The Search For Emma Rose

There came a day when I, having nothing to do but the mundane, became a bit disenchanted with my routine. Being locked inside the castle all these many months had left me filled with wanderlust. So, not having an open door to the outside world, I began my journey on Google.

I wanted to find out about me, of course. Does anyone out in Google-land know about me and my plight? So I typed "Emma Rose" in the little search box and OH MY ROYAL FURNESS!!!

My journey began. . . . .

At first it was exciting. There was your Queen, (that's me), mentioned multiple times for various reasons. But as I travelled further into Google-land I was completely astonished!




There are many, many people, places, and things named after your Queen.
I was humbled . . .

and I was awed . . .

And quite honestly, I was annoyed once or twice!

The only thing I knew for sure that I would find is my namesake. You see, my name was planned long before I came to the castle. In her younger days (long, long ago), the Duchess acquired an album by a folk singer named Kate Wolf. On this album was a very sad song called "Emma Rose". The song was haunting and for some reason moved the Duchess deeply. When I came into her life, in need of a new name, she said "You are my beautiful Emma Rose and you shall be Queen". (I was actually OK with that - especially the Queen part!)

So, on my journey I paused to listen to the haunting song, but wished I hadn't because it made the Duchess cry. (She cries at sad movies too - and even happy movies, so don't worry, she's just like that.)

So, back to my story. . .

I found a designer of fancy dog clothes called Emma Rose Design, and a cupcake business called Emma Rose Cakes. There is a place called Emma Rose Papery that makes lovely paper, and another place called Emma Rose Jewelry with a blog on Blogger!

I found an artist named Emma Rose but could not find pictures of her paintings.

There is a window valance, crib set, Teddy Bear and wall border, all named after me. I even found a necklace, a beautiful rose necklace called the Emma Rose.

There is an author of children's books named after me too! I was so excited that I begged the Duchess to order the books for me.

This one is called "Pumpkin Faces".

by Emma Rose (not me).

And it glows in the dark!

This one is called "Great Gobs of Gum".

also by Emma Rose (nope, not me).

It is a very thin book.

There is also a bedding set fit for a Duchess, and a garden called Emma Rose's Garden.

I found a band called Emma Rose and the Riverboat Scandals - very loud metal and not to my liking if you know what I mean.

And the list goes on and on.

But the most humbling part of my journey was the children. There are so many little girls named Emma Rose! And they are all beautiful. One in particular has touched my heart. She is very young and lives in Indiana. She has a blog - and she has Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. I have added her picture to my sidebar with a link to her site. I am honored to share my name with such a brave little Princess. Her Mom doesn't post very often, but maybe you could visit her and say a little prayer too!

My curious journey into Google-land ended up being something I will never forget. I highly recommend it for a rainy day. You never know what you will find there. (Oh! And did I mention the SAILBOAT?)

Kisses,