Pages

▼

Jul 7, 2011

...fallen petals ~ beauty reflections


~ fallen petals ~

fallen petals
shriveling in the light




even unattached
you smell wonderful
your soft colors still delight!


 
pretty petals ~
i've reserved a special jar for you


  
to place upon my shelf
so your beauty may still shine through...


 
and though you may be shrinking
please know
that each time i cast a gaze your way




i will see you in all your glory
blooming ever so lovely for those very short lived days...




ah yes,
beautiful fallen petals
i truly appreciate your style!



 
you appear even more graceful
through the glass that i peer through,

 as i sit and reflect
and wonder,
...does my beauty shine through too??

~
reflective poetry be me... 


enjoy your days my dear ones!!

sharing this with:
French Country Cottage's:  Feathered Nest Friday
Kim Klassen Cafe: Texture Tuesday
for my jar images i used kim's textures
"grannys cupboard" and "kk may magic pack"

here's to beauty reflections!




at

36 comments:

  1. Sherry HicksJuly 7, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Beautiful words and beautiful pictures. Thanks for sharing!
    Sherry

    ReplyDelete
  2. CharleneJuly 7, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Rosemary, YES!!!!!!!!!! Your beauty shines through in so many ways. Beautiful post! Thank you again for sending me the info on the beach house. Oh how I HOPE we get to go. I dream of it as we swelter here at 107 degrees!!!! YIKES!
    Hugs
    CHarlene

    ReplyDelete
  3. VictoriaJuly 7, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    What gorgeous pictures! Roses are just as pretty dry as when they're fresh:)

    ReplyDelete
  4. shabby chic og lavendelJuly 7, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Very, very beautiful pictures!
    Everything is just gorgeous. And I love the way you use laces in your photos. You have inspired me there, so I think I have to try it out myself :)

    Hug from Catharina

    ReplyDelete
  5. Sissie's Shabby CottageJuly 7, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Hi Rosemary,
    How beautiful that you have captured the fallen flowers and placed them in a lovely vintage jar. They are so deserving of the lace.

    hugs
    Sissie

    ReplyDelete
  6. GustavianaJuly 7, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    beautiful..... thanks for sharing...
    gustaviana

    ReplyDelete
  7. Bella's Rose CottageJuly 7, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Hello Rosemary,
    All is so so lovley here today, pure romance:-) It is always a wonderful break to visit!!
    Hugs,
    Bella

    ReplyDelete
  8. Pam - @diy Design FanaticJuly 7, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Looks so pretty and feminine!

    ReplyDelete
  9. ClaudiaJuly 7, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Roses, whether fresh or rather dried, are beautiful! Love them in the jar.

    xo
    Claudia

    ReplyDelete
  10. RhondaJuly 7, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Well, if that's not pure beauty, I just don't know what is.

    Do you drink magic creative potions, cuz this is just too wonderful.... :)

    ReplyDelete
  11. Cinderella Moments July 7, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    I love it!
    hugs,
    Caroline

    ReplyDelete
  12. Heaven's WalkJuly 7, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Oh Rosemary....now I wish that I had kept all of the beautiful peony blossoms I pruned and enjoyed inside earlier this summer. I ADORE the stunning vignette you created with them. Sooo sweet! Yup - beautiful and sweet - just like you, dearheart! ♥

    xoxo laurie

    ReplyDelete
  13. LaraJuly 7, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    What an incredible idea! I love the feel of these photos & the lace. Such gorgeous photography!!
    Lara

    ReplyDelete
  14. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageJuly 7, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    Very pretty jar pictures!

    ReplyDelete
  15. Debra@CommonGroundJuly 8, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    So pretty Rosemary, you make all things beautiful! xoxo Debra

    ReplyDelete
  16. DortheJuly 8, 2011 at 3:36 AM

    Oh yes sweet Rosemary, your beauty shines throug- through all you do-I know-----your beautiful creations, and poetry- and your beautiful way of living. Love the dryed roses,dear.
    Hugs,Dorthe

    ReplyDelete
  17. Katherines CornerJuly 8, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    You have a beautiful blog, this post is exquisite. So happy I found you.Hopping over from the feathered nest and following along. Hugs and have happy weekend!

    ReplyDelete
  18. Susan EvelynAndRoseJuly 8, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    What a fitting poem for those fleeting petals. I love the idea to capture them in such a lovely jar!
    Gorgeous photos, Rosemary.
    - Susan

    ReplyDelete
  19. Courtney ~ French Country CottageJuly 8, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    So beautiful Rosemary ~ I just love this post! Sharing this loveliness on FB~ thanks for sharing at my party! :)

    ReplyDelete
  20. AnonymousJuly 8, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    OMG, I think I'm in heaven....... BEAUTIFUL, FANTASTIC, SOOTHING, LOVELY, ELEGANT, and OODLES more, but won't take up all your room. You made my day!! Carole Ann

    ReplyDelete
  21. SandiJuly 8, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Okay girl! I have probably told you this before , but you could make DIRT look wonderful! LOVELY photos!!
    Blessings~

    ReplyDelete
  22. AnonymousJuly 9, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Yes Rosemary
    Your light shines through !
    I love you,
    mia

    ReplyDelete
  23. VickiJuly 9, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Rosemary they look just lovely in that old mason jar that you have embellished. Thank you for sharing.

    ReplyDelete
  24. SuzJuly 11, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    Thank you, Rosemary. That was beautiful...both visually and hearing your "voice" through your lovely poem!
    Hugs,
    Suz

    ReplyDelete
  25. Fishtail CottageJuly 11, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    Awe - what a sweet (& gorgous) post....xoxo, tracie

    ReplyDelete
  26. BECKYJuly 12, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Simply enchanting, Rosemary. Love your eye for beauty, and how you share the loveliness you enjoy.

    Have a blessed day,
    Becky

    ReplyDelete
  27. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    gorgeous blog! and i love this post! your captures and the eloquence of your writing is very special. i too have old jars filled with fallen petals...now i'll think of these lovely words when i enjoy their presence in my sightlines!

    ReplyDelete
  28. hootnonnyJuly 12, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    So poetic and sweet!

    ReplyDelete
  29. KathyJuly 12, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    Lovely, thanks for sharing such beautiful words and photos.

    ReplyDelete
  30. MichelleJuly 15, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    so beautiful..p.s I have no idea why my links are showing up below.I am so sorry..

    ReplyDelete
  31. farmhouse-storyAugust 24, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    this jar is so precious!

    ReplyDelete
  32. Lee Caroline - A World of InspirationAugust 26, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    What an exquisitely beautiful blog, please can I feature a post on my blog of your blog with a link back to your blog

    http://leecarolineart.blogspot.com

    Please email me at leecarolineart@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  33. AnonymousNovember 12, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    my 1st look into your windows of time. causes me to want everyting beautiful. thank you for sharing your lovely talent

    ReplyDelete
  34. NostalgiaJanuary 7, 2012 at 4:18 AM

    Dear Rosemary, the moment I entered your blog it seemed like entering a whole new world of tenderness, softness and beauty. It is really enchanted. It is all about I like so much, lace white and cream colours, lavender, roses...You have really inspired me. Warm wishes!!!

    ReplyDelete
  35. SUSAN HEMANNMay 29, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    Lovely poem! I save fallen petals too. They are in mason jars, like yours. I also dye fabric with them. just did some petunias, muslin came out a lovely rose color and the sheer fabric a dusty gray. Lots of fun.

    ReplyDelete
  36. tanjaNovember 13, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    love to see this ,,,,make shabby vintage card greats tanja

    ReplyDelete

be kind ~ be graceful ~ be beautiful ~ be you!