Wednesday, February 22, 2012

~ Simple beauty ~


I took a few more photos of my roses today.
Yes...the same Valentine roses (previous post)
Wilting...fading...yet still so beautiful to me.


 I'm always changing things up and decorating, so I put the roses in my living room.
I love the natural light in this room.
I like to keep my flowers, especially roses, as long as possible.
Simple beauty...


xo,
Rachel 
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38 comments:

  1. Leena Milligan LanteigneFebruary 23, 2012 at 12:23 AM

    Could anything be more perfect than the color of these roses? Just gorgeous! Hugs, Leena

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  2. BenteFebruary 23, 2012 at 12:31 AM

    So beautiful pictures, Rachel.
    I wonder that little table beside the sofa. Is that from India? It looks just the same I have, which I am not allowed to paint (my husband).

    Hugs Bente

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2012 at 1:07 AM

    The best part about working in a flower shop is that at the end of the day I get to take home all the flowers that the florist thinks aren't good enough to sell...all the wilted and faded roses I can gather from the trash can! :)
    Yours are beautiful! I love the color and aren't they best when the petals start dropping...

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  4. jessicaFebruary 23, 2012 at 1:13 AM

    Those roses are so gorgeous!! Thank you again for the dresser!! I don't know if you noticed, but we changed out the knobs! Josh found all our old glass knobs! It's looks so cute :)

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  5. Blondie's JournalFebruary 23, 2012 at 1:31 AM

    Very pretty, Rachel! They have dried to a beautiful color!

    XO,
    Jane

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  6. Heirloom treasuresFebruary 23, 2012 at 3:45 AM

    Gorgeous colour. Just as nice wilting I think too. xx jeanetteann

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  7. UnknownFebruary 23, 2012 at 3:48 AM

    They are beautiful Rachel! If you hang them upside down in a dark space they will dry perfect. I like pick roses dried the best. Or just do a few. Then you can enjoy them even longer!

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  8. AntiquitieshomeFebruary 23, 2012 at 3:58 AM

    Hi Rachel, just beautiful. Your sofa, is it RASC couture? lovely....

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  9. AntiquitieshomeFebruary 23, 2012 at 3:59 AM

    Hi Rachel, lovely. love your sofa. is it RACS couture?
    Deb

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  10. NanaDianaFebruary 23, 2012 at 4:45 AM

    Those roses are absolutley gorgeous. Beautiful! You do such a wonderful job with your pictures- xo Diana

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  11. d e l i g h tFebruary 23, 2012 at 5:30 AM

    Beautiful roses and I love the stack of Rachel books. I have those same books!

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  12. TriciaFebruary 23, 2012 at 5:33 AM

    Those roses still look so pretty. I love that color. I got some for valentines' day too and they're still looking good. hugs ♥

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  13. DebbieFebruary 23, 2012 at 6:06 AM

    Still lovely, Rachel. Do you dry them?

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  14. michelleFebruary 23, 2012 at 6:42 AM

    So soft and pretty Rachel. :)
    xoxo

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  15. BonjadeFebruary 23, 2012 at 7:40 AM

    So lovely....love these pink soft colours.

    Fine evening

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  16. awal.nyFebruary 23, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    Sometimes I think faded roses are even more beautiful than the day they were cut. I love to see my roses on the bush in their last days before their petals fall.

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  17. Fresh Vanilla For CFebruary 23, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    They look so pretty. I think they are even better as they get older;)
    Hope you have a great day
    ~Cheryl

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  18. DeborahFebruary 23, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    These roses are just so gorgeous, love the colour and love your home :)

    Bee happy x
    Have a delicious day!

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  19. Rachel Noelle PallasFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    Thanks so much friends!! :)

    * The little side table I believe is from India..I found it at a thriftstore for a few dollars.I thought it was pretty and unique.

    * I dont dry my roses..I have tried but I cant seem to get it right!? Any suggestions?? ;)

    *The sofa and chair aren't RASC, I wish I could afford Rachel Ashwells, but mine are the Ikea ones.I have had them for a few years and they are really comfortable and affordable.I always buy extra Ikea slipcovers so when one is washing they are still covered. :)

    * Rachel Ashwells books are my favourite for inspiration! I think I have every book of hers.

    ~ Have a beautiful day everyone!! ~

    xo

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  20. French Basketeer.comFebruary 23, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    I love the blown roses; enjoy them until every last petal has fallen! Your photos are so pretty and so calming, as usual!

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  21. UnknownFebruary 23, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    soooo beautiful rachel...i can almost smell the roses!

    happy almost spring ;)
    deb

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  22. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    The roses are gorgeous! Everything looks so "Spring" like...lovely! Xoxo

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  23. All Things Chic 2February 23, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    I always look forward to your new posts...And always enjoy everyone...Your style is breath taking...Blessings Lori

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  24. Heaven's WalkFebruary 23, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    Beautiful, Rachel! Just beautiful!! I'll bet they still smell fabulous, too! Have I told you how much I love your blog and your photography, my friend...?? :)

    xoxo laurie

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  25. UnknownFebruary 23, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    Lovely, Rachel! Any flower shop secret tips for keeping roses alive longer? xo Jami

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  26. Ricki TreleavenFebruary 24, 2012 at 5:12 AM

    Lovely images, Rachel! :D

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  27. Faded PlainsFebruary 24, 2012 at 6:48 AM

    Have I told you lately that I just love your home...cuz I do ;o)

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  28. Amy ChalmersFebruary 24, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    Gorgeous Rachel! I love seeing the beauty~and the column in the background makes me wonder if I can find a spot for mine indoors...very inspiring over here. hey the word verification is getting harder~two words almost impossilbe to decipher. Can you do without WV?

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  29. Rachel Noelle PallasFebruary 24, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    Thanks so much everyone! :)

    And Amy I will try to disable the word verification for everyone~ Thanks for letting me know. ;)

    Have a wonderful weekend friends!! xo

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  30. het tuinengeltjeFebruary 26, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    Wow, so simply beautifull the roses!

    Bey, Sylvia

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  31. Stan and Jody GabaraFebruary 26, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    I love roses and your photos are beautiful. So pretty.
    New follower.


    Jody

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  32. A Cozy Cottage in the CityFebruary 26, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    Hi Rachel,

    Oh your roses are simply beautiful! And of course images of your home are always so inspiring! :) Happy Belated Vday to you!!!


    Hugs,
    JEssie

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  33. Brenda ~ The Heminger FarmhouseFebruary 26, 2012 at 7:15 PM

    The roses are so lovely, and yes, simply beautiful :)

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  34. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2012 at 7:27 AM

    Those sterling roses are my favorites, so fragrant! Lovely photos Rachel! Have a wonderful day, Marcia

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  35. AntigoneFebruary 28, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    How could anyone get tired of roses?
    Thank you for the beautiful photos.
    Have a wonderful afternoon

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  36. UnknownMarch 2, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    It's all so beautiful! I never tire of seeing your roses :) That chair is fab, too. IKEA?
    Love your farm table as a backdrop, it's so perfectly chippy :)

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  37. bluebirdsandbutterflies.typepad.comMarch 6, 2012 at 4:09 PM

    Beautiful roses! Roses always are sooooo romantic. That is probably why they are the most used flower at Valentine's Day. Your photos are beautiful! Have a great day! xoxo Kim @ Bluebirds and Butterflies

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  38. Servies en BrocanteMarch 11, 2012 at 3:52 AM

    Beautiful romantic pictures..nice living wauw
    Greets
    Sanne
    www.serviesenbrocante.nl

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xo Rachel