moonlight and roses

bed of roses

A pleasant or easy situation; an untroubled existence.

come up roses

To enter into a condition or situation which is favorable; to develop in a pleasing or advantageous manner.

moonlight flit

An act of secretly leaving premises without paying the rent, supposedly at night by the light of the Moon; hence, any act of escaping at night.

run for the roses

A college football game or series of games played with the ultimate goal of qualifying for the championship Rose Bowl game.

stop and smell the roses

To relax; to take time out of one's busy schedule to enjoy or appreciate the beauty of life.