The flowers…

… outside the Royal Court for Flowers Friday.

They’re not roses but they reminded me of the saying ‘everything’s coming up roses’ which is my saying of the day.

The saying "everything's coming up roses" originates from the song of the same name in the 1959 Broadway musical Gypsy, written by Stephen Sondheim and Jule Styne. While the phrase became popular through the musical, it's also been suggested that it might have roots in the earlier idiom "to come up smelling like a rose" or the phrase "roses, roses all the way". The song, sung by the character Rose, uses the phrase to express optimism and the belief that things will turn out well, despite setbacks. 

Here's a more detailed breakdown:
The Musical Gypsy:
The song "Everything's Coming Up Roses" is a pivotal moment in the musical where the character Rose expresses her unwavering belief in her daughters' success, even after one of them elopes, leaving Rose without a star for her vaudeville act. 

Stephen Sondheim's Intent:

Sondheim intentionally crafted the phrase to sound like it had been in common use for a long time, even though it was newly invented for the musical. 


Early Usage:

While the song popularised the phrase, there are some earlier, albeit less common, uses of similar phrases like "come up smelling like a rose" which also suggest a positive outcome.