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Monday, July 29, 2013

Roses, Roses, Roses

Who does love roses? They are beautiful to look at and have a heavenly smell. They also come in lots of different shades of my favorite color, pink! I bought these rose bushes from the "Rose Lady" who used to specialize in sell roses of all kinds at the farmers markets in Michigan. Sadly she retired and no longer sell her beauties. I also did not record the names of these roses either, I wish I had!









Some of these roses were almost as big as a luncheon plate. 



I really like the pretty blush of pink on these, a quiet pink.




These remind me of old fashion roses you might see at a farm house.




Like other places in the midwest, we have had a cool down the last few days, with highs only in the 50's and low 60's. It feels more like early October than the last days of July! Our little town had fireworks last night that had been delayed due to rain the night before.  Seriously, I had to put on one of my winter coats to sit out and watch them, yikes! 

 I big thank you to Kathryn at Make It Pretty Monday for featuring our side door flowers from last week. Another thanks to Nita at Mod Mix Monday she also featured our flowers. Thank you both!


Hoping your week will be warm and sunny…..



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25 comments:

  1. Michele M./ Finch RestJuly 29, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    Laura,

    Your roses look stunning. Thanks for sharing such prettiness!

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  2. Tammy @ A Walk in the CountrysideJuly 29, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    Beautiful pictures of beautiful roses!

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  3. SusieJuly 29, 2013 at 8:04 PM

    Laura, That is the rose I want !!! So pretty. I could almost smell it .xoxo,Susie
    p.s. thank you for visiting and the nice words for my uncle.:)

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  4. NanaDianaJuly 29, 2013 at 8:36 PM

    Laura- Those photos are fabulous! You did a really good job getting those pictures. They are beautiful. xo Diana

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  5. DawnJuly 29, 2013 at 8:36 PM

    Such beauties they are. We are having the cold temps here too:)

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  6. Debby RayJuly 29, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    Breathtaking roses! Beautiful photos!

    debby

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  7. ColleenJuly 30, 2013 at 2:16 AM

    Absolutely Gorgeous roses. Oh, how I wish you had the names of them beauties.
    The bottom rose looks along the line of what is called a Knock Out Rose.
    Thanks for sharing your lovely roses with us.
    ColleenB.

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  8. Betty July 30, 2013 at 7:34 AM

    I love roses and the pictures you posted is just beautiful.

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  9. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJuly 30, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    Oh my, your roses are stunning and so are your pictures. Beautiful. Thanks so much for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

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  10. JeanieJuly 30, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    These are stunning, Laura! I can practically smell them right through the computer!

    I'm hoping it warms up a LITTLE in the north! Porches and beaches are made to be enjoyed in the sun -- not all bundled up!

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  11. podsoJuly 30, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    The photos of your roses are beautiful. I like the pink of the first ones, but oh the delicate soft pink of the further down roses is just exquisite.

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  12. OliveJuly 30, 2013 at 7:45 PM

    So pretty Laura.

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  13. Vickie @ Ranger 911July 30, 2013 at 8:25 PM

    Your roses are gorgeous! Do you spray the shrubs for pests? I have to or the aphids (or whatever they are) eat holes in my leaves.

    It's been unseasonably cold here, too. We had a frost warning the night before last. At the end of July. Unheard of!

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  14. StephanieJuly 31, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    Absolutely stunning! The roses brought a smile to my face - thanks for sharing and enjoy your day.

    Hugs!

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  15. Ivy and ElephantsJuly 31, 2013 at 3:23 PM

    Love your gorgeous rose post. The photos are really pretty.
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  16. Debra at HOMESPUN: http://www.thehomespun.com July 31, 2013 at 5:46 PM

    These are lovely and yes that one variety does look like the old-fashioned kind! :) I remember years ago digging a wild rose up ( off of the roadside ) and planting it where I lived before, so that I could have a rose that actually had a scent! :)

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  17. Art and SandAugust 1, 2013 at 1:47 AM

    Your roses are lovely.

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  18. Our photosAugust 1, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    Thanks that you visit my blog!
    Beautiful are the photos from the roses.

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  19. Red Rose AlleyAugust 1, 2013 at 3:02 PM

    These roses are beautiful, Laura. I love the color. I just took some rose pictures yesterday too. My neighbor has rose bushes in every color you can think of, and it was fun taking pics of all the different colors.

    Have a good afternoon.

    Love,
    ~Sheri

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  20. Linda W.August 1, 2013 at 7:56 PM

    What lovely roses! Nice photos.

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  21. Cindy SwansonAugust 1, 2013 at 8:20 PM

    Hi Laura! What a beautiful blog you have...I enjoyed those gorgeous rose pictures.

    I'm also in the midwest...northern Illinois. We've had a lovely, green summer.

    Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting on my blog!
    Cindy at Notes in the Key of Life

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  22. Tammy NAugust 2, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    Beautiful roses! Your photos show them off so well.

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  23. Tea in the LibraryAugust 4, 2013 at 6:32 AM

    Great photos. Could practically smell the roses. Happy Pink Saturday!

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  24. Janneke August 4, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    I see you are a real rose lover too. You made some amazing photos of beautiful roses.
    Will be back, I am for the first time on your blog.

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  25. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonAugust 7, 2013 at 12:04 PM

    What's not to love? Gorgeous, simply gorgeous! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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