Thursday 2 April 2009

Roses, Sunshine and Spring...

The sun is finally shining today after a cold, misty start. It's true to say that the sun even has some genuine warmth to it and I have been pootling around the garden, chatting to the new hens. They're doing well, and have begun to venture a little further afield from their little coop.

All my rose bushes are beginning to develop new leaves, new shoots and before (too) long, I hope to see the first flush of flowers. But in the meantime, I can enjoy some lovely roses in my house...



The paintings are quite old, and we were blessed to inherit them a few years ago from a very dear friend. I love these paintings and sometimes the 'right' roses are in bloom together in my garden and then I am able to recreate these pictures in reality on my dining table or other places around the house.



I think this next one is my favourite - well it is today! I dither between them but I guess who really cares which is 'better' - they're all lovely and a joy to look at when winter is here and all is grey outside.


Wishing you a lovely sunny week and weekend to come! Vxx

8 comments:

  1. What fabulous pictures! I am in love with the first one, the white roses are just so pretty and that frame, wow!! How lucky that you could inherit them from a friend. they must look lovely hanging in your home!! What a lovely thing to post about today! it does make us all wish for spring time weather to arrive just a bit faster!

    p.s. I noticed you follow Aiken House and Garden too. Don't you just love that place!! If you hire out that Greyhound bus, let me know and I will gladly join you in going on that garden tour!! I would LOVE to see it all! It fascinates me. Take care, and thank you for all your kind comments on my posts. always a pleasure for me to see you there. ciao, Debby

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  2. Gorgeous flower paintings - lucky you.
    I lost two of my rose bushes this winted, when snow slid off the roof and broke them to the ground - at least I think they're done for. They are in a small wired enclosure to keep them safe from the deer - not an ideal situation for a rose garden, but worth it when I can cut some and bring them indoors.

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  3. Hello Veronica,
    The paintings are so lovely. Those would surely be a joy to look at day in and day out. I love anything with roses. Hoping you have many roses blooming soon.
    Hugs,June

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  4. Veronica, thanks for stopping by my blog. What gorgeous paintings! I am looking forward to planting flowers in all my pots as soon as warm weather stays. Have a wonderful weekend. :) Madeline

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  5. ah the beauty of spring. how are the new arrivals doing? they're lucky to find such a good home....take care and enjoy the season, jack c

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  6. Dearest Veronica,
    Such lovely paintings or Roses. I hope you also had taken the photo of your rose garden. I would love to see it. I'm sure it would be so lovely juts like your beautiful paintings.. Tanks for sharing it to us.. Have a nice day my friend..
    Care,
    Loida

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  7. Hi Veronica,

    Thanks for your visit and nice words.

    How lovely paintings you have....

    Sunny Weekend!

    Kirsi

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  8. Glad to hear the new hens are settling in! Flowers are amazing, aren't they? My favorite is the middle one.

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