I found the old folksy rose painting at my local opshop and decided I needed to hang it above my bedside table. It inspired a set of rose-pins, like the ones I made a couple of years ago now– from wool felt gathered and folded. I was drinking tea with my mother and grandmother at the time, and they suggested the addition of some glass beads in the centre of each rose. It's funny how I never would have thought about adding anything to these, but I'm glad i listened to them. Half have beads and the other half have embroidered French knots in the centre of all the petals. Sometimes a little extra bling is okay.
23 responses to “rose-tinted”
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The roses are so lovely!
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drinking tea with mother and grandmother
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I thought the same thing as Margaret did. The simple things are the best really. That rose in the pitcher is so wonderful. It reminds me a little of one I have, gotten from a bargain bin for 1.99. It only puts out a dozen roses each year but they are so fragrant and pretty.
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love it, all of it. ๐
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Holy moly Melissa I have exactly the same painting! Found in an Auckland op-shop. It must have been a paint by numbers edition. I will take a photo and post a link. Bizarre.
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the painting is beautiful. lucky you. ๐
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It’s funny how there’s a fine line between too little and too much adornment but I think the rose-pins have just the right amount – lovely.
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They look lovely Melissa. I agree with margie, I got a peaceful little picture in my head when I read the part about tea with mother and grandmother.
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hi dear Melissa! My name is Diana, i am from Armenia. I`ve been reading your blog for a long time. And every time i open your page, my mood is getting better ๐ Your posts are always interesting. Your photos make me smile and see simply beautiful world around. Thank you very much!!!
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I love these little roses…your blog is so inspiring x
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Your roses are perfect, it is nice sometimes to add an extra ‘something’.
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They’re lovely x
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lovely
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Pretty, pretty. You should put some of these in the shop… I love the pale green ones.
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Yes, you should put them in the shop, they’re gorgeous. Love the horsie dress too.
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or should that be ‘horsey’?
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bling is necessary in winter…
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Painting is incredible ๐ In fact we just forgot from time to time how great are the simple things.
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What is an opshop? I love this rose themed post!
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Such pretty roses, I love them!
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thanks hadley! an op-shop (opportunity shop) is the nz equivalent of thrift store.
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Hi Melissa, I love your blog, Iยดve just made a bag with your tutorial, and it was great, thank you so much for sharing!!!!
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Brilliant! Op-shop sounds way better than thrift store.
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