Very much enjoyed your post. I was glad to be reminded of St Patricks day. I had actually forgotten all about that and now that you have reminded me, I thought of something fun to do about this with my grandson who is going to be staying with me over spring break. So fun. also , love your teapot. I have quite a large collection of tea pots, and really enjoy tea. Happy day!
I am counting the days until corned beef! I love hearing that apple commercial, it's Robin Williams from Dead Poety's Soceity, isn't it? Love that movie. I have to remember to stop by Trader Joe's for flowers. We got one in town not long ago. Have a great weekend!
Mercifully, there is more to St. Pat's day...soda bread for one! Tea is liquid wisdom...love that line. You would have laughed to hear my grandson trying to drink his wee bit of tea..."I just can't get it down the hatch." Your orchid is spectacular!
we have a great st paddy's festival downtown...can't wait!
March 7, 2014 at 9:09 AM
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Good Morning Snap! I am not a corned beef fan but I am Irish and I love cabbage and potatoes, I substitute kielbasa for the corned beef.. :) Looking forward to your Granny Squares! A pansy orchid.. how cool. She must be happy at your house!
Oh my Grandma was Irish so I will be happy on that day:) Granny squares would be fun to make. Your photos are incredible. Think I will enter Nancy's soap draw thanks I forgot. Hug B
Oh yum - corned beef and cabbage! Your flower is pretty, and if it smells nice that's a great little bonus. March is national crochet month? I guess I need to get busy! Have a nice weekend!
Love the vintage post card -- and thanks for the shout out on the giveaway. I wish you much luck!
I killed two orchids last year and decided I'm too heavy-handed for such dainty things. I hope yours survives and brings you much joy in the years to come. xo
So, you have an orchid blooming. Dang, I am so impressed, I can't tell you! I love orchids. Have never tried to grow one. I figured they would be difficult.
My Irish roots loves the postcard! Such a lovely teapot. I can't help but think it looks like a genie's lamp. :) I love it. I definitely can see where the orchid gets it name. Beautiful.
Thanks so much for your sweet comments on my Random 5!
Nice set of random thoughts. What fun to be in a tea tasting. That orchid is gorgeous and I can see why it would be referred to as a "Pansy" face orchid.
March 10, 2014 at 11:08 AM
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Pretty orchid. I've heard they take some work to get to thrive, so I've never tried one. I do hope you find some wonderful teas!
March 10, 2014 at 7:30 PM
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St. Patrick's Day is coming, along with corned beef and cabbage.
This is a vintage reproduction postcard.
No artist or date was listed.
Thank you to Beth for hosting Postcard Friendship Friday.
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I am creating...
Granny Squares!
The month of March is National Crochet Month.
YeeHaw!
Pictures coming when I have all the squares made.
I am excited about...
being asked to taste test some teas from Tea Vivre.
I love Chinese teas and tea ware.
It will be fun to research and taste!
A favorite quote for today...
It's from the Walt Whitman poem O ME! O LIFE!
"...The question, O me! so sad, recurring - What good amid these, O me, O life? Answer.
That you are here - that life exists and identity,
That the powerful play goes on, and you may contribute a verse."
It may sound familiar especially if you have seen the Apple commercials.
One of my favorite things...
This is a Miltonia Orchid, sometimes called a pansy orchid.
When I brought her home from Trader Joe's she had one flower spike opened.
She now has two more spikes open and 2 more coming.
She is quite impressive and fragrant!
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Wishing YOU well and much joy.
A big thank you to Nancy for hosting.
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March 7, 2014 at 6:31 AM
Very much enjoyed your post. I was glad to be reminded of St Patricks day. I had actually forgotten all about that and now that you have reminded me, I thought of something fun to do about this with my grandson who is going to be staying with me over spring break. So fun. also , love your teapot. I have quite a large collection of tea pots, and really enjoy tea. Happy day!
March 7, 2014 at 7:03 AM
OH this is ironic, I'm working on a future post, filled with orchid photos, and here you have shared a beauty too!!
Love the tea pot in your post, and your Eastery/Springy header is lovely.
March 7, 2014 at 7:04 AM
I had never heard the name "pansy orchid' before . . . it's lovely . .
Happy Friday!
March 7, 2014 at 7:20 AM
Gorgeous orchid! A really great Random 5 and have a fun weekend :)
March 7, 2014 at 7:25 AM
Corned beef and cabbage are not among my favourite foods (which makes me glad to not be Irish!).
I do love tea though, and that teapot is gorgeous.
March 7, 2014 at 7:41 AM
Tea tasting sounds like a fun thing to do, but please don't get too jitter with so much caffeine :)
March 7, 2014 at 7:50 AM
Snap,
I like the festive St. Pat's Day postcard. Very vintage.
I hope you share your Granny Square creations and have fun taste testing new teas.
Your Miltonia Orchid is a fun way to "think spring."
March 7, 2014 at 7:50 AM
I am counting the days until corned beef! I love hearing that apple commercial, it's Robin Williams from Dead Poety's Soceity, isn't it? Love that movie. I have to remember to stop by Trader Joe's for flowers. We got one in town not long ago. Have a great weekend!
March 7, 2014 at 7:51 AM
Mercifully, there is more to St. Pat's day...soda bread for one! Tea is liquid wisdom...love that line. You would have laughed to hear my grandson trying to drink his wee bit of tea..."I just can't get it down the hatch." Your orchid is spectacular!
March 7, 2014 at 8:18 AM
we have a great st paddy's festival downtown...can't wait!
March 7, 2014 at 9:09 AM
Good Morning Snap! I am not a corned beef fan but I am Irish and I love cabbage and potatoes, I substitute kielbasa for the corned beef.. :) Looking forward to your Granny Squares! A pansy orchid.. how cool. She must be happy at your house!
March 7, 2014 at 9:31 AM
Pretty flower, and tea tasting how wonderful, have a great weekend...
March 7, 2014 at 9:34 AM
I always like to make corned beef and cabbage for St. Patrick's Day. I usually listen to Irish music too.
March 7, 2014 at 9:56 AM
Oh my Grandma was Irish so I will be happy on that day:)
Granny squares would be fun to make.
Your photos are incredible.
Think I will enter Nancy's soap draw thanks I forgot. Hug B
March 7, 2014 at 10:24 AM
Tea is my favourite beverage! That orchid is gorgeous!
March 7, 2014 at 11:26 AM
Oh yum - corned beef and cabbage! Your flower is pretty, and if it smells nice that's a great little bonus. March is national crochet month? I guess I need to get busy! Have a nice weekend!
March 7, 2014 at 11:29 AM
Love the vintage postcard !
March 7, 2014 at 11:50 AM
I love granny squares, my grandmother had the best blanket made of those...but I have no idea how to make them.
March 7, 2014 at 1:19 PM
Creating and tasting and enjoying life....you found it all this week!!
March 7, 2014 at 1:52 PM
Your teapot almost looks like it was made from wood. I love how you capture the center of flowers too.
March 7, 2014 at 4:58 PM
Corned beef and cabbage and don't forget the Irish Soda Bread. Forgot is only 10 days way. :)
March 7, 2014 at 6:19 PM
A tea taster, that sounds delightful.
March 7, 2014 at 6:34 PM
Corned beef and cabbage. Is it that time of year again? My how time goes by. Great post.
March 7, 2014 at 8:53 PM
The Miltonia orchid is just lovely. What rich, deep color! And your teapot is intriguing. Fun post!
March 7, 2014 at 9:16 PM
That tea pot is beautiful and I would be excited also to taste test tea.
I want a pansy orchid!
March 7, 2014 at 9:46 PM
what a unique and pretty teapot. My mother grows orchids. She often has a beautiful one blooming.
March 8, 2014 at 4:09 AM
Love vintage PC's. I recently purchased a lot of vintage flower PC on EBay. The photo of St. Patrick's Day one is lovely.
March 8, 2014 at 5:34 AM
Love the vintage post card -- and thanks for the shout out on the giveaway. I wish you much luck!
I killed two orchids last year and decided I'm too heavy-handed for such dainty things. I hope yours survives and brings you much joy in the years to come. xo
March 8, 2014 at 7:47 AM
I'm looking forward to seeing your crochet squares. Who knew there was a special month for crochet work!
March 8, 2014 at 8:08 AM
So, you have an orchid blooming. Dang, I am so impressed, I can't tell you! I love orchids. Have never tried to grow one. I figured they would be difficult.
March 8, 2014 at 8:09 AM
Gosh I wish we had a Trader Joes around here! Good luck in the contest...I always enter and never win...but I keep trying! LOL! Have a great day!
March 8, 2014 at 8:47 AM
I love your randoms. That is a beautiful orchid. One I'm not familiar with.
March 8, 2014 at 5:53 PM
My Irish roots loves the postcard!
Such a lovely teapot. I can't help but think it looks like a genie's lamp. :) I love it.
I definitely can see where the orchid gets it name. Beautiful.
Thanks so much for your sweet comments on my Random 5!
March 8, 2014 at 7:19 PM
You have a gorgeous orchid. Enjoy your taste testing and good luck in Nancy's contest, but I hope I win. :)
March 8, 2014 at 9:39 PM
Ah, the Miltonia Orchid sure is gorgeous!
March 9, 2014 at 8:04 AM
Nice set of random thoughts.
What fun to be in a tea tasting.
That orchid is gorgeous and I can see why it would be referred to as a "Pansy" face orchid.
March 10, 2014 at 11:08 AM
Pretty orchid. I've heard they take some work to get to thrive, so I've never tried one. I do hope you find some wonderful teas!
March 10, 2014 at 7:30 PM