Tea and Roses

Oh good, you're here!

I'm guessing you're stopping in after visiting Angelina of Petite Haus.

I was just enjoying a cup of tea in the garden while I waited for you.

and thinking about how fun it's been joining eleven blogging friends for this Tea and Roses Blog Hop.

Before we look at roses - I want to make sure you know about the link party that begins Saturday

and the GIVEAWAY - look for the details at the end of the post.

I love roses

and frequently use them in my decor,

but roses don't grow well in my garden.

This is the only rose bush that has blooms - three to be exact!

So I thought we might go on a bicycle ride around town

in search of roses.

I must be honest and tell you that this gorgeous aqua door isn't in my neighborhood - it's in San Francisco, but it's one of my favorites of my photos and I had to show you the roses

I wish my little garden shed was surrounded by roses!

I don't know the names of many roses,

 but this one at a house just around the corner is one of my favorites.

In Southern California, mixing succulents and roses is common.

I love the mix of roses in this garden.

I don't know about you,

but picket fences get me every time.

And how about this arch!

I know we're looking for roses, but these fried egg flowers are one of my favorites - they're actually called Matilija poppies.

Our bike ride is at an end,

but before I send you off to Katherine's Corner,

 let's head out to the beach for iced tea and cookies

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I hope you had a chance to visit all the other blogs.

TUESDAY

The Painted Hinge                My Thrift Store Addiction            Everyday Living 

 Follow The Yellow Brick Home   Poofing The Pillows   Have A Daily Cup Of Mrs.                                                                                           Olson 

WEDNESDAY

        Decor To Adore                  Petite Haus                  Art and Sand

 Katherine's Corner           Lora Bloomquist               White Arrows Home 

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