Simple and Serene Living: raindrops on roses........

raindrops on roses........

and whiskers on kittens.......brown paper packages tied up with string, these are a few of my favorite things. I know, I'm singing again. Just be happy that you aren't here to hear it in person.

I love roses and I love white picket fences. Aren't they the ultimate in Americana. I know that it has always been my dream to have a little cottage with a white picket fence and cascading roses. So, I have been collecting photos to add to my wish folder and thought I would share some of my finds today.

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When the dog bites, when the bee stings,.... or in my case being poked, stabbed and prodded for three days...I simply remember my favorite things and then I don't feel so bad.

Yesterday was spent in the ER, where my supposed tick bite turned out to be an abscessed spider bite. ICK!!! Treatment on it was not fun and I'm on an antibiotic that I noticed they give for anthrax. Really????

Today I was off to the regular doctor to check on these other problems I am having. Tomorrow there is more poking and prodding in my morning lineup. YUCK!!!

Ginger ZuckApril 10, 2012 at 3:28 PM
Oh My Laura, that is so scary! I've been seeing a ton of spiders the last few days. I am so terrified of them! I may never sleep again! I hope you get well soon with that! Hang in there, hopefully this too shall pass and at least you're singing.! I'd probably be in the fetal position sucking my thumb! LOL
StitchforkApril 10, 2012 at 4:07 PM
Well at least you can cross anthrax off your list of things to worry about!
Feel better! Love the fence and roses in the first photo the best!
xo Cathy
SusieApril 10, 2012 at 4:09 PM
Laura, I would be in heaven if I had those roses in the first picture. You know those old country roses had real fragrance. Too many of the newer roses have very little aroma. I loved all the pictures. Smiles, Susie(She Junks)
DarleneApril 10, 2012 at 4:32 PM
What is it about white picket fences and roses that is so inviting? I love the photos. I hope the poking and prodding goes quickly, and you're soon feeling better.
CynthiaApril 10, 2012 at 4:45 PM
Laura, these pictures are just unbelievable. They are truly stunning I love everyone. The roses going over the fence is just a beauty.
KathiApril 10, 2012 at 4:56 PM
the roses and fences are just perfect, couldn't pick a favorite for anything! the spider bite, etc are not so good. hope so much that it is all over quickly and you are feeling better.
SherryApril 10, 2012 at 5:05 PM
Gorgeous! It is all about the garden now! What a pretty post.
Sherry
Grandma Barb's This and ThatApril 10, 2012 at 5:08 PM
The roses and fences are lovely. I can't even pick a favorite.
I hope you get all the medical issues cleared up in a hurry.
Cozy Little HouseApril 10, 2012 at 5:33 PM
I'm sorry about your insect woes. I want a white picket fence in the worst way!
Brenda
JudiApril 10, 2012 at 5:53 PM
How I love a white picket fence and roses, throw in a shutter or too and I'm grinning from ear to ear ~ sorry about the spider bite, I too read of someone else having it get infected YIKES ~ hope you feel better soon ~ Judi
Ricki Jill TreleavenApril 10, 2012 at 6:04 PM
I am so sorry that you have had such a suckish day, but I love this post! It has brightened my spirits since I could not go for a walk due to the sudden rainstorm out of no where...according to the Weather CHannel...0% chance of rain! :/

xo,
RJ
cindy-the vintage hat shopApril 10, 2012 at 6:34 PM
My Gram had a white picket fence and I loved it so!! Thank you for reminding me.
Yikes, sorry about the painful day. Here's hoping for a better tomorrow.
Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleApril 10, 2012 at 6:38 PM
I love these images and wish I had a place to grow some of those. I have had a rose bush before and the bugs always killed it. I do have some small knockout roses that we planted last year and they are full of buds.
MichelleApril 10, 2012 at 7:55 PM
Beautiful fences and flowers. Those picket fences are so classic.
NanaDianaApril 10, 2012 at 8:21 PM
YUCK is right! Spider bites are awful, aren't they? I hope tomorrow goes well for you-let us know that everything is alright as soon as you can- xo Diana
outjunkingApril 10, 2012 at 9:19 PM
Oh my! Sounds awful but glad to see how chipper you are. Maybe tomorrow will go by smooth and fast. Just keep dreaming about those wonderful white pickets and roses.
Lisa
AnonymousApril 10, 2012 at 9:40 PM
That blue house is a dream!
Linda @ A La CarteApril 10, 2012 at 10:54 PM
Beautiful photos and I hope they make you happy as you go through all this poking and prodding! Hugs, Linda
Sweet Posy DreamsApril 11, 2012 at 9:02 AM
I would live a rose-covered cottage, too. So romantic and beautiful.

So glad you found out what the spider bite is, so that it can be treated and, hopefully, heal up soon!
Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageApril 11, 2012 at 10:24 AM
Talk about envy! I can't imagine waking up to this beauty everyday. A rose covered picket fence! Hey, I'd love just life NEAR one!