I always wanted to be one of those ladies with limitless garden roses of my own strewn all over the house. For one shining moment this week it all came true. Pinch me! Or rather stick me. Lots of thorns for all my pleasure.
To my astonishment the bushes have run wildly exuberant this spring, so I put together an arrangement to show them off instead of having little vases everywhere.
The pale pinks are David Austin Bride's Dream. They are more white than pink this year so they probably need something. Any ideas? The others are David Austin Lichfield Angel.
I had to do a serious impromptu prune of the Angels as they were swamping the Dreamers. Here they have arranged themselves. I just love the free and loose nature of homegrown roses.
My little shelf was happy to get a bit of a dust off and something new to wear for the season. Long overdue.
Like "chopping wood warms you twice", I have gotten an all day high from first picking the blooms early in the morning, then the pleasure of arranging a display for them, and finally seeing what emerged from the camera after.
So happy to share with you! I hope my romancing the roses brings a little lift to you too!
Many more lovely May Days ahead!
Happy weekend to you!
Jacqueline
Your roses are so beautiful and so peaceful. They just made me feel so warm and relaxed. Thank you so much for sharing. I definitely needed cheering up.
ReplyDeleteEach picture is just stunning with the white on the shelves and then the addition of the gorgeous roses. I love it all. My roses are just beginning, so I just have brought in enough for a few bud vases. Love this season from the garden.
ReplyDeleteTruly lovely roses displayed so beautifully. Thank you for sharing them with us.
ReplyDeleteRegards Janine
I know nothing about growing roses, just love looking at them. Your post was wonderful during a really dreary lockdown
ReplyDeleteNot only are your roses stunning, but everything else is so beautiful. You are so talented! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHave you tried Rose-tone? It was recommended to me by a rose gardener.
ReplyDeleteOh my Jacqueline your roses are stunning. What a beautiful vignette around them too. Happy Sunday. xoxo Kris
ReplyDeletePLEASE publish a book. Your photography is amazing.
ReplyDeleteNot only have you arranged your roses beautifully but also captured their loveliness with photos that are works of art. Thank you for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThis must be one of the most fragrant rooms in all New Mexico -- it is certainly one of the loveliest! I don't grow roses well so seeing this really makes me smile.
ReplyDeleteLove everything , you are so inspiring . Thank you 💕
ReplyDeleteI think this is one of the all-time favorite posts I have ever seen. The sheer beauty of those roses and your stunning display area. I would love to see an artist do still lifes of these photos. GORGEOUS.
ReplyDeleteYour roses are so pretty. When we move I would love to have a rose garden. For now I have one yellow rose bush and she smells heavenly.
ReplyDeleteI love the color of the roses! I remember reading that you can make beads for jewelry making from rose petals!
ReplyDeleteOh, how pretty! So many beautiful details... The roses are amazing and the display is gorgeous. x K
ReplyDeleteHow did I miss this glorious post??? What beauty you have displayed, Jacqueline! It must be the year of the rose...they are doing exceptionally well here also. Thank you for putting a smile on my face this morning. xxoo
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