Ever since I was a child , I had this strong affinity for white roses, probably its a liking that developed after reading my all time favorite - " Beauty & the Beast " .. Beauty's father going in search of beautiful white roses for his youngest Beauty , him being captured by the beast and Beauty's arrival to rescue her dearest Father ..." everything still lingers in ma mind..

I was more than delighted, when I got a gift from one of my very good friends out here - a white rose plant !!!

Even though my dearest hubby predicted very few hours/days ;0) for its survival , the plant & me, :) dint give up.

And I proudly present the "first" white rose that bloomed at my home .