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Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Unexpected


I stopped at a local gas station the other day
and just happened to notice these red roses growing next to their service door.
Wow! Beauty can be found in the most unexpected places. 


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PicMonkey recently added a few more photo framing options to their site.
(Thanks, Claudia, for letting me know!) 
These scallops create a look similar to the postage stamp I used before.
Wouldn't you agree? 
I still have to go to FotoFlexer to get the font I want, though.
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33 comments:

  1. sharonssunlitmemoriesJune 19, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    These are beautiful - I love the vibrant bright colour. Your new frames work very well with the photos!

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  2. MelindaJune 19, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    Wow! Those are pretty.
    You never know where you will find beauty.

    Stop by Sunday's post--I am celebrating.

    Melinda

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  3. wendyJune 19, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    That would be pretty....instead of just an old greasy, smelly gas station.

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  4. GARAGE SALE GALJune 19, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    They are so pretty! I love how you framed them. I have no idea on how to do anything like that on my blog!
    Did you bring some home to enjoy?!
    Deb :)

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  5. LynnJune 19, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    Yep, it's always fun to find something that makes you smile:@)

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  6. Musings from Kim K.June 19, 2012 at 4:55 PM

    Gorgeous blooms and gorgeous rich color.

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  7. Chenille CottageJune 19, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    Oh, you framed this so beautifully! Such gorgeous roses...and, of all places to find them happily blooming away!
    Life is so full of wonderful surprises, my friend!
    Blessings and thanks for sharing!
    Carolynn xo

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  8. My Vintage MendingJune 19, 2012 at 6:29 PM

    You know the mature roses that I have had more than a year are prolific this year. The rabbits have eaten all the newly planted ones. Just filled up the other day and I didn't see anything quite this nice! Your frames are darling...smiles..Renee

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  9. BarbJune 19, 2012 at 7:14 PM

    You are right, those are just gorgeous!

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  10. vintage greyJune 19, 2012 at 7:47 PM

    Wow, such gorgeous roses! Always love finding little prettiness where we least expect it! xo Heather

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  11. A Kitchen WitchJune 19, 2012 at 8:37 PM

    Beautiful!

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  12. polkadotpeticoatJune 20, 2012 at 12:09 AM

    Those are lovely...

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  13. KarenJune 20, 2012 at 3:21 AM

    You have a bright eye to notice beauty in an unexpected place and a kind heart to share it with us! xo Karen

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  14. magieJune 20, 2012 at 4:23 AM

    Those roses are stunning, such a vibrate colour to them!
    I like the new scallop frames...it goes really well with the rose pictures.
    Have a lovely day today :)
    Magie x

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  15. KerinJune 20, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    Beautiful touches can be found in the most un-expected places. I find myself looking a bit harder to find the beauty :)

    Thanks for sharing!!

    Smiles :)
    Kerin

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  16. UnknownJune 20, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    STUNNING!! Years ago a local bank had a hedge of the most gorgeous lilacs that was at the back of their parking lot. I always loved seeing them in the spring on my banking runs -- the bank changed hands and the new ownership took the hedge out and now there is just a cider-block wall to look at. Such a shame.

    Blessings!
    Gail

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  17. craftylesJune 20, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    Wow-beautiful roses! You've got to keep your eyes open to find it sometimes.

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  18. MaggieJune 20, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    What a beautiful colour they must have really brightened your day.

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  19. Cheryl @ TFDJune 20, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    Beautiful roses...and I like the frames you chose for the photos!

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  20. AnneJune 20, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    Wow, what a great capture. So bright and vibrant. Good thing you had your camera handy. Yeah, you wouldn't think of such beauty at a gas station.

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  21. Yesteryear EmbroideriesJune 20, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    So beautiful!

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  22. Lorraine Young PotteryJune 20, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    I love that, when I see something amazing in an odd location. Especially when of the sweet smelling flower variety.
    The color is stunning, great photo!

    HUGS Lorraine

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  23. JennyJune 20, 2012 at 7:32 PM

    What gorgeous roses. Were they fragrant?

    I love that sweet frame you built around the lovely picture, too.

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  24. Linda RuthieJune 20, 2012 at 10:01 PM

    Knock-out roses!
    Thank you so much for visiting me and leaving a sweet comment on my blog.

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  25. GayleJune 21, 2012 at 4:14 AM

    The roses are beautiful, and the colours are stunnig.

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  26. millefeuillesJune 21, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    Yes, the roses are stunning AND you have set them off beautifully with your brilliant coloured frames.

    Stephanie

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  27. Lady LindaJune 21, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    I just love roses, anywhere they pop up. How fun. Don't you just love the roses that grow and grow without having to fuss over them and then be disappointed?
    Happy summer.
    Linda Lou

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  28. Raindrops and DaisiesJune 22, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    Lovely photos of the roses
    and I love the frames you have chosen too.

    Have a great weekend

    Fiona

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  29. koraleeJune 22, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    Love your images....I notices roses at our gas station too. Hugs to you.

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  30. BarbaraJune 24, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    What beautiful roses, I love the colour.

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  31. baukjeJune 25, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    So beautiful, I love roses!!!!! Of you were nearer by you could come and see mine......

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  32. Heidi KuijerJune 26, 2012 at 6:46 AM

    The most beautiful things in life are unexpected. How pretty these are!

    Hugs from Holland ~
    Heidi

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  33. donnaJune 29, 2012 at 9:23 PM

    Love the roses. They look like the knock out roses I have in my yard. Your pictures are always so beautiful.
    Hugs
    donna

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