My Rose obsession continue's......

The rain has finally subsided long enough for me to take advantage of all my beautiful roses and take some pictures of my latest Tiara designs.
 It's so lovely to be able to go out an d cut my own flowers and no matter what space you you, there will be a rose to fit be it patio, window box or balcony.
I have many shades of pink and peach in my collection. All are repeating, so when I cut the dying flowers more will grow and I always choose varieties that are scented. Apart from pruning them back in Jan/Feb, I leave them alone to do their thing and every year I am still amazed by how beautiful they are.

Bel x

Colour...Beautiful Blush


Hello....
In my garden at the moment I am lucky enough to be surrounded by beautiful roses that are all in bloom despite the appalling rain. I have planted most of them in the last 4 years, all from David Austin.

I tend to go for repeating varieties, that flower from the end of May right through to the beginning of October and luckily many of these have really lovely perfumes, like Gentle Hermione.

I have also been looking through Etsy this week and have come across Blush Fashion, who make a lovely style of drape dress, that would be perfect for any bridesmaid or to add some glamour. I just can't decide what  colour to go for?

I hope the rain stops soon .....
Bel x

David Austin Roses

Blush Fashion

I have recently found a really beautiful website for a US stationary chain call Paper Source - www.paper-source.com. They have a great blog and some really lovely and clever idea on their site for anyone who loves colour , or like me finds new stationary strangely attractive!

There colourscope is particularly lovely, with just the right tones to be modern/chic rather than children's bedroom.

I particularly love these blush colours, they make me want to raid John Lewis or VV Rouleaux and buy ribbon in every shade!

I am going to try to order some of their custom pads, paper and handmade paper, so I will keep you posted as to how easy and of course, how expensive it is.

If anyone buys from them in the UK, it would be great to know any pitfalls to ordering from them?

courtesy of Paper Source