Hello sunshine! today is a welcome surprise to see a clear, bright blue sky, with the sun shinning, albeit it a little cool - I do love this weather.
Last week, has been cold here and between a few showers of rain I have been out in the garden.
I planted two new roses, a sweet Cecile Brunner climber ( which has the sweetest little pale pink rosebuds) and Souvenir de Malmaison, lily of the valley and some violets.
I had the Cecile Brunner growing in a previous house and always loved it.
Fingers crossed, hopefully I will be able to share some pretty flowers soon - I don't have a green thumb, so will see. Living near the sea and with clay like soil and then having a lack of water over the summer months is not ideal for good growing conditions in the garden.
Anyhow, sometimes I try to embrace what Mother Nature surprises us with - I love to look at beautiful things and lately I have been enjoying taking a few photos with my camera - so roses from the market were my subject.
The rose has to be the most romantic and delicate flower.
"Hope you have time to stop and smell the roses today"
Among the things you can give and still keep are your word, a smile and a grateful heart.
~Zig Ziglar
Enjoy your weekend
Carolyn
What delicate roses...such a soft color! I love the ballerina slippers, too! Enjoy your weekend! Sweet hugs, Diane
ReplyDeleteDear Carolyn,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post... You know how I feel about roses.
I love the last photo with the book (love the title) and toe shoes.
blessings,
Penny
Oh Carolyn, I always stop and smell the roses. But you knew that, right hehe? I love the color of your roses, they're a pretty soft pink. I'm so glad that you picked some up at the market just for yourself. We need to do that once in awhile.
ReplyDeleteHave a very nice weekend, Carolyn.
love,
~Sheri
Beautiful dear friend! I wish you all the luck in the world with your roses! And your photographs are stunning! A wonderful weekend to you!!! Nicole xoxo
ReplyDeleteYou are one step in front of me. I should have had my roses planted, but..... not yet. I hope your grow and flourish. They are such a beautiful flower.
ReplyDeleteHugs Kay
Dear Carolyn!
ReplyDeleteI wish that your roses are growing and blooming wonderful in your garden!
Happy weekend my Dear!
With love,
Geli
Beautiful roses, and soon you can
ReplyDeletepick your own. Here we have class two
warning of heat, hope it gets cooler soon.
Happy weekend and hugs/AM
Hi Carolyn....lovely roses,they are beautiful flowers:) Hope you have a nice weekend!
ReplyDelete~Anne xx
Hi Carolyn, Im sure the roses you planted will grow up soon and beautiful. These ones from the market are very lovely, roses are my fav flower :) Love the last quote, inspiring!:) Have a great weekend my dear, hugs! xo
ReplyDeleteTaking time to stop and smell or photograph the roses is always a good idea! xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful roses. We have very hot weather here in the UK, a little too hot for me, I prefer the spring and autumn heat. Have a good weekend Carolyn xx
ReplyDeleteSuch sweet roses..aww they so beautiful
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your weekend dear
Sweet hugs x
Querida Carolyn que hermosas flores yQue tenga un bendecido fin de semana
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend, darling!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous roses :)
xoxox,
CC
WHat beautiful roses, Carolyn. Simply divine!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend and thanks for sharing your lovely pictures.
Si
Good morning Carolyn! It's so great to "feel" the weather from your end of the planet; soon we here too will feel that nip in the air that says, "Back to school", though I do return to teach on August 25 - TOO SOON FOR ME! And as for roses, oh, I have such a grand little bouquet in my home that has lasted now for THREE WEEKS! And I've enjoyed every moment of looking at them.
ReplyDeleteDear one, thank you so much for coming to visit my post. It was a great link party, and thank you for joining in. Maybe next year, we'll travel THE WORLD! Much love, Anita
Dearest Carolyn,
ReplyDeleteIndeed let's cross fingers and hope you will get to see them bloom in the spring! Lovely roses you bought for romantic winter photos. The best we can do is surrounding us with roses!
Sending you hugs,
Mariette
Very beautiful roses Carolyn!! Love the color of them. I hope you have a great weekend :)
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ReplyDeleteAs rosas são lindas e as fotos também.
Bom fim de semana!
Tudo de bom!
Beijinhos.
Brasil.
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Lovely roses, Carolyn. I wish your green thumb luck with your new plantings.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend, my friend!
Barbara
Dear Carolyn, last last quote is very inspiring, thank you
ReplyDeleteI love roses very much and your are very lovely. My favorite flower is peonys.
Have a great weekened
Thank you so much for taking time to wander over and meet Olivia.. Your kind words mean so much, dear Carolyn.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your weekend
blessings,
Penny
Your roses look lovely, Carolyn!
ReplyDeleteHow lucky you are to have rain - we are parched and scorching here...
Your roses are so beautiful. I love roses and I do try to stop and smell them. It's important. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely saying and those roses are beautiful. I hope the fragrance is equally enchanting.
ReplyDeleteHello Carolyn
ReplyDeleteYour roses are so beautiful... I am stopping to smell the Hydrangeas that are so plentiful here in Holland.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Wanda
Lovely photos Carolyn! Thank you for stopping by. I don't know that we have they product you mentioned but I will google it :). Xo Marsha
ReplyDeleteI'm catching up on your news Carolyn and understand you've had very bad weather so I'm pleased to know that the sun has been shining and you've been able to plant some lovely roses, violets and lily-of-the valley. No doubt you're looking forward to the Spring. Meanwhile enjoy your roses from the market - such a beautiful shade. Have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteHi,Carolyn,
ReplyDeleteYour roses are so lovely. Nice smell is coming to me!
With smile. Have a good day.
I adore roses, particularly in every shade of blush, and white. These are beautiful images of gorgeous flowers Carolyn.
ReplyDeleteToes crossed for rose success! I too, have mixed results with roses, which is odd because generally I can grow just about anything!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the day!.........*s*
beautiful roses!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful roses .....lovely sunday.....love and enjoy Ria....x!
ReplyDeleteThe roses are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHi Carolyn, those roses are gorgeous! We definitely need to smell the roses :) Wishing you a very happy week ahead :)
ReplyDeleteHi Carolyn, I love your pink roses. So beautiful!! Glad you are enjoying the sunshine along with the cooler days. The roses you planted will be a blessing next spring. I have always loved this quote by Zig Ziglar.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing. Have a wonderful week my friend.
Hugs and Blessings
Hello Carolyn, thanks for visit my blog! Your roses are beautiful, and also my favorite flowers .... they are so romantic! A hug from Italy. Paola by Enchanted Country.
ReplyDeleteAlthough roses are not my favorite flower I do agree it is one of the most romantic and beautiful of flowers. Your pictures are just lovely. Thank you for sharing them. Sending you a warm hug.
ReplyDelete❤️Ana
Those beautiful roses must be such a welcome sight whenever you look at them. Fresh flowers are wonderful whether they come form the garden or the market. Have an amazing week Carolyn!
ReplyDeleteRowena @ rolala loves
Your pale pink roses are very pretty. Good luck with all the lovely sounding plants in your garden, they sound wonderful, you will have to talk to them and sprinkle them with love! Have a great week ahead, and thank you for your kind comments, love Linda x
ReplyDeleteOh, Dearest Carolyn, how BEAUTIFUL your pink roses are♡♡♡ I really don't have a green thumb p;) Good Luck for the wonderful flowers in your garden from me, too. I LOVE the quote very much, my friend.
ReplyDeleteSending you Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*
These roses are just beautiful, love the color.
ReplyDeleteI have seen ocean that color in the off islands south
of Florida. It looked like the sea glass you find on the beach. yvonne