tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post5323769645346873857..comments2023-09-15T07:31:18.026-04:00Comments on September Violets: Back to Regular ProgrammingSeptember Violetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-87651177999387455472013-05-17T18:34:06.124-04:002013-05-17T18:34:06.124-04:00Hazel, this is such a sweet thing to say ... thank...Hazel, this is such a sweet thing to say ... thank you from the bottom of my heart ;) We have the long weekend ahead of us, and I've enlisted my son to help me with some heavy work in the yard. I think I'll haul my husband out there too and get him to remove a huge stack of firewood ... hmmm, perhaps I'll take this as my secret mother's day gift from them, and they won't even realize it! Enjoy your weekend, and thanks again, your words mean a lot. Wendy x September Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-53772804825086352202013-05-17T18:26:50.406-04:002013-05-17T18:26:50.406-04:00Thank you for all of this Jo. I'm a simple ga...Thank you for all of this Jo. I'm a simple gal at heart, and I'm not looking for gifts, just to be treated a bit special for one day. I've just given up with the whole thing now though as my arguments have fallen on deaf ears for the full 19 years. I enjoyed spending the day doing what I wanted to do in the end. But it would've been nice for just one of the crew to have said "Happy Mother's Day" while holding a tray with tea and cookies for me ;)September Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-1545710370888939302013-05-17T18:20:22.570-04:002013-05-17T18:20:22.570-04:00Thanks Annie, and I'll keep an eye out for you...Thanks Annie, and I'll keep an eye out for your gravy jug post! September Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-8410585475157513822013-05-16T17:41:51.808-04:002013-05-16T17:41:51.808-04:00Wendy- you are awesome. I love your "treat-yo...Wendy- you are awesome. I love your "treat-yo-self" attitude. If they don't spoil you, spoil yourself.<br /><br />You have plans and visions and ideas and can spend time by yourself, imagining and thoughtfully creating. You are obviously a very loving person. I can tell just from the words you wrote about your own mother. Even if your family don't show it, I'm sure they are glad of you and your love! Folks are strange sometimes... but never let it get you down. You've a whole online community loving you and your posts from all over the world.<br /><br />Happy Mother's day from Ireland and happy new week too xxx<br /><br />P.S I can't wait to see your garden once you get your green fingers out :) Hazel xHazelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03480823744494026417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-80573749055051942972013-05-16T10:17:19.311-04:002013-05-16T10:17:19.311-04:00I'm glad you treated yourself Wendy. You deser...I'm glad you treated yourself Wendy. You deserve it! I love the throw. Great finds all around. Have you tried telling your family what you want? Most occasions I tell my husband I want a book, a treat, a candle, etc. Men can be clueless. This year, I took them all with me to Homesense while we shopped for gifts for my mother and mother-in-law. At the same time, I handed my daughter things and said, "Bring that to daddy and tell him I might just want that for Mother's Day." Sometimes a gentle nudge...or a push...helps. Eventually they get trained to know what you expect. :)<br /><br />I enjoyed reading about your mom too. JoKnowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282621916141807042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-43617303436859713912013-05-16T08:59:36.338-04:002013-05-16T08:59:36.338-04:00That second bowl you found ... love it :)
I have ...That second bowl you found ... love it :)<br /><br />I have a small collection of blue and white china gravy jugs, I must post about it sometime. Your plates are lovely.Annie Cholewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608057589525908147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-48413675220124138662013-05-14T12:54:27.351-04:002013-05-14T12:54:27.351-04:00Thanks for stopping by Gaia :) and thank you for y...Thanks for stopping by Gaia :) and thank you for your best wishes, my day turned out ok in the end, and I think the cold weather is moving on again. Have a great week!September Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-80794141723219375332013-05-14T09:49:47.432-04:002013-05-14T09:49:47.432-04:00Hi Wendy, You have found some lovely items, I spec...Hi Wendy, You have found some lovely items, I specially like the pottery dishes, one is very unique. <br />I did stop by to read your post on Mother's day, and it is beautifully written, made me emotional for many reasons. I wish you a very happy Mother's day ! [belated] and a wonderful week !! - GaiaGaiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06111322934443521250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-39756717444851495542013-05-14T07:06:39.964-04:002013-05-14T07:06:39.964-04:00I did enjoy my shop around as I was under no time ...I did enjoy my shop around as I was under no time constraints. I don't know why my family chooses to ignore the day, but there it is. I just find it a difficult day to get through these last few years, so decided to change it around this time :) Thanks for your very kind comments Mel.September Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-55465851723583729802013-05-14T06:56:59.695-04:002013-05-14T06:56:59.695-04:00I'm thinking some fingerless gardening gloves ...I'm thinking some fingerless gardening gloves might be in the forecast ;) Ah yes, the early years of motherhood ... a never ending line of bums needing changing! Despite the necessary chores, I hope you enjoyed your day in your garden (which looks wonderful), and I'll look for that warmer weather (0'C at the moment!). thanks Nicole :) September Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-14194952304434428352013-05-14T06:53:08.040-04:002013-05-14T06:53:08.040-04:00I don't often take off on my own, so the shopp...I don't often take off on my own, so the shopping spree was the perfect antidote! I didn't know this type of plate was 'transferware', but thank you for that info :) I can imagine they would look very pretty in cranberry too. September Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-24249770181811516222013-05-14T00:43:03.846-04:002013-05-14T00:43:03.846-04:00Hi Wendy,
One of my favourite things to do is hav...Hi Wendy,<br /><br />One of my favourite things to do is have some time to myself to hop around the thrift stores so I'm glad you were able to enjoy doing that on Mother's Day. You found some lovely treasures there. But why doesn't your family acknowledge you on Mother's Day? That makes me feel sad, especially when they know YOU hold special memories for this day. We don't like to buy into the whole commercialism of Mother's Day but I would be very upset not getting the cuddles/homemade cards/or some kind of verbal acknowledgement. Such a beautiful tribute to your Mother in your last Post. I loved reading it. <br /><br />Mel xMel @ Coal Valley Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00773581188651200076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-40526820077107708402013-05-13T22:51:27.856-04:002013-05-13T22:51:27.856-04:00Wendy! Snow?!?! It was cold here too but we mana...Wendy! Snow?!?! It was cold here too but we managed to escape snow! I am sending you warm thoughts for the week so you can go out and enjoy your garden! Your blooms are gorgeous as is your blue inspiration for your kitchen!!! And your thrift store finds are fantastic!!! I'm glad you got out...I weeded yesterday and wiped poopy diapers sooo.. no spoiling here either! Happy Mother's day to you friend!My Garden Diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17295676587780780313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-80665966356956644802013-05-13T21:37:02.505-04:002013-05-13T21:37:02.505-04:00I'm glad you made the best of your day and wer...I'm glad you made the best of your day and were able to turn it around. Looks like you had fun and found some wonderful things. I love your transferware plates. I have one with the exact same pattern but it's in cranberry. I have a stack of transferware just waiting to be hung...just like yours are. Someday. ;-)<br /><br />That was a wonderful and touching post about your mother. <br /><br />Take care.Acorn to Oakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14334558675705027610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-6012572244708332182013-05-13T17:57:31.987-04:002013-05-13T17:57:31.987-04:00Thank you Linda, I found this was a good way to sp...Thank you Linda, I found this was a good way to spend the day now that my own mother has passed away. I've said things to my family in the past, but it's made no difference to anyone, so what do you do. What upsets me the most is that Mother's Day was always so special to me, but it's turned out quite different now. September Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-47919529845412017082013-05-13T17:43:26.405-04:002013-05-13T17:43:26.405-04:00Thank you for all your kind comments Hilde, and ye...Thank you for all your kind comments Hilde, and yes, the thrifting was rather fun. I think the crochet and pottery are my favourites too. So many crochet throws in the thrift stores are acrylic and I don't like the feel of them, so I was happy to come across this one. Here's to a better week ahead ;) September Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-70202407358878325352013-05-13T17:37:55.648-04:002013-05-13T17:37:55.648-04:00Thank you Maria, and I know you and I share a lot ...Thank you Maria, and I know you and I share a lot of similarities. Thrifting isn't a remedy for all that comes this way, but it does put me in a happier frame of mind. Today I spent cleaning up my latest treasures which I always enjoy ... making things clean and fresh again with new life! Another hurdle over for this year ;) and thanks for the twinkles!September Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-428648896016903522013-05-13T17:32:35.824-04:002013-05-13T17:32:35.824-04:00Yes, we have Claire, and even though I planned the...Yes, we have Claire, and even though I planned the day in advance, it still brings me down :] ANYway, must forget about it now and move along. I do hope you enjoy your London tour, and although I'm terribly jealous, I'm so happy for you to splurge on this trip! Have a wonderful week and I look forward to seeing your photos :) xSeptember Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-79173005769348395492013-05-13T17:26:15.044-04:002013-05-13T17:26:15.044-04:00Thanks Ada, I know you're dealing with so much...Thanks Ada, I know you're dealing with so much with your own mother. Our situations are reversed, as you know, I lost Mom first and it's my dad with Alzheimer's. He's still remaining at a certain plateau, but every time something else has slipped away. Take care, and I hope you enjoyed your crafting outing ;) September Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-22608451510439516012013-05-13T17:23:13.126-04:002013-05-13T17:23:13.126-04:00Thank you Jennifer, I did what I could to treat my...Thank you Jennifer, I did what I could to treat myself a bit ;)September Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-83932401379454492422013-05-13T17:22:16.415-04:002013-05-13T17:22:16.415-04:00And here I thought I was showing some restraint in...And here I thought I was showing some restraint in my purchases ;) Thanks for your very kind words Stacy.September Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-21086529913258637312013-05-13T16:58:30.502-04:002013-05-13T16:58:30.502-04:00Your post yesterday was so beautiful, what a lovel...Your post yesterday was so beautiful, what a lovely tribute to your mum! <br />I'm glad you had a good day shopping you have found some lovely treasures, I think that's a good way to spend Mothers' day just pleasing yourself and doing the things you enjoy the most, however I think if my family ignored me on Mothers day I wouldn't be keeping quiet about it, I would feel hurt and I would let them know it, I don't care if they don't come to see me but a card or a phone call would be appreciated xxlindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00139295265567390855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-74217351222743431752013-05-13T15:13:12.321-04:002013-05-13T15:13:12.321-04:00Treating yourself to a day of thrifting yesterday ...Treating yourself to a day of thrifting yesterday sounded fun, and I enjoyed seing the photos of your finds. Beautiful finds indeed, I love the crochet throw and the pottery, what treasures :)<br /><br />I did stop by your blog yesterday to read your Mother's Day post, and it was very touching to read. Such a lovely tribute to your mother!<br /><br />Have a nice new week, Wendy!Hildehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11224506888263486522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-77201222207378779542013-05-13T14:31:02.115-04:002013-05-13T14:31:02.115-04:00~ Dear Wendy! I knew you had turned comments off f...~ Dear Wendy! I knew you had turned comments off for your very own reasons, because I almost did the same, when I did my heart felt post for Mum on her birthday just recently...We are very much the same us 'girlies' on here and share more than you would think, my friend! I am soooo glad you had a little walk and a thrifty spend.....I have been there and done just the same! I really have!~ Sending you some 'Twinkles' ****** With kindest thoughts...LOVE all your treasure too!!!! Maria xMariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13458369096640059521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-73048303359101104892013-05-13T14:27:56.182-04:002013-05-13T14:27:56.182-04:00Oh Wendy, we've had conversations about Mother...Oh Wendy, we've had conversations about Mother's Day before haven't we? I'm glad you did something for yourself and bought some lovely things ... The blanket is very lovely, and what a great price!<br /><br />I loved the post dedicated to your Mum, it was a beautiful tribute to her, from a very loving daughter.<br /><br />Take care sweetheart, and have a lovely week<br /><br />Claire xxx thriftwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04621095769476921131noreply@blogger.com