It was a rather easy way to transition from Christmas to February.. just keep the red and pull out the hearts... and surely sweetheart will provide more red somwhere along the way, and he did!!! Such luscious red roses...
You love the roses - so do I. I wish
The sky would rain down roses, as they rain
From off the shaken bush. Why will it not?
Then all the valley would be pink and white
And soft to tread on. They would fall as light
As feathers, smelling sweet; and it would be
Like sleeping and like waking, all at once!
George Eliot
Febrauary was a great time to plan a get together....
so about 8 of our prayer team got together to plan ahead for Christians United to Pray prayer and praise events around my table over chocolate pie and coffee. The recipe found here.
Highly recommended!
A splash of valentine red
set off by valentine hearts lends such a cheerfulness to the drab of winter days...
A rosy mantel spills into the parlor sharing a joyful mirth even though that room sees little other attention..as we seek the comfort of cosier spaces!
but a chilly parlor seems the fitting spot to preserve for as long as possible the gorgeous roses sent by my lover and best friend, Lynn! They definitely brighten up the room!
So I have made my decision today... Ive had it with winter... we've had our snow which still blankets the ground... the kiddies have had their sleigh ride....
and when the bloom has lost its beauty, then the red will be gone.. packed away... and spring will sprout fresh and alive around the house.... I will bid adieu to February and it's lovely red that has almost out lived its welcome.... time for yellow, violet, green, and blue!
Home Party@ Sandi's Rose Chintz Cottage
