Thursday, July 14, 2011

Petals

The sky rained down rose petals today...

Petals in the air, petals on the ground, petals from the rose bushes!

Petals light as feathers, petals smelling sweet

Have you heard the popular saying: I'd rather have roses on my table than diamonds on my neck? That’s so me!!

And thus, sitting out here in the garden today surrounded by petals was like being in Paradise. To make the morning extra perfect, I decided to bake an apple tart.

It was too pretty to go inside, so I did all the apple cutting and mixing of ingredients outside...

Ups... I think some petals might have gotten into my batter! Let’s see, shall we standardize a new recipe? Maybe add some variety to the food court? “Apple Rose Petal Tart”—how about that! Or is that something that’s already in culinary charts?

Do you love roses? Even rose petals, fresh or dried set my heart aglow!

May you allow the wild beauty of the invisible world to gather you, mind you, and embrace you in belonging. - John O'Donahoe

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23 comments:

  1. Bella's Rose CottageJuly 14, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Hi Cielo,
    Raining rose petal, yes the best kind of rain! Here we are having the wet stuff (day 3). It's always a delight to visit! Mmmm tart!
    Hugs,
    Bella

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  2. Heather's Blog-o-ramaJuly 14, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    HI Cielo,
    Oh, the thought of rose petals raining down makes me smile :) :) It certainly is a beautiful kind of rain, isn't it? :) :) Oh, that apple tart looks absolutely delicious. Maybe you could share the recipe in another blog post sometime? It looks easy to make and tasty, too. Have a great weekend. Love and hugs from Oregon, Heather :)

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  3. CrystalJuly 15, 2011 at 1:43 AM

    Petals falling are amazing aren't they? So beautiful!!!

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  4. GaylaJuly 15, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    Wonderful... beautiful... and one of my favorite authors ever.... John O Donohue. Looks delicious!

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  5. acorn hollowJuly 15, 2011 at 4:04 AM

    I is so pretty when the wind blows and there are rose petals floating. beautiful pictures.
    Cathy

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  6. KathyJuly 15, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    How very lovely! I would so love to have rose petals raining down in my garden - we had some much needed rain last night! It was marvelous.
    Your tart looks simply inspiring! That might make a wonderful treat for my husband when he returns this evening!
    Hope you're having a blessed day,
    Kathy

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  7. DonnaJuly 15, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    The colors of your roses are beautiful! What a sight to have these lovely petals floating all around ~ paradise.
    Your apple tart looks absolutely delicious!

    Hugs,
    Donna

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  8. KathyJuly 15, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Oh how beautiful a vision let the scent carry me away. I was hooked on the rose petal photos but lets face it the apple tart is oh so lovely. Thanks for the morning inspiration. Kathy

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  9. Crystal Rose CottageJuly 15, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Beautiful photos! I love anything with roses in it!~Hugs, Patti

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  10. vio~July 15, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    oooh, I am new here. And oh how I love your sweet blog. I want to be back very often. Thank you for sharing your creative blessings!

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  11. Ricki TreleavenJuly 15, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    These photos truly are stunning!

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  12. ShelJuly 15, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    I am new to your blog...found you via Carolyn...my, but your blog is gorgeous.....I'm definately your newest follower.
    Your photos are exquisite!
    Shel x

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  13. THE VERANDA HOUSEJuly 15, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    CIELITO WOWWW YOU HAVE RAIN OF PETALS GOD SEN IT TO YOU MY SWEET ROSE FAIRIE.ONLY THE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE AT HEART GET THIS HONNOR .THE APPLE TARTINE IS LIKE HAVEN,I DO NOT BAKE MUCH ,I DO MAKE MAGICAL TIZANES FROM MY GARDEN,HERBS.YOUR CAMING UP ROSES IS SO UPLIFTING,IT GETS TO MY HEART AND SOUL.IM SEATING HERE AT ROSE FAIRIES LOVELY GARDEN VISITING AND RESTING MY TIERED SOUL,AFTER A 4 DAYS OF (HOSPICE I HAVE BEEN A SECRETARY FOR GOD)I FEEL THIS ENCHANTED GARDEN IS JUST RIGHT ,I HAVE PICK SOME PETALS UPSSSSSS,I DID NOT ASK .I WILL MAKE SOME ROSE PETAL ICE TEA,FROM THIS GLORIOUS GARDEN!!!,MR.SUN IS HAPPY !HAS HE CAN BE.!GIVING HIS MAGICAL EXPLENDOR TO ALL THE ROSES.!!!""MAY YOUR DAY BE WITH TOUGHTS HAPPY TOUGTHTS OF (AVERY ROSE)...I M SENDING YOU SPRINKLES" OF GOD DUST TO YOUR HAVEN ON HEARTH YOUR SECRET GARDEN!!!!....BLESSINGS MY SISTER FRIEND......SANDRA FRIENDS FOR EVER!!!!

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  14. THE VERANDA HOUSEJuly 15, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    CIELITO TE ENVIO POLVO DE ORO PARA QUE LLUEVA POR TODO TU JARDIN MAGICO.COLLECTA LOS PETALOS,ALGUN DIA ME GUSTARIA QUE LOS COMPARTIERAS CON MIGO.PARA TENER UN PEDACITO DE MAGIA...DISFRUTA DE TUS FRUTOS AMIGA....BENDICIONES Y CARINITOS...SANDRA POR SIEMPRE!!""

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  15. maría ceciliaJuly 15, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    magnífico querida Cielo, qué post más hermoso has hecho con los pétalos de tus hermosísimas rosas!!!
    cariños

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  16. AnonymousJuly 15, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    It's raining rose pedals, and it is as it should always be. ;)

    Your pictures are gorgeous. I keep thinking how beautiful your place must look in autumn. I guess because I am always transported to that season in my heart.

    Have a gorgeous weekend.

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  17. Poca LunaJuly 15, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    So very beautiful! What a wonderful SUMMER post! Thank you for sharing.

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  18. JoyJuly 15, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Your tart looks delicious. I too love my roses, added two new bushes this past week. As for roses on the table, I'd also go for diamonds around my neck! Beautiful escape here, thank you!

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  19. AnonymousJuly 16, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Ciao mi chiamo Antonia, Italy.
    Adoro il tuo sito. Adoro le rose, I love the roses...my life.
    Fantastica, una fata.
    BYE BYE. Antonia

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  20. JacquiJuly 16, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Such a beautiful post, thank you for sharing these lovely pictures and words with us....

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  21. PamelaJuly 17, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Those are gorgeous roses and your apple desert looks super yummy!

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  22. beachcomberJuly 17, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    such pretty roses and the apple tart looks amazing!!
    cheryl x

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  23. janice15July 26, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    I thought surely I would find the recipe at the end of the post...your apples look just wonderful as everything else...I love roses as well they are my first love..wishing you a grand day...I'm your newest follower and I have my own site @ spoonwither.blogspot.com...hope you join me as well. I'm just getting started..thank you ..Janice

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