Friday, May 4, 2012

A timely visit from 'Tea Clipper'

Today is my birthday, and I got an early (and repeat) gift in the form of the blooming of my David Austin 'Tea Clipper' rose, a gift two years ago from my friend Deberah! You can read about the history of the rose here if you're interested, and I'm also intrigued that the color seems to be a little bit different each year. Always beautiful!

I really, really adore this radiant …

Ruffled …

Regal …

Rose!

19 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday Angela! What a beautiful rose to enjoy, I bet it smells wonderful too. Enjoy your day!

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  2. Dear Angela,
    The happiest of birthdays! Thank you for always sharing such fun, beautiful or informative tea things. You are my go to gal.
    The David Austin rose is breathtaking and how nice of it to be in bloom for your birthday.
    Happiness and good health!
    Dame Ruthie
    http://www.ladybstimefortea.blogspot.com/
    (Since I can't be in London, I want one of those candles)

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  3. Happy Birthday! I love your beautiful rose! Have a wonderful weekend.

    Lisa

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  4. Happy Birthday Angela, thanks for sharing the picture of the rose, I love roses too!
    Have a great day!

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  5. I love it! It's one of those gifts that truly keeps giving. Thanks for sharing the photos!

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  6. Beautiful! Happy Birthday, Angela! Hope your day is as beautiful as the rose.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  7. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEAR TEA FRIEND!!

    May you have many more years enjoying tea and smelling your beautiful regal roses.

    Enjoy your weekend!

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  8. Happy birthday, lady of tea!

    Those roses are simply lovely.

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  9. Happy Birthday! Your rose is gorgeous, and I hope it is only the first of many wonderful things for your birthday.

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  10. Happy Birthday Angela,
    A beautiful rose for a beautiful lady. Wishing you all the best.
    Margie in CA

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  11. Happy birthday to you, Angela! It's my dad's birthday as well. Great day for great people! Hope yours is filled with happiness!! :)

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  12. Happy Birthday Angela! I wish you all the best! May God bless you richly!

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  13. Your Tea Clipper Rose is beautiful - great color.

    Have a wonderful birthday, Angela.

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  14. Happy Birthday Angela, I pray this entire day has been a very special for you, one filled with amazing, awesome,delightful, joyful and wonderful blessings from the time you woke up until the time you retire for bed time. Sweet Dreams!

    That tea clipper rose is truly exquisite and gorgeous, fit for a very kind-hearted, generous lady such as yourself. God Bless You :)

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  15. Happy, Happy Birthday to you, Angela!
    That is a lovely rose, perfect for a birthday celebration. Great time of year for a birthday - mine was last week! Happy Birthday Taurus, a great Zodiac sign.

    Hope you have a wonderful weekend,
    Joanie

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  16. Happy Birthday!
    Love the beautiful rose.

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  17. It is beautiful! What a lovely birthday gift. Happy belated birthday.

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