As the days close inward, smudgy skies invite contemplation
Thoughts stray to autumn tales and scenes that might have been…
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An imagined romance, in a Left Bank apartment
of worn velvet and embroidered silks,
lace curtains, a view of The Seine
the smell of old books, the faint ticking of an ormulu clock
long ago rain on the sill
he always brought roses, voluptuous and fragrant
she always served cakes on small plates of flowers
they spoke of the country, and spring, and the future
while the fall of spent petals marked the passing of days
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Les Roses Antiques (Antique Roses)
A new series I mentioned working on, when I ought to have been doing much more practical things, sigh…
What do you think? I’ve gone a bit crazy with this, and had fun creating new things for my shop. You can see them all here.
Thank you so much for visiting and beautiful new week to you! More soon.
xo – g
I think working on these IS practical!! ;o)
And definitely worth the effort – they are all beautiful pieces of art!
I have to learn how to take beautiful pictures and them work on them as you do… will it take too long, will I learn, is it difficult, do I need lots of stuff?? etc, etc….I think learning photography will be my next adventure from now on…
hugs dear Georgianna
Oh, but you've created such beauty for all of us–there's always "tomorrow" to do all the practical things that are calling out to you.
Love this antique look,
Debi
Wonderful! The end results definitely offset the other things that need to be done ; )
I love your new vintage inspired line of roses, so go on and continue to go a little crazy, in my opinion it's a most necessary "crazy"!
Those are the most beautiful photos!!!
What else could there be that more important than creating. I just adore these Georgianna, the fist shot took my breathe away, it is lovely. Take care.
I think they're all absolutely lovely! As usual! And it's a good thing to spend time following your bliss. ::Jill
These are stunningly beautiful, Georgianna! What a feast for the eyes. And, oh, the story- romance on the Left Bank. Beautifully written.
xo
Claudia
Your work is truly amazing!
Beautiful.
They have that soft, aged look that I love so much. Gorgeous!
"what do we think"? well, my dearest, your photos have made me too dreamy to even think straight. LOVE where you have taken me…..
erin
This series is your best yet! I'm drawn in and captivated by each photo and love the story you've woven through them. *sigh* xo ~ L.
Yet more beautiful works of art. Thanks for calling by Sunday Song, so glad you enjoyed it. I have replied to all the comments now.
Simply stunning! I love your work and use of textures. So romantic!!
Oh, it was so worth it!! Absolutely beautiful, romantic and stunning!
All the best,
Ingrid x
Great photos (as ever) and they look awesome as cards!!
What I think – I think I love them. :) So so beautiful Georgianna. You have done a great job! Love the roses so much and the textures are perfect too. :) I see that you have done many beautiful additions to the shop. Need to check them out more. Hope your weekend was nice! Have a wonderful week. xoxo
Who needs practical — I can get that at the drugstore :) Hope your wk is as lovely as your photos. Lauren
These roses have a soft and romantic look G that is so appealing and you've created beautiful notecards that any woman would love to receive.
Time well spent my friend, leave the pratical things for another day.
Judith
How is it that I have never seen your blog? These images are beautiful!
i. have. no. words…….
well, maybe one…breathtaking!!
oh, que de jolis noms en français !!
The cards are divine!!!! I love them so! Thanks for the beauty! Blessings friend!
I think they're wonderful — oh the dreamy softness and the colour. I so love the ones with the stems and leaves attached. Visiting your blog is such a treat … :)
I think it is the most romantic images ever!!! soft and dreamy, so in love with them! Thanks for sharing!
Bonjour Georgianna. Those rose pictures are really beautiful, especially together with the little story. I love those muted colours, antique quality and the "calm autumnal" feel they have… A wonderful job. Have a lovely week, Love from London xo
Oh my goodness, these images are beyond lovely! Gorgeous artwork!
Beautiful!!!!! I love them all. x
these are great works, g! :) please do keep it up! and lovely words you have here, hun.
thanks for being such a support. hope all is good with you. much love. x
Oh, so beautful series! It's like a summer breath into dull autumn days:) I like the second photo with the lonely rose. it's just perfect! All the images are wonderful, love the vitage touch!
Have a happy midweek, dear Georgianna, and all the time!
Dearest g, i am loving your new line of vintage roses! I saw this collection in your lovely shop yesterday and loving them! They are truely gorgeous and sooo sweet! Have alovely merry happy day and love to you!
Cool photos
xxx
I'm so happy to have found your site! Beautiful work and so inspirational….
Beautiful photos!!! xoxo
I loved your imaged romance short! I used to write romance novels – guess it's something I can never stop loving as this segment proves. So evocative of all that we think of in romance…
And your cards! They seem to come from another era. I will happily have a look see!
Ann
Hi Georgianna,
Simply beautiful!!! I never know which I admire the most the beauty you create with your camera or how creatively you write.
Carolyn
i LOVE the look of roses on vintage floral plates!! your photos just get lovelier and lovelier every day georgianna!
Hello Georgianna! Thanks for your congrats! I'm so happy! Your pic "Les Romantiques" is my absolutely favorite! I think YOU should have take a picture of my bridal bouquet! Hugs, caro!
Hi, I'm back from England and had the most wonderful time. Your roses always remind me of Granny's home, especially the one in the blue vase, we always had flowers around the house picked from the garden. When I was back home we went past Granny's house, they've changed it a fair bit but it was really special to be able to be there, walk in my old footsteps down the lane, see the same fields with the same trees and breath in that wonderful fresh Dorset air.. ahhh :) I've got my first photos up on my Blog. Take Care, Catherine x
Hi sweet G
I loved that you did go wild with these flower photos…I LOVE them..great texture work, it´s so artistic. Pure pleasure for the eye!!!
Happy weekend wishes to you and your family.
Hugs/ Christina
i love the texture to these photos! brilliant.
xo Alison
Oh G, they are beyond gorgeous!!! I will have to start playing with textures again — it's something I have neglected lately… Thanks for the inspiration, and for giving me something to work toward! :)
Have a wonderful weekend!
xoxo,
Mary
Georgianna, Please keep focusing on these photos, even if you think it is less practical than your other duties! See the name of my blog? I am so trying to work on this idea–leave the chores for later and enjoy when you can! Beautiful pictures! Linda
Absolutely stunning! My favorite is the 3rd one down on the plate :) I added it to my favorites on Etsy. Keep 'em coming!!!
g- you are so inspiring! These images make me want to go create something! I think that this is practical…don't feel guilty. :)
Antique Roses: LOVE LOVE LOVE…!! :)
Stunning!
Absolutelly in love with all this shots, they are really beautiful.
Oh, G! Oh……….
Can I tell you something quickly? Your story – your dreamy little story has kept me dreaming all night long. I was blog hopping last night and was stunned by this post. I didn't comment, but instead left it open all evening. I kept coming back and reading again about lace curtains and old books while I gazed at gorgeous roses. Yours were the last words I read last night before I went to bed. I dreamed the sweetest, most beautiful dreams. And came back this morning to thank you.
How do I order this photo for a wall? (First one on Les Roses Antiques)
Hi Tracy, Thank you! I’ve emailed you separately.