Saturday, April 30, 2011

Books and Roses

I am participating in Weekword  this week, the word is Book. I have had a love affair with books every since I first begin to read. As I child, and still today, my favorite place to go is the library...such amazing richness can be found there and it is free to all.

Just being around books makes me happy, I like to have them in every room; I think they add a feeling of comfort and charm. These petit, antique books: the collected works of Charles Dickens, reside in my dining room on a little wall cabinet.  I inherited them from my Aunt Lily and they are not in very good shape, their leather bindings are worn and weathered but I love their crumpled appearance and the elegance I think they bring to the space.

I have paired these books with antique and Austin roses for your viewing pleasure...roses and books, what could be better... well, maybe the addition of a cup of tea.

rose: Madame Alfred Carriere


rose: Lady Hillington


rose: Heritage



Rose: Souvinir De La Malmaison




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33 comments:

  1. HeatherApril 30, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    More amazing photos! These would be great for the "vintage" photo challenge!

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  2. Gail DixonApril 30, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Such a beautiful and creative way to display your vintage books. Lovely!!

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  3. Hillcrest CottageApril 30, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    I am a sucker for vintage books, to!!!!

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  4. Hillcrest CottageApril 30, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    too (typo)

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  5. Life in RehabApril 30, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Roses, how I wish! A few horticulturalists can coax these to grow here, but I'm far better with a saw than an arbor. Very well done, and hoe wonderfully gorgeous.

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  6. HolleyGardenApril 30, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Love your vintage books - and the roses really make it quite romantic. Love that you also added the doily. Perfect.

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  7. BiomouseApril 30, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Look at your beautiful roses! What a pleasure and I can almost smell them from here! I'm with you about books bringing comfort to every room and their existence as real friends along the way. As always, wonderful port Adrienne

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  8. Musings from Kim K.April 30, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Gorgeous photos. As a former librarian, I couldn't agree more about your life affair with books. Our shelves are overflowing at our house and we have stacks and stacks to return to our local library. Your roses are just stunning. Have a lovely weekend.

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  9. AnonymousApril 30, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    How lovely! I love seeing your gorgeous snaps.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  10. Donna@Conghaile CottageApril 30, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    GORGEOUS PICTURES. Every one of them looks like a painting... I LOVE those old books too...and to pair them with roses is a priceless combination of sensations. Oh Yes, Let's have tea!!!
    Enjoy your weekend,
    Hugs,
    Donna

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  11. Carola BartzApril 30, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    It's a classic - books and roses. Your photos are amazing, so beautiful and atmospheric.

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  12. JohnMay 1, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    Beautiful, elegant work framing some amazing books

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  13. Mimi SueMay 1, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous roses. I lived all of my life on the central coast of California (until my husband retired and we moved to Utah). I took the wonderful weather there for granted. We won't see a rosebud in our gardens until June here in the north. Lovely lilacs too. Aren't the plant breeders clever? Mimi

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  14. It's Just DottieMay 1, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    I love books ! I really love them! They are in every room of my home . They make me feel so good. I love old books . I like the smell,the colors and if they are a little dusty I like them even more.
    I have been in love with then all of my life and so is my son. The library is also my most favorite place to be. I go there when I am sad and when I am happy. I think I
    almost raised my son in the library.

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  15. CarolynMay 1, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Beautiful roses and book vignettes!

    Carolyn

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  16. Brenda PruittMay 1, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Very, very beautiful!
    Brenda

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  17. Ann-Marie ~ BramblyMay 1, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Truly beautiful photos. I love your book collection.

    Ann-Marie

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  18. ornellaMay 2, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Cara Adrienne,le rose sono cibo per gli occhi e i libri cibo per la mente....non saprei vivere senza la loro silenziosa presenza Un Baio Ornella

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  19. Valerie@chateaualamode.typepad.comMay 2, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Your photos are perfectly amazing. Such a feast for my eyes. Thank you...loving those beautiful roses. I feel like I can smell them through the screen.

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  20. TriciaMay 2, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Your photos look beautiful. Look at those gorgeous roses and I LOVE those old books with their weathered and worn apperance :)

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  21. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresMay 2, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Your pictures are gorgeous. I love the roses with the contrast of these beautiful old books. You're very lucky to have these old family treasures.

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  22. bjMay 2, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    O, these take my breath away. Gorgeous photos, dear one.
    xoxo bj

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  23. Christine E-EMay 2, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    these are definitely old books... your roses look amazing. Would one of John's scones complete this scene?

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  24. DonnaMay 3, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    I love them both too ~ books and roses. Your photos are beautiful.

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  25. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeMay 3, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Your pictures are gorgeous and the old leather books, lace and roses are fabulous. A totally stunning vignette. Thanks so much for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  26. KathyMay 3, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Next to glassware, books are the first thing I look for at Estate sales - these are gorgeous - beautifully paired with the lovely roses - magnificent! Thank you for sharing this with A Return to Loveliness,
    God Bless,
    Kathy

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  27. UnknownMay 3, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    So beautiful!! Just found your blog through Marty at A Stroll Thru Life. I'll be checking back frequently. I'm a new follower.

    Blessings
    Kathy

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  28. AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    Heaven! I love books and adore roses. And those are beautiful photos. I also have some Austin roses - Mme Alfred Carriere is one of my favourites. I looked at your others with interest as I'm saving up for a big rose purchasing spree this autumn. I lost several roses in the hard frosts, but Getrude Jekyll has come through like a trooper - I recommend that one!

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  29. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageMay 4, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Oh, your book vignettes are wonderful and your photos, gorgeous! I adore books too as well as roses! Have a delightful day.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  30. LindaMay 4, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Beautiful photos - lovely blog!

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  31. CatherineMay 5, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Beautiful roses, mine are just coming out.

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  32. Fishtail CottageMay 9, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Your photo's are gorgeous with the roses & books - so glad you shared the names of the roses you featured in your pictures! Thanks so much for joining Fishtail Cottage's, Cottage Flora Thursday's!

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  33. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageMay 12, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    The library happens to be one of my most favorite places to go. I, too, am a lover of books, as is my Yankee. Between us, we could open a small library. ;)

    Dickens is one of my favorite authors, Adrienne. I had several vintage Dickens books, but sold them many years ago - regretfully.

    Blessings,
    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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