tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52522179527693672512024-03-13T09:44:32.703-07:00Blooming Rose MusingsBlooming Rose Musingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06927029523022093567noreply@blogger.comBlogger102125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5252217952769367251.post-9324491565972550772012-06-14T10:47:00.000-07:002012-06-15T11:56:40.880-07:00My Garden Is Blooming<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We have been having beautiful weather and I have taken time away from the computer<br />
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"Ella" is new to me this summer and I think she is quite beautiful...<br />
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This rose has been with me for many years. The apricot color varies with every stage of it's<br />
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The final bloom is a softer hue and the size of a saucer...<br />
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Eternal Sunshine is always bright and sunny. You almost have to wear sunglasses when this <br />
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I promise I'm getting to the very feminine pink roses!</div>
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The sage is also in full bloom which the bumble bees and hummingbirds love and all the flowers</div>
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Even the cactus and all the succulents are in bloom...</div>
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Okay, back to the roses...</div>
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It looks like a little critter has landed on this old beauty...</div>
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Ahh, the lovely English roses....</div>
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Eglantyne is a soft and lovely pink rose...</div>
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Strawberry Hill is a bit brighter pink and also very beautiful...</div>
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After a hectic last week I decided to take a little time and enjoy a cup of tea.<br />
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As you can see, it is a bright sunny day here. This little cupboard holds small watering cans.<br />
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Whenever I get a chance I so enjoy taking a little time away from work, chores and gardening to sit<br />
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And a few strawberries...<br />
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They are enormous! And so very sweet and delicious...<br />
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I also made some home-made biscuits this morning. I happen to love these simple biscuits<br />
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June is the month of roses so I picked a small bouquet for the table. I even included<br />
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some older ones who's petals are beginning to fall, but that's ok...<br />
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Our Farmer's Market is quite large and farmers come from all over California...<br />
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The best part is when I get everything home and start cooking!<br />
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Later in the day, a friend and I met at Paulette's French Macaron Shop for a little macaron treat...<br />
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I am delighted to say that the Sweet Peas are blooming in southern California. I love these <br />
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Some people are just born to be artists and Christie is one of those people. Her paintings are<br />
all beautiful and peaceful. She is best known for her French inspired romantic roses and florals<br />
but it doesn't stop there. You should see what happens when she adds her art to chairs, doors, <br />
shutters, etc. It is an amazing artistic transformation. <br />
She is a true California girl having grown up in Huntington Beach, California and studied art in<br />
high school and college and from there developed her own exquisite style. She has plans to take<br />
her existing designs from already completed pieces and use them in textiles and wallpaper...and<br />
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Here are a few more examples of Christie Repasy's beautiful paintings...<br />
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Chairs where she has added her beautiful florals...<br />
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I am looking forward to seeing Christie again in the beginning of June at her next show at<br />
The Vintage Marketplace at The Oaks in Rainbow, California. <br />
I know you will want to visit Christie's lovely blog <a href="http://chateaudefleurs.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #e06666;">Chateau De Fleurs</span></a> where you can also find links<br />
to her HGTV appearance, Pinterest site and her events. When you visit please say hello for me<br />
and tell her I send her a big hug.<br />
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I hope you all have a wonderful week!<br />
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I am linking to <a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #444444;">The Charm of Home</span></a>/<br />
<a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #444444;">My Romantic Home</span></a><br />
<a href="http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/"><span style="color: #444444;">How Sweet The Sound</span></a><br />
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Barbara Orchid Show. The theme of this years show was the '60's and they<br />
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Last weekend I was getting a little worn out at catching up on chores and by Sunday<br />
afternoon I decided to take a little break for a cup of tea...<br />
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And browse through this wonderful old book about roses...<br />
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It was published in 1914 and given to me a few years ago by my childhood (and<br />
adulthood) friend, <a href="http://stephanielloyd.com/?page_id=4"><span style="color: #45818e;">Stephanie Lloyd</span></a>.<br />
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I love spending leisurely time with this book. It even has a signature by a previous owner<br />
or gift giver that is dated 1915. The book boasts color plates and the pictures are <br />
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And, as I was having my tea and enjoying the book my eye started wandering to some <br />
of the antique perfume bottles I have. My mother had a very large collection of antique<br />
perfume bottles and when I moved out to California she would often send me one for<br />
my birthday. There would always be a sweet note saying something like "I was looking<br />
at this and thought you should have it". I thought maybe you might enjoy seeing a few too.<br />
They are all hand blown and hand painted and very old.<br />
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The long thin bottle below was carried by Greta Garbo in the movie Ninotchka in 1939.<br />
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It really turned out to be a very relaxing afternoon. Tulips, roses, dried hydrangeas and<br />
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I hope you are enjoying your week!<br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;">I hope you are planning on having a lovely Valentine's Day</span>.</span><br />
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Lately it seems the world has been moving much too quickly so I thought we might<br />
just sit and enjoy a lovely cup of tea together.<br />
Since Valentine's Day is known to be a day of roses...<br />
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I thought I would gather some of my rose teacups...<br />
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And, I have made a delightful pot of tea.<br />
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But because you are so special, I thought you might enjoy using my sweetheart teapot...<br />
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Which cup would you like to use? The choice is yours...<br />
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This one happens to be my favorite and I would be honored if you would like to<br />
use it today...<br />
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Do you take sugar and cream?<br />
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I also have some hand dipped chocolates and cupcakes for us to enjoy...after all,<br />
it is the day of sweets!<br />
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There may even be a few hearts scattered about...<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now, I want to hear all about you and what you have been doing lately.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em><span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong>HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY</strong></span></em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #666666;">I</span> <span style="color: #666666;">am joining <a href="http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/"><span style="color: #666666;">Pink Saturday</span></a>(2.17.12)</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #666666;">And <a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #666666;">My Romantic Home</span></a>(2.17.12)</span></div>Blooming Rose Musingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06927029523022093567noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5252217952769367251.post-84684779395422007022012-02-09T07:32:00.000-08:002012-02-10T13:18:46.150-08:00Open To The Public...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-i2BAPEMAwnE/TyJWuXkuqSI/AAAAAAAACnw/MSkeZSQ8s7c/s1600/IMG_4857_1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gda="true" height="426px" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-i2BAPEMAwnE/TyJWuXkuqSI/AAAAAAAACnw/MSkeZSQ8s7c/s640/IMG_4857_1.JPG" width="640px" /></a></div><br />
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A few weeks ago I met a friend for lunch at Trump National Golf Club. This is Donald<br />
Trump's beautiful club in Palos Verdes, California. Amazingly, it is open to the public!<br />
Bravo, Mr. Trump! In fact, it is the only club in the Trump chain that is open to the <br />
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The location and grounds are exquisite. It was a day when the fog lay low over the ocean<br />
areas.<br />
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And somehow that made it feel quite magical.<br />
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I arrived early so I parked the car and just walked around the grounds and golf course.<br />
The first sight you see is the huge American flag which you can see from almost <br />
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The grounds are beautiful...<br />
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Yes, that is the Trump coat of arms on all the buildings...<br />
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The club has one of the world's finest golf courses...<br />
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At the entrance to the club you are greeted by a large fountain...<br />
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And the entrance...<br />
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You never have to wonder what time it is because it always seems to be <br />
"Trump National" time...<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Out of respect for my friend I put my camera back in the car before we entered the club</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">for lunch. She does not understand blogging and is embarrassed by all my picture taking</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">so back in the car it went. However, interestingly enough, even the parking lot is fascinating.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This lovely red Ferrari with NY plates is rumored to be that of Mr. Trumps...but it's only</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">a rumor...and you know how rumors go!?!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em>(***Edited to add: After my friend left I went back inside to take a few pictures </em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em>but </em><em>they would not allow me to take any photos. Sorry everyone!)</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The parking lot was full of Ferrari's, Bentley's, Rolls Royces along with regular cars, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">SUVs, trucks, etc. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As I was driving away(after a nice lunch)the sun was beginning to shine a bit more so</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I stopped to take a few more photos of the area we had just left. Isn't it beautiful?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Have a wonderful weekend.Blooming Rose Musingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06927029523022093567noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5252217952769367251.post-22019832766309126382012-02-03T07:28:00.000-08:002012-02-04T12:02:22.830-08:00Dare To Dream...A Paris Shopping Spree!I just want to let you all know about something very <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">special. Lovely Jermaine </span></span>of <br />
<a href="http://french-kissed.com/archives/11592"><span style="color: #7f6000;"><em>French Kissed</em></span></a> is going to be hosting a four day guided Paris Shopping Spree! <br />
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And believe me, she is the perfect person to do this.<br />
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If you visit <a href="http://french-kissed.com/archives/11592"><span style="color: #7f6000;"><em>French Kissed</em></span></a> she will give you all the wonderful details plus she is having <br />
a beautiful giveaway.<br />
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There will be two different tours in May. Plenty of time for you to make plans now.<br />
The four day luxury tour includes Flea Markets, Brocantes, Fashion Houses and<br />
so much more.<br />
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For all the delicious and delightful details visit <a href="http://french-kissed.com/archives/11592"><em><span style="color: #7f6000;">French Kissed</span></em></a>...and don't forget her<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>beautiful giveaway.<br />
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I only wish I could go along but unfortunately I will not be able to this year. So, I <br />
look forward to receiving a postcard from you!<br />
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I hope you all enjoy a beautiful weekend!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">(all photos courtesy of French Kissed)</div>Blooming Rose Musingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06927029523022093567noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5252217952769367251.post-40787837611006277562012-01-29T10:00:00.000-08:002012-02-01T00:28:39.906-08:00Awarded...Now It's Your Turn...<em>*Edited to include the rules...which I had forgotten to include the first time!</em><br />
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Last October, Debra from <a href="http://acquiredobjects.blogspot.com/"><em><span style="color: #274e13;">Acquired Objects</span></em></a> honored me by passing on<br />
The Versatile Bloggers Award.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">But at the time I was very involved in a project so I'm embarrassed to say that I am</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">just passing it along now. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now, one of the things we have been asked to do is share 7 things about ourselves that</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">you might not know. So, here goes...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1. I love music...all kinds of music. In the morning while going to work I listen to popular</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">music and on the way home I listen to classical music. For classic music I especially love </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">choral music, it's like listening to the angels sing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2. I can't carry a tune to save my life!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3. I work in tv. I used to be in production and specialized in(what else?)music shows. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have been fortunate enough to have worked with everyone from Pavarotti to Streisand </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">to Marvin Gaye to James Brown...and the hundreds in between. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">4. I wake up early every day around 5:30am but stay in bed until 6am or so.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">5. I am active in animal rescue.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">6. I grew up with antiques and learned through osmosis from my wonderful parents.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">7. Years ago, in between show productions, I used to design closets for a large closet</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">company. I would work on a show and as soon as it wrapped I would design closets</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">until my next show started...aah, the freelance life!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now the second part of this award is to pass it along. This is the difficult part because</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">there are so many wonderful bloggers but I have to pass it on to just 10 bloggers in hopes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">that they will also pass it along...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://labrocanteuse.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: black;">La Brocanteuse</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.prettypinktulips.com/"><span style="color: black;">Pretty Pink Tulips</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.classiccasualhome.com/"><span style="color: black;">Classic. Casual. Home</span><span style="color: black;"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://dreamingladolcevita.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: black;">La Dolce Vita</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.privetandholly.com/"><span style="color: black;">Privet and Holly</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://oliveout.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: black;">Olive Out</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://onceinabluemooniris.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: black;">Once In A Blue Moon</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://goodlifeofdesign.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: black;">Good Life Of Design</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://homeiswheretheboatis.wordpress.com/"><span style="color: black;">Home Is Where The Boat Is</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.loveofthesea.com/"><span style="color: black;">Love Of The Sea</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em>*Here are the rules I forgot to state:</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1. Thank the person who gave you the award and link back to their post.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2. Choose ten blogs to nominate and let them know by leaving a comment.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3. Request the chosen blogs pass the award on to another 10 blogs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">4. Copy and paste the award on your blog.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">5. List seven things about yourself that we might not know.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">*Note to above listed: Please remember this is just to recognize and compliment you. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There is no obligation to you. I know some of you don't have time or may be award free </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">so please do not feel obligated. Blogging is suppose to be fun. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Blooming Rose Musingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06927029523022093567noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5252217952769367251.post-70776640778402752672012-01-15T05:18:00.000-08:002012-01-20T13:31:45.462-08:00Where Women Cook & Create-Jennifer Lanne<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wvQRGP2Y264/TxLKdMMnr6I/AAAAAAAACmE/_BLfAraKWuY/s1600/cookieheld.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426px" kba="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wvQRGP2Y264/TxLKdMMnr6I/AAAAAAAACmE/_BLfAraKWuY/s640/cookieheld.jpg" width="640px" /></a></div><br />
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Jennifer Lanne is not only a fabulous artist but the girl can cook too! <br />
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The latest issue of <a href="http://wherewomencook.com/"><span style="color: black;">Where Women Cook</span></a> features Jennifer in her wonderful old<br />
farmhouse kitchen in upstate New York.<br />
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Jennifer attended culinary school but soon found it was all about the aesthetics, the<br />
visual...painting and decorating. Now a well known artist and seasoned cook, Jennifer<br />
brings her creativity to both her studio and her kitchen.<br />
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Your eyes are not deceiving you...yes, those are beautiful hand-painted cookies...<br />
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Her latest painting "A Fragile Harvest" is featured inside the back cover...<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I want to thank Jen O'Connor of Earth Angels for letting me borrow these wonderful</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">photos from the magazine. Jen is the founder and owner of Earth Angels and, as you</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">can see, a wonderful photographer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I had the pleasure of spending a bit of time with Jennifer Lanne and Jen O'Connor when</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">they were last in California for the "heART of Winter" event. I kept wishing we had more</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">time because it was so much fun visiting with them. The place was packed and everyone</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">was enchanted with Jennifer's art and the Where Women Cook and Where Women Create</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">group. Jo Packman, the creator and editor-in-chief of the magazines was also there </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">answering a million questions. They are all fabulous women!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div>Jennifer Lanne and Jen O'Connor...<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can also see Jennifer Lanne in the lastest issue of Romantic Country magazine...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can see some of Jennifer's wonderful art at my previous post <a href="http://bloomingrosemusings.blogspot.com/2011/04/please-meet-artist-jennifer-lanne.html"><span style="color: #274e13;">here</span></a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And you can find Jennifer's site <a href="http://jenniferlanne.com/"><span style="color: #274e13;">here</span></a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And you can find Jen O'Connor at EarthAngelsToys <a href="http://www.earthangelstoys.com/"><span style="color: #274e13;">here</span></a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also want to mention that Jennifer's husband, metal sculptor Dick Lanne(<a href="http://bloomingrosemusings.blogspot.com/2011/06/please-meet-metal-sculptor-dick-lanne.html"><span style="color: #444444;">here</span></a>)will </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">be featured in an upcoming issue of the new FOLK magazine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm linking to <a href="http://laurieannas.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: black;">Farmhouse Friday</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm linking to <a href="http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/"><span style="color: black;">Pink Saturday</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm linking to <a href="http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: black;">Potpourri Friday 2805</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm linking to <a href="http://www.privetandholly.com/"><span style="color: black;">Monday Moments</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div>Blooming Rose Musingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06927029523022093567noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5252217952769367251.post-41977948747237339472012-01-08T09:12:00.000-08:002012-01-13T16:48:54.798-08:00Winter Succulents<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cUWaNLMcOu0/Twmd9Rbt5mI/AAAAAAAACiM/ZrLVM9FkUUE/s1600/IMG_4401_1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426px" rea="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cUWaNLMcOu0/Twmd9Rbt5mI/AAAAAAAACiM/ZrLVM9FkUUE/s640/IMG_4401_1.JPG" width="640px" /></a></div><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As the lovely roses start to fade for a bit of a winter's rest...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The hardy succulents continue to thrive...</span> <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">With all their many varieties...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Shapes...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sizes...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And colors...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Or a bit more formal...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Along with a statue of Bernadette...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">purchased from </span><a href="http://atelierdecampagne.webs.com/"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;">Atelier De Campagne</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So while other flowers are taking a bit of a rest, </span><span style="font-size: large;">succulents </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">have captured my heart...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">However, until my roses return in full bloom, I must always </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">have some pink flowering </span><span style="font-size: large;">near my door...</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am joining Privet and Holly for <a href="http://www.privetandholly.com/"><span style="color: #444444;">Monday Moments</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am joining Rose Vignettes for <a href="http://rosevignettes.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #444444;">Fresh Cut Friday</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am joining How Sweet The Sound for <a href="http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/"><span style="color: #444444;">Pink Saturday</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div>Blooming Rose Musingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06927029523022093567noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5252217952769367251.post-24148635516267171832011-12-31T14:12:00.000-08:002012-01-08T18:54:12.921-08:00Time Just Seems To Fly...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qrJWpx-bPwI/Tv-CF0PkwQI/AAAAAAAACiE/0PxrPBrGWls/s1600/IMG_2971_1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426px" rea="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qrJWpx-bPwI/Tv-CF0PkwQI/AAAAAAAACiE/0PxrPBrGWls/s640/IMG_2971_1.JPG" width="640px" /></a></div><br />
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As the year is drawing to a close, I have been reflecting on my blog and all the fabulous<br />
friends I have made both in real life and in blogland. From the bottom of my heart I thank<br />
you all for your support and friendship.<br />
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In my reflecting I decided to show a few of my posts from this past year which have<br />
encouraged me to go forward with new and creative ideas. I hope you will enjoy the <br />
visit...<br />
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This post was called <a href="http://bloomingrosemusings.blogspot.com/2011/05/i-just-couldnt-help-myself.html"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><em><strong>I Just Couldn't Help Myself</strong></em></span></a> and truer words were never spoken. <br />
I love peonies and I love silver and adore the combination...<br />
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I so enjoyed my visit to the <a href="http://bloomingrosemusings.blogspot.com/2011/05/remnants-of-past-sale.html"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><em><strong>Remnants of the Past</strong></em></span></a> sale earlier in the year. I was able to<br />
spend some time with some of my favorites like Atelier De Campagne, 3 Fine Grains and<br />
A Beautiful Mess Antiques...(Links to all are found within my link)<br />
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<a href="http://bloomingrosemusings.blogspot.com/2011/08/on-beautiful-hot-summer-day.html"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><em><strong>On A Beautiful Hot Summer Day</strong></em></span></a> was such a lovely day . As you know by <br />
the name of my blog, I love roses and a visit to Roger's Garden was absolutely the perfect<br />
way to spend a hot summer day. The only thing I like better are my own roses but this<br />
was the perfect introduction to Roger's Garden because they not only have beautiful <br />
gardens but a wonderful art gallery and gift shop...<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://bloomingrosemusings.blogspot.com/2011/07/fields-of-lavender.html"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><em><strong>Fields of Lavender</strong></em></span></a> was a very special day. Jermaine from French-Kissed and I spent </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">some wonderful time in the lavender fields and then had a lovely lunch followed by a</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">visit to the lavender festival in Ojai, California. (Again, links within my link)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://bloomingrosemusings.blogspot.com/2011/07/fields-of-lavender.html"><img border="0" height="426px" rea="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SATiO2PQzHM/Tv9th0ZTR3I/AAAAAAAAChU/bX7TDWFFC5I/s640/IMG_3859_1.JPG" width="640px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The post <a href="http://bloomingrosemusings.blogspot.com/2011/02/violets-for-valentines-day.html"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><em><strong>Violets for Valentines</strong></em></span></a> was a chance to share with you the lovely violet plates</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">my mom gave to me many years ago. I love them and they are perfect with chocolate</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">heart shaped tea cakes...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://bloomingrosemusings.blogspot.com/2011/02/violets-for-valentines-day.html"><img border="0" height="426px" rea="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7vK3pQCabhw/Tv9uSmvygPI/AAAAAAAAChg/OQx8VXCLI5o/s640/IMG_2288_1.JPG" width="640px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am always up for going to <a href="http://bloomingrosemusings.blogspot.com/2011/08/summer-visit-to-country-roads-antiques.html"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><em><strong>Country Roads Antiques</strong></em></span></a> and a visit with Sue...(Again, link</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">within my link)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://bloomingrosemusings.blogspot.com/2011/08/summer-visit-to-country-roads-antiques.html"><img border="0" height="480px" rea="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6CowVz71q0I/Tv9vLcmlnHI/AAAAAAAAChs/WE75Pn3VSMY/s640/IMG_3709_1.JPG" width="640px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://bloomingrosemusings.blogspot.com/2011/07/alpacasits-good-to-see-them-again.html"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><em><strong>It's always good to see the wonderful Alpacas</strong></em></span></a> and this last time I was able to purchase</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">some yarn that came from a wonderful alpaca named Yuletide. I now have two lovely</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">scarves that I have made from Yuletide's wool...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://bloomingrosemusings.blogspot.com/2011/07/alpacasits-good-to-see-them-again.html"><img border="0" height="426px" rea="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-c8B-_YAk3wM/Tv9wAdY9VKI/AAAAAAAACh4/_lGvea0elNg/s640/IMG_4213_1.JPG" width="640px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">**You can see links to all blogs and places I have mentioned by clicking on my link that </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">will take you to their links.**</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong><em><span style="color: #b45f06;">I wish you all a very, very Happy New Year with an abundance of happiness, </span></em></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><strong><em>good health </em></strong><strong><em>and prosperity.</em></strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">I am linking to Privet and Holly for</span> </strong><a href="http://www.privetandholly.com/"><strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">Monday Moments</span></strong></a></span><span style="color: #b45f06;"><strong>...(1.8.12 sorry to be late)</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">I'm linking to Rose Vignettes for <a href="http://rosevignettes.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Fresh Cut Friday</span></a>...(1.8.12 sorry to be late)</span></strong></div>Blooming Rose Musingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06927029523022093567noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5252217952769367251.post-15719626683115501352011-12-21T07:30:00.000-08:002011-12-31T11:45:10.505-08:00MERRY CHRISTMAS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="center"><em><span style="color: #7f6000;"><strong>Sending you warm Merry Christmas wishes</strong></span></em><em><span style="color: #7f6000;"><strong>. I hope you all </strong></span></em><br />
<em><span style="color: #7f6000;"><strong>have a wonderful holiday and enjoy the beauty of the season.</strong></span></em><br />
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<em><span style="color: #7f6000;"><strong>XOXOXO</strong></span></em></div>Blooming Rose Musingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06927029523022093567noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5252217952769367251.post-46000347450509699042011-12-12T08:18:00.000-08:002011-12-12T08:18:32.670-08:00Fire & Ice, Neptune's Bounty, O Holy Night & More...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yfGkQ6rb6oA/TuXl9nCwOsI/AAAAAAAACcs/mbyjVHJmR3w/s1600/IMG_4871_1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640px" oda="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yfGkQ6rb6oA/TuXl9nCwOsI/AAAAAAAACcs/mbyjVHJmR3w/s640/IMG_4871_1.JPG" width="450px" /></a></div><br />
Well, I am embarrassed to say that it is two weeks before Christmas and I haven't even<br />
begun to decorate or wrap gifts. Yikes! But you see, I have been working long hours<br />
and have also had the flu so I am way behind in preperations. I guess I had better get a<br />
move on this week!<br />
Anyway, because I am not prepared to show you my decorations(they will be very simple<br />
because I will be going out of town for Christmas), I wanted to show you the beautiful<br />
decorations and trees at <a href="http://rogersgardens.com/holiday/christmas-2011"><span style="color: #274e13;">Rodger's Gardens</span></a>. They took my breath away. It all started <br />
with the entrance and being greeted by the lovely statue above.<br />
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From there we were greeted by beautiful wreaths...<br />
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Being a lover of roses this was my favorite...<br />
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After walking past the carolers I entered the room and still looking up I saw more<br />
wonderful wreaths. This time with some antlers...<br />
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My neck was beginning to hurt but there was still more looking up to see for these<br />
wonderful silhouettes...<br />
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And then my attention was caught by a spectacular tree decorated in all crystal and <br />
cranberry glass, mostly etched. They named it Fire & Ice and that is the perfect name <br />
for such an exquisite tree. I only wish Christmas trees photographed better because<br />
this tree is truly spectacular...<br />
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Beautiful etched cranberry glass...<br />
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I spent lots of time looking at each and every ornament. Well, maybe not each and every<br />
ornament because the trees are all over 20 feet tall.<br />
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I'm going to break this tour up into a couple of posts because I don't want to send you into<br />
overload.<br />
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The next tree is all about honoring the sea. A fabulous tree and the decorations are so much<br />
fun. The name of the tree is Neptune's Bounty...<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next to the tree is a larg cupboard filled with ornaments and other religious decorations</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">for Christmas...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VtKG2OybJjo/TuX07bIGqwI/AAAAAAAACfk/-W2yvNS4imQ/s1600/IMG_4915_1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640px" oda="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VtKG2OybJjo/TuX07bIGqwI/AAAAAAAACfk/-W2yvNS4imQ/s640/IMG_4915_1.JPG" width="426px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I will save the rest for another post. I have a confession to make, I took all of these photos</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">last October when the decorations first went up. The garden shop was already very </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">crowded with people anxious to see the beautiful display Rodger's Gardens has every year. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I went back this past weekend and the trees were almost empty. I think everyone was so </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">very impressed with this year's display and just had to take a few things(maybe lots of things)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">home with them. As I said, I will show you a few more trees next time but if you want to go </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">to <a href="http://rogersgardens.com/holiday/christmas-2011"><span style="color: #274e13;">Rodger's Gardens</span></a> site they have a lovely slideshow to share with you.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Blooming Rose Musingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06927029523022093567noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5252217952769367251.post-28105465354858770462011-12-02T07:14:00.000-08:002011-12-02T07:14:09.516-08:00The Holiday Flower<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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You might remember that last spring I visited the Flower Fields in Carlsbad, California.<br />
I was so surprised to find the Ecke Family Ranch greenhouses already growing poinsettias.<br />
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Well, the other day while I was in Trader Joe's I noticed a woman asking about a particular<br />
poinsettia she had once seen and was hoping they might be able to get for her. She gave a<br />
wonderful description but didn't know the name of the variety. Unfortunately, the man told <br />
her he didn't know one poinsettia from another.<br />
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So, I thought since we are now officially in the holiday season you might enjoy a visit to<br />
the Ecke Ranch greenhouses where they were already growing poinsettias for this Christmas <br />
season last spring.<br />
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The Ecke Family Ranch is known worldwide for their beautiful poinsettias. <br />
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<u>Most commercially grown poinsettias in this country originate from the Ecke Family Ranch.</u><br />
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The poinsettia is considered to be the official holiday flower. I believe the flower for the<br />
month of December is the narcisssus but the holiday flower is the poinsettia. Actually, I<br />
believe a few different flowers claim to be December's flower of the month.<br />
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Winter Rose...<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">An interesting fact is that the Aztec Indians prized the poinsettias as a symbol of purity.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">They made a purple-ish dye from the colored flower which are actually the leaves called</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">bracts. They also made medicines to cure fevers from the sap of the plant.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The flowers are actually large bunches of leaves and the flowers themselves are in the</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">center of each leaf bunch and quite small and inconspicuous.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My goodness, this really does look like a Monet painting...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1188...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The 1188 and the Winter Rose varieties are my favorites.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now I must admit that I've never been a big fan of the poinsettia and almost didn't bother</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">to go into the greenhouses. But I'm certainly glad that I did and now I even have two</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">favorite varieties!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I would love to know if you like poinsettias and if you have a favorite variety and color.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Do you plan to have poinsettias in your home this holiday season?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Have a great weekend.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em><a href="http://rosevignettes.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: black;">Rose Vignettes</span></a> for Fresh Cut Friday</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em><a href="http://www.privetandholly.com/"><span style="color: black;">Privet and Holly</span></a> for Monday Moments</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em><a href="http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/"><span style="color: black;">How Sweet The Sound</span></a> for Pink Saturday</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div>Blooming Rose Musingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06927029523022093567noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5252217952769367251.post-33381859620465800972011-11-21T07:44:00.000-08:002011-11-21T07:44:22.754-08:00Rejuvenation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TwrbCQfbURo/TseZvIHjGWI/AAAAAAAACYg/rGpTyB3AE3c/s1600/IMG_3817_1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="498px" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TwrbCQfbURo/TseZvIHjGWI/AAAAAAAACYg/rGpTyB3AE3c/s640/IMG_3817_1.JPG" width="640px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Last Sunday I met a friend for lunch at a little french cafe and on the way back to my </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">car I passed a store that immediately caught my attention. The store's name is</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.rejuvenation.com/"><span style="color: #351c75;">Rejuvenation</span></a> and it was new to me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What a nice treat! They specialize in lighting, shades, fixtures and fine home hardware as </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">well as restored antiques. Their displays are fabulous.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I only wish I had had my good camera with me. But at least I had my point and shoot</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">in the car which I quickly ran for and then back to the store so I could share some pictures</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">with you.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Old Schoolhouse style...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-d6c5zHgJ29c/TsO9_bOhnUI/AAAAAAAACVQ/layOWin6HMo/s1600/IMG_3822_1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="480px" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-d6c5zHgJ29c/TsO9_bOhnUI/AAAAAAAACVQ/layOWin6HMo/s640/IMG_3822_1.JPG" width="640px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Old English Tudor/Craftsman style...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kLtMb-nHE_A/TsO-ULQrQCI/AAAAAAAACV4/VbYw6t_nRRc/s1600/IMG_3818_1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="640px" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kLtMb-nHE_A/TsO-ULQrQCI/AAAAAAAACV4/VbYw6t_nRRc/s640/IMG_3818_1.JPG" width="480px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Shades and Globes for every style...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Authentic Mercury Glass shades...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Mercury Glass shades were my very favorites...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As the sign says, Mid-Century Modern...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Is it the bulb or the lamp that's so appealing...?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The classic Billiard fixture. Can't you just imagine it over a huge billiard table...?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Got to admit, I do love the globes...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I believe this is known as Mid-Century Modern(aka the late 1950's)...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And glassware...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A Ship Kerosene Lamp...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Everyone is loving barstools for their kitchens. I like these because they go up, down and</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">turnaround...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.rejuvenation.com/"><span style="color: #351c75;">Rejuvenation</span></a> has three stores on the west coast and you can also visit them online and </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">order a lighting and home hardware catalogue. I visited the Los Angeles store in Culver</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">City. The other two stores are in Portland and Seattle. It was nice to find a lighting</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">store that isn't the everyday run of the mill chain.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Two weeks ago I visited the Adamson House which is a historic house and gardens</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">in Malibu.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It is part of the Malibu Lagoon State Park.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The estate borders on the famous Surfriders Beach and the Malibu Lagoon which looks</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">into the equally famous Malibu Colony where so many celebrities have their beach homes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The house was built in 1930 by Rhoda Rindge Adamson and Merritt Huntly Adamson.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The style was based on the Colonial Mediterranean Revival design. The architect was</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Stiles O. Clements. The house is best known for its extensive use of Malibu Tile. In</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1926 the Adamson family established the Malibu Tile Company just east of the well</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">known Malibu Pier. Artisans were brought over from Europe to create the unique and</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">beautiful tiles. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">a California Historical Landmark in 1985.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Mrs. Adamson came from a very wealthy family from Boston that moved to the</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Los Angeles area and owned the Rindge Ranch which encompassed all of present day</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Malibu and into the Santa Monica Mountains.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Mr. Adamson was captain of the USC football team in 1912 which was the first football</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">team to be known as the "Trojans". He became a foreman at the Rindge Ranch. He and </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Rhoda married in 1915 and founded the Adohr Farm Dairy which was his wife's </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">name spelled backwards. The dairy had the largest herd of Guernsey cows in the world.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The house was built of steel reinforced concrete which has become known as Spanish</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Colonial Revival and Moorish Revival architecture. The house has handpainted ceilings</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">and several fireplaces, lead glass windows and wrought-iron filligree over several of</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">the windows.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The main entrance has a large wood door with Malibu Tile on each side of the entrance...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The upstairs has 4 bedrooms and a small kitchenette. But the best part of the upstairs is </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">the spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean, Surfrider Beach and the Malibu Lagoon and</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Malibu Colony. Also, the Malibu Pier which they built to access their private yacht and</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">ships with supplies for the Malibu Potteries. In other words, they owned all of Malibu!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And a bench on the upstairs patio to sit and enjoy the view...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>The fountains are what is most photographed at the estate. It was difficult to get good<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Even the outdoor tub where the dogs were bathed was tiled...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The tiled swimming pool is said to feature both fresh and salt water...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The bathhouse was used by the United States Coast Guard to watch over the Malibu</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">coast during World War II.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In 1948 Mr. Adamson walked past this painting on the front of the poolhouse,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">entered the poolhouse and commited suicide.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Malibu Potteries were only in operation from 1926-1932. They say if you ever come</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">across a Malibu Tile you have a real treasure.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I believe Mrs. Adamson stayed at the estate because the grounds and the views are so</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">very beautiful.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I hope you all have a very wonderful week.</div>Blooming Rose Musingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06927029523022093567noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5252217952769367251.post-45625524603828146652011-11-01T21:13:00.000-07:002011-11-03T23:10:07.796-07:00Do You Know Your Pumpkin's Origin?<em>*Note: I have never done a re-post before but I have been receiving several emails</em><br />
<em>asking about a previous post I had written about the heritage of different varieties</em><br />
<em>of pumpkins. </em><em>So, I decided to re-post this from last year. If you are seeing this for</em><br />
<em>the first time I hope you enjoy it. And if you read this last year, I hope you enjoy it</em><br />
<em>...again! Oh, and this year I went with the blue/gray pumpkin..</em><br />
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<em>**One more note: I published this post again 3 days ago but it never notified</em><br />
<em>people. I guess this is another blogger problem. Anyway, I will do a fresh new</em><br />
<em>post in a few days on an entirely different subject.</em><br />
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A couple of weeks ago I stopped at a local pumpkin patch and was amazed at the<br />
available varieties of pumpkins. I loved just walking around and seeing all the new<br />
and beautiful colors and shapes.<br />
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All of this got me to thinking...where did all the wonderful varieties come from? <br />
I was surprised to find many came from France, Italy and Asia, as well as the <br />
United States.<br />
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I thought I would just share the heritage of a few of the many varieties we are <br />
now able to enjoy...<br />
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A pumpkin that has become very popular is what we call the Fairytale pumpkin. <br />
But its true name is Musque de Provence. It is a mainstay of Southern France. <br />
It is beautifully decorative and in Provence its sweet flesh is also sold in markets <br />
for cooking, as well.<br />
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Another pumpkin that hails from France is the Rouge Vif d’Etamps. We refer to<br />
it as the Cinderella pumpkin. It is a centuries old heirloom which was introduced <br />
to this country in the late 1800’s. In France it is considered to be ideal for pies <br />
and custards. It is a brighter orange than the Musque de Provence.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The French heirloom Galeux D’Eysines Pumpkin is a very popular variety </div>right now. I couldn’t resist this one. It has a beautifully warted exterior which is <br />
a very soft muted buckskin color. I also understand it makes for a very delicious <br />
pie.<br />
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The Blue Jarrahdale pumpkin comes all the way from Australia and is a beautiful <br />
autumn decorative pumpkin. It is a bluish color on the outside but has a golden <br />
orange stringless flesh. It is quite unique. <br />
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A pumpkin with Italian heritage is the Italian Marina di <city><place>Chioggia</place></city>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">can probably tell from the name that it hails from the Italian seaside </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><place><placetype>province</placetype> of <placename>Venice</placename></place>. In fact, they call it the Sea Pumpkin. It is</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">a rustic, bumpy turbin shaped green/blue with a sweet orange flesh.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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A pumpkin with Japanese heritage is the Speckled Pup Pumpkin which</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">is part of the Japanese Kabocha pumpkin family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It really is quite beautiful.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Fe0PlrQkI58/TLa9e4jtiGI/AAAAAAAABPs/JLNqIUCO0g8/s1600/Speckled+Pup+Pumpkin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="400px" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Fe0PlrQkI58/TLa9e4jtiGI/AAAAAAAABPs/JLNqIUCO0g8/s400/Speckled+Pup+Pumpkin.jpg" width="400px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: left;">Another Asian hybrid pumpkin is the Rare Frog Pumpkin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is a mottled</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: left;">green and orange which strongly resembles a frog.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It adds to a unique</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: left;">autumn decor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is not recommended for carving.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Fe0PlrQkI58/TLa-cXQZaMI/AAAAAAAABPw/4OglM43dlgk/s1600/Rare+Frog+Pumpkin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="400px" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Fe0PlrQkI58/TLa-cXQZaMI/AAAAAAAABPw/4OglM43dlgk/s400/Rare+Frog+Pumpkin.jpg" width="400px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: left;">Now here are a few well known American pumpkins...</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">The Sugar Pie Pumpkin is an heirloom from the 1800’s and is known</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">for it’s high quality stringless, sweet flesh for the ever so popular </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">pumpkin pies!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is also considered perfect for carving.<br />
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The Connecticut Field Pumpkin...</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Fe0PlrQkI58/TLbAb3zzfMI/AAAAAAAABP4/_5mqZE7fvEw/s1600/Connecticut+Field+Pumpkin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="400px" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Fe0PlrQkI58/TLbAb3zzfMI/AAAAAAAABP4/_5mqZE7fvEw/s400/Connecticut+Field+Pumpkin.jpg" width="400px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
The <place>Long Island</place> Cheese Pumpkin...<br />
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The One Too Many Pumpkins...<br />
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</div>Blooming Rose Musingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06927029523022093567noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5252217952769367251.post-85059761374527378532011-10-08T09:17:00.000-07:002011-11-01T21:32:07.114-07:00Early Autumn Roses<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Vbgcq9sblCA/TpASqIMTlEI/AAAAAAAACJc/GaRmK8BRVAo/s1600/IMG_4480_1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426px" kca="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Vbgcq9sblCA/TpASqIMTlEI/AAAAAAAACJc/GaRmK8BRVAo/s640/IMG_4480_1.JPG" width="640px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To be honest, I started to do a post about something else but at the last minute</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I decided that the roses in my garden are so beautiful right now that I had to</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">show some of them to you...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This week the roses seem to be especially spectacular with a riot of beautiful</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">colors and blooms.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As you can see, I'm really not in any rush for autumn and winter because those</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">months seem to last so long. I feel very fortunate that here in Southern California</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">our roses will bloom into early November. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I hope you enjoy seeing these last days of late summer/early autumn roses.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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I will be joining <a href="http://rosevignettes.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #351c75;">Rose Vignettes</span></a> for Fresh Cut Friday.<br />
I will be joining <span style="color: #674ea7;"><u>How Sweet The Sound</u></span> for Pink Saturday.</div>Blooming Rose Musingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06927029523022093567noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5252217952769367251.post-29235166595062048792011-09-26T06:55:00.000-07:002011-09-27T19:59:15.090-07:00And The Music Continues...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VeDLS8IH9dQ/Tnw7cNJ5WPI/AAAAAAAACHs/BpRTaU9iLEk/s1600/Surfer+IV.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="640px" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VeDLS8IH9dQ/Tnw7cNJ5WPI/AAAAAAAACHs/BpRTaU9iLEk/s640/Surfer+IV.JPG" width="480px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sorry that I have been a bit absent but I decided to give my knee a little extra rest</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">after the surgery. I hope you are all doing well and in the mood to maybe re-live</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">a bit of a teenage summer.</div>I know all our thoughts have turned to the fall season but here in Southern California<br />
there are a few summer things that last well into the fall. One of these "summer"<br />
things is time at the ocean. There is something very special about the Pacific Ocean in <br />
the fall. And, another one of the "summer" things that continues is The Beach Boys <br />
music. I think that no matter where we live when we hear The Beach Boys music on <br />
the radio we all become a teenager again.<br />
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It was a fun surprise to find that there is a monument in honor of The Beach Boys<br />
childhood home in Hawthorne, California where it all began. It is located at the former<br />
location of the Wilson home where Brian, Carl and Dennis Wilson grew up. The home<br />
was demolished in the 1980's to make way for a Freeway.<br />
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I think when people hear The Beach Boys music they immediately think of the<br />
Southern California lifestyle...surfing, beach parties, beach volleyball, etc. Their music<br />
was really responsible for people all over the world imagining a lifestyle of fun at the<br />
beach. Believe it or not, they have been performing for 50 years!<br />
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Bricks were donated by family, friends and fans and the bricks are engraved with the<br />
donors names. <br />
The monument also features a large white stone carving of The Beach Boys carrying a<br />
surfboard and was inspired by the Surfer Girl album cover...<br />
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A bronze historical plaque is also part of the monument and marks the California <br />
Registered Historical Landmark #1041...<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There are also six gold records each with the name of the original Beach Boys.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Brian Wilson...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Carl Wilson...<br />
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Dennis Wilson...<br />
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Mike Love...<br />
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Al Jardine...<br />
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And David Marks...<br />
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Brian, Carl and Dennis were brothers and Mike and Al are their cousins. <br />
David Marks was a neighbor who lived across the street.<br />
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It was 50 years ago this past Labor Day that they recorded their first tape which<br />
started an image of California as a place of sun, surf and romance. Can you believe<br />
it has been 50 years!!!<br />
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Construction of the monument was thanks to Scott Wilson, Dennis Wilson's adopted<br />
son.<br />
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I happened to have worked with The Beach Boys a few times over the years. I also <br />
attended one of Mike Love's weddings. I can't remember if it was Mike's fourth or<br />
fifth or sixth wedding. But I do remember that dj and television host Wolfman Jack <br />
officiated!<br />
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I would love to know if you were a Beach Boys fan and if you have any memories of<br />
their music in your life. Do you know the lyrics to their songs when they come on the<br />
radio and do you still sing along? Did their music spark your imagination of a certain<br />
lifestyle when you were a kid? Maybe a teenage crush?<br />
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I have to admit that when I drive along Pacific Coast Highway and see all the surfers,<br />
The Beach Boys music still goes through my mind...<br />
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Coming in at the end of the day...<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And the birds are glad to have the beach all to themselves again!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also had the pleasure of spending a little time again with Terri of <a href="http://ladolfina.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">La Dolfina</span></a> and her </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">husband Chris. We were able to catch a lovely Malibu sunset and share some good </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">conversation and celebrate Terri's birthday.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's always such a treat to see them and be sure to visit <a href="http://ladolfina.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">La Dolfina</span></a> to catch up on Terri's </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">new antique store, The House of Hoarders. I hope she had a fun birthday weekend!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I hope you have a great week. Now I'm going to have fun catching up on your blogs.</div>Blooming Rose Musingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06927029523022093567noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5252217952769367251.post-61923534461909437032011-08-29T07:04:00.000-07:002011-09-29T19:58:01.032-07:00On A Beautiful Hot Summer Day...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hYJ4I_KJwZs/Tln1vh4fqeI/AAAAAAAACEM/8kg380ywXcE/s1600/IMG_3769_1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480px" qaa="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hYJ4I_KJwZs/Tln1vh4fqeI/AAAAAAAACEM/8kg380ywXcE/s640/IMG_3769_1.JPG" width="640px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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One of my favorite things to do during the summer is visit <a href="http://www.rogersgardens.com/"><span style="color: #38761d;">Roger's Garden</span></a> in<br />
Corona del Mar, California...<br />
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The gardens are always beautiful and the gift shop and fine art gallery are always lovely. <br />
Visiting here can never be a quick visit because there is always so much to see.<br />
Let's begin with the garden because it is such a bright warm day. However, because it <br />
is so warm today we won't stay out too long...<br />
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So many varieties of flowers and plants...<br />
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Several waterfalls and fountains certainly make a warm day seem a bit cooler...<br />
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So many different ways to add interest to a garden...<br />
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I know we are getting toward the end of the season for roses but here are just a few<br />
they are still offering...<br />
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We are very fortunate in Southern California that our rose growing season lasts well <br />
into the year.<br />
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Now, let's take a peek inside the gift shop...<br />
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I look forward to going back to visit during the Christmas season because their displays<br />
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I hope you have a lovely and peaceful week.<br />
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<em>My thoughts and prayers go out to all on the east coast who were touched by</em><br />
<em>hurricane Irene. I hope you are safe and with little damage.</em><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Blooming Rose Musingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06927029523022093567noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5252217952769367251.post-1183368013143610822011-08-23T07:12:00.000-07:002011-09-02T05:47:15.646-07:00Sunday Visit With Atelier De Campagne<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's always a wonderful Sunday when I get to spend a little time with special people.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This past Sunday I had the pleasure of spending a little time with Trinidad and Martin</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">of <a href="http://atelierdecampagne.webs.com/"><span style="color: #741b47;">Atelier De Campagne</span></a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">They were at the Long Beach Flea and Antique Market...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I wish my photos were better but their area was so popular and always so packed with</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">people that it was difficult to take good pictures. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am also still healing from knee surgery so I was not able to bend down and take photos</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">of things that were lower... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also just want to mention that they will be having their big container sale in September</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">and I am sure it will be very exciting. I know I'm looking forward to it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Trinidad, Johan and Martin make up the wonderful <a href="http://atelierdecampagne.webs.com/"><span style="color: #741b47;">Atelier De Campagne</span></a> team and it is</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">always such a pleasure to see them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As I said, I wish my photos were better but their space was so popular that it was very</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">difficult to get a good picture.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I hope you are having a great week!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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