Did You Know...

The color Purple has many meanings...
It stands for Majesty, Opulence and Grandeur...

Purple has been used to symbolize Magic and Mystery...

Purple is associated with both Nobility and Royalty...

Purple robes were worn by Royalty
and people of Authority or High Rank...

The Purple Heart is a U.S. Military decoration
given to Soldiers wounded in battle...

Purple is the color most favored by Artists...

It is the color of people seeking Spiritual Fulfillment...

It is said if you surround yourself with
Purple you will have Peace of Mind...

Purple is a good color to use in Meditation...

The most known and used meaning of a Purple
Rose is that of first Instant Attraction to another
person, Infatuation or Enthrallment at First Sight...

Thursday's color is Purple...

Lilacs and Violets are my most favorite Purple things...

I hope you had a very Purple Thursday...

God bless...

Until another time... Pearl

It's Not Too Late For...

Such a Lovely way to demonstrate the Joy of gift giving...

This sweet tradition takes place on May 1st, May Day,
and dates back to pre-Christian Europe
as a tribute to Flora, the Roman Goddess of Flowers...

The first day of May has slowly
evolved into a Celebration of Giving...
once referred to as "Bringing in the May"

May Baskets come in all shapes 'n sizes...
from simple paper cones to the elaborate tussie mussie...
strawberry baskets to re-purposed Easter baskets...
you're only limited by your own imagination!

May Baskets are traditionally filled with fresh Spring
flowers, herbs, and small blossoming branches...
Candies and small trinkets are tucked inside as well...

Then on the morning of May Day, the baskets
are quietly 'n secretly placed on the doorknob
or porch of a neighbor or loved one...
Ring the bell...
Knock on the door...
Run fast 'n hide!

This precious act can be your
own family Spring tradition...
It's a wonderful way to teach children the
true meaning of giving without receiving...

I hope this Friday morning you'll wake to the
sounds of rustling on your porch,
your doorbell ringing, and
giggles drifting through the air as your own
Secret Goddess of Flowers runs to hide...

God bless...

Until another time... Pearl

Wishing You Sweet Dreams ~and~ Novelties of the Season

This Victorian Trading Card

holds a promise of

Novelties of the Season...

Below you will find this
weeks Embroidery Pattern...

Sweet Angels
for
Sweet Dreams...

Pretty Parasols for
April Showers...

Beautiful Baskets for
May Flowers...

May all of your Dreams be Sweet
and filled with the
Novelties of the Season...

God bless...

Until another time... Pearl

PFF ~ Birthdays & Flowers

May Flowers aren't the only things
brought on by April Showers...

Those Magical Rainfalls also bring May Day...
which happens to be my Birthday...

Be it your Birthday or not...

Rain or Shine...
May all of your Dreams come True...

God bless...

Until another time... Pearl

Please visit PFF's lovely host, Marie Reed,
to get a complete list of participants.

Cakes and Wedded Bliss

Many things in life fascinate me...
Wedding Cakes and
Vintage Wedding Photos...

I find the mini-cakes, like above 'n
below to be especially adorable...

Below you will find this
weeks Embroidery Pattern...

I couldn't do a post about Cakes
without showing you my all-time
favorite coin purses...
these remain on my Wish~List...

No matter how you slice it...
Cakes 'n Wedded Bliss
are Wonderful Tid-Bits!

God bless...

Until another time... Pearl