Victoria Rose Cottage

Free Victorian & Vintage Images On Our New Graphics Blog

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Please click to enlarge and save to your computer. You must give credit to Victoria Rose Graphics at http://www.victoriarosegraphics.com/ if you use these im public domain such as to decorate a website or blog. You may not sell them for profit on commercial multiple image replication sites like Zazzle or CafePress or Etsy or Ebay or claim them as your own.

Free images are for personal, not for profit use only.

For more FREE images, please visit our new Free image graphics blog at http://victoriarosegraphics.blogspot.com/ and please share this new site with your Scrapbooking or Crafting group or other Victorian or Vintage image enthusiasts.

Free Images Now On Our Blog - Victorian Vintage Graphics - Please Read Terms

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Our Free images have been moved to a separate blog. Please visit http://victoriarosegraphics.blogspot.com/ to obtain your free graphics.

All Free graphic images are from Victoria Rose Graphics. The FREE images are yours as long as you meet our terms. You must give credit to Victoria Rose Graphics at http://www.victoriarosegraphics.com/

These images are from our extensive collection we have collected through the gift of inheritance and collecting from postcard shows and estate sales. Some are cleaned up; others are just scanned and published. They are just perfect for Scrapbooking or making your own cards or other non commercial use. You may use them in a limited capacity for items you sell or use them to decorate your own web pages but these images may NOT be used on Zazzle or CafePress or any other mass produced image or commercial selling site or claimed as your own for any purpose.

If we have a good response to this, we will continue to post every month if possible and eventually publish a separate blog for these Free images. Please let your friends know or write us by visiting our website and using the Contact Us form if you like this new feature. We feel it is a good way to give back. As God has blessed us, we want to bless others and share our collection. Depending on the response, we will keep publishing from our private collection. We also will create an Avatar so that you can share our passion for these beautiful images from days gone by with others.

Click on the images to enlarge and then save to your computer. Have fun and let us know if you like these new posts.

Thank you kindly for stopping by Victoria Rose Cottage blog site. It is our privilege, pleasure and a blessing to bring you these FREE images.

You may have to go to older posts to view these Free images.

Original Designs By Lynn Sold Only At Victoria Rose Cottage

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How can you look at these pictures without thinking of "Romance" and seamstress skills and design that you know just have to come from the "days gone by" Nanas or Aunts or Grandmothers or others who would never settle for "sewing by using fusion strips" - Lynn is by far the best at designing romantic heirloom quality treasures for you for your home or cottage and we feel so blessed to have her at the cottage.

These strawberries sure have come a long way from our Grandma's day!

Filled with real lavender, the scent is so romantic and long lasting and will dress up any nook and crannie or would be just so perfect to put in your powder room adding pleasant scent and a touch of whimsical romance to your romantic cottage!

Talk about a beautiful pin cushion. . . although it would look just so charming and romantic in your sewing room - why hide it there? Use it for display on any shelf or among your favorite rose patterned china. Lynn includes just beautiful pilns with every one and the added bling elements just make these so popular as a gift as well. Now, if we ladies needed a pin or needle, wouldn't this be the most perfect place to put it - much better than a haystack! Look at those details below! Oh so rosey and romantic!!

Who said stockings should be hung only at Christmas? We think Lynn's stockings should be hung on the door like a wreath - what a wonderful way to decorate for any Holiday. And with her focus {and ours too} on pink and roses and girly-girl stuff - we find these stockings look just so feminine all year round and fun to change with the holidays too.

We also have a complementing pillow with this same romantic design!

Our exclusive pink santa, designed especially for Lynn by Victoria Rose Graphics - this is our most popular stocking! Found only at Victoria Rose Cottage - order yours today for the upcoming Pink Christmas!

Why not romance your own pink cottage with a complementing pillow or order two custom made should you want to romance your cottage couch at Christmas time. . . It is not too late to order early as Lynn's custom order calendar is filling up fast.

Original Designs By Lynn Sold Only At Victoria Rose Cottage

Original Designs By Debbie DelRosario Sold Only At Victoria Rose Cottage

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Debbie's God given talent is showcased at Victoria Rose Cottage.

Warning! Her items sell out as fast as we can list them so please check our website often. Debbie's home was featured in Romantic Country magazine. . . and you will see why if you visit our "Dreams and Wishes" page. Not only is she an incredibly talented jewel art designer but her interior design skills are unbelievable - her home is so inspirational and romantic. And as if you would not know this - her beautiful heart and spirit match her talent and her outside beauty as well. What a blessing to have her at Victoria Rose Cottage and to call her friend.

One of Debbie's hand decorated jewel chests! So perfect for your Romantic Victorian dressing table or vanity.
Debbie's Beach Cottage Shimmer Collection

More romance for your beach cottage. Can you imagine these breathtaking real shells embellished with Debbie's vintage jewels in a glass cloche!

A peek into Debbie's beautiful & romantic cottage!

Debbie's jeweled cherubs have caught the eye of many high end designers. She uses only vintage Italian cherubs and then uses her incredible sense of design to add Swarovski jewels and other vintage stones in all the right places. Many of our customers collect these beautiful works of art - sure to become an heirloom treasure and add that "dance in the light" sparkle to your romantic space.

Debbie's jeweled frames are the finest you have seen! She is very selective about her romantic findings. She tries to use only vintage frames and then adds vintage jewelry to each piece. Her signature is to frame the opening with a Swarovski chain of sparkle. These sell out fast as we have many clients who collect Debbie's works of art. Debbie was contacted by a very high end catalog company to have her design for them. We feel so blessed by her loyalty and friendship to our Victoria Rose Cottage family.

Original Designs By Debbie DelRosario Sold Only At Victoria Rose Cottage

We are so thrilled and blessed to be appointed the exclusive online boutique to sell the incredible jewelry art designs by Debbie Del Rosario. Debbie has had her designs and home featured in the pages of Romantic Country magazine. Her talent and experience extends far beyond a local crafter who glues jewels to an object and sells it as a special creation. Debbie shops the finest of antique stores for beautiful time worn items. Then she goes to work on a design concept, designing breathtaking jeweled frames, cherubs, seashells, Bella Ladies - all exclusively designed with intricate and delicate vintage jewels and findings. . . making her creations heirloom quality treasures. Please stop by Victoria Rose Cottage and take a few moments to view this exceptionally talented artist's creations.

Original Designs By Christie Repasy Now At Victoria Rose Cottage

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The incredibly God gifted talent of Christie Repasy. Christie's roses remind us of Catherine Klein or Paul DeLongpre - only more realistic looking and far more romantic -especially when framed with a vintage ceiling tin frame. We feel so blessed at Victoria Rose Cottage to be appointed retailers for this incredible artist whose talent is recognized all over the world and sold in the finest boutiques and select shops.

For the "Princess" in your life.

Shown framed in a vintage frame - with a pink ribbon for display purposes only.

Sold at our Site - one of Christe's newest works of art

A rose crown for your "Princess"

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These breathtaking roses by Christie Repasy are framed in vintage frames for showcase purposes only. Can you just imagine one of these adding shabby romance to your cottage. Once in a while, we are able to get you the framed canvas - please check our website often for updates. We feel so blessed to be appointed an online retailer by Christie Repasy Designs.

One of our top sellers at Victoria Rose Cottage

Christie Repasy's Newest Works of Art

2010 Editions

Please visit us at Victoria Rose Cottage

So Romantic & A Touch of Victoria

LES ROSES

Original Designs By Christie Repasy Now At Victoria Rose Cottage

Hand Painted & Heart Designed Roses Porcelain By Joye Sold Only At Victoria Rose Cottage

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Victoria Rose Cottage is so blessed to showcase the incredible talent of our rose painter, Joye.

Joye "hand paints and heart designs" each and every original piece. From what we understand, china painting is becoming a lost art. . . What a shame. . Joye used to be a florist by profession and her incredible realism expressed on porcelain brings all her roses to life - one would think they could "pick the rose" right off the plate, tray, pitcher, tea set, chocolate pot set, Kitchen canisters, oh the list goes on and on. Many have compared her God given and God acknowledged talent to Limoges. Please stop by our cottage and visit Joye and you could easily see why we feel so blessed to have her as a member of our cottage family.

This pitcher is so romantic with its scrolls and the color palette is so romantic and perfect for your cottage style home.

Several of Joye's pitchers - Just imagine them filled with roses!

Joye's chocolate pot sets can be done with the tray or without. Her items are priced separately or in sets should you want to build your own romantic pink roses chocolate pot set. Or we have a Lay Away policy too at Victoria Rose Cottage.

Just imagine this tray at your next dinner party or tea!

Or if you don't want to cover it up with food - use it on your vanity for those romantic perfume bottles! Many trays are available from Joye at Victoria Rose Cottage.

These apothecary type canisters are perfect for storing items on your vanity or in your Kitchen or powder room! Joye will cheerfully paint your rose porcelain in a colorway to complement your home or cottage.

Just imagine these perfume bottles on the romantic tray showcased above! What a way to romance your boudoir!

China painting or painting on porcelain is fast becoming one of the "lost arts". We at Victoria Rose Cottage are so blessed to be able to showcase the incredible talent of two of the finest artists in the USA. These ladies are so gifted with talent and yet both have their own style of painting. From pitchers, to plates, trays, chocolate pots, vanity items, even powder room sets, we have had the privilege to have these artists paint many original, one of a kind items for Bed and Breakfasts and some of the finest Inns in the USA. We thank God for them!

Hand Painted & Heart Designed Roses Porcelain By Joye Sold Only At Victoria Rose Cottage

Original Hand Painted Porcelain By Amy Only At The Cottage

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Beautiful Victorian shaped pink roses Canister Set in Shabby Pink

Amy's Vintage Style Perfume bottles, hand painted with pink roses, remind us of those days gone by.

In the style of Limoges, Amy's attention to details, presents a beautiful perfumery chest with miniature bottles - pefect for your Victorian or Vintage vanity or dressing table.

Original Hand Painted Porcelain By Amy Sold Only At Victoria Rose Cottage

Beautiful Vintage Inspired Glitter Plaques Exclusive To Our Cottage

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We are so blessed to showcase these original Vintage Inspired Glitter Plaques at Victoria Rose Cottage. Mounted on board and sprinkled with glitter or what we like to call "angel dust", these can turn any home into a romantic cottage. Also would make beautiful gifts for that special person in your life.
Catherine Klein Roses - Vintage Inspired Glitter Plaque

Beautiful Cherubs Vintage Inspired Glitter Plaque

Original Vintage Inspired Glitter Plaques - French Ribbons - Sold Exclusively At Victoria Rose Cottage!

Original Vintage Lighting Collection Now At Our Cottage

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Oh Girls They Have to Have Pink! Vintage Style chandelier and shades sold at Victoria Rose Cottage.

For the Beach Cottage Romance in you - isn't this beautiful color perfect for your home by the sea . Many of us only dream of living there - so why not create a room with that romantic seaside spirit?

Please visit Victoria Rose Cottage for this beautiful Vintage style lighting collection.

Bathed in romance with porcelain roses and crystals, you are sure to find a chandelier, sconces or lamps perfect for your romantic home or cottage.

Original Vintage Lighting Collection Lighting Sold Now At Victoria Rose Cottage

Our Exclusive Debbie Del Rosario Collection Beach Cottage Chic

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From Debbie's Beach Cottage Shimmer Collection!

Available only at Victoria Rose Cottage

Debbie's Beach Cottage Shimmer Collection will add romance and sparkle to your seaside home or if you only dream of having one - why not choose a peaceful personal space and decorate it in that theme. Her real shells decorated with vintage stones and other elegant and intricate findings are sure to add that "dance in the light" sparkle - or what we call "Beach Bling"

Sold Only At Victoria Rose Cottage!

Our Exclusive Debbie Del Rosario Collection Jeweled Serving Pieces

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Do you have a special friend that you would love to surprise with a gorgeous antique tea cup? Why not add another treasure to the package - one that she will treasure forever. . a hand decorated bejeweled teaspoon! Available only at Victoria Rose Cottage . . these don't last long. They also would make lovely toppers to a special tea enthusiast's gift basket or package!

Also other servicng pieces available like vintage bejeweled pie and cake servers. Just breathtaking for that special bride's cake serving ceremony.

Sold only at Victoria Rose Cottage!

Beautiful "Puttin' On The Glitz" Designs By Debbie Del Rosario Only At Our Cottage

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From Debbie's Shimmering Vanity Collection - Available Only At Victoria Rose Cottage

Beautiful jeweled vintage mirror with antique cherubs

Available only at the cottage.

Debbie's cherubs are such heirloom quality treasures - Start collecting yours today!

Available in standing positions including the jeweled stand or we have a few left that hang on the wall in cherubic romance.

We love the pink porcelain roses with crystal centers on her crown!

Look at the detail of this cherub as she serenades you with her crystal encrusted flute. Other friends of hers play accompany to her sweet music.

This item is from our Bella Enchanted Ladies series and was appropriately named
Lady Victoria Rose after our website. She sold right away but we thought you might love to look at the beautiful rose and the many vintage findings that went into the design of this special framed and bejeweled lady. We also have many other Bella Enchanted Ladies so please stop by and take a look at this talented artist's creations.

This super gorgeous, almost blinding glorious rhinestone wreath is a one of a kind treasure. We can just imagine this tied with an aqua blue bow and hanging in the window at Tiffany's . Debbie used her incredible designer's eye to create this masterpiece and hand crafted, vintage rhinestone one of a kind treasure. We hope you enjoy lookng at it - we would say "Dance in the light" and shine and shimmer - elegantly styled and strictly for the person who never has to look at a price tag! In a word - breathtaking!

Take A Look At Our Tag Site

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Our newest sister site, Victoria Rose Tags, is growing rapidly. We have recently been blessed to design and showcase the incredible art of Christie Repasy on our exclusive tags. These tags are only available as printed and hand finished tags - perfect for that Christie collector you know! We have our tag artist, Gina, print them on her high quality laser printer, cut them and add beautiful ribbons, paper roses, Swarovski crystals, and dashes of lace, and of course German glass glitter or what we like to call "angel dust" to give them sparkle and shine and that perfect touch of romance. Available only at Victoria Rose Tags, please stop by and visit us soon to peruse our entire line of exclusive, original tags. Most of our tags can also be sent via Email as a template for you to print and hand finish yourself if you are a talented hand crafter. . . Of course for personal, non commercial, not for sale use. Stop by and see us soon - we are designing new tags on a regular basis.

Victtorian & Vintage Framed Prints Now Available At Victoria Rose Prints

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Our sister site, Victoria Rose Prints, is now featuring beautiful framed prints. For those of you who love Vintage and Victorian themed reprints and love quality framed prints for your home, cottage or office, please take a few moments to visit our print site. The canvas ones are just breathtaking and sure to add romance and beauty and that comfortable "days gone by" feeling to your home. We also have a few loose prints left in stock that are currently on sale as we close out that line.

Please Visit Our Graphics Site

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We will soon be making a BIG announcement at our graphics site, Victoria Rose Graphics. We plan to bring many new and very special affordable Vintage & Victorian & Feminine themed website designs - all designs will be packaged so that you can add as many pages and categories as you like and will include a FREE shopping cart. All you will need to do is buy your domain and sign up for web hosting at one of our recommended hosting sites. Please keep watching our site for a special announcement.

More Beautiful Romantic Designs By Lynn

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Please take a look at Designs By Lynn, sold exclusively at our boutique at Victoria Rose Cottage.

Victoria Rose Cottage Welcomes Lynn

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You just won't believe our latest blessing. . the gift of Lynn. Exclusive to Victoria Rose Cottage, you will find romantic feminine designs - from the exceptionally talented Designs By Lynn Collection. Her seamstress skills are only matched by her incredible design experience. Lynn has been approached by leading catalog companies and here we are just so blessed that she has chosen us to showcase her talent! Please stop by and visit us and view her incredibly romantic designs - from gorgeous down and feather ruffled pillows to hanging sachets, plump and frilly pin cushions - all embellished with ribbons, lace, millinery and gorgeous bling - you are sure to find a spot for her designs or know someone who would love one as a gift! Bet you can't buy just one! Once you are able to see the quality of her work - you will return for more! Thank you God for blessing us with Lynn! Please stop by and visit Original Designs By Lynn at Victoria Rose Cottage.

Breathtaking Jeweled Shells - Beach Cottage Shimmer Collection

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From Debbie Del Rosario, sold only at Victoria Rose Cottage. You will find these beautiful real treasures from the sea, decorated with Sworovski crystals and vintage stones. Stop by our cottage today and visit Our Puttin' on the Glitz category. . . perfect for decorating your romantic cottage by the sea!

More Beautiful Treasures By Debbie Del Rosario

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This one done in our favorite color - us "girlie girls" love our pink!

Oh what stunning shoes! These gorgeous antique shoe bottles are ready to place on your romantic vanity or dressing table. . . Talk about "puttin' on glitz". . The gorgeous vintage stones "dance in the light" as they dazzle and show your romantic feminine side. We had one client who purchased one for his only daughter's wedding cake - what a topper for his "princess". . . what a cake! For those of you who love your shoes - aren't these just breathtaking? Only available at Victoria Rose Cottage

Bella Enchanted Ladies Demure Jeweled Bride By Debbie Del Rosario

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Please stop by our cottage to view the gorgeous jeweled treasures by our very own talented artist, Debbie Del Rosario. Debbie is by far, the most talented artist of her time. Her work is compared to very high end designers. She buys beautiful antique pieces and embellishes them with mostly vintage stones featuring Weiss and other high end jewels. Please stop by and take a look at our her beautiful talent by clicking on the picture. What a perfect gift for that special bride! Please visit Debbie at http://www.victoriarosecottage.com/ and click on the category titled "Puttin' on the Glitz" on the left side navigation panel.

New Store - New Tags - Romantic Pink Roses - Bling

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We are very blessed to showcase our newest line of original and exclusive copyright protected tags - perfect for gifts, collage compilations or even to frame and place in your favorite romantic shabby personal space. These are physical tags, printed on a high quality laser printer then embellished with hand applied details you will only find in higher end boutiques. You would have to see them "in person" to appreciate their beauty. Each one is decorated with romantic ribbons and Swarovski crystals or rhinestones, then dusted with German glass glitter or "angel dust" in all the right places. Where we have placed faux jewels, our tag artist, Gina, has added glitter, making them look like they are dusted with "daimond dust" that dances in the light. We have many tags in this collection that showcases the incredible talent of the famous artist, Gail McCormack. Please visit our new sister site, Victoria Rose Tags, for further details.

A Charmed Life - Blessing

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Yes, I was and am very blessed. I give God the honor and glory. My beloved parents built our cottage - I mean literally my beloved Daddy and his brothers and family friends built the cottage on Beech Hill Pond.. .the very year I came into the world. . . And that special place today - after all these years - still captures my heart. . . When I am sad, I look at pictures and cry. . tears of joy at having had such a wonderfully blessed childhood. . .. Thank you Mum and Daddy who are now with Jesus - thank you for the most wonderful memories of my life. . I know the way you raised me is a big part of who I am today. For anyone who is not familiar with Maine, Beech Hill Pond is about one half hour from Bar Harbor - another very special place to me. . .

Every year, about two or three times a summer, we would leave our summer cottage and go to the Coast for a picnic on Sand Beach at Bar Harbor, Maine.. . walk on over to Thunder Hole and have a Maine lobster feed on the way back to "camp". . . Another one of my favorite places on earth. . . If you ever are blessed to visit Maine, take a ride to Bar Harbor and go up Cadillac Mountain and Acadia National Park. . You will never ever forget that breathtaking view. . . Then go to Sand Beach - The water was like ice compared to how it is here in Florida but we loved every bit of it! Most people would say I had a charmed childhood - they are absolutely right.

Thanks to my beloved Daddy, I learned how to drive a boat by the time I was 7 years old and I am speaking of a huge inboard . . could swim like a fish at age 4, flew with my Daddy in his own sea plane, had a beloved Mum who cooked and cleaned the old fashioned way and believe all of us had our chores yet she always found time to play games with us and be our best cheerleader offering us unconditional love and encouragement. I had a beloved Mum & Daddy who would take us all out fishing every Saturday night on our own version of "Golden Pond" and Mum would fry those perch and salmon up for our Sunday breakfast - yummy.. Other kids from around the lake - our special friends, Sue, Owen, John, Connie, Freddie.. Snooky, Vickie, . . everyone would be able to know when my beloved Mum was frying her homemade donuts. . . they would come over in their boats. . Now I know and appreciate that blessing. . . .Back when refrigerator biscuits were probably not even thought of - these donuts were made from scratch and hand cut. . She also would make "Whoopie Pies" a Maine treat. . Ever had one of those? DON'T EVER HAVE ONE as you would gain ten pounds!! They are THE dessert of Maine and I have the secret recipe. . Maybe someday I will post it for you all. . . .

My beloved Daddy worked hard all his life to give his family every important blessing in life. . .and it all started with introducing us to God at an early age. . Yes, we had a blessed childhood, being able to summer every year at our cottage right on the lake - but we also had beloved parents who believed in teaching us The Ten Commandments and living them in front of our eyes as an example. . . They also spent hours with us playing games and teaching us important lessons and values. . We did not go anywhere as a family that we didn't all sing hymns in the car all the way. . It was just a part of our family, just like going to church. . Since I was old enough to pronounce the word Jesus, I have known Him as Lord and Savior. . .What a gift!

The cottage has been sold - and we don't get to Maine much any more - but it is and always will be my "Heaven On Earth". . . and one of the biggest blessings of my life.. . . .a "charmed" life. . . . a "blessed life" . . Perhaps one day, God willing, I will be able to return to Beech Hill Pond - Who knows the plans God has for me? From this very thankful heart - I pray that those reading this Blog will one day find their own little piece of "Heaven On Earth". . .

Signs of Change

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I remember a sign along the "camp road" a dirt road where people had to honk their car horn as they went around a corner to alert an oncoming car as the road was narrow and two cars could not fit at the same time. . So, as neighbors who showed courtesy we would all "honk the horn" around the corners to alert the other "campers". . Funny how little things like that now mean so much to me. . Such a part of those warm fuzzy memories that used to not mean quite as much because I was just a kid. . Looking back, I long for those good old days when life was as simple as a dirt road leading to Heaven on Earth..Getting back to the sign - at the fork in the road -where one camp road intersected with another - there was a sign - I will never forget it. . "This is God's country. . Why set it on fire and make it look like hell". ..Today, the ACLU would probably consider that sign some kind of unpolitically correct attempt at trying to witness for our Lord - Another reason why I miss those "good old days". . . God is God - Our country was founded on Christianity. . . Shame on anyone who has left Him out.

There's A Summer Place

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I was blessed to be able to grow up spending summers on a lake in the beautiful state of Maine. . . . Every single year, when us "kids" would get out of school, my beloved Mum would take us and a group of our friends to an Amusement Park in Maine to celebrate the start of our summer - the Auto Rest Park. . . a very small park not far from where we lived - We could eat all the "junk food" we wanted, candy apples, cotton candy, elephant ears, you name it - and walk around and look at the zoo animals and ride the limited amount of rides. It was our own little "Coney Island". The very next day, we would all pack our belongings and head for the lake - "Beech Hill Pond" - the most beautiful fresh water lake you could ever dream about. . . to this very day, it is my idea of Heaven On Earth". . .

Just A Maine Girl At Heart

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Place By The Sea

By Betsey Nixon

Along the coast of Southern Maine,

Is a place I want to be

The village of Kennebunkport

Oh to live in a place by the sea.

Neat little shops surround Dock Square

Pretty and quant as a town could ever be

Abundance of flowers, in bloom everywhere

This charming place by the sea.

Over in Cape Porpoise and down to the pier

Buoys and lobster boats, a lighthouse too

Walk down the lanes, absorb the warmth

This little settlement with a harbor view.

On to Goose Rocks, past the Clock Farm

To the loveliest beach for me

Tidal pools with snails and shells

Heaven has sent this place by the sea

Tropical Storm Faye Escaped Us Praise The Lord

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Praise the Lord - Another time our part of the state escaped any Hurricane happenings! It has been two years since we have even had a Hurricane warning in our part of the state and we all consider it a blessing. . . Thank you Lord. We did not even get rain in our part of the state and we need it! The sun was shining bright and it was a glorious day. We also wish to extend prayers to those families who were in the path of Faye. . . May all of you find strength and comfort in the God who created you. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you.

New Tags Coming Soon

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We are designing an entire new line of romantic tags for gifts, Scrapbooking, Collage, Mixed Media. We have recently sent these designs to our very talented artisan, Gina, to embellish with German glass glitter or "angel dust" and gorgeous ribbons and other romantic embellishments. This is only a sampling of the many tags we have on our design board. Look for these soon at the cottage - Victoria Rose Cottage.

Romancing Your Office At Victoria Rose Cottage

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Have you ever seen such a gorgeous selection of romantic office items? All hand painted by our porcelain artist, Joye, these are certain to make any Romantic Cottage Style, Elegant Victorian or Traditional office space more romantic. Joye can hand paint these any colorway to meet your own personal taste. Please stop by our website, Victoria Rose Cottage, and click on the Joye Hand Painted Items under our Shopping Banner. . .

We Are Famous For Our Original Shop Tags!

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At Victoria Rose Graphics, we are known for our exclusive and original Shabby Shop Tags®. We create tags for online boutiques and websites, as well as Ebay or Etsy sellers, to use on their items they sell. We personalize these exclusive tags with your shop name. Many of our clients print them out, punch a hole in the tag with a pretty punch, thread a gorgeous organdy ribbon through and then add embellishemts such as paper roses or rhinestones. Then sprinkle with a dash of glitter or "angel dust" and you not only have a tag to hang on your item but the tag can be turned into a business card by adding your name and address and other pertinent information on the reverse side by either a label or a stamp. Many of our clients are antique store owners who have told us that their clients come in regularly to see if they have new tags as they collect them and would rather post those on a Kitchen work center or Bulletin board or use them as a bookmark. . they are just too pretty to toss away. Speaking of bookmarks, we also sell beautiful complementing book marks that make a great "tuck-in" gift for your customer. . . We sell both the tags and bookmarks as E-Images, meaning they are sent to you worldwide via Email and you can print as many as you want for personal, non-commercial use. All tags and bookmarks can be used commercially on your own products but are not to be sold or claimed as your own creations as each one is our copyright protected intellectual property.

Please stop by and visit us at Victoria Rose Graphics and take a look at our collection when you have a few moments.

Inspirations

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Christian By Maya Angelou

When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not shouting "I'm clean livin."

I'm whispering "I was lost,"Now I'm found and forgiven.
When I say..."I am a Christian"I don't speak of this with pride.

I'm confessing that I stumble and need CHRIST to be my guide.
When I say... "I am a Christian"I'm not trying to be strong.

I'm professing that I'm weak and need HIS strength to carry on.
When I say... "I am a Christian"I'm not bragging of success.

I'm admitting I have failed and need God to clean my mess.
When I say... "I am a Christian"I'm not claiming to be perfect,

My flaws are far too visible - but, God believes I am worth it.
When I say... "I am a Christian"I still feel the sting of pain,

I have my share of heartaches - So I call upon His name.
When I say... "I am a Christian"I'm not holier than thou,

I'm just a simple sinner who received God's good grace, somehow. . ..

Thank you Miss Angelou for blessing us with your beautiful writing.
We consider these "Pearls Of Wisdom"

"From the fullness of HIS grace, we have all received one blessing after another."
John 1:16
The Holy Bible, NIV

Meet The Joye Of Our Website

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You are in for a treat! During the time when our Premiere porcelain artist, Kathy Carlson was going through times when her devotion to her family was far more important than painting - and we are thankful she feels that way - we were very blessed once again to find Joye Hinton.

Joye is also a porcelain painter but paints in a different style than Kathy. Joye's name is so true to her presence. . . For she has brought such joy to us and to those who are blessed to receive her hand painted treasures. . . Like Kathy, she also realizes her talent comes from God and thanks Him every single day for it.

We too are so thankful and it is a blessing to showcase the incredible talent of both of these fine artists. We understand from reading that china painting is becoming a lost art. That made us even more thankful that God just connected us in His own special networking so that we can showcase the talent of two women who also know and honor Him. . a perfect match. . . and it shows in their talent.

Joye is a former florist so you can just imagine how realistic her roses look - Sometimes, we think we can actually pick them off the china! From romantic hand painted office items to the gorgeous and elegant tea sets, chocolate pot sets, and now an air tight canister set for your romantic ccottage style Kitchen - you will keep returning just to view the beauty of these very romantic items - each one just overflowing with the most romantic bloom of all - Roses!

Although pink is our favorite color - Joye is also happy to paint any of her items in any color your heart desires. She loves painting special for you as her main goal is to make sure that you are happy with your purchase! Most of the time, unless a client requires a lot more details, such as a lot of added roses, she does not charge additional to customize your hand painted porcelain to your own design goals. . .

We are overjoyed - I mean overJOYEd with the incredible talent and loving generous spirit of this Christian woman. . . Please stop by our site when you have time. . Victoria Rose Cottage continues to be thankful to God for blessing us with this incredibly talented china painter - add some Joye to your home today!

We thank the Lord for blessing us with Joye and her incredible talent and ask you to continue to bless her and her family as they continue to honor and glorify you in all they do. Amen.

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We are so blessed at Victoria Rose Cottage to showcase the incredible talent of Kathy Carlson, porcelain artist. Kathy's God given and God recognized talent - is truly a gift and a blessing! We met Kathy several years ago and from the very first day - there was a special connection. I also knew that she had an incredible talent. . . I purchased a few items from her and the day they arrived, I was amazed at her incredible talent. I had collected a few pieces of Limoges from inheritance and her work reminded me of Limoges. . . I told her on that day that if I ever was blessed to open a brick and mortar store or gift shop, I would order from her regularly as her attention to detail and her Limoges style of painting just captured my heart. The little purse business card holder takes a special place on my desk today.

Well, I never got to open that little Victorian gift shop. The Lord had other plans for me and I was diagnosed with a muscle and tissue disease. . .So, I ended up with an online boutique and you guessed it - the first person I contacted was Kathy. . . I could not wait for others to see her incredible talent. The rest, as they say, is history.

Kathy is going through a very difficult time right now with a precious family member going through chemotherapy and radiation so she is only painting when she can and only the larger pieces. . . She is devoting more time to her family and we love and respect that. . in fact, we would not want it any other way. Kathy puts God first and foremost and is spending less time in her studio and more time with her family right now. . . Initially, she did not think she could take up her paint brush again - she was too sad and overwhelmed. . .With time and many prayers and prayer chains - God was able to redirect Kathy's steps and she now paints when her husband is sleeping or when she is not needed by her family. . it is therapeutic for her and we feel so blessed. At the same time, orders may take a little longer but God has again blessed us as all of the clients who are waiting on orders truly understand and appreciate her circumstance and are being so patient. . . If you would like to take a look at Kathy's incredible talent, please visit us Victoria Rose Cottage.

Thank you Lord for blessing us with Kathy's talent and thank you for your love and grace toward her beloved family member. If any of you include prayer as part of your daily life, please add Kathy Carlson and her family to your prayer list.

In Tribute

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Our Golden Girl, Rosey, as a 9 month old puppy.

Of course, in a bed of Roses!

This picture was taken of our Rosey girl shortly before she passed.

As you can see, she was the picture of health and such a blessing to us!

We will always save a special place in our hearts for this Golden Girl.

Promises

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Look at that face - that is the face that captured my heart!

By the way, she sleeps on our down filled white sofa!

Where else would a "princess" sleep?

This is not a good picture of the majesty of this dog!

She is 110 pounds of breathtaking beauty!

Better pictures posted soon!

Ruby is looking pretty relaxed in her new home.

This was taken only a few days after she captured our hearts!

We promised you a picture of our beautiful new angel dog - Ruby. Ruby is a Great Pyrenees. We never imagined ever that we would be blessed with another dog when we lost our beloved Rosey girl. . . Ruby is a rescue dog - but we love to say that Ruby rescued us. . . not the other way around. I was looking around on the Internet, just looking - to see what "rescue dogs" were all about. . . My heart was breaking and I was still very sad about our Rosey passing so suddenly. A lot of our very well meaning friends suggested we look at rescue dogs and we were not ready. .saying that we did not ever want to experience the hurt of losing another dog - especially not right away. When they would make these suggestions, we knew it came from love but somehow it seemed to us that they just had no idea of our loss. . . Rosey had become a little nurse to me as well as my constant companion - and no dog could ever replace her. . . but I knew that many of these friends loved us and were only trying to help and for some of them - that help came from a very special place as they too had lost a beloved pet and companion.

So, as I looked on the Internet for Golden Retriever rescue dogs - just to see what that was about in detail - I came across many rescue groups under the various search banners. . . I went to a site that listed all rescue groups and clicked on the Great Pyrenees Rescue group. . I grew up as a little girl in Maine - with a dog at my side my entire life. I have never ever not had a dog. . . I remember asking my beloved Mum to buy me a book of dogs so I could study the breeds. My only brother had a dog collection in his room - little ceramic statues of them - and I would sneek in his room and just look at them and admire the different breeds. . . When I saw Great Pyrenees - I thought - Gee, what do they look like? I had never heard much about that breed and never seen one in person. . . It got me curious. I clicked on this link and went to the Florida group. Down the page of available dogs - about half way down - was this "Ruby" girl! The minute I saw that face - she reminded me of our Rosey - only white instead of gold. . . I read all about her and clicked out of there as fast as I could. I was NOT ready for another dog - no more broken hearts. . no. . I kept repeating this over and over. . Protect yourself - you don't need another dog - you are healing now and will visit other people's dogs and continue on and hold Rosey special. Well, to make a long story shorter- you guessed it. I could not forget that face.

I kept returning to the site and seeing her still there. I kept thinking - No - someone has adopted her - the webmaster just failed to take her picture off there. No, no, no. . .. .Plus she was a lot bigger than our Rosey and Rosey was big enough to handle.. . weighing a hefty 85 pounds. Please see pictures above.

One day I decided to just ask a few more questions about Ruby. . Was she adopted? Where was she living? How long had she been in rescue? What was her circumstance?

Yes - We filled out the application and had a home study - the group is very thorough and we were happy about that. . they don't want any dogs being adopted to be sold or further abused. . . We were told that we would not be approved because we did not have a fenced in yard! Oh Lord in Heaven - oh no. . . Not after I had "fallen in love" with this Ruby girl! The head of the group heard our story about our losing our Rosey girl and knew we lived in a community that was gated and where fences were not allowed and she made an exception for us after the case worker had brought a "test dog" to our home and she reported that we would make perfect parents for Ruby. . . .We then drove a long distance to "meet" her and the minute we met her, we fell hopelessly "in love" with this 110 pound girl who looked more like a bear than a dog! She overwhelmed us with her size and her distinctive characteristics. She has a huge mane around her neck like a lion and she was bred originally to protect sheep in France as well as the owners and their manors . . . and was referred to as a Guardian dog. . I made the mistake in the initial interview by calling saying that I had done research and understood they were great Guard dogs. I was corrected immediately and told she was not a Guard dog but a Guardian Dog and now that we have been blessed with her, we fully understand the difference. . . This dog believes her entire purpose of being here is to be our Guardian angel. .. She is fiercely protective and at the same time, has the sweetest most gentle spirit. . And those eyes - they seem to look right into the soul when she looks at you. . . It is very hard to explain and I will post further at a later time but if you have never had the opportunity to see or know these fantastic creatures - you could never "get it" as to my message. . .Ruby did not know I walk with a cane. From the time we met, she refuses to take a step until I take one. . . She won't walk in front of me or behind me .. she takes a step beside me as I take a step. It is very hard to explain but she is truly my Guardian and had no idea or formal training to be a service dog. . .

Look for updates soon. . and thank you God for blessing us with this incredible gift. . . We know, as any pet owner does, that God created pets to teach humans true unconditional love. . . Thank you Lord for your unconditional love.

From The Valley To The Mountain Top

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We have not posted for a long time. It seems that the Lord humbles us by giving us some time in the valley. The awesome news is that His unconditional love and grace and great big arms that hold us up - doesn't keep us there for long. We are climbing the mountain and doing so with praise and glory to our Lord. Thank you Jesus.

Last year was quite a year. I did not really feel like sharing much because of the time in the valley. We lost our beloved Golden Retriever, Rosey, very suddenly. We were so unprepared - not that you can ever be prepared to lose a family member. But she was a little over six years old and so healthy - our vet did not have a clue either. Apparently, these very lovable Golden Girls are prone to getting lymphoma. . Sinec we only visited the vet yearly, Rosey had lymphoma and when she gave us the first sign that there was something wrong, we rushed hr to the vet who let us know she was in the end stage and would not make it through the week. Sometimes - although we had moments of selfishness - you have to do the humane thing and let them go. . .

I used to get up every morning and just hold my head toward Heaven and ask "Why Lord - why would you take this precious friend from me? She meant so much to me and helped me so much with some physical challenges". . .Now, with healing and with prayer - I get up and I thank the Lord for His blessing - for in His mercy - we never saw our Rosey girl suffer - not one day. . .

We also are comforted by the fact that we heard a ministry by the Reverend Billy Graham who said that he had been asked so many times if our pets will join us in Heaven. . . He said with all confidence - we will. He made reference to a Bible verse but we don't want to guess and will try and find it to post at a later time.

Speaking of Mountains - our new best friend is a Mountain dog! How appropriate! Please check back to see our new best friend - our Ruby - who we know was planned just for us by our Lord - and perhaps a little nudge from our Rosey girl!! We will post pictures next posting. It is time to get back to work!

Victoria Rose Cottage Web Site Families Are Getting A New Look

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Please take a few minutes to check out our new look. Victoria Rose Cottage is redesigning our family of web sites and will be showcasing many new items as we expand. We also now offer custom and limited edition web sites. If you are considering a redesign for your web site or are just thinking about opening an online boutique, and love the Vintage and Victorian look - please stop by and visit us at Victoria Rose Graphics. We also specialize in feminine website design.

We have been busy preparing to change hosts which means an extensive amount of time spent on moving products from one site to another. With over 1000 products at our main gift site, Victoria Rose Cottage, this project is taking up most of our waking hours. Once completed, we will be able to offer our loyal customers a much more user friendly shopping environment and many new Victorian & Vintage themed items - all catering to our passion for ROSES!

THANK YOU LORD FOR THE GIFTS

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Thank you Lord, for your most precious gift - You gave me life and with that - you chose for me the most incredible loving and generous parents in the world. I could not begin to write this blog without giving praise and honor and glory to the Lord.

It all began - this gift of life - with my beloved Mum being told by her doctor that she should not have any more babies. She had birthed five children and only 2 had survived. The other three were born and because of complications, passed on before they were even a week old. Those were the siblings I never knew - "Baby" who did not live long enough for my beloved parents to name, Mabel, named after my beloved Nana Porter, and Mary Ann. My beloved Mum always believed in God and therefore left it up to Him as to how many children they would be blessed to have - each one a gift to her. When she found out she was "with child" and carrying me - the doctor took her and my beloved Daddy aside and told them that the birth just could not take place safely - that either my beloved Mum would die in childbirth or I wouldn't make it or if I did make it - I would be born very sickly and not live long. My beloved parents did not believe in abortion - that was never ever a consideration. They only believed in God and His principles and would pray - I mean get down on their physical knees together - holding hands - and talk to the Lord about every major decision. No - abortion was never even a thought. They knew that they trusted God and being that my beloved Mum was "with child" again - that meant that He had plans for that child or for them and so they trusted Him, not a doctor. In today's world, I am certain that this view would be challenged by many but to me - even writing this makes me proud and so thankful for their loving spirit and faith in God.

Okay - as always - I am "rambling rose" as my beloved Mum used to call me. When I write - I lose all track of time and all of these heartfelt emotions come to surface. Now - about my birth - there is a point to me sharing this with all of you.

My beloved Mum told me that her doctor - good old Dr. Horton who was a family doctor that made house calls - can you believe it? Yes - he would drive from Bangor, Maine out to Hermon - a small town where we lived in Maine. Anyway - he had told her and my beloved Daddy that there would be complications with her deciding to have me. When I was born - everyone in the delivery room was prepared for the worst. . . either my beloved Mum or I would not make it or if I made it - I would be very sick and not survive long. Back then - one has to remember that there were no ultrasounds or even x-rays - they would have been deemed unsafe.

Okay - I am going to "arrive" any minute. Surprise!! I came into the world tiny, but not premature - Good Lord if you could see me now, there is little on me that one would say is "tiny" for certain - maybe my ankles! Anyway - instead of me being born sickly - I came into the world with rosey pink cheeks and a tiny rosebud mouth and the nurses and my beloved Mum and Daddy - and yes, even Dr. Horton - nicknamed me "ROSEBUD". Yes, I still have those rosey cheeks - have never had to wear blush or much makeup at all - And I used to get kind of embarrassed when they would call me their little "Rosebud" but now - as I sit here missing them every single day of my life - that name is somewhat endearing and precious. . .

With the blessings and the gifts comes heartache - I will leave that for the next post.I hope I haven't bored you with my beginnings.

WELCOME TO VICTORIA ROSE COTTAGE

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