Monday, March 21, 2011

Roses + roses...


Saturday morning I completely missed the alarm and ended up at the flower markets just as they were closing at 10.55am. I ran to my favourite flower man who gave me 36 roses for $10 - outrageous!! Here are just a few in darling Samantha Robinson vases and they are incredibly beautiful. Orange, lemon and pink - such a special combination.

I always ask him the same question when choosing my roses 'will these last til tomorrow', he often laughs and says they will last you a week! Gotta be sure and enjoy these little darlings for as long as possible. Kellie xx


52 comments:

  1. Aah, a friend just gifted me a similar bouquet, but a bit hotter in hue.

    And, yes, they lasted well into the following week.
    Cut the stems under water, add any preservative packets offered up, and change that water every three days.

    Cheers!..and a gorgeous score.

    ReplyDelete
  2. You have to be kidding? Might pay to miss the alarm again :) Lucky you.

    Gorgeous vases.

    Pam x

    ReplyDelete
  3. Oh Kellie, they're gorgeous! I wish we had some flower markets to attend - it must be stunning. I love the colours and the way they look in the vases and against the beautiful lightshade fabric. SO pretty! Have a great week :)

    ReplyDelete
  4. Such gorgeous roses and those vases are really pretty! I love the colour combinations.

    Take care!
    Moa x

    ReplyDelete
  5. They are beautiful and I can just imagine the scent. Mimi xx

    ReplyDelete
  6. A beautiful combination it is :) Dont roses allways last a week? at the least? They do here in Norway, but that might be becouse of the cold....

    ReplyDelete
  7. That is so cheap! I love flower markets, too bad ours are only good during the summer lol:-)

    ReplyDelete
  8. How lovely! Orange and pink are gorgeous together!

    Kristin xo

    ReplyDelete
  9. The roses are beautiful Kellie they really compliment the beautifil vases. Hope you have had a great weekend

    ReplyDelete
  10. lucky you, what a great pickup:)
    Enjoy the week
    Sharon xox

    ReplyDelete
  11. The colors are GORGEOUS!! And the prices, unheard of..lucky you! I would have roses in every room if I had a connection like that..lol. LOVE what you did with them and the colors are so spectacular...gorgeous.

    ReplyDelete
  12. Love the colour combination Kellie! I bet in this cooler weather you will definately get a week out of them xx

    ReplyDelete
  13. Stunning pics!! I love roses!! I am rose's adict, in fact!! xx

    ReplyDelete
  14. How pretty Kellie! I can't believe you only paid $10 for these, they are simply gorgeous. Hope your Monday is off to a good start! xo

    ReplyDelete
  15. Gasp...soooo gorgeous. I adore that colour combination as well- just feels so romantic. xo

    ReplyDelete
  16. they look stunning Kellie! Perfect to brighten up my day, as it is raining and pouring atm!
    Romana xx

    ReplyDelete
  17. fantastic deal on those beautiful roses...I absolutely love bringing the fresh outdoors in!

    ReplyDelete
  18. I'm not normally a rose lover but WOW! I'm feeling a bit excited by those photos, the two coffee's I've just consumed might have a bit to do with that. Can I feature your blog for the blog of the week? Link to of course.
    Sarah xox

    ReplyDelete
  19. They are so beautiful! isn't nature amazing?:-)

    ReplyDelete
  20. Do you know what I like about visiting your site.... all of the colour you embrace; no boring beige, no 'all white' decor. The colour combination of these roses is so cheerful.

    :) Katherine

    ReplyDelete
  21. Oh, I miss the NYC flower market so much!!! We don't have one where I'm living now. Enjoy your roses!

    ReplyDelete
  22. They are so... delightful in the pretty Samantha Robinson vases - hope they last the week.xx

    ReplyDelete
  23. Ok that will probably sound dumb of me but I've never bought flowers for myself, never made a flower arrangement either! I guess I didn't see the point since it will die so fast... but seeing your beautiful vases with the colorful roses made me jealous (in a good way!). Maybe I should give it a shot sometime!

    ReplyDelete
  24. They are divine...I do love roses!

    Ingrid x

    ReplyDelete
  25. lucky girl
    they are gorgeous
    X
    V

    ReplyDelete
  26. Yellow and pink are so beautiful together! :)
    Those ceramics are really wonderful with roses.

    Wishing you a lovely day, Kellie!

    Hugs,
    Anette Willemine

    ReplyDelete
  27. Wow - that was a bargain to say the least!

    Gorgeous roses in gorgeous vases, love all of it! :-)

    ReplyDelete
  28. They are beyond beautiful! Love the bright colors. Enjoy their beauty!
    xoxo Marie

    ReplyDelete
  29. Wow!! beautiful colour and love a pretty bargain have a lovely week xox

    ReplyDelete
  30. STUNNING KELLIE!!

    I bet your house smells divine!!
    &
    how lovely to have a *man* you regularly buy from at the markets...makes the world feel smaller with a lovely sense of community!

    melissa x

    ReplyDelete
  31. Hi Kellie finali had chance to catch up with all the posts I have missed wow busy girl loved the picture your client sent in, & the chairs are fantastic love them especially with your cushions. The chairs in your left hand coloum I saw on TV the other night The golden girls, good fashion never dies hey!! I was shouting at the TV oh Kellies got those chairs my husband thought I was a nutter!! Have a great week Kellie love the vases, lemonade will keep the roses going!! :)

    ReplyDelete
  32. What a color palette! A bliss. Have a great week! Ada

    ReplyDelete
  33. simply beautiful and i can imagin the smell to ;-) have a lovely week, dee x

    ReplyDelete
  34. Hi Kellie,
    beautifull roses + beautiful vases = wonderful pics!
    Have a lovely week.
    xoxo

    ReplyDelete
  35. So gorgeous and phenominal deal!!! I can never get over the feel that fresh flowers bring into a room...and these are no exception...they are almost the colors of my wedding, so you know I like them! (c: Happy monday!

    ReplyDelete
  36. these are stunning!! lovely flowers.

    ReplyDelete
  37. It's a bliss! wow!
    They spray out so match beautiful energy & sun, love it!

    xoxo Jitka

    ReplyDelete
  38. These images made my day. literally! It's a messy day here(rain + snow)...

    ReplyDelete
  39. I love that you have a favorite flower man :) I wish MY day started with going rose shopping!!

    ReplyDelete
  40. I love the orange and yellow colors...so fun. They look perfect in your vases. Have a great day. <3

    ReplyDelete
  41. How pretty and the vases are gorgeous! :)

    ReplyDelete
  42. They are so beautiful, my favorite flowers in all seasons!

    ReplyDelete
  43. Wow, you got them so cheap. The colors are so breathtaking!!

    ReplyDelete

Thank you for stopping by. Mrs.Darcy xx