stripes and florals






hello again.
the first rose bouquet of the season.







it is hard to make sense of all the heartbreaking events coming out of boston.
our world has gone mad.












have a lovely weekend and lets all go out of our way to be extra kind this weekend.
i mean way out of our way.

ok?


xo
janet
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  1. EmilyApril 19, 2013 at 4:54 AM

    Yes, spread the love and the kindness!

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  2. AnonymousApril 19, 2013 at 4:56 AM

    Good morning Janet. I'm watching the news...stunned and sad. What the heck is going on in this world.....

    There's so much beauty in this world..lets spread it and share it. XO

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  3. RebeccaApril 19, 2013 at 5:27 AM

    I'm so saddened by the news recently, such cruelty. We all need to spread love & positivity! x

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  4. Studio Yuko Jones April 19, 2013 at 5:39 AM

    Yes, let's spread our love and kindness! I am ready! And thanks for sharing the fun & happy colors from your gardens. They made me smile:)

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  5. DebApril 19, 2013 at 6:25 AM

    Amen,sister.
    xo

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  6. hostess of the humble bungalowApril 19, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    Your roses are gorgeous!
    I am totally with you on kindness and it would appear that we are in sync with out thoughts.
    My last post was on stripes too.
    Enjoy your weekend Janet.

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  7. FIddlestyxApril 19, 2013 at 6:52 AM

    As someone who lives near Boston and knows several people who were actually there and witnessed the explosion (not hurt, thankfully), I am at a loss for words. There is an emptiness, a hole inside. While I realize Evil exists in the world, I dislike being reminded and staring into it's face. I am going to take your advice; write a long over due letter to a dear friend, keep my loved ones close, and spend the weekend in my garden. Hopefully, it will help me see the face of Good again.
    Martha

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  8. Claire/Just a little lessApril 19, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    Beautiful sentiments and images. Claire xo

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  9. VixApril 19, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    Yeah, share the love and focus on more positive things! xxx

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  10. LPCApril 19, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    All right. I will try. I might have to be the person smiling wanly in the corner, however, making sure to at least not be mean.

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  11. WendyMcLeodMacKnightApril 19, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    Thanks Janet, some lovely, peaceful images that help on a day like today!

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  12. JapolinaApril 19, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    All lovely. Just what I needed to see right now!

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  13. AnonymousApril 19, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    Oh, what a beautiful table! I will be kind to everyone this weekend, even the people who don't know how to drive in the miserable traffic of Fort Worth!

    Lisa in Fort Worth

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  14. Stephen AndrewApril 19, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    Gorgeous!! I agree. Really the only power we have to combat such ugliness is to share love. Thanks for the beautiful photos. I posted about roses today too! We must be on a similar wavelength.

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  15. Sue/the view from great islandApril 19, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    Amen, and yes, the first roses of the season are extra special...

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  16. AnonymousApril 19, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    Thank you for sharing your beautiful roses and kind thoughts!

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  17. Karen at Home Sweet HollywoodApril 19, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    Sounds good Janet. Our beautiful country needs some love right now. The new is heartbreaking.

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  18. AnonymousApril 19, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    Oh, how I love your roses. Gorgeous. A wonderful contrast to the madness going on in Boston. It is unimaginable.

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  19. ALoadofOldTatApril 19, 2013 at 12:34 PM

    I agree, I often say the world has gone mad. I sometimes think the world is full of cruelty but then I remember the kindness and humanity that exceeds that thought.

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  20. lisa thomsonApril 19, 2013 at 12:56 PM

    Lovely, Janet. Your garden is so pretty! And yes that's a good idea to go out of our way to be kind. Have a nice weekend.

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  21. SusanApril 19, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    Those roses! Mine are just leafing up now.
    Cannot wait to live in SoCal :)

    Sadly, the madness continues, but light always triumphs over darkness. Always.

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  22. RebeccaApril 19, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    Yes. Let's!

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  23. Faux FuchsiaApril 19, 2013 at 1:51 PM

    that is how I remember your rose garden looking, how lovely.

    I have felt v. emotional about all he sad things happening in the world too.

    This is why small things like tending a garden, and cooking for family and seeing friends is so important. x

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  24. ajcApril 19, 2013 at 3:36 PM

    thank you for the eye candy!

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  26. flwrjaneApril 20, 2013 at 3:40 AM

    Reeling over here. What a world. I'll spend my weekend weeding, cooking and being kind.

    Thanks for this.

    xo Jane

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  27. MelanieApril 20, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    Hi Janet. So glad I ran into you at Trader Joe's the other day. Was having a rough day and you were very encouraging. Thank you for taking the time to stop and talk to me. I have started adding foods that heal to my diet and leaving out the many foods that are not healthy.

    Hope you are having a beautiful weekend!

    Melanie

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    1. the gardener's cottageApril 20, 2013 at 8:15 AM

      hi melanie, i'm so happy to have met you. you are so sweet to comment and i'm glad you are making the changes to improve your health. i know you won't be sorry.
      much love,
      janet

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  28. LRS4AMANDAApril 20, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    Janet,

    Your blog is a bright spot amidst the hatred and craziness in this world. I have to remind myself that there are way more good people out there than bad.

    Looks like your rose garden is back to it's full glory!

    Linda
    xo

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  29. MadeliefApril 20, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    How pretty the roses in your garden look Janet! Great outfit too. Happy weekend,

    Madelief x

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  30. Susan ~ Southern FascinationsApril 20, 2013 at 5:21 PM

    Lovely bouquet! Craziness indeed... Love, kindness, and peace to al!

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  31. annie@ l o v e l y t h i n g sApril 20, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    ok!
    Love your stripes and roses too, Janet!
    xo
    annie

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  32. ColleenApril 20, 2013 at 10:42 PM

    Your roses are so pretty. I'm checking every day to see how much my new tulips have grown. I just planted them last fall, so I'm excited to see what comes up. Things are crazy and it's so hard to take in. We so need to see beauty, do nice things for each other, and just be nice. We just have to be better, do better.

    Have a wonderful weekend.

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  33. SarahApril 21, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    So agree... let's all go out of our way to be kind - all those small random acts make such a difference. Love your stripes and your roses Janet... S xxx

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kindness is never out of style.

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