Decorative Artist Jo-Anne Coletti specializes in everything Roses, and has a special fondness for beautiful things that are faded, worn and well loved. She looks to old Rose paintings for her inspiration in all of her work and finds that things from the past were made with elegance, care and detail. For over a decade, Jo-Anne's passion for art has turned into a thriving business. Named after her love of roses, Vintage Rose Collection specializes in painting of antique items, vintage furniture, old and used objects, as well as floral wall painting and cottage style decorating. 
another year has passed...and as I look back I realize more and more how little we control, even when we think we do ...
GOD HAS A PLAN
and he's sticking to it.
although I rarely go without a new year's resolution, this year will go without a plan...without a resolution...
I WILL WAIT
I will take each day, one day, one single day at a time...
because we don't know what tomorrow will bring...we only have today...
so laugh loud, be ever so kind to everyone, hug your loved ones, often... and fall in love.. with each and every day...
Blessings to you my sweet friends,
Jo-Anne
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Lovely post Joanne! Wishing you and yours a safe, blessed, happy and healthy NEW YEAR!
Hugs from Tampa!
Jackie
Dearest Jo-Anne,
That is an almost poetic post! So well phrases and so TRUE... Let's enjoy each minute, hour, day with our loved ones. Time is so precious!
Lots of love and happiness to you for 2011!
Mariette's Back to Basics
Well said sweet friend! xoxo
Happy New Year Joanne!!
What a sweet post!!
I do follow you and enjoy your blogs AND I am a follower on Facebook.
You do great work :=)
Suzann
Wonderful post! I too do not do New Years Resolutions - Instead reflect on the past year and the many blessings and much grace that has been extended to me and my family.
bee blessed
mary
Beautiful thoughts and roses Jo~Anne... Happy New Year to you my friend... I too posted roses today... I can hardly wait for Spring!... xoxo Julie Marie
Beautiful thoughts Jo~Anne to hold close...thank you!
Happy 2011!!
A beautiful Post and reminder. May 2011 be all that you Hope and envision it to be, one day at a time... Dawn... The Bohemian
From Romania "Happy New Year"! Welcome, Iana
Just this Sunday at mass our homily was all about God being so passionate about showing us his passion for us!
This year there will be no resolutions , just letting go and letting what will be! Also a lot more laughter because it really is the best medicine! I love your new magazine it is such a treasure! Jean
Beautiful blog!!
Greetings,
Leny
Beautiful words Jo~Here is to a happy healthy 2011 for you & your beautiful family! I can't tell you how much I LOVE your magnificant magazine. You should be so proud of yourself for such a beautiful piece of work-AMAZNG! xoxo chris
Beautifuel pictures and words....
I am still waiting for the magazin I orderd??
Have a wonderfuel day...
hugs from elinAnita Oslo
Happy New Year Jo-Anne!
Beautiful words,love and happiness to you and your loved ones for 2011,
I have just received my Feminine Home in the post here in England and i am delighted,time to curl up now and dream away as i turn page after page,
Love Kristina xxx
I love this post. Staying grounded in today and making the most of every moment is so important!! I try not let a day go by that I don't talk to my children and tell them I love them.
Beautiful post! Thank you for sharing your unwavering faith with blogland. Wishing you a wonderful, blessed New Year!
what a sweet post, Jo-Anne ...beauty for the heart as well as for the eyes. I am so enjoying my magazine (FH)
blessings to you, this new year.
Rene'
THANKS for the sweet words on dd's wedding...it was so much fun!
Dear Jo-Anne, What beautiful thoughts to start the new year with!
Dear Joanne,
I just found your beautiful blog and will be your follower from now on. My big compliments. Me as an flowerist loves the beautiful pictures on your blog.
I can see and almost feel the passion you have.
Go on this way and let us enjoy.
lovely warm regards,
Marianne
I`m in love with your pink roses...
Greetings from Austria!
Nora
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