Its all coming up Roses!

I adore Roses, especially old fashioned roses such as Albertine and all the David Austin roses. Next month is the Parnell Rose Festival and I will be heading off with my camera to share their roses with you. I am also excited about showcasing two private Auckland cottage gardens that have previously featured in NZ Magazines. These gardens are crammed in every corner with beautiful old fashioned roses and English flowers such as Hollyhocks, delphiniums, foxgloves and many other English delights. 


My new house unfortunately has the tiniest garden imaginable, hardly bigger than a postage stamp and so the only claim to roses are two standard icebergs that flank my rear patio.  I've been watching my roses closely for their first buds but not close enough it seems.  I noticed that one rose was glossy and healthy with lots of new shoots whereas the other seemed to be sparse and straggly. On closer inspection I discovered all the new shoots had and were being munched on by tiny little "green fly". Its taken a lot of persistence but finally I have managed to get on top of the little critters and  slowly my rose is recovering from its Green fly beating, I am sure though that they will not be a patch on the ones I will see at the Rose Festival next week.


Today It's all about Roses so I have sourced some lovely products fitting for my "Rose" theme to share with readers today.

I couldn't resist this image and can imagine this pretty romantic table setting for a bridal shower - image source via pinterest.

These sweet Rose gift tags US$3.25 for 3, are available from Creative Visions an etsy shop specialising in French and vintage inspired paper goods.




Watercolour Rose Print Prom Dress made by Dig for Victory - 99.00 (UK Pounds) size can be made to order from Folksy

These gorgeous Arabella  antique Rose cushions in duck egg, 38.00 (British Pounds) are available from Peacock Blue,. Also available in cream.

Rosenholm rose pink throw pillow embroidered linen - Designers Guild US165.00.

This gorgeous throw pillow combines embroidered roses and soft vibrant coloured linen edged with beautiful cross stitched detailing. 100% plain linen reverse.

shabby Chic Rose cushion - US$17.90 from Little Joobie Boo

Fabric by Prestigious textiles of Yorkshire - US$34.00 for a pair (16" x 16") from Sally Lucas

 

1. Boxed Roses set of 2 mugs -  NZ$39.99 from Ezi buy on line.

2. Rose Bathroom Set (tumbler, soap pump and soap dish) -  NZ$99.99 also from Ezibuy.

Rose Portugese soap -  NZ$20 from Romantique a gorgeous shop in Auckland full of all things French from furnishings to giftware. I  bought a lovely little heart shaped French script box from thier Newmarket shop I used in my bedroom makeover.

The Rose products above will soon be available at Wallace Cotton. You can visit their website and add as a favourite, and they will email you when they arrive.  They also have a sweet little peg bag in the same delightful rose fabric.

Smell the sweet Roses!

Lee x

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Rustic Country Crafts - Gorgeous burlap/hessian cushions

These gorgeous cushions are from Rustic Country Crafts, a small business based in Antrim, Northern Ireland. Lynsey makes lovely hessian (burlap) cushions.  I recently purchased two La Maison cushions and am thrilled with them.  Lynsey was quick to respond to my email enquiry and is happy to quote a specific size if your size is not available, also she is happy to make up sets if you require more than one.  Delivery from UK was just under three weeks but well worth the wait (we are the other side of the world after all).  The cushions are beautifully made and mine have an envelope style finish so you can simply slip your inner inside. The envelope is plenty deep enough so that their is no "gaping". I am delighted.  My two cushions cost me a total of NZ$50 including postage which was cheaper than purchasing two from a design store in Auckland.  

One of my new La Maison cushions from Rustic Country Crafts
(Please note the black and white Peony cushion was purchased in NZ)

Various designs available at Rustic Country Crafts etsy store

My La Maison Cushion US$15 each (I ordered a matching pair) 

hand printed French postmark 10" x 14" US$20

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Please visit Lynsey's store to see her complete range of cushions and tote bags. The quality of the Hessian and product is excellent and to date feedback for sales from Lynsey's etsy store are100% positive. Please don't forget you can email Lynsey from her store if you have any questions.