What? Where?! When??!!at Barb's Beautiful Bella Vista Blog, of course.
"Said the first little rooster,
With a strange little squirm,
"I wish I could find
A fat little worm."
Said the next little rooster,
With an odd little shrug:
"I wish I could find
A fat little bug."
Said a third little rooster,
With a small sigh of grief,
"I wish I could find
A green little leaf!"
Said the fourth little rooster,
With a faint little moan,
"I wish I could find
A wee gravel stone."
"Now, see here!" said the mother,
From the green garden patch,
"If you want any breakfast,
Just come here and scratch!"
Today is the biggest gathering of
Rooster Lovers in bloggerville!
At last count, there were almost 200 participants in
this second annual "Show Off Your Roosters"Blog party
hosted by Barb at Bella Vista.
Rooster Lovers in bloggerville!
At last count, there were almost 200 participants in
this second annual "Show Off Your Roosters"Blog party
hosted by Barb at Bella Vista.
I didn't get to join in last year's party as I didn't own a single rooster!
I've gathered a few since then in the Gazebo House
and they are slowly multiplying.
I've gathered a few since then in the Gazebo House
and they are slowly multiplying.
This big fella is by Fitz & Floyd.
He IS King of the roost!
He IS King of the roost!
He usually sits high atop my bakers rack in the kitchen
but today he's front & center in the sunroom
along with my everyday dishes.
These large square platters
make great chargers, serving pieces
or just on display for decoration.
or just on display for decoration.
"All around the barnyard
The animals are fast asleep.
Sleeping cows and horses,
Sleeping pigs and sheep.
Here comes the cocky rooster
To sound his daily alarm.
"Cock-a-doodle-doo!
Wake up, you sleepy farm!"
Please wake up & fly over to Barb's blog to see more
flocks of these fine feathered friends!
Thank you, Barb, for hosting this fun meme.
Oh...I almost forgot these!
Bought them especially for the party &
FORBID anyone to use them until AFTER today.
LOL
Thanks for stopping by the Gazebo House.
Its fun to share the same crazy passions with all of you!
fondly,
flocks of these fine feathered friends!
Thank you, Barb, for hosting this fun meme.
Oh...I almost forgot these!Bought them especially for the party &
FORBID anyone to use them until AFTER today.
LOL
Thanks for stopping by the Gazebo House.
Its fun to share the same crazy passions with all of you!
fondly,
OH MY STARS!
ReplyDeleteYour Fitz and Floyd rooster is just DIVINE! OMG! He is one GORGEOUS hunk of poultry (whoops - sorry!) (hehehe)
Love everything about your gazebo house. I could sit in there and welcome my day with a nice cup of coffee or end my day with a nice glass of wine.
We have had a MARVELOUS time visiting! CeeKay and Marty are just a whole lot of fun to shop with. They follow behind you holding whatever it is you are trying to avoid - calling your name.
We had a ball! Next time ~ JOIN US!
Hugs from So Cal! and loving your Roosters!
Karen
Hi Rett!
ReplyDeleteI love all of your wonderful roosters but I have t osay Mr. Fitz and Floyd is my favorite! Thank you for inviting me to your party! I have had the most cock a doodle do of a time.
Hugs,
Penny
Rett, what a cute cute post. Love that big colorful handsome fella. Very pretty table.
ReplyDeleteLove your Fitz and Floyd rooster! Gorgeous! He's really something to crow about! Your china is pretty too. A very pretty tablescape, Rett. I do not have any roosters; maybe by next year at this time I will have some. Time will tell!
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Just love your tablescape and your towels are gorgeous ;) This cock a doodle do party is just hilarious! You all have inspired me to look at some fowl for my Love Shack! Have a wonderful weekend, fondly, Roberta
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I love your fitz and floyd rooster! He is a biggun! LOL! I love fitz and floyd! Aren't they just beautiful? I just love your love your gorgeous setting too! Those dishes are wonderful. Loved the cute post also!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the roosters, but most of all I enjoyed the sunny outlook of your sunroom - what a beautiful place!
ReplyDeleteOMG Ship that Fitz and Floyd to me right now ha ha!! Oh girl that's one of the most beautiful Roo I have ever seen...Your photos are just awesome girl...Hope you have a GREAT Weekend my friend...Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
ReplyDeleteThe Fitz and Floyd rooster is amazing. At one time I had a rooster theme going on in the kitchen when it was red. Changed the color to grey/green and have not put them back. Should look to see where they went. Love yours. Have a wonderful party and take care.
ReplyDeleteRett, what a darling post! Love the rhyme and all the gorgeous guys who have joined The Gazebo House. Beautiful table. I love the way the sunshine streams into your home. ~ Sarah
ReplyDeleteJust love anything Fitz and Floyd. Beautiful bird. I have several towels that are on the not use list!
ReplyDeleteRett,
ReplyDeleteYOur fitz and floyd rooster is fabulous. Anything they do is always so beautiful. And he is perfect with your french feeling table. You do set the prettiest tables!
As always your posts are creative and fun. Love the shaddow of Mr. Rooster. YOu certainly have something worth crowing (do roosters crow?) about.
Yvonne
Rett,
ReplyDeleteGreat post...love your Fitz and Floyd rooster...soooo handsome!
Blessings,
Linda
Oh Rett, this is such a lovely post! From beginning to end, I am just drooling with delight. The Fitz rooster takes my breath!! The table is so welcoming and just plain gorgeous with a capital G. I love it.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for joining us and sharing. Have a really fun time today.
Hugs, Barb ♥
Hello sweet lady...
ReplyDeleteOhhh my...your Fitz and Floyd rooster is certanly a GRAND fellow! He's just full of color...and certainly makes a fabulous centerpiece for your stunning table!!! Rett, you always create the most beautiful tables...oh, I love your "everyday" dishes! I also was thinking what a fabulous view you have from your table...I love your home!!! I also really enjoyed your beautiful vignette done in those sunny yellows...simply gorgeous! Thank you so much for sharing your pretties with us today!
I also wanted to thank you for coming by my place and leaving such a sweet note! I always enjoy your visits, my friend! Thank you!!!
Warmest wishes,
Chari @Happy To Design
PS...just have to tell you...I love your photo of the rooster where you caught his shadow on the wall!!! It's magnificent!!!
Hi Rett! Oh, I love your Roosters! The big Fitz and Floyd is amazing and so handsome!! I love him. I've just recently bought some little bitty Fits and Floyd salt and peppers. I love your shadow shot - you're just wonderful!
ReplyDeletebe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Handsome Mr. Rooster on your sun soaked table- beautiful colors together. I enjoyed your poems/stories sprinkled throughout your post and the shadow pics.
ReplyDeleteYour previous post - Caroline's tea party- makes me realize how quickly our girls are growing up- believe they are 6 months apart. Wish I had a freeze button.
Everything is gorgeous and stunning in every way! I adore the plate in yellow too. How neat to see it in another color.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the sweet birthday wishes yesterday. They meant the world to me. You're the best! :)
Isn't that funny, Rett, how Blogland can really influence our lives, lol. Last year, I had to go to the store to buy 1 or 2 roosters to join the party and look how much I accumulated since then. I love yours, they look like they have such authority, so powerful...Christine
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you actually went to the store to collect roosters. Roasters, I can understand, but roosters? I guess I'm just "not with the program" of this tablescape stuff yet. Although I really enjoy your home and all the beautiful things!!! I can just imagine what E said when you told him what you had to shop for. LOL
ReplyDeleteBeautiful table, and that is one stately bird-just great!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you have begun your collection, Rett! Love the F&F rooster so much. Where did you find him? He looks great with your dishes.
ReplyDeletehugs, Sue
I'd say you've gathered quite a few roosters in the space of one short year!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the rhymes.
Loved all of your Roosters, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIrma :)
All of your pictures are so warm and inviting. That sunny window...oh my! Welcome to the rooster addiction! ;-)
ReplyDeleteHi Rhett (love your name!)~
ReplyDeleteI've entered you into my giveaway! I also had to tell you that your comment on Shirley's blog absolutely CRACKED ME UP! I love your muse!
I also love your Roosties! I didn't join the party because I only have three and they are NOTHING to brag about! Maybe next year!
Love to you~
Rebecca
Gorgeous shots and great roosters. What a unique event.
ReplyDeleteHope you get your wish to visit Williamsburg soon.
Darryl and Ruth : )
Second try, first comment wouldn't publish!
ReplyDeleteLove your table! I did it last year, but I am not a rooster collector so I don't have enough to do a different table.
Hope it works this time!
Some mighty fine roosters. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful roosters! Love that Fitz and Floyd! I also like the yellow vignette you made with the plate and lemons, very pretty!
ReplyDeleteKatherine
Oh that Fitz and Floyd rooster is quite a show stopper. I love those towels...I still wouldn't let anyone use them:)
ReplyDeleteYour header is so gorgeous I just want to keep looking at it. She is such a doll and all that pink...so very pretty!
How fun... I love your King of the Roost! I hate I missed the party~ everyday life gets in the way of blogging fun after a week away on vacation! Love your table with that gorgeous light streaming in~ your rooster shadow is something to crow about :-)
ReplyDeleteLove your table! Your Fitz and Floyd rooster is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteDonna
Rett, the F&F rooster is gorgeous! The Orange Rooster is one of my very favorite of all the rooster dishes I own.
ReplyDeleteRett, don't you just love how you can have one roo and before you know it, there is a barnyard full of the handsome little guys?? Very pretty table, Char
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun post.....he should be king he's beautiful...when you do get a rooster you do it right...I have seen a lot of the pretty rooster plates in this party...on to see the next rooster blog. Trish
ReplyDeleteI have finally made it to the 'T' blogs for the rooster party this week!! You have a nice collection of roosters! I love your table setting and the big guy on campus!!!
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