Living with Flowers Roses

("A Gift" by Sweetblue on Etsy)

Who doesn't love roses? Probably the most recognized, loved and generally romantic of all flowers, roses are deeply ingrained in our culture and lives. Whether it's a floral print blouse, your grandmother's china, or your perfume, chances are you experience roses in at least some capacity every day.
In Victorian times, as well as today, roses symbolized love. Different colors, number, and stage of openness could change the connotation slightly, but the main theme of love was always there.
Here are a few different ways you can enjoy roses even more in your home..

Potpourri:
While potpourri can contain many different kinds of flowers, there is just something about a potpourri with roses in it that makes it so pleasing. You can put it in sachets to give as gifts or scent your linens, or put it in a glass bowl in your home as a lovely and aromatic decoration.

Here is a beautiful potpourri of rose petals from Marimakingsupplies on Etsy

Rose Teas:
Teas with roses in them are both delicious and have many health benefits, such as being high in vitamins and strengthening the immune and digestive systems. This article explains some of the properties of rose tea in more detail:
http://www.livestrong.com/article/71165-rose-tea-health-benefits/


Paulajeansgarden on Etsy offers this beautiful and delicious looking Sweet Heart Tea with rose petals.

Rose Hips:

("Yesterday's Roses" by Lynda Naranjo on Etsy)

Rose hips are so pretty, and don't get nearly enough attention as their blooming friends! They can be found in jams, teas, wine, natural remedies, and even soap!

This natural and vegan soap by CrowleyManor on Etsy is a gentle way to exfoliate for sensitive skin. The rose hip powder in this soap is high in Vitamin C and promotes collagen production!