I also love the top handles! If I were going to get one of these, I would choose the white because the roses show up better. Lighter colors show shadows better than black, so the detail shows up better in the white. That said, both are gorgeous and I do love both. I'm still considering whether to get the white one tbh. It's a tough call though because there are so many other things I want and need right now and sadly, money is not unlimited. Sigh. lolI won’t deny that your photos have influenced me quite a bit. I’m taken with the idea of getting the chalk and having the tea roses painted in brown and tan tones. But I don’t know where I’d get the painting done. Definitely don’t have the skill myself.