A Whimsical Evening Tea
Wild Violets, Clover and Rhyme
It was wonderful to be outdoors with some extra daylight hours. The temperature was just perfect, pleasant in the late afternoon. I was playing with our son’s dog – which we temporarily keep – and began to pick wild violets.
I love to see their sweet, happy faces peeping through my husband’s lawn – he doesn’t care for them so much.
As I was walking round the bottom edge of the lawn I noticed some glass sticking up from where rain had run off some soil. Usually I find broken pieces of shard, old metal pieces etc…this time I found a bottle in tact. This is the second one I’ve found in our yard. The house next door had been owned by a doctor who treated Civil War soldiers in and around the home. It is not uncommon to find evidence of this in our backyards.
I have some Martha Stewart dishes that have wild violets strewn throughout – I thought they would look sweet alongside my little violets. I noticed as I was taking the pictures that it was the perfect time to capture that whimsical time – the Blue Hour
As I was returning to the house I picked a handfull of Oxalis – which is so clover-like – to put in the little bottle.
Now, here are some quotes and rhymes from one of my favorite authors – Dr. Seuss – his birthday is in March and many celebrate by participating in Read across America
“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.”
“I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living.”
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who’ll decide where to go…”
― Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.”
― Dr. Seuss, Happy Birthday to You!
“Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living, it’s a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope.”
“Why fit in when you were born to stand out?”
“To the world you may be one person; but to one person you may be the world.”
“It is better to know how to learn than to know.”
Thank you Dr. Seuss for your incomparable whit and wisdom
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I am living my dream. Blessed with a wonderful husband I call Dearest and three amazing children, plus an awesome son-in-law, I find joy in creating a Delightsome life for us all. Now an 'Empty Nester', I find my passions in decorating, gardening, crafting, cooking and woven throughout the fabric of my life is my faith in God and my LORD Jesus Christ. 
Lovely post Kathy. I love violets…but my our neighbor told my husband they were weeds and he poisoned them. I didn’t know until they didn’t come up this year. I was so sad! A different perspective indeed…just like what we call weeds in people, Christ sees differently…. Love the china and the quotes. As a retired kindegarten teacher, Dr Suess has always been a favorite. How fun that you find historic artifacts! We on the west coast are too young for that…sigh…
Ruth
Hi Kathy,
What a delicate and feminine post. I love all your tiny voilas and yearn for mine to begin to grow. Your tea cups are always so lovely. You have an amazing collection.
Thank you for hosting such a splendid party each week. I love a tea party!
Blessings to you, my sweet friend.
Carolynn xoxo
ps…I loved all the delightful and witty quotes! Dr. Suess was one of a king.
I love this sweet table with the clover and violets! Your china complements everything so well.
Thanks for hosting!
~Ricki Jill
Oh, those flowers are gorgeous! And, those Martha Stewart dishes are, too! ((hugs))
You captured the beauty of your tea-cups so well. They are just gorgeous. Love the violets any way I can get them. Deb
I adore your violets, both in AND out of the ground! I have a number of pieces of different violet patterns; violets are so pretty and delicate!
Thank you for hosting!
Nancy
Kathy,
This is such a beautiful post – and what a neat way to tie in Dr. Suess’ birthday – such wit and wisdom he shared. Lovely china and I think it is so neat you find old bottles and such in your yard- so rich in history there!
Thank you for hosting! Have a wonderful week.
Linking with your neat party today.
Thanks for hosting.
Lovely post. And I so love the quote about being the world to someone. It is most fitting. Thanks for hosting.
I love violets and your cups and plates from MS, simply gorgeous! I love Dr. Suess, thank you for sharing. The bottle used as vase really caught my eye..I love it!! Thank you for hosting and having me with a TEA TABLE for St. Pat’s..it is not a dinner table, many think, lol..Have a great St. Pat’s week.
FABBY
Hi Kathy,
Your cups are so adorable! The snow is slowing melting around the Island and it’s beginning to feel like springtime; my favourite season. No posies just yet though. I really enjoyed your quotes. Thanks for sharing and Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Blessings,
Sandi
What a lovely post Kathy. The little violets are perfect for your pretty china cups. I think that’s exciting to find such treasures in your yard. I have found pottery shards in one corner which was probably a garbage heap a hundred years ago. It’s where my flower bed is so I never know what I might find when digging there. Have a great week! blessings, Pamela
Your violets are very pretty. Love Dr. Suess. Thank you for hosting and for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
Sherry
Interesting about the bottle you found Kathy and nice that you repurposed it. The violets are sweet and I’m looking forward to mine in the garden.
Cute quotes.
Judith
Hi Kathy, How exciting about finding treasures in your yard! I find nails with some frequency, and rocks! Once I found a silver spoon ring. That was a very cool find. Kathy, your images are really stunning today!
xo Beth
Lovely violets and lovely quotes!
Beautiful setting and message. You are blessed to live in such a neat place full of history!
Thanks for the party! Hope you’re having a happy day! This week’s Homemaking Linkup is up and I would love to have you join, if you haven’t already.
Blessings,
Mrs. Sarah Coller
Hi Kathy,
so nice to see your pretty china with the fresh Violets. You have different variations, I love that. Thank you for sharing this loveliness, the wisdom and the nice springy pictures. And for hosting this romantic party.
best greetings, Johanna
Lovely photos and violet vignette – sweet spring is here for you!
Dear Kathy,
Your tea time looks beautiful! Love your violet Martha Stewart china and fresh purple flowers. I loved all your quotes from Dr. Suess! Thanks for hosting.
hugs,
Lisa