Now this vintage Valentine is interesting to me for several reasons. First, you'll see what looks like a scratch or tear at the bottom, a curve through the bottom two hearts. This is apparently a tab designed into the Valentine so you can stand it up if you like. The other thing that strikes me about this Valentine is that it's a little sassy: "You eat my food and drink my tea, Why don't you feast your eyes on ME?"
This card was actually sent to Gail from Sharon, so I'm going to assume they were friends and this was really just an innocent little greeting. If a grownup told me, "You eat my food and drink my tea," I'd think they were saying I was a hog! And if a child said that to me, I'd tell them they were being too sassy and ought to have their mouth washed out with soap. (Something that never happened to me, but probably should have!)
Speaking of soap, I have some! Actually, I have some for one of
you, and it smells yummy, yummy, yummy!
It's one of those mammoth-sized Rose & Green Tea soaps, and I estimate this'll last you until about, oh, Halloween or so. If you'd like to win, just leave an "Enter me" comment to this post between now and 7 a.m. EST tomorrow. Good luck!
I think the tab was to hold the card closed when you folded it in two. I had some Valentine's cards like that when I was a child. Thanks for making Valentine's week lovely!
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed seeing the Valentines you have been posting. I found your blog about a year ago and have enjoyed it ever since! Please register me to win that lovely soap!
ReplyDeletePlease include me in your give away. I love wonderfully smelly soaps.
ReplyDeleteenter me
ReplyDeleteGood morning Angela
ReplyDeleteThis bar reminds of the fancy bars my grandmother had in the bathroom.
Please enter me.
Judith
Lovely soap in a pretty box. My mom used to have them on her dresser years ago. Please throw my name in the tea-cup. Thanks, Deb
ReplyDeleteThe card is funny! And the soap looks wonderful, please do enter me in the giveaway. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThe soap is so pretty, and its box is beautiful! I am always a sucker for a pink, green, and white combination.
ReplyDeleteI love any and all things related to tea, which is why I enjoy your blog so much. Today is my daughter's 23rd birthday, and I am taking her to lunch at our favorite tearoom. We've been enjoying tearooms regularly since she was 6 years old!
Have a great day. Thanks for hosting such a gracious giveaway.
Blessings,
Patti
soap sounds wonderful. enter me please.
ReplyDelete'Here we are, just one day til Valentine's...
ReplyDeletehave we got all the cards lined up?
...is the steeped tea ready for its cup?
What about Cupid and his bough?
Surely he's all set to go!
I love Celebrating Tea with Friends Week -
...now for my cup of tea, please, I take it Weak.
Angela, thanks for a fun celebration and thanks for a wonderful blog, Joanie
That is quite a sassy Valentine. Too funny! I think I would have just the right person to send it to, smiling of course!
ReplyDeletePlease enter me too. My DGM always had special soaps in her bathroom. The Valentine's you have been posting are all so unique~ I have enjoyed them a lot. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteSuch an interesting card! What a sentiment...
ReplyDeleteHow adorable! I think the vintage Valentines are so much nicer than what is available now. Thank you for entering me :o) The soap looks wonderful! Dee
ReplyDeletethis is probably my favorite of your daily giveaways. I love this box! thanks for the chance
ReplyDeleteThe soap looks lovely! I love a good-smelling soap just for me!
ReplyDeletePlease enter me! I have the loveliest little porcelain plate with "guest soap" scrawled across it in gold leaf spencerian calligraphy that I have never had a soap worthy of. This soap would be worthy of such an elegant display!
ReplyDeleteEarlier today I was thinking that it would be nice to exchange valentines again with friends old and new and put them all in a "Valentine Box" like we used to as children. I did make a few today and mailed out. Alas, I sit here with my hibiscus and raspberry tea in my "brown betty" and my new/old tea cup given by a friend thinking about how wonderful that Green Tea/Rose soap would smell in the bath tonight. Blessed St. Valentines Day!! Janet E.
ReplyDeleteOooh, please enter me in your Valentine Giveaway #6! You have such a knack for finding unique tea things.
ReplyDeleteEnter me! Thank you. I love your blog and all the interesting and beautiful things you introduce me to. Would love to win the fragrant soap.
ReplyDeleteEnter me, please! That's a darling Valentine! Brings back memories of school. Love your blog, and that you update it regularly. -- Kelly
ReplyDeleteEnter me, please. What an adorable valentine. I have a bunch from my grandfather - I will have to look through them and see if I have any that are tea themed.
ReplyDeleteEnter me - I'd love to win!
ReplyDeleteOh what a lovely giveaway. Enter me, please :)
ReplyDeleteLaura K.