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Hello and welcome to my blog. If you like flowers and gardens, housey stuff, food and banter, then this is the place for you. I am a decorative artist, florist and maker of things. I sell painted furniture, plants and crafts, through a local retail shop, in my native Ireland, and wedding flowers from home. I am married to a lovely patient man and have a smashing little girl. I blog for the fun of it. Thank you for listening.

Monday, 6 June 2011

Flowers in the home

Aren't these roses just gorgeous? My sister Lesley brought them from her garden, she inherited them when she bought her house, not only do they look lovely, the scent is heavenly. Of all the types of flowers you can have, and all the differing arrangements, I love flowers from the garden best, stuffed into jugs, over-spilling with their generosity and beauty. Today I am linking up with the lovely  Jane from Small but Charming for her Flowers in the House feature. She is a very talented Florist, Gardener and Caterer and her blog is full of fun and friendly banter and well woth a visit if you haven't been before.



Some other lovely flowers soon to be in my home.........yay, I am so excited! I have won another giveaway, yes me, who NEVER wins anything! It was on my first visit to Mary Poppins, a lovely blog dedicated to crafty things and Shabby Chic living. Mary also makes and sells lovely bags, lavender hearts etc. on Etsy. So thankyou so much Mary, I am thrilled to have won your gorgeous giveaway and shall wear it with pride!


Some lovely yellow roses from my garden and fabulous Peonies brought to me by my other sister Tracey. I am a very lucky girl today!




I would also like to share with you some lovely bunting made by the very clever Wendy fom 15 Coast Road she made it from old tea-towels and backed it with vintage fabric. As usual with everything that Wendy does it is beautifully made. She sent me a gorgeous little card of a sailing boat that she had made, which so reminds me of her blog and where she lives and 2 beautiful little tags that I need to find a special home for. Thankyou Wendy I am delighted!

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I would like to welcome my new followers, thankyou so much for joining me, and to thank all my other followers and readers, I love to have you visit and appreciate all your comments and conversations. Have a productive and satisfying week, with love Linda x
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24 comments:

  1. flwrjane6 June 2011 at 04:05

    Linda, So happy you came to the party!

    Aren't you lucky to have such generous sisters?

    I am a touch envious of the beautiful roses everyone seems to have in their homes. Must be better gardener.

    And peonies ready to pop? You've got it all going on!

    xo Jane

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  2. Jane and Lance Hattatt6 June 2011 at 04:08

    Hello Linda:
    Your Roses are indeed lovely and yes, so important to have scent. It is so disappointing, we feel, to see lovely old-fashioned Roses but without a trace of perfume. It just does not seem right to us.

    And how wonderful to have won such a beautiful 'Mary Poppins' bag! We never win anything either so we can well imagine your excitement!

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  3. Vintage Sunday6 June 2011 at 04:30

    Dear Linda, those flowers are just gorgeous indeed, as is that beautiful rosy bag you won in the giveaway! Wendy is so clever ~ that bunting is just amazing ~ you are indeed a blessed blogger! :) Hope you have a lovely week! Love Brenda

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  4. Anna6 June 2011 at 04:44

    I absolutely love your blog! Linda, I love your roses... you have created a fantastic "place" and I shall be following!

    ANNA

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  5. Anna6 June 2011 at 04:53

    I love your blog, Linda. So beautiful! And your roses... just fantastic! I will enjoy following your lovely blog and reading your posts.

    I hope this comment shows up. I wrote one earlier, but it's...........VANISHED!

    ANNA

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  6. Aprendeconvale6 June 2011 at 05:14

    LOve all thos beautiful craftings! excellent!

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  7. Travel With Lulu6 June 2011 at 05:31

    So many fun beauties in your house! I swoon :)

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  8. Anonymous6 June 2011 at 05:32

    I am so envious of all you bloggers who have roses in your garden. They just don't grow well for me at all, apart from one which is a very pale pink/cream growing over an archway. And even that has rust spots and whitefly!

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  9. Unknown6 June 2011 at 06:51

    I couldn't agree with you more! flowers snipped from a garden and thrown in a pitcher are the best. Lovely photos!

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  10. Sherri B.6 June 2011 at 08:03

    The flowers from your sister put into the blue jug is simple but a very sweet and striking arrangement. Congratulations on your win!

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  11. RDA Pony Tales6 June 2011 at 10:53

    I love roses from the garden, so much nicer than the shop bought one's. Congratulations on your win! A lovely prize and your bunting is wonderful too, I will definitely be checking out the blogs you mention.
    I am always touched by the kind comments you leave on my posts, thank you again!
    I hope you are feeling much better after being in hospital last week. I am sure the flowers and visits from your Sisters will have cheered you up. Love Abby x

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  12. Southhamsdarling6 June 2011 at 11:11

    Beautiful roses Linda. Wish I had sisters! Well done on winning the Mary Poppins bag. It's so sweet. Peonies are just so amazing, aren't they?

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  13. webb6 June 2011 at 17:19

    You're a lucky girl indeed - what lovely roses! and peonies to come. Jealousy here

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  14. Beth6 June 2011 at 17:58

    Some lovely things here Linda - that bunting is just shouting out "Summer"!
    Thanks for your concern re the snake...I am surprisingly calm about the whole thing! I haven't seen it for a few days so it's a bit of 'out of sight out of mind'
    x

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  15. Anna at the Doll House6 June 2011 at 23:31

    Hello Linda

    How wonderful to have two sisters who visit you, bearing flowers. I can almost smell those beautiful roses.

    Anna

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  16. the fishermans cottage7 June 2011 at 00:15

    Beautiful Roses Linda and lovely in the milk jug. Lucky you winning such a lovely giveaway x

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  17. gillyflower7 June 2011 at 03:27

    Beautiful roses - lovely colours, and they look stunning in that blue jug!
    Well done on winning that great giveaway - maybe you're on a roll.
    Love Wendys bunting - great fun!
    Gill x

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  18. the fishermans cottage7 June 2011 at 03:50

    Oh no, its quite nice here today, maybe its on it way to us...lol look at us talking about the weather :) x

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  19. Juanita7 June 2011 at 04:12

    How lovely displayed in that milk jug like that. Very pretty indeed.

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  20. SunnyToast7 June 2011 at 04:44

    I'm also excited for your new flowers...for sure they will have a good place in your home and in your good heart:)

    Your blog is my virtual garden of roses:)

    Sunny

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  21. Claire7 June 2011 at 06:27

    Oh how I love those yellow roses! They always make my heart sing!

    Cxx

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  22. chateau de fleurs7 June 2011 at 19:20

    Hi Linda, Yes I agree with the others and say pretty roses and lovely hand made items! Christie

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  23. Jane the Booklady8 June 2011 at 05:25

    Hello Linda,
    I was just about to write my post about a special rose when I saw your lovely posy! I love roses beyond all flowers and it's such fun too share that love with people who feel the same! Perhaps you can help me with my question? Jane

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  24. Denise Fasanello8 June 2011 at 06:42

    That yellow rose is sublime. Isn't Jane's blog the best! Happy I found you.

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