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A Couple of Roses...





I had some  fun photographing a couple roses from our garden today...
I love to focus on a subject and practice taking photos- changing the settings, etc.
These roses are so gorgeous. 
A pretty yellow, fading to white and then edged in pink- absolutely beautiful!


Set on a shelf covered in pinecones that I gathered in the Santa Cruz mountains...
I love the juxtaposition of the soft romantic roses and the pinecones.


Set inside a little white ironstone creamer from thrift store.


and against the pages of antique book
Something old... something new.





Love them with my daughters little pink boots.
She wore these absolutely everywhere when she was 2!


Hope everyone had a fantastic weekend!!
We didn't do too much- just relaxed at home and caught up on chores
but it was so nice to have an extra day to sleep in!
It feels like Fall is in the air a bit... though we are warming up into the almost 90's during the day
the mornings and evenings are definitely cooling down.
Guess it's almost time to light the outdoor fireplace for the evenings outside!


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23 comments

  1. Katie SueSeptember 3, 2012 at 7:17 PM

    There is something so beautiful about end of season roses. The colors are so pretty.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  2. Gee Singh NewbanksSeptember 3, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    Just luvly!!! I always luv your rose photo shoots Courtney.
    Thanks for sharing..
    Cheers, Gee

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  3. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art BoutiqueSeptember 3, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    Gorgeous photos Courtney

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  4. jeanetteannSeptember 3, 2012 at 8:49 PM

    Love Roses in photo's these are just lovely. Glad you enjoyed a stay home weekend,we did too.Nothing nicer. xx

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  5. micheleSeptember 3, 2012 at 8:51 PM

    so enchanting, courtney. the natural colors of the roses are unbelievably pleasing.

    chores for us too, and what an incredible feeling now to be relaxing and surfing the net!

    smiles to you.

    michele

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  6. classic • casual • homeSeptember 3, 2012 at 10:13 PM

    Gorgeous photography. Our roses are really blooming right now....nice to have them all over the house :)

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  7. Inma M.September 3, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    Preciosa imágenes.
    saludos.

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  8. Shabby chic SandySeptember 3, 2012 at 11:06 PM

    Love the photo with the boots. Beautiful roses! Enjoy that fireplace:)

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  9. lynnSeptember 4, 2012 at 6:25 AM

    gorgeous! love the sweet boots:) have a great week!

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  10. AndreaSeptember 4, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    so pretty! The pinecones are the perfect addition for the upcoming season =)

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  11. BeccaSeptember 4, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    I love your photos, Courtney! And, the roses are absolutely gorgeous. Love those sweet, little boots, too.

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  12. Dee @ A Lapin LifeSeptember 4, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    Beautiful pictures! The roses are gorgeous.

    Dee

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  13. Yvonne @ StoneGableSeptember 4, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    Pinecones and roses... what a gorgeous combination!!!! And I have to tell you that the little pink boots are DARLING!!!

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  14. CynthiaSeptember 4, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    Beautiful pictures. Romantic, soft and just lovely.

    Cynthia

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  15. Lois ArnoldSeptember 4, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    Wonderful photos. I miss having roses in the garden!

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  16. Gypsy HeartSeptember 4, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    Roses are gorgeous! All of my flowers burned in our Texas heat...and it's still in the triple digits. :/ Enjoy your cool temps ~

    Pat

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  17. Heaven's WalkSeptember 4, 2012 at 2:13 PM

    Beautiful, Courtney! Love the combo of roses and pinecones! Who would'ave thought that they look so pretty together?? lol! It's been suuuuch a hot, dry, humid summer, that even though I whine about missing it all winter long...I am looking forward to the crisp, cool days of autumn! Bring on the jeans, sweaters and cowboy boots! :)

    xoxo laurie

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  18. swtpeapatiSeptember 4, 2012 at 2:40 PM

    Your roses are soooo gorgeous!!! I can almost smell the sweet fragrance!!! Thank you for sharing them!!! BLESSINGS!!! patti

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  19. CindySeptember 4, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    They're gorgeous. Sometimes i just can't believe how pretty the roses are, and take dozens of picture of them at my house too. They look so luscious posed everywhere, and oh my gosh how i love your daughter's little pink boots. What a treasure, i love that she wore them everywhere, i bet everyone commented on them when she did!

    Cindy

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  20. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsSeptember 4, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    You always have the most gorgeous roses...loved seeing them photographed with such beautiful backdrops and those pink boots are the cutest!!

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  21. LeslieSeptember 4, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    So pretty! .. nothing like beautiful roses!

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  22. PamLuvsPinkSeptember 5, 2012 at 12:01 AM

    Courtney, you always do a great job in displaying natures items.
    How beautiful are pink flowers!! The way they pick up the pink in
    the pine cones is so cool.

    Thank you for being so talented!!

    Pam

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  23. Athena at Minervas GardenSeptember 6, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    What beautiful vignettes, Courtney. I love the white ironstone pitcher with two perfect roses in in it in particular--lovely.

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