Once Upon a Rose

by Jo-Anne Coletti

Once Upon a Rose

 The oldest and most prized flower in the garden, the rose is the national flower of England and appropriately holds the honor of  "Her Majesty" amongst romantic English gardens. Elegantly poised, the rose commands more than a romantic landscape. For centuries roses have been the focal point for artists and poets alike, evoking intimate reflections of the heart and soul. From the enchantment of an artists canvas, the inspiration of a romantic poet or the love of the garden, the rose forever echoes the beauty in all things sweet and innocent.

Through Rose Colored Glasses

Romantics of all ages know that life is sweeter when looking through rose colored glasses. The simplest things become more inviting with roses. Whether we fancy our time spent in the garden or decorating our home with roses, arrange our favorite bloom in a pretty vase and dine by candlelight. Everything just looks sweeter with roses.

Coming up Roses

  •  For all things roses in the powder room, begin by replacing ordinary soap bars with delicately perfumed rose petals. These beautiful petals are hand dipped in glycerin soap and sweetly fragrance. Use one petal at a time for a quick hand wash or indulge in a blanket of romantic petals for a luxurious bath.

  •  Capture nature’s bounty with the sweet fragrance of the garden. Roses growing outside a window invites summers perfumed breezes to linger in through an open window while creating a vision of loveliness.

  •  Tickle the nose of a dear friend by sending scented hand written notes and greetings cards perfumed with roses to delight the senses.

  • A basket full of roses. Daintily dressed for a romantic interlude in the park, this rose inspired picnic basket is charmed for an afternoon of tea and daydreaming.

 

 

Century Old Roses

Century old rose oil paintings inspire and captivate the romantic side of all rose lovers. The artist's appreciation of the rose and its beauty is forever captured on canvas and highly collected by rose enthusiasts.

The Secret Rose

It's no secret quiet moments in the garden evokes a sense of serenity, imagination and wonder. The rose in particular portrays the gentle spirit of a child and speaks to us in fairytale. With enchanting notions of a secret rose garden, enchanted rose cottages, and magical fairy roses are all part of the rose mystic. The alluring rose sets the stage for the most elaborate of occasions. It's no wonder a blushing bride holds the rose as her most cherished bouquet.

Sentimental Roses

Extend the feeling of the garden by welcoming your family and friends with roses. Place a small bouquet of roses by the front door to bring a romantic mood to all who enter. The rose speaks to us about love and reminds us of the age old sentiment to take time each day to stop and smell the roses...

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