I am a bit obsessed with fresh flowers. I love them; I love the way they brighten up a room and bring a freshness and a vibrancy to my home. But, I hate to spend actual cash on flowers; they just don't last long enough to justify the money. In fact, I have told Daniel... don't buy me cut flowers (not really meaning it completely, I am a woman after all.), I'd rather have a hanging plant that will stay alive. Well, for at least as long as I remember to water it.
Living in New Mexico has been a wild experience for me in the flower department. Roses abound here; every yard seems to have some sort of rose bush in it. And the roses themselves, their blooming season is long! As in, they are currently blooming with no indication they will be slowing up any time soon. Which is just fine by me. Because I can do this:
It thrills me to no end to be able to fill vase upon vase with gorgeous, sweet smelling roses. And, the best part is, they're all free. One of the reasons we picked this house was because there is a large number of well established rose bushes on our property. I fully enjoy them outside and in.
It just so happens that a lot of the houses around here are empty and I would feel so badly if their beautiful roses went to waste. It's simply my duty, as a responsible citizen, to cut those roses and give them a good home. I would feel terrible if their beauty went unappreciated.
I have to admit, it does feel weird to be cutting and enjoying roses in October. It just doesn't seem as though it should be. I'm a true northern girl; for 26 years, when October rolled around, I was wearing sweaters and coats, waiting for the first snow fall, enjoying hot apple cider in a big mug, and complaining about the cold weather. Instead, this year I am cutting beautiful roses, wearing shorts, and leaving my windows open, hoping for a cool breeze.
And enjoying every second of it.
How about you? What are you up to come October? Pumpkins, apple cider, sweaters? Or, perhaps, you're like me... wearing shorts, using air conditioning, and your trees still have leaves.
And, should you have a choice, which would you prefer?
*Post from 1 year ago today: Playing in the leaves
Catching up - from 1 year ago yesterday: Pumpkin Roll Recipe and Eight loaves of bread (Here is the recipe for my bread)
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I'm staring at the rain and wind today. I just ordered Wyatt a totally cute rain coat and boots from Land's End tonight. I have no clue why I never did that before, but since I have to spend one more rainy winter of grey skies, may as well have some fun with it! I am slightly jealous of your nice weather, though; our time in Hawaii, plus about three weeks, was the extent of our summer. Ugh.
Oh, yeah, they are yellow. I can't wait to see him wear them!
Ooh! The flowers are unbelievably gorgeous! I'm amazed some of these are "unattended bushes"! I thought the red ones were fake! Wow.
I am wandering between short sleeves and jackets when I go out. Still in the jeans department - but flip flops have made their debut a few times.
But I'm craving pumpkin pie and roast turkey. Well, cravings are normal at this point. But I do want a bit of New England/New York fall. :)
The gardens are still blooming, the AC is still running, the windows are open at night, and everyone is still wearing shorts...
But I'm looking forward to our first winter in years! I like the snow. I like shovelling it, walking in it, stepping out into the crisp cold morning, steaming cup of coffee in hand. Kentucky's weather isn't so harsh as more northern locales, but, oh, we can't wait to get there!
We close on our new house next week!
I so wish there were flowers around here, but I really don't ever see any.
And that post from a year ago made me sad.... Look how fun our kids are having. And Abe looks so little :(
I do kinda miss the leaves, sweaters, cider, and brisk air. But I'm good with the shorts and t-shirts :)
Enjoy your flip flops and pedicures as long as you can...
We actually have contests to see who is the last to put their flip flops away!
Beautiful Roses! The weather started getting and staying "fall-ish" a week or so ago so, I've been wearing sweaters and long-sleeves which I love. Pumpkin picking will be this week, and of course the cider...my favorite!
For me, it's socks. The first time I have to put on a pair of socks, I realize summer is officially over because you won't find anything but flipflops on my feet all summer long.
We've finally had to turn the heat on. But I love it. I think the fall is my favorite time of the year.
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Beautiful flowers! :)
In my neck of the woods, the days are still long and warm, but we are just starting to need a sweater or light jacket...good news for me, as a big sweatshirt hides many problems, LOL! - and the leaves are just starting to change...
you're absolutely right, it IS your duty as a responsible citizen to make sure those roses don't go to waste!
now that it's october, i'm in all out fall mode. sweaters, jackets, sox at night... I honestly love the fall, but I would really like the chance to miss it :) I would absolutely love living in a warmer climate year round... I really don't get sick of warm weather ever
Can't believe it's October already, here in our part of Cali it's cool morning and nights but we have no changing of the leaves, which I am so sad about. Remember the leaves in AK, oh now I miss those even though it was only for a month. And even back in Maryland it was perfect because we had a long fall season. I would so prefer the North then here. We are driving north soon just to get our fill of fall.
Hey just wanted to say those cinnamon rolls turn out amazing, my whole family loved them. Hubby even took some to class today.
Thanks again.
what gorgeous flowers and pics...we have a rose bush in our backyard(in MD) and we saw its last bud about a week ago. what's with these roses. you are so lucky to have all those pretty flowers around you.
i do love fall..the coolness of the air and leaving doors open to smell the leaves. but i do enjoy a warm day a time or two...i am sure you miss a "real" fall.
WOW, those flowers are beautiful. I wish there were some growing near me. Have a great day.
I'm in North Pole, AK and we've actually had snow for about a week already!! So, it's snow boots and hot cocoa for us. Fall went by VERY quickly. I like the snow, but not for the next 7 months...
Great job with your pics - gorgeous
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oh i'm jealous... those are beautiful! And I totally agree on the whole idea of wasting money on cut flowers. They only live for so long and they are expensive. We have tons of lilies around our house and I cut them done all summer long. :)
brittany
The roses are gorgeous. Glad you aren't leaving any out!
We are in humid, shorts, t-shirts and so wishing I was in jeans and sweatshirts. I have a post brewing about this exact topic, although it is still in my head.
You seem to be adjusting better than me!
I'm still getting roses on my bushes. We're having exceptionally warm weather for October (Kansas). Those pictures are gorgeous. I have pink roses just like the ones you showed. They smell soooo good! I am looking forward to seeing the leaves change and having some cooler fall weather though!
I am so jealous of your flowers! I have a thing for fresh flowers and I'm willing to pay the price too!
Your roses are absolutely gorgeous! Enjoy them and the beautiful warm sunshine.
I must admit there is something wonderful about putting on that first fall sweater and eating my first bite of apple pie. Happy Fall!!!
sweet.. uncle sam bought you roses!
I'm mildly jealous of the warm weather you have, I'm in sweats and freezing right now. But I wouldnt trade the beautiful colors up here for anything. Now in the winter when there is a foot of snow on the ground I'd be more then happy to swap!
Those are crazy beautiful, Andrea. I love fresh flowers too but I can't grow 'em and I won't pay for 'em so unless it is my birthday I tend to go without.
Those roses would brighten up any house. See, now if you had painted your walls they would be competing with your roses. It is a good thing you decided against it:)
Ok, so I'm a little late on this post but oh well... I am from OK, I am, thankfully, living in OK for the time being. Here you have to have everything ready just in case and that applies all year round. You must always be prepared. An example, Monday we went to the store it was cool and breezy. I brought jackets just in case we needed them. By the time we came out of the store it was pouring rain. We drove through the rain to another store. It started hailing on the way home. By the time we got home it was dry and no more rain. Out popped the sun and the humidity. Ahh...OK weather. It irriates me but I love it. I wouldn't choose to go anywhere else. Too bad I don't have a choice in the Army.
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