All posts tagged: Roses

How Stopping to Smell the Roses Benefits Relationships

How Stopping to Smell the Roses Benefits Relationships

Published by Jenni Sidey

My wife Shannon and I absolutely love springtime in the Northeast. Each day offers new surprises. Oh wow, the spring peeper frogs just started singing tonight! Did you see the pink dogwood in front of the porch today? The goldfinches are back at the feeder—aren’t they just so delightful? The rose bush we planted last year is starting to grow buds! But you know, not everyone takes the time to stop and smell the roses (metaphorically speaking). And, let’s be honest, sometimes you just have stuff to do, and smelling the roses doesn’t make it onto the agenda. The Psychology of Being Present-Focused Various studies have shown that having a present-focused approach to daily life provides benefits (e.g., Rush & Grouzet, 2012). Being present-focused when it comes to how one utilizes their time, as well as simply reporting having a positive attitude about being present-focused, are predictive of various markers of health and well-being. So when someone tells you to stop and smell the roses, they are probably looking out for you and giving you …

Katy Perry blasts Ruby Rose’s sexual assault claims as ‘categorically false and dangerous lies’

Katy Perry blasts Ruby Rose’s sexual assault claims as ‘categorically false and dangerous lies’

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Katy Perry has vehemently denied Ruby Rose’s claims that she sexually assaulted the Batwoman star nearly 20 years ago. The 40-year-old Australian actor made the accusations on Threads in response to a post by music outlet Complex about Perry’s reaction to Justin Bieber’s headlining performance at Coachella. “Katy Perry sexual [sic] assaulted me at spice market nightclub in Melbourne,” Rose commented. “Who gives a s*** what she thinks.” In a statement shared with Variety, a representative for the “California Gurls” pop star said: “The allegations being circulated on social media by Ruby Rose about Katy Perry are not only categorically false, they are dangerous reckless lies. “Ms. Rose has a well-documented history of making serious public allegations on social media against various individuals, claims that have repeatedly been denied by those named.” Katy Perry (left) has slammed sexual assault allegations made against her …

Red Roses rusty but still relentless in pursuit of more history

Red Roses rusty but still relentless in pursuit of more history

Published by Sam Flores

Ireland will take pride from how they conjured two second-half scores via McGann and captain King. Bringing an energy late on that the Red Roses could not match, Scott Bemand, their head coach, implored his team to use their much-improved display as a springboard for the rest of the championship. Intriguingly, no England side – male or female – have won a Six Nations in the year following a World Cup. The team of part-time teachers and plumbers who triumphed in 2014 endured a miserable championship the following spring. That is the next challenge facing this world-beating Red Roses team if they are to create the “dynasty” that Mitchell mentioned earlier this week. On this evidence, there is still work to be done. Match details Scoring sequennce 5-0 Cokayne try, 7-0 Rowland con, 12-0 Bern try, 14-0 Roland con, 19-0 Bern try, 21-0 Roland con, 26-0 Breach try, 28-0 Rowland con, 33-0 Kildunne try, 33-5 McGann try, 33-10 King try, 33-12 O’Brien con. England E Kildunne; J Breach, M Jones, H Rowland, C Moloney-Macdonald; H …

Why roses remain skincare’s most luxurious power ingredient

Why roses remain skincare’s most luxurious power ingredient

Published by Sam Flores

Beyond its fragrance, roses are rich in bioactive compounds including antioxidants and essential lipids that help hydrate, soothe and protect the skin. Several rose-derived ingredients are widely used in skincare today: Rose essential oil, distilled from rose petals and valued for its antioxidant properties Rose water, the aromatic water produced during distillation, known for its soothing and anti-inflammatory effects Rosehip oil and extracts, derived from the fruit of the rose plant and rich in essential fatty acids, pro-vitamin A and vitamin C that help address pigmentation and visible signs of ageing While roses have long been prized for their calming and hydrating properties, advances in extraction technology have introduced new actives such as rose stem cells and rose-derived PDRN, increasingly used in high-performance skincare. One of the latest developments is rose PDRN, a vegan-friendly alternative to the traditional salmon-derived ingredient used in regenerative skincare. Extracted from the stem cells of the Damascus rose, it is designed to mimic skin-repair signals that stimulate cellular renewal, improve elasticity and strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier. Some studies also …

Slash: Guns ‘n’ Roses star’s guitar to fetch up to £300,000 in music auction

Slash: Guns ‘n’ Roses star’s guitar to fetch up to £300,000 in music auction

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This A guitar used by Guns N’ Roses musician Slash will be heading to auction at London’s Propstore auction house in April, where it is expected to fetch between £150,000 and £300,000. Part of the Music Memorabilia Live Auction collection, the relic was played by the rock legend during the group’s Not In This Lifetime Tour back in 2016, which saw him reunite with bandmates Axl Rose and Duff McKagan for the first time in over 20 years. The iconic Gibson Les Paul Custom ‘59 has been photo-matched and signed by the man himself. The Gibson Les Paul Custom ‘59 with an estimated price tag of between £150,000 and £300,000 (PA) Elsewhere, a jacket worn by the late George Michael will also be going under the hammer. The black La Rocka leather jacket was sported by the solo artist and former Wham! star while …

Guitar used by Slash of Guns N’ Roses during iconic tour set to fetch up to £300,000 at auction

Guitar used by Slash of Guns N’ Roses during iconic tour set to fetch up to £300,000 at auction

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This An iconic Gibson Les Paul guitar used by Slash during Guns N’ Roses’ chart-topping Not In This Lifetime tour is poised to fetch up to £300,000 when it goes under the hammer next month. The photo-matched, stage-used and autographed ‘59 Custom Shop instrument was a centrepiece of the US band’s 2016 tour, which saw Axl Rose, Slash, and Duff McKagan reunite for the first time since 1993. With an estimate ranging from £150,000 to £300,000, the guitar will be offered at Propstore auction house in London as part of its Music Memorabilia Live Auction collection. Also set to go under the hammer is a jacket worn by the late George Michael during the music video for his 1987 hit single Faith. The Grammy-winning artist, known for hits including Father Figure and One More Try, also wore the jacket onstage during his Faith tour …

Alfie Boe pays tribute to late Stone Roses bassist Mani in new song

Alfie Boe pays tribute to late Stone Roses bassist Mani in new song

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Alfie Boe has released a new single paying tribute to the late Gary “Mani” Mounfield, bassist for The Stone Roses and Primal Scream. The 52-year-old’s song, “Face Myself”, from a forthcoming album of the same name, reflects on the Manchester indie and dance scene of his teenage years, featuring the lyric “good old Mani played it right”. The musical theatre star explained: “At the time that I was writing that song, we heard about the tragic death of Mani from Stone Roses and Primal Scream. “I put in a little tribute, which goes ‘dreams are grown in Burnage skies, a golden past that made us cry, the prom is glorified with lights, for good old Mani played it right, those Cranwell boys, they sang along’. “I only met Mani once and never really got to know him – I wish I had. The …

16 flower bouquets to bowl them over this Valentine’s Day 2026 with UK delivery

16 flower bouquets to bowl them over this Valentine’s Day 2026 with UK delivery

Published by Sam Flores

Flowers are to Valentine’s Day what chocolate is to Easter and baubles to Christmas. Just try to picture the special occasion without this piece of the jigsaw. Doesn’t quite work, does it? While romance on February 14 can manifest in myriad ways — an intimate meal, a sparkling piece of jewellery, a lavish minibreak, who knows, perhaps even a proposal — the simple gift of a beautifully tied bunch of flowers never fails to get the right reaction. Of all the flowers, it’s roses that shine in the spotlight come V-Day: the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans all linked the flower with their various goddesses, most notably Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love and Eros, the ancient Greek god of love (and this very paper’s symbol), whose name is an anagram of rose. Where did the tradition of sending Valentine’s flowers come from? We have the famously repressed Victorians to thank for the modern-day flurry of bouquet deliveries come February 14. At a time when many felt unable to express their innermost emotions, flowers were used …

Best Lego deal: Save .04 on the Lego Botanicals Bouquet of Roses at Amazon

Best Lego deal: Save $12.04 on the Lego Botanicals Bouquet of Roses at Amazon

Published by skeptic

SAVE OVER $10: As of Jan. 19, the Lego Botanicals Bouquet of Roses is on sale for $47.95 at Amazon This is 20% off its list price of $59.99. $47.95 at Amazon $59.99 Save $12.04   The countdown to Valentine’s Day has begun, and if you’ve been shopping around for gift ideas, you can’t go wrong with Lego. The Botanicals line, in particular, features an excellent variety of floral arrangements that make for great gifts. If you’re hoping to pick up something classic for someone special this Valentine’s Day, the Lego Botanicals Bouquet of Roses is on sale right now. Over at Amazon, the Lego Botanicals Bouquet of Roses is on sale for $47.95. This saves you $12.04 off its usual list price of $59.99, but more importantly, it’s the lowest-ever price at Amazon. If you’ve had it in mind, now is a great time to grab it and make sure you have it in time for Valentine’s Day. Mashable Trend Report Mashable Deals By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing …