"Dancing on the ceiling," in a Paris department store vitrine.
Whatever you're doing to celebrate St. Valentine's Day, hope you have fun! Remember that Lionel Richie song "Dancing on the Ceiling?" Check out this '80s video, with guest appearances by Cheech and Rodney Dangerfield.
"...Someone who does not run
towards the allure of love walks
a road where nothing lives." - Rumi
One of a dozen gorgeous white roses for Valentine's Day.
Judith, thank you! Hope your celebration was equally lovely. xo
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 16 February 2009 at 17:02
No use standing still! :)
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 16 February 2009 at 17:01
Merci, Kay! Hope yours was lovely, as well.
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 16 February 2009 at 16:32
Steph, no doubt you and Mr. R. had a fine time celebrating!
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 16 February 2009 at 16:31
Ooh, thank you. Those roses are still looking quite beautiful.
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 16 February 2009 at 16:30
Philip, thanks for the vote of confidence!
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 16 February 2009 at 16:30
Hope you had a wonderful Valentine's celebration - you, your love and those adorable cherubs!
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 16 February 2009 at 16:29
That association hadn't occurred to me, but you could be right. Hope you had a lovely Valentine's celebration. By the way, whenever I leave a comment on your blog, I get email saying the message couldn't be delivered.
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 16 February 2009 at 16:29
Sandra, thank you! Hope yours was lovely too. Isn't Dancing on the Ceiling (the song and figuratively) fun??!!
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 16 February 2009 at 16:28
A belated one to you too, dear Tink. Hope it was lovely and that your ankle is feeling better. xoxox
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 16 February 2009 at 16:27
Actually, no champagne - I know, what a surprise! Can't be too predictable, after all. Hope your Valentine's Day with Nature Boy was lovely. xo
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 16 February 2009 at 16:26
Right back at 'cha, dear Christina.
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 16 February 2009 at 16:26
Yes, completely spoiled. I bet you were too! Hope it was a wonderful day. xoxox
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 16 February 2009 at 16:25
I missed you too, Rebecca. So glad to have reconnected after all your upheavals recently. xo
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 16 February 2009 at 16:25
White roses are my favourite, as well. I like the fact that they seem pure, lush and decadent - at the same time!
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 16 February 2009 at 16:24
Poor you! Hope you get to make up for it by having time off for something fun very soon.
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 16 February 2009 at 16:23
Thank you! Hope yours was lovely as well.
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 16 February 2009 at 16:22
White roses are my favorite! Don't they just smell amazing? Like vanilla and caramel and spice and honey... I got some white and some rose colored ones. Happy Valentine's Day, Tara.
Posted by: Chris | 16 February 2009 at 15:28
That Rumi quote...such perfect truth.
I am running.
I can see you are too.
Posted by: Graciel @ Evenstar Art | 15 February 2009 at 19:58
i can't seem to dance on the ceiling anymore...i have missed you...happy valentines day a little late...rebecca
Posted by: Cre8Tiva | 15 February 2009 at 17:10
Gorgeous!!! Have a Happy Day.
Posted by: Kay | 15 February 2009 at 08:13
I worked.....
Posted by: simon | 15 February 2009 at 07:21
HAPPY Valentine's Day
Posted by: oil painting | 15 February 2009 at 05:41
Happy Valentines Day, oh Spoiled One!!! LOL
Love the roses...remember the song well...and love the window.
I'm posting my own Blue rose tonight.
Sending you wishes and dreams on an Atlantic breeze!!! xoxoxo
Posted by: Gillian daSilva | 15 February 2009 at 03:00
Only in Paris would one see such FUN displays!
Love the song ..love Lionel and Love your rose!
Wishing you a sweet day with your love!I'm sure there will be champagne!
xo NG
Posted by: naturegirl | 15 February 2009 at 02:49
I had to stop by and wish you love... lots of love. : )
Posted by: Christina | 15 February 2009 at 01:47
Oh what a perfectly beautiful white rose! And what fun - dancing on the ceiling!
Hope your Valentine's Day is filled with love and fun - Happy Valentine's Day, dear Tara!
xOx
Posted by: tinker | 15 February 2009 at 00:18
Ceiling Dancing
White Roses
Rumi
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Such a perfect Valentine's Day -
Hugs .... . Judith
Posted by: judith | 14 February 2009 at 22:24
A Wonderful Love filled Happy Valentines Day to you!
And I love Dancing on the Ceiling!
Sandra Evertson
Posted by: Sandra Evertson | 14 February 2009 at 21:22
Tara,
I was thinking of Lionel Richie just today.... and dancing on the ceiling reminds me of Fragonard's paintings. Happy Valentine's Day to you !
Posted by: bethenais | 14 February 2009 at 21:21
Happy Valentine's Day my Tara!!!
Posted by: Yoli | 14 February 2009 at 19:55
Your photos Tara, are amazing! Love them all!
Posted by: Philip | 14 February 2009 at 19:32
Great upbeat post! Gorgeous rose, looks good enough to eat.
Posted by: dutchbaby | 14 February 2009 at 18:48
Dancing on the ceiling indeed!! Happy of Happiest Valentine's Day!
x..x
steph
Posted by: stephanie | 14 February 2009 at 17:33
It really does make you want to dance, doesn't it? I was amused by the fashion in the video. Everything was very extreme, wasn't it? :)
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 14 February 2009 at 17:30
Helen, you're right about the Fred Astaire link. I think there was a scene in one of his movies in which he "danced on the ceiling." Those days were fun - big hair, big shoulders, big fun! :) Aren't the windows terrific? Those stylists are so imaginative.
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 14 February 2009 at 17:29
Thanks, Constance! I appreciate the bouquet of happy thoughts. Hope your Valentine's Day is filled with love. xoxox
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 14 February 2009 at 17:28
Vicki, thank you! Hope you have a lovely day as well.
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 14 February 2009 at 17:27
How funny- I loved that song in high school (along with many others) and still find it infectiously motivating- my toes are tapping, my head is wiggling around... I'm not dancing on the ceiling, I'm dancing in my SEAT!
Posted by: Michaele | 14 February 2009 at 17:14
What a fun trip down memory lane! In the 80's, I wrote rock reviews for a local entertainment paper even though I was a "little long in the tooth" for schlepping to all the clubs and concerts. The music of the 80's was fun music for the most part and I still love it. However, I cannot help but think of Fred Astaire when I see that video!
As for the department store ceiling...c'est magnifique! These windows are divine!
Thank you so much for all the great stuff you find to share!
Posted by: Helen | 14 February 2009 at 17:03
Happy Valentine's Day Tara!!
What a WONDERFUL post.
Sending you back a bouquet of happy thoughts!
xox
Constance
Posted by: Rochambeau | 14 February 2009 at 16:49
So fun - have a happy Valentine's Day too, xv.
Posted by: Vicki Archer | 14 February 2009 at 15:11