it so....

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  29. Nika VintageOctober 3, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    Que maravilla!! Las rosas son preciosas.
    Me encantan las composiciones.
    Saludos.
    Veronica

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  30. In My Wild EdenOctober 3, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    I love the rose on the handle of the tea cup. It's all so lovely!

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  31. Chrissy...The Apothecary ShopOctober 3, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Oh I am sooooooooooo glad to be here,I lost track of you and just found you now!!!! Your are now on my "INSPIRATION" list!!!! Lovely post too,going to see what I missed! x0

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  32. janice15October 3, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Such lovely guest you have...very pretty...I just love coming to visit you. You post such lovely things and your pictures are great..Have a great day. Janice.

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  33. CIELOOctober 3, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    So very lovely... I mentioned your blog today at our Show Off Your Cottage Monday! ;) Come see!

    Cielo

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  34. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonOctober 3, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    What beautiful guests! If you ever tire of them, please send them my way. Love your vintage watering can. Love all of your pictures. Enjoy those beauties!

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  35. micheleOctober 4, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    love it! found you via house in the roses and
    hope you'll enter my giveaway and decide to follow:

    http://hellolovelyinc.blogspot.com/2011/10/more-stencil-splendor-giveaway.html

    michele

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