Many years ago, for Valentine my honey bought me a very good quality creamy-colored faux pearl necklace at a major department store. With his purchase came this lace heart attached to a "chain" of tiny faux pearls. In the heart was the best scented potpourri! Every time I opened the dresser drawer where it lay, I anticipated the fragrance. It took me years to recognize the main ingredient was whole clove. No kidding!I'm now blessed to own four real pearl necklaces (two inherited from my mom) and a couple of pairs of real pearl earrings.
The original necklace was lost, but the faux pearl-lace heart still stays in a drawer I open daily. Its scent has finally faded, but the dear memory of that Valentine's Day has not. Do you have a "special" gift from Valentines Past? Photos from top: my faux pearl and lace heart; real pink pearl and gold bracelet; my real pearl earrings; real pearl necklace, faux pearls on gift (click here to link).
Oh, I just LOVE your pearls! I have quite a few pair also, inherited from my mother and received as gifts from my parents. I was born in the '50s. Having pearls was a MUST!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite Valentines gift is really the same as my favorite any holiday gift .... having the entire family together. Nothing ever makes me happier.
Happy Valentines Day, Janeen!!
How sweet! and gorgeous! You've got a very romantic husband!
ReplyDeleteAnd I LOVE whole cloves...
Hello again...nice chain with that popourrie heart!!
ReplyDeleteOOOOOOOO i wish my english was beter dan this!!!
It is so hard to wright in englisch.......but when i do it often,maybu i learn it better !!
Have a nice day ! greetz Ria
What a beautiful memory! Happy Valentine, hug Antonia
ReplyDeleteFYI. I was right re:the WalMart flowers. sigh. Old dogs + new tricks + flowers from WalMart
ReplyDeleteHope you have a wonderfully blessed day.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
andrea
Beautiful heart and jewelry !
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentine's Day,
Sylvia
I too love pearls...I have inherited a long string of them from my mom and I just love them! Once my husband had so many boxed of roses delivered to our home, it filled every room..crazy huh?! But I'll never forget it! Have a Happy Valentines day, come say hi when you can :D
ReplyDeleteI too am a pearl-lover - is there anything more romantic? Anything that 'goes' with everything like real pearls?
ReplyDeleteI love Valentines Day because it's just all about affection. I'll make a heart-shaped cake and we'll have cake and tea after a walk on the beach - no stress, no sweat, just a happy day.
what a romantic husband!!love the chain so pretty with the popurrie have a happy V day!!
ReplyDeleteIf I could only take one piece of jewelry anyplace it would be my pearls.......love them....:-) Hugs
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful. I don't have a pearl necklace but I often think of buying one for myself. Hope your having a nice Valentine's Day.
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentine's Day -- sweet moments you have shared. I always make jello in a hear shape dish and a cake in the shape of a heart. I fix him a special dinner of his likening.If it's meat loaf then I cut out heart and place on his plate with other yummy foods. He is always pleased..and felt my extra effort was filled with loved.
ReplyDeleteThey say Women like diamonds, well... I LOVE pearls!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pictures of your pearls.
*Hearts & Hugs*
Gorgeous my dear. Pearls are a grand gift.
ReplyDeleteLovely necklace, something I would wear in a heart beat!
with love,
Olivia
Très joli and I can almost smell the delightful cloves from here! Awe!
ReplyDeleteI'm not a pearl girl but I can appreciate a classy piece of jewelery, that's for sure!
Beautiful pearls and a beautiful sachet too. Happy Valentine's Day!
ReplyDeleteYour pearls are gorgeous! I love the scent of cloves!
ReplyDeleteThose pearls are beautiful. Florence
ReplyDeleteI love pearls.. so elegant and refine!
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming by!
;)Francesca