Beauty comes in all forms and not just when it is fresh.
Fading color and wrinkled petals
both make for charm
in their own way.
"If you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it's your world for a moment."
Georgia O'Keefe
Morning Michell, beauty comes in all shapes and forms....Francine.
ReplyDeleteLooks like someone had a thoughtful partner on Valentines. Beautiful pics!
ReplyDeleteWonderful, nature even when its fading away is beautiful. What a lovely quote to end the post. Have a nice day Michelle :)
ReplyDeleteLovely photos and thoughts! Have a beautiful day.
ReplyDelete~ Zuzu
Lovely pictures and how true that quote is from Georgia O'Keefe
ReplyDeleteMary x
Even tho we all age with time, there is still beauty in us, as with the rose.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to honour life in all its forms. This society could a use a few more reminders of this.
ReplyDeleteVery true about beauty!
ReplyDeleteI've never been one to appreciate withering or dried flowers, but you've provided a nice perspective. By the way, I haven't read 'Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie' yet, but after reading a sample and deciding to place it on my 'Must Read' list, I suggested it to a friend who is currently devouring it. I'm looking forward to getting to it myself -- thanks!
ReplyDeletejust lovely, michelle.
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree. Beauty can be found anywhere. Lovely shots :)
ReplyDeleteah you can always spot the texture addicts...i bet you cant pass a soft wooly nubby sweater without running your fingers gently across it or a sun faded chipping red barn door...
ReplyDeleteits okay; i am one too! And by the looks of it so are all the rest of your readers LOL
so we dont see age or decay, we see your art and beauty in all of its texture ;) lovely capture in your photos!
And it would make a great pot-pourri or pomander filling after its glory...
ReplyDeleteI like fading flowers also. Maybe it's because the colors don't really go away they just change. I sometimes leave the fallen petals where they land for a time. xo
ReplyDeleteI had one of those brave roses a while back, but it gave up. It's gloriously sunny here today.. I need to go out and enjoy my Snowdrops! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
ReplyDeleteSad and strangely beautiful anyway...
ReplyDeleteSo true!!
ReplyDeletetrue...still beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteI don't get a lot of roses on my bushes so I like any flowers even the ones not so perfect they still smell wonderful.
ReplyDeleteMerle......
True, that. There is often beauty in decay. I love decaying buildings...
ReplyDeleteThank you for this inspiration. Please have you all a good Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteGoing, going GONE!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Michelle :)
ReplyDeleteAh, I love that quote by O'Keefe! Yes, that food was so yummy. The cake was hot out of the oven in that mini-crock pot. Awh, wonderful memory of the cake.
ReplyDeleteI love that quote and your beautiful rose.
ReplyDeleteWow these are fantastic shots and that is so true. B
ReplyDeleteLove the quote and pictures. Beauty can be found everywhere...even in the most un~thought of places!
ReplyDeleteMy Valentine's Day roses were destined for the bin until I saw this post! Absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty
ReplyDeleteFading colors and wrinkled petals. I thought you were writing about me . . .
ReplyDeleteBeauty is everywhere, we just need to keep our eyes open. Love the light in the last photo.... beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteSo lovely - quote and rose. I love faded roses. xx
ReplyDeleteThat's different! :-}
ReplyDeleteLove dried roses -- beautiful images.
ReplyDeleteBeauty is not saved for the young. Beautiful post. I'm a new follower. xo Jennh
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures and a great quote!
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