Rose Petals from Heaven

Spring Break '12

2012-03-06T06:08:00.000-07:00

Finding Magic - Free Blog Graphic!

2012-03-01T20:16:00.001-07:00

“ And above all,

watch with glittering eyes the
whole world around you
because the greatest secrets
are always hidden
in the most unlikely places.
Those who don't believe in magic
will never find it. ”
― R. Dahl

Enjoy!

mo

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Season's First

2012-02-27T06:51:00.000-07:00

Here are a few more photos I took,

of this season's first strawberries.

Adding the finely chopped pecans was a spur of the moment idea.

And I have to say,

The pecans were the perfect addition to the chocolate for a wonderful desert.

Something Sweet

2012-02-24T06:38:00.002-07:00

Here in the desert Southwest,

It is beginning to warm up.

And as it does,

I see the grocery store shelves beginning to fill with bright red strawberries.

So I decided to share something sweet with Show and Tell Friday:

Blossom by blossom - Free Blog Graphic!

2012-02-21T06:30:00.000-07:00

A little something to decorate your blog in the anticipation of Spring.

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mo

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Hawaiian Sea Turtles

2012-02-18T09:24:00.000-07:00

One of our favorite things to do while in Hawaii,

Is to visit the honu , or sea turtles while they bask in the sun.

Of course we mustn't disturb these treasured creatures.

And we hope they do not mind us here staring at them

Every time we are lucky enough to see the honu, I am fascinated all over again by their magnificent size and am thankful the species is protected and safe from harm.

Happy Valentine's Day - 2012

2012-02-14T08:52:00.002-07:00

" As with nervous fingers she carefully drew from a great white envelope the most beautiful cupid ever seen -- he of the angel wings.

A dainty perfumed lace surrounded a picture of two lovely doves,

bearing between them a heart of gold' on a bed of crimson roses,

whose delicate petals fell on their pathway.

Inscribed on the golden heart, in letters of heavenly blue, were the words:

Would you know who sent this valentine to thee? I will tell you truly, if you'll call on me."

- from the " Ladies Home Journal " , 1889

Happy Valentine's Day to you ❤

The Sweetest Days

2012-02-13T07:08:00.000-07:00

“ We love the things we love for what they are. ” - Robert Frost

“To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” - Oscar Wilde, An Ideal Husband

“ Someday you'll find someone special again. People who've been in love once usually do. It's in their nature. ” -Nicholas Sparks, Message in a Bottle

“ we accept the love we think we deserve. ” - Stephen Chbosky, The Perks of Being a Wallflower

1910 Valentine

2012-02-11T05:34:00.002-07:00

While sifting through my vintage postcards,

This pretty rose caught my eye.

When I read the fine print,

It was a Valentine postcard sent in 1910, over 100 years ago.

I send it to you now in 2012. . .

Your friend,
mo

Back to the Time

2012-02-09T17:48:00.002-07:00

Recently, I was thinking back to the time,

When in elementary school, we all would create our own Valentine folders;

Decorating them with hearts and our name and then hanging them on the back of our chairs.

I am not sure which part I enjoyed more,

handing the valentines out, or receiving them.

This little paper cone I made a while back and today I fill it with Valentine cookies.

I am linking up with Cindy's Show and Tell Friday:

Captive Memories

2012-02-08T06:38:00.000-07:00

" My Valentine is old and worn,

It's freshness lost, it's fragrance shorn;

But still it holds some little part

Of the warm love within my heart.

What matters if it's perfumed dress

Has lost it's pristine daintiness ;

The words, though old, are ever new

That bear the message, " I love you. "

- T. J. White ( Captive Memories ", 1897 )

More Chintz

2012-02-04T16:00:00.000-07:00

Here are some more pictures

from my photoshoot

using my vintage chintz.

It looks so pretty next to my

Fenton cranberry cologne bottle.

I adore the bottle's,

glass bottle stopper.

I am joining up with Cindy's Show and Tell Friday:

Blowing Kisses - Free Blog Graphic!

2012-02-01T07:01:00.001-07:00

A little something to decorate for the upcoming holiday.

An angel blowing kisses to you and your friends.

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mo

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Drawn to Chintz

2012-01-30T05:48:00.001-07:00

I will always be drawn to chintz china.

I become a child again,

Playing " Tea - Party ";

Filling my cups with roses,

Losing myself on a sunny afternoon.

Only Two Things - Free Blog Graphic!

2012-01-28T10:34:00.000-07:00

This quotation by French author Charles Nodier is one of my favorites.

I have tailored this design toward Valentine's Day.

Enjoy!

mo

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Bite sized bliss. . .

2012-01-25T06:38:00.000-07:00

I found a perfect desert for a celebration with the extended family.

These mini-cupcakes seemed to please everyone.

There were several flavors to choose from.

With several kinds of chocolate toppings;

Such as light and dark chocolate shavings and chips.

And everyone had room for at least one.

Dreams and Love - Free Blog Graphic!

2012-01-23T06:37:00.000-07:00

I love watercolors.

They are soft and dreamy.

My latest design is inspired from this vintage postcard.

I changed it up a bit and added a beautiful quotation by Anna de Noailles.

Just in time for Valentine's Day.

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mo

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My Favorite Day - Free Blog Graphic

2012-01-20T05:53:00.001-07:00

I was in the mood to share some tea with you.

In celebration of today.

Because like Pooh,

" It is my favorite day. "

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mo

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Once in a Lifetime

2012-01-17T07:07:00.003-07:00

My son turned 18 last week.

And as I was picking out a birthday card for him in the store;

This song started playing.

It is a song that I have always loved.

I remember singing it to him when he was 15.

Now he is a man . . .

To the Moon . . . Freebie Blog Graphic!

2012-01-15T06:43:00.003-07:00

I came across this little phrase recently and it stuck in my mind . . .

" I love you to the moon and back . . ."

and so a new design was born.

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mo

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Bless Your Heart - Freebie Blog Graphic!

2012-01-13T06:14:00.000-07:00

As we approach Valentine's Day, it is the season of candy hearts. . .

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mo

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Prickly Pear Tea ~ Part II

2012-01-11T06:12:00.003-07:00

As promised,

This is a continuation of my prickly pear tea party.

This adorable chintz teacup was also given to me by my mother;

It belonged to my grandmother Genevieve.

I am sure she would approve of my butterfly honey-clover stirrer.

Thank you Mom for the wonderful and unique gift.

And for your good taste.

Prickly Pear Tea ~ Part I

2012-01-08T17:08:00.002-07:00

One of my Christmas presents from my mother was " Prickly Pear Tea ".

The ' prickly pear ' is a cactus here in the desert that produces a fruit by the same name.

I remember long ago making prickly pear jelly with my brownie troop.

I was fascinated by the way the needles were separated from the fruit.

Although the prickly pear grows here, it is a delicacy with a wonderful sweet taste.

My mother said she purchased this tea at the Desert Botanical Gardens.

I have a few more pictures that I will show you in my next post so stay tuned.

I am linking up to Cindy's Show and Tell Friday:

Pink Saturday -- Blog Graphic Freebie!

2012-01-07T11:10:00.002-07:00

With the thought of the new year, comes the preparation for Valentine's Day.

It seems every year this day for me gets sweeter. *wink*

With that in mind, my newest design is inspired. . .

Enjoy!

Compliments of " Rose Petals from Heaven ".

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New Plan ~ 2012

2012-01-06T05:48:00.001-07:00

A new year always calls for a brand new planner.

Although 2011 went so fast,

my last planner is virtually empty.

Call me old fashioned,

Or just call me someone who

Loves to be surrounded by beauty.

I have had my years with the electronic PDA's,

But as someone who is surrounded by technology constantly,

I find this more refreshing.

(At least while they are still making them available to us.)

If you are interested in getting one of your own, click here.

Sweet Tea -- Freebie Blog Graphic!

2012-01-04T06:18:00.002-07:00

Here is my newest design.

It is a play on words. . .

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mo

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Winter Santos

2012-01-02T06:58:00.001-07:00

As we begin this new year,

I will start with something peaceful,

gentle,

and serene.

Just as the snowflake or rose petal lands after it is tossed from the heavens.

Wish for 2012!

2011-12-31T14:58:00.000-07:00

Something simple,

Something sweet.

Thank you for being a part of my 2011.

Here is something I made for you to welcome in the new year.

Enjoy!

*hugs*

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A Thread of Delight

2011-12-29T09:46:00.002-07:00

Recently, I found myself playing with Photoshop.

(click pictures to enlarge)

Experimenting with the different mediums available.

I came across this one,

Which delighted me because . . .

I never had the patience to finish something so beautiful with needle and thread.

(This is why I love technology!)

Winner of the Gingerbread Giveaway!

2011-12-26T14:36:00.000-07:00

First and foremost,

I want to thank each of you

for entering this sweet giveaway.

Using the random generator,

it has generated

the magical number . . .

Which is none other than:

Congratulations and please email me your address so I can send to you your gingerbread gifts.

May your Christmas be Blessed from Above

2011-12-25T10:46:00.001-07:00

sanctus... sanctus...
benedictus, benedictus qui venit in Domine
benedictus in nomine Domini

sanctus Dominus Deus Sabaoth
pleni sunt caeli et terra gloria
santus Dominus Deus Sabaoth
pleni sunt caeli gloria

sanctus... sanctus...

benedictus, benedictus qui venit in Domine
benedictus in nomine Domini

sanctus Dominus Deus Sabaoth
pleni sunt caeli et terra gloria
santus Dominus Deus Sabaoth
pleni sunt caeli gloria

sanctus... sanctus...

* * * *

Holy ... Holy ...
blessed, O Lord blessed is he who comes in
blessed in the name of the Lord
holy, Lord God of Hosts
Heaven and earth are full of the glory of
Holy Lord God of Hosts
are full of the glory of heaven

Holy ... Holy ...

blessed, O Lord blessed is he who comes in
blessed in the name of the Lord

holy, Lord God of Hosts
Heaven and earth are full of the glory of
Holy Lord God of Hosts
are full of the glory of heaven

Holy ... Holy ...

(The winner of the giveaway will be announced in tomorrow's post.)

Candy Cane Christmas Eve

2011-12-23T15:43:00.003-07:00

Here are a few snapshots of our Christmas Eve table.

This year I accented the table with peppermint candy,

candlelight,

and candy canes.

In each napkin I snuck a candy cane into the napkin ring.

So simple.

I think these classic Hammond natural mint pillow candies are adorable.

I do wish you a wonderful Christmas Eve.

Candy Cane Martini - Free Blog Graphic!

2011-12-21T19:26:00.003-07:00

This year I wanted to create a new " Candy Cane Martini " design graphic and to say "Cheers! " to you during this
joyous Christmas Season.

*hugs*

mo

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Twelve Days of Christmas

2011-12-20T07:14:00.002-07:00

When my husband and I began dating, almost 30 years ago. . . (*wow*)

I remember my first Christmas with him.

He gave me a gift earlier than I have ever gotten a Christmas gift before.

I look puzzled and asked him why he was giving me my Christmas present so early.

He then explained to me that this was our " Twelve days of Christmas " and each day he would present me with a gift.

And he did.

I have been spending every Christmas with him ever since.

Christmas Surprises

2011-12-18T07:47:00.003-07:00

This year is the first year I have ever had a white christmas tree.

After I strung the lights,

I came across these ornaments I had purchased last year.

Which I had totally forgot about.

What a pleasent surprise they were!

And we all know, Christmas surprises are the best kind.

Christmas Ornaments

2011-12-17T13:03:00.002-07:00

My newest rendering. . .

(click to enlarge)

taken from this photo:

Free Animated Santa Blog Graphic!

2011-12-16T05:55:00.002-07:00

I found this vintage postcard of Saint Nicholas and fell in love with the way it represented Santa Claus.

Since he had a corncob pipe, smoke was a must in this design!

The lipstick for writing " Merry Christmas " gave it the whimsy I was looking for.

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Dear Santa - Gift Tags!

2011-12-14T05:56:00.001-07:00

Over the weekend I created these Christmas tags from a photo I took last year around this same time.

Here is a smaller size if you would like to print and use.

I also created one in pure pink.

Here is the original photo I used that was my inspiration for this little project.

Petals of love to you.

Christmas Giveaway! Gingerbread Goodies

2011-12-11T16:55:00.002-07:00

" Rose Petals from Heaven " is having a Christmas Giveaway!

The winner will receive these two NEW items from my Gift Shop decorated with my newest design.

An originally designed charming Gingerbread Tote Bag,

and a sweet NEW Gingerbread magnet,

I just want to say you all have been so kind, appreciative, and inspiring.

Thank you for being a part of " Rose Petals from Heaven ".

**************************************

The rules for the giveaway are simple.

(Did I mention shipping will be FREE of course in the US and Canada.)

1. Visit my Gift Shop and leave a comment to let me know which item is your favorite. Just click on the button below:

and

2. For an extra entry, post my giveaway button (found below) on your sidebar and please make an additional comment that you have done so.

Please make sure I have a way of getting in touch with you by blog or email.

The Christmas Giveaway will end at midnight December 24th (MST).
I will draw the winning number on Christmas.

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I will be using the True Random Number Generator to determine the winner.

Good Luck and may the Sweet Petals of Heaven continue to Fall on Each and Every One of You this Christmas Season!

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Pink Saturday -- Blog Freebie!

2011-12-10T09:20:00.003-07:00

Here is my newest design.

I am still inspired with the gingerbread theme this year.

(And the snow gently falling throughout my graphics.)

This quote is taken from William Shakespeare.

I have given you two choices.

Enjoy!

Compliments of " Rose Petals from Heaven ".

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Sweet Days

2011-12-09T05:20:00.009-07:00

" There was Everton taffy around Christmas time,

With its delicate essence of nutmeggy rime;

And sourballs and doughnuts and huge candy toys

For that life of the child that was buileded of joys!

Ah, dear little shop on the green little street,

I want to go back to those days that were sweet. "

- F. McKinsey 1907

Rose Petals in the Snow

2011-12-07T06:54:00.004-07:00

Just some pretty pictures today.

Of rose petals in the snow.

In a frame as if,

You were peering in a window,

With a frame of snow.

I would like to say welcome,

To each of you.

And my wish for you is. . .

To find inspiration as you journey through " Rose Petals from Heaven ".

A Child

2011-12-06T07:00:00.001-07:00

I came across this quote by Erma Bombeck and it was meant to pass on...

A Petal and a Wish

2011-12-04T10:45:00.002-07:00

Gingerbread Dreams - Free Blog Graphic!

2011-12-03T08:47:00.001-07:00

This time of year, everyone's favorite cookies, houses, and men are gingerbread.

I believe this design was inspired by " Ozma of Odds " post dated November 29, 2011.

I would like to thank her for her creativity and inspirational posts.

To visit her, click here.

Enjoy!

mo

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Peppermint Ribbons

2011-12-01T06:17:00.001-07:00

Ribbon candy has always fascinated me.

Perhaps because it resembles art glass.

During the Christmas Season, you can always find it at our house.

These are a few of my latest renderings.

Enjoy!

Children Once Again

2011-11-29T06:36:00.005-07:00

" Winter came down

to our home one night

Quietly pirouetting in

on silvery-toed slippers of snow,

And we,

we were children once again. "

- B. Morgan, Jr.

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'Tis the Season - 2011 Free Blog Graphic!

2011-11-26T18:11:00.000-07:00

As we officially enter the Christmas Season, a new design is in order.

I hope you like it.

Enjoy!

mo

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Thanksgiving Tablescape

2011-11-25T11:38:00.005-07:00

I wanted to make sure and post

a few photos of this years Thanksgiving tablescape.

I found a few moments in between the baking,

the roasting,

and the simmering to capture the beauty of our holiday table.

Adorned with sparkling pumpkins,

autumn leaves and berries,

and of course, cranberry glass.

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Show and Tell Friday:

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I hope you are enjoying your holiday and your loved ones.

petals,

Happy Thanksgiving 2011

2011-11-23T20:16:00.001-07:00

We Thank Thee

For flowers that bloom about our feet;

For tender grass, so fresh, so sweet;

For song of bird, and hum of bee;

For all things fair we hear or see,

For blue of stream and blue of sky;

For pleasant shade of branches high;

For fragrant air and cooling breeze;

For beauty of the blooming trees,

For this new morning with its light,

For rest and shelter of the night,

For health and food, for love and friends,

For everything Thy goodness sends,

Father in heaven, we thank Thee.

~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Thanksgiving Prep

2011-11-23T05:50:00.001-07:00

Today I will pick up our fresh Turkey.

And make room for it somehow in our fridge.

I might decide to make the fresh cranberry sauce today as well.

And whatever else I can get myself to do before hand to make things easier tomorrow.

I have the wine, ingredients to make the fresh pumpkin pie, and of course the organic whipped cream.

So much to be thankful for.

petals,

Thanksgiving Decor 2011

2011-11-21T06:20:00.001-07:00

The weather here is perfect.

All weekend our windows and doors were wide open to the fresh autumn air.

Listening to the waterfall from the backyard.

It always makes the house so fresh with the autumn breeze blowing through the sheer curtains making them dance in the sunlight.

These are some sneak peaks of my Thanksgiving decorations.

Even here in the desert, you will find pumkins and acorns adorning my house.

Snowglobe Angel

2011-11-17T19:22:00.001-07:00

These days, my santos cage doll is ready for Thanksgiving.

I added some new angel wings,

And some beautiful rhinestones.

I have even captured her in a snowglobe for you.

I am joining Cindy's " Show and Tell Friday ":

Wishing you a warm and wonderful Thanksgiving.

*hugs*

mo

Rapture

2011-11-16T06:40:00.012-07:00

" Withered leaves are dancing,

With the breezes prancing.

Harvest mows are smiling

With their stores beguiling.

Zephyrs swift are chafing

With the brooklets laughing.

Autumn's stars are beaming

Through the crisp night gleaming.

Birds are southward winging

Full of joyous singing.

Hill, and vale, and river.

In the sunlight quiver.

Thrilling with thanksgiving

O'er the joy of living. "

- J. K. Bangs, (Rapture) 1913

Shape of a Heart

2011-11-14T06:21:00.002-07:00

As a collector of vintage catholic relics,

I find myself learning so much about the past.

Although these are not vintage, I adore ex-votos.

I bought mine here sometime last year.

They are given to Saints as a fulfillment of a vow (hence the Latin term, short for ex voto suscepto, "from the vow made") or in gratitude or devotion.

Often the ex-voto is in the shape of a heart,

To show or represent the giver's heartfelt thanks.

Season of Angels

2011-11-12T11:07:00.003-07:00

Lately I have been drawn to angel wings.

The huge ones with large white feathers.

Kind of like the ones in the movie " Michael " .

Yes! The ones where they peak out beneath the bottom of the coat.

Just enough for those who " can see " them, to catch a glimpse.

That is the origin of my latest inspiration.

Just in time for the beautiful Christmas Season.

Although, it is forever the " Season of Angels ".

Enjoy!

mo

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Entertaining Color

2011-11-10T06:13:00.000-07:00

If I were to try to capture my downstairs interior decorating color palette in a bouquet;

This would be perfect.

As you can see, there is even some pink to represent my cranberry glass collection.

Luckily for me, this color combination is classic and timeless.

And perfect for those holiday gatherings!

Home and Friends

2011-11-08T06:10:00.000-07:00

" Oh, there's a power to make each hour

As sweet as heaven designed it;

Nor need we roam to bring it home,

Though few there be that find it!

We seek too high for things close by,

And lose what nature found us;

For life hath here no charm so dear

As Home and Friends around us! "

- these words are from a poem written by C. Swain in 1857

Season of Thanksgiving - Freebie Blog Graphic!

2011-11-06T10:16:00.001-07:00

Finally here, there is a nip in the air. (at least for us desert dwellers)

With that in mind, my new design was inspired.

I added a little something special with the leaves gently falling through the graphic.

I hope you like it.

Enjoy!

mo

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Autumn Apples

2011-11-03T05:51:00.002-07:00

One of the best things about Autumn are apples!

I still recall when I was four years old how the bushel of tart apples smelt when we lived in Connecticut.

" Apple Crisp " was always a favorite in our house growing up.

Thanks Mom!

Those memories have left an indelible mark on me, so much so that I did not want my son and husband to go without experiencing all the scents, surprise, and splendor of homemade baking filling the house.

I do love it when my husband comes into the house and says, " I smell something good! ".

This recipe is a classic.

My husband has changed the recipe slightly to make 2 times the amount of topping the recipe calls for.

As always, he is right.

It is perfect.

Ode to the Saints

2011-11-01T09:06:00.005-07:00

Saint Michael, pray for us.

Saint Gabriel, pray for us.

Saint Raphael, pray for us.

Saint John the Baptist, pray for us.

Saint Joseph, pray for us.

Saint Peter, pray for us.

Saint Paul, pray for us.

Saint Andrew, pray for us.

Saint James, pray for us.

Saint John, pray for us.

Saint Thomas, pray for us.

Saint James, pray for us.

Saint Philip, pray for us.

Saint Bartholomew, pray for us.

Saint Matthew, pray for us.

Saint Simon, pray for us.

Saint Thaddeus, pray for us.

Saint Matthias, pray for us.

Saint Barnabas, pray for us.

Saint Luke, pray for us.

Saint Mark, pray for us.

Saint Stephen, pray for us.

Saint Lawrence, pray for us.

Saint Vincent, pray for us.

Saints Fabian and Sebastian, pray for us.

Saints John and Paul, pray for us.

Saints Cosmas and Damian, pray for us.

Saints Gervase and Protase, pray for us.

Saint Sylvester, pray for us.

Saint Gregory, pray for us.

Saint Augustine, pray for us.

Saint Jerome, pray for us.

Saint Ambrose, pray for us.

Saint Martin, pray for us.

Saint Nicholas, pray for us.

Saint Antony, pray for us.

Saint Benedict, pray for us.

Saint Bernard, pray for us.

Saint Dominic, pray for us.

Saint Francis, pray for us.

Saint Mary Magdalen, pray for us.

Saint Agatha, pray for us.

Saint Lucy, pray for us.

Saint Agnes, pray for us.

Saint Cecilia, pray for us.

Saint Catherine, pray for us.

Saint Anastasia, pray for us.

Revery

2011-10-31T06:30:00.004-07:00

" . . . she surrendered herself at last to the dreamiest revery,

such as naturally occurs to the sensuous nature,

in the delicious climate in which she dwelt;

In this revery, in which every breath was soft, ever glance fair and wooing,

every influence possessing the magic of a spell upon the affections,she found temporary refuge. . . "

-"Romance of the New World", 1857

Sparkling Hearts of Light

2011-10-29T09:33:00.001-07:00

This morning I just started playing around with my graphic from a couple of days ago.

I wanted to make it more watercolorish (is that a word?) and dreamy...with lots of sparkling little hearts of light.

Here it is. . .

Enjoy!

*hugs*

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Today I am happy to be linking up with " Pink Saturday " :

Daze of Roses

2011-10-28T06:00:00.003-07:00

Here are some other pictures I took last weekend,

While my rose garden is blooming again.

My rose garden blooms twice a year.

Once in the spring,

And once in the fall.

Every year I am suprised by the amount of roses blooming during the Autumn months.

And every year I am like a child in a candy shop gazing and gathering the beautiful colors and scents hoping to make them last as long as possible.

Today I am joining Cindy's Show and Tell Friday:

Inspired by Hope

2011-10-26T06:23:00.004-07:00

Today I am inspired by hope.

Hope for strength.

Hope for courage.

Hope for a cure.

*hugs*

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Weekend with Roses

2011-10-24T06:31:00.005-07:00

Since beginning to blog,

I have found a hidden love.

Photography.

As you can attest,

I enjoy the macro lens.

Perhaps because it captures the beauty of fine detail

That my simple eye glances over.

These are pictures I took over the weekend.

Rose Petal Prayers - Free Blog Graphic!

2011-10-23T08:39:00.000-07:00

This morning I started with a blank canvas.

Little by little I played around until I got the background exactly the way I wanted it.

Then I had to find words . . .

I guess I did not have to " find " them,

Because these words popped into my head , " Pray without ceasing ".
Enjoy!

mo

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Miracles - Freebie Blog Graphic!

2011-10-22T07:23:00.000-07:00

This is another graphic from my " Be the Soul " series.

Enjoy!

Compliments of " Rose Petals from Heaven ".

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Amuleto - Part I

2011-10-20T06:44:00.001-07:00

I came across these pictures my brother sent me of his honeymoon trip.

He spent it in a place called " Amuleto ".

An enchanting Hotel located in Zihuatanejo Ixtapa, Mexico .

The pictures he took were so beautiful,

I just had to share them with you.

There are many more I will show you, so stay tuned.

A Breath of Heaven

2011-10-18T05:39:00.001-07:00

Every now and then,

when the world sits just right,

a gentle breath of heaven

fills my soul

with delight...

~from Hazelmarie ‘Mattie’ Elliott, A Breath of Heaven

Mother's Rose Bowl

2011-10-16T17:20:00.002-07:00

Saturday night we had a dinner get together at my parent's house.

I am blessed to live so close to them.

Before we left, my mother gave me her vintage lead crystal rose bowl.

She had bought it back in Connecticut when I was a a toddler.

It catches the light in so many places.

Today I filled it with roses.

It lends itself to many wonderful uses.

The cover is spectacular.

I also baked some banana bread.

And my husband surprised me with a spa treatment for both of us to get a two hour massage this morning.

All and all I had a beautiful weekend.

Thank you Mom for the beautiful gift.

I will always cherish it.

petals from heaven,

More Angels

2011-10-15T09:03:00.001-07:00

This morning I was playing around with my last post's graphic.

Here is something new using the same graphic but just playing with it a little.

Enjoy!

Petals,

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With Angels - Freebie Blog Graphic!

2011-10-13T15:42:00.000-07:00

Today my wish for you is that you always walk with Angels.

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Petals,

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Innocent Age

2011-10-12T05:06:00.002-07:00

It is no secret that Dan Fogelberg's music provided the soundtrack of a large part of my life.

It is through his music my husband and I fell in love.

After creating this lavender background, these are the words I chose to use...

Enjoy this beautiful video created by Bluematter2010 using Dan Fogelbergs live version of " The Innocent Age ":

I would like to thank Bluematter2010 for allowing me to link into their video for this post.

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