Showing posts with label Rose. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rose. Show all posts

Saturday, November 06, 2010

Rose after the Rain


A rose with rain drops still glistening in the sun.

Fun Rose facts:
* The word rose derives from Latin, rosa and from Greek ρόδιόν rhodion.
* Attar of rose is steam-extracted rose petal oil used in perfume and also in cooking
* French rose syrup is also made from rose petal extract.
* Rose hips (the seed pod of the rose) are high in vitamin C and are used in vitamins, preserves, tea and makeup

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Happy Valentine's Day


Valentine's day rose (long stemmed at that!). Happy Valentine's Day to all of you. Hope you're spending the day with someone special.