Friday, April 16, 2010

Violets



The first sweet violets of spring have appeared...
This little paper soap box came from the Marche aux Puces de Saint Quen-Porte de Clignancourt in Paris.... I bought it when we were there eleven years ago...







My Nana had lovely hankies like this one...
...I find these irresistible at the flea market!













Violets...sweet little gifts of spring!

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36 comments:

  1. Blondie's JournalApril 16, 2010 at 10:41 PM

    You really showcased these beautiful violets, Laura! One of my favorites also. Just lovely!

    xoxo
    Jane

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  2. Tobi Britton*pinkpixieforest.blogspot.comApril 16, 2010 at 10:41 PM

    I love violets too! I just wish I could find out where I could get the scented ones for my garden! Till then, I will settle for chowards Violet Candies!

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  3. GardenOfDaisiesApril 16, 2010 at 11:15 PM

    I love violets! Earlier today I posted a picture of the wild ones growing in my yard! I love the picture of the violets in the glass vase with the cotton lace tied around it. So simple and so pretty!

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  4. afistfullofweeds*April 16, 2010 at 11:23 PM

    Such a lovely shade of purple!!

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  5. DebbyApril 16, 2010 at 11:34 PM

    What a beautiful post, so many gorgeous goodies.
    debby

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  6. Gypsy PurpleApril 16, 2010 at 11:58 PM

    I totally love violets...love purple!!

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  7. AnnaApril 17, 2010 at 1:22 AM

    Completamente perfetto1!
    Felice w-end, Anna.

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  8. pam qApril 17, 2010 at 1:24 AM

    Awesome little soap box!!!

    I finally saw some daffodils blooming here today, so maybe we will get a spring yet.....

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  9. jadeApril 17, 2010 at 2:36 AM

    Oh, i looooove violets.....yesterday i made violet sugar - it tastes sooo delicious!!!!

    Have a wonderful weekend, dear Laura, Hugs Jade

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  10. OlgaApril 17, 2010 at 3:41 AM

    preciosa caja...i preciosas violetas!
    feliz weekend!
    un abrazo, Olga

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  11. JeannetteApril 17, 2010 at 4:44 AM

    What a sweet collection of pictures. That soap box est merveilleux!
    Have a great weekend!
    Big hug, Jeannette

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  12. TheresaApril 17, 2010 at 6:53 AM

    Oh how gorgeous! I LOVE hankies:) Have a blessed day my friend!

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  13. Suzy's Vintage AtticApril 17, 2010 at 6:57 AM

    Hello Laura

    Thank you for your lovely comments.

    How I love violets, they instantly remind me of my Belgian Grandmother. They evoke wonderful memories.

    Beautiful photos.

    Have a lovely weekend
    Warm wishes
    Isabelle x

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  14. Sandi~A Cottage MuseApril 17, 2010 at 7:29 AM

    Beautiful photos to start my day ~ thank you!!

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  15. RosabellaApril 17, 2010 at 9:18 AM

    oh, so beautiful, I love it so much ♥

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  16. manon 21April 17, 2010 at 9:24 AM

    la couronne sur la boite me fait de l'œil!!!

    amitiés

    MAnon

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  17. GARAGE SALE GALApril 17, 2010 at 9:33 AM

    My Grandma always had a hankie up her dress sleeve! I have a collection of them. Love the vintage soap box and your violets are so sweet. Mine will be blooming soon...things bloom later here in Mn!
    Deb :)

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  18. cheryl kuhnApril 17, 2010 at 9:45 AM

    Purple is my second fav color and I so love seeing it in all the flowers around my yard too. Violets are just so sweet and dainty. I hope you have a fantastical weekend!

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  19. BrendaApril 17, 2010 at 9:54 AM

    I love violets too. I'm heading out now to pick some from my yard; your photos inspired me!

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  20. DebApril 17, 2010 at 11:06 AM

    Violets have to be the prettiest and daintiest flower. I have some of my grandmother's china that have violets on them and really treasure them.

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  21. DebApril 17, 2010 at 11:24 AM

    I love the wild violets sprinkled throughout the lawn ~ I pick a few and use an egg cup as a vase :-) Your violet pictures are so pretty.

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  22. SandiApril 17, 2010 at 12:17 PM

    Beautiful photos! I love violets in the spring time.
    Blessings~

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  23. AnonymousApril 17, 2010 at 12:34 PM

    I just meandered out into the woods around our cabin this week and picked a bouquet of purple violets. I also found some pristine white ones, yellow ones and a very pale lavender variety. We are so blessed to have these in abundance in our woods. They are also bittersweet reminders of my precious Mother who had oodles of them in her yard and would always have me a fresh little bouquet of them picked for me when I went over to her house.

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  24. north palApril 17, 2010 at 12:48 PM

    violets are special! do you know how to take some petals off a violet and expose a lady sitting and soaking her feet in a bowl? i love showing kids this. Bestest,Denise i wish i could recall who told that to me as a child.

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  25. WindlostApril 17, 2010 at 1:01 PM

    Gorgeous - I have always adored violets! They grew near my parents house and your post brought back memories of picking tiny bouquets for my mother as a child! Lovely...xo Terri

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  26. It's meApril 17, 2010 at 1:03 PM

    Hello Laura.................happy weekend !!! nice post of the violets !!! hugs from Ria.bye!

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  27. AnonymousApril 17, 2010 at 1:03 PM

    from what blog to me flavour much and wonderful charles

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  28. Pansy Cottage GirlApril 17, 2010 at 4:19 PM

    The violets are so sweet!

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  29. AnonymousApril 17, 2010 at 4:40 PM

    Pretty, pretty, pretty Ms Laura! Hopefully I will get back from France in time for our sale :)

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  30. BonjourRomanceApril 17, 2010 at 6:52 PM

    Bonjour Laura,
    The soap box is so pretty, the details on vintage packaging is so detailed. The images of the violets are so well done, what is your secret?
    Wishing you a wonderful Sunday!
    Mimi

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  31. UnknownApril 17, 2010 at 7:19 PM

    I love violets! Thanks for sharing them - they're so pretty!

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  32. Mary Beth @ Live. Laugh. Make SomethingApril 17, 2010 at 8:23 PM

    Bee-You-Tee-Full! This post brings such sweet memories of being a little girl. My mama loved violets and had so many little pots of these delightful little flowers in different spots all over our house! Thanks....

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  33. ElaineApril 17, 2010 at 11:47 PM

    Violets are such pretty and cheery flowers. I love their deep purple color. Don't you love that business of bliss book?

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  34. UnknownApril 18, 2010 at 3:19 PM

    trop belles ces violettes !bisous

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  35. AnnemaryApril 18, 2010 at 3:21 PM

    jolie boîte ,jolies fleurs beau mouchoir !!!!!bisous

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  36. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesApril 18, 2010 at 11:14 PM

    Beautiful violets- so charming!

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