The sky would rain down roses, as they rain
From off the shaken bush. Why will it not?
Then all the valley would be pink and white
And soft to tread on. They would fall as light
As feathers, smelling sweet; and it would be
Like sleeping and like waking, all at once!
- George Eliot
When I was 14, I visited the Rose Gardens at the Huntington Gardens and Museum in southern California. I was enchanted with the gardens, but especially with the roses and their exotic and sometimes outrageous names. These days I find items within my home that are inspired by my passion for roses. Even though Australia is in its winter right now, I find that I can have the different shades of roses without waiting for the Spring.
I collect a pattern of china named “ Dimity Rose” by Royal Albert. I hunt for these pieces on ebay and budget for a teacup at a time.
I will never run out of rose inspired stationary. Now I just need to use it!
Rose inspired costume jewelry.
My favorite rose scents are Satin by Victoria Secret and Evelyn Rose by Crabtree and Evelyn.
Rosy nails are a must for me. This is only a sampling of the various shades I own. From L to R, Essie’s Shop till you Drop, Butter’s Pink Ribbon, Essies’s Forget Me Nots, and Orly’s Rose Colored Glasses.
Rose lips can be created with Tiramisu (Estee Lauder, Berry Rose (L’Oreal) A Rose Romance (MAC) Rose Hollywood, (Christian Dior) Ripe Rose (ELF)
Swatches of the lipsticks from the Top to Bottom:ELF, Christian Dior, MAC, L’Oreal, and Estee Lauder.
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