Today's Flowers: Arose

SandyCarlson August 20, 2011


From August 18, 2011

Here is a rose I came across at the New Hanover County Arboretum in Wilmington, North Carolina, last week with my daughter.


One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon instead of enjoying the roses that are blooming outside our windows today. (Dale Carnegie)

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22 Comments

  1. Hilary11:09 PM

    Just perfect.

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  2. DeniseinVA11:12 PM

    Hi Sandy, I have never seen a rose of this coloring before. It's is such a pretty combination, absolutely gorgeous.

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  3. Lisa 11:36 PM

    Beautiful and how true.

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  4. Chubskulit Rose11:42 PM

    Simply beautiful!

    My share of fowers, have a nice weekend.

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  5. Geraldine12:09 AM

    I never tire of roses, all sizes, colors, types. This one is truly a beauty!!!

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  6. Tina´s PicStory2:42 AM

    Beautiful flowers :)

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  7. Charlene N. K.4:56 AM

    Great image with gorgeous colors and softness!

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  8. Lisa at Greenbow7:35 AM

    Looks like candy to me. I could have a bite as I tend to gobble up life.

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  9. Laura11:45 AM

    Deliciously beautiful ♥

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  10. Sandy Kessler12:34 PM

    amen-- this one singular bloom is exquisite

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  11. Pat1:31 PM

    Lovely colors. On the way to outer Bankc, hope we see nice sea grasses.

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  12. colleen1:47 PM

    I love the double meaning of arose and the two colors of the rose. http://looseleafnotes.com

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  13. Birdie2:34 PM

    Wow! I have never seen a rose like that.

    I love the quote. So true.

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  14. Maude Lynn5:58 PM

    Gorgeous capture!

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  15. George6:36 PM

    The Dale Carnegie quote is wonderful and sad at the same time -- sad because it's true. The rose is beautiful. It looks like Double Delight, which means it has a nice fragrance to go with its beautiful looks.

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  16. Anonymous11:24 PM

    What a true quotation! And that IS a magical shot of a rose!

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  17. SunnyToast12:53 AM

    perfect picture and your words are dancing:)

    I love your blog...following you now:)

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  18. Madeleine Begun Kane1:40 AM

    How lovely!

    And thanks for your fun contribution to this week's Limerick-Off!
    Madeleine Begun Kane

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  19. Arija3:41 AM

    A beautiful photo of "Double Delight" . . . I sometimes just smell the roses and forget to do other things.

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  20. Gattina5:51 AM

    Beautiful !

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  21. A Lady's Life4:04 PM

    I hope one day to start living again doing things I like to do.
    this flower is gorgeous

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  22. Kerri Farley8:59 AM

    ~ Beauty ~

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