21.5.10

I beg your pardon...

rose garden
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Being as my birthday is in June, roses have always held a dear place in my heart. They are my birth flower not only in name but in practice, as witnessed by the beautiful birthday bouquets my mom would always pick for me on the morning of the 22nd, carefully selecting a few heavy-headed blossoms from her bushes to tuck in amongst peonies, pink poppies and canterbury bells.

Today, though I've still got a good month to go before I turn a year older, I would very much like to take a stroll through a rose garden, stopping to sniff every last one. They all smell so different, some very rose-y and some more like fruit or even licorice sometimes! And, in this candy-colored fantasy land, I would be wearing this outfit. And would escape without a single grass stain on my ass. Likely story.

12 comments:

Kristina Phelps said...

My birthday is June 22nd too!

Ringo, have a banana! said...

Get out! Cancer/Gemini cusp-ers unite!!

Colleen said...

that bouquet is so pretty! my birthday is in february...the day after valentine's day, so i get roses too, the ones that floral shops can't sell for valentine's day and they're on sale!

Away with the fairy's said...

Im a december baby so double set of presents within one week! beautiful set :)

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stephanie renee said...

i love the outfit you put together! that top is perfect!

Lulu said...

This outfit is totally my style, and the 22nd is my anniversary with my boy friend!!

MOUSEVOX VINTAGE said...

I'm a June baby, too (the 15th). I start planning and thinking about my birthday at least a month in advance. Taking a stroll through a rose garden sounds lovely.

kathy said...

oooh i want those brown shoes xx

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sarah said...

I'd like to challenge anyone to argue that Roman Holiday isn't the best lipstick ever. It goes on like butter and looks beautiful on everyone.

Zoë, Lion Heart Vintage said...

ohhh man great polyvore ensemble. roses and just glorious. happy bday!

Hayley said...

my birthday is june 26th!

Unknown said...

Oooo i really like this collection!!! Great stuff!!!