I have decided to base this weeks' finds on a theme - a piece of music called "L'amour est un bouquet de violettes" or "Love is a bouquet of violets"
I saw the title for this music in a French film I recently watched on SBS called "The Colonel". Here is a brief description of the plot from Gonz30 at IMDb:
A "Reformed Colonel" is found dead in Paris, a couple of decades after Algeria's struggle for independence was won from France. Lieutenant Galois is assigned the investigation of this murder. She receives the diary of Lieutenent Guy Rossi who served under The Colonel in Algeria in 1956, and has been reported as missing in action since 1957. The revelations found in Rossi's diary go far beyond The Colonel's actions in Algeria, and give an insight on how dirty Algeria's War for Independence really was. Written by Gonz30 - Source: IMDb
The film's subject has nothing to do with my romantic musings. BUT... The title of this song listed in the credits of the film suddenly conjured up images of Paris, images of shades of purple, flowers and well... Love.
So without further ado, here are my picks for this weeks' theme: for lovers of purple and purple lovers(?):
Etsy hotpinkchick's violet hairpin design.
Etsy wildgingersilk's Cobalt Blue and Violet Silk Wrap
Etsy envisage's Violet Rose Locket
Perfect for keeping a tiny pic of your loved one (*sigh*) - See, Tiny pic isn't just an image hosting website!!
And last but not least, it's not French, but it's purple. In keeping with the "war film" theme, this poster was made in 1939 by the British Government around the start of World War II. I love this message that still speaks to us today:
The poster was designed as a motivational tool to keep people calm when the Germans finally invaded. As this did not eventuate, this lovely poster has been hidden away, not really seen by the general public at that time. "Freedom is In Peril" and "Your Courage, Your Cheerfulness, Your Resolution Will Bring Us Victory" were predecessors to this wonderfully reassuring poster. It really is hard to imaging the extent of what they people had to endure during that time. The bombs, the rubble, the hiding under the kitchen table or in the basement, the rationing of food. We can draw a lot of strength from our ancestors and how they coped in those days. It makes me grateful for how lucky we are right now. Be grateful for those flowers on your table, for the clear skies at night, for the food in your pantry. And the message still lives: Keep Calm and Carry On.
I think I'll do just that. And put on a nice cup of tea....
I saw the title for this music in a French film I recently watched on SBS called "The Colonel". Here is a brief description of the plot from Gonz30 at IMDb:
A "Reformed Colonel" is found dead in Paris, a couple of decades after Algeria's struggle for independence was won from France. Lieutenant Galois is assigned the investigation of this murder. She receives the diary of Lieutenent Guy Rossi who served under The Colonel in Algeria in 1956, and has been reported as missing in action since 1957. The revelations found in Rossi's diary go far beyond The Colonel's actions in Algeria, and give an insight on how dirty Algeria's War for Independence really was. Written by Gonz30 - Source: IMDb
The film's subject has nothing to do with my romantic musings. BUT... The title of this song listed in the credits of the film suddenly conjured up images of Paris, images of shades of purple, flowers and well... Love.
So without further ado, here are my picks for this weeks' theme: for lovers of purple and purple lovers(?):
"L'amour est un bouquet de violettes"
Etsy wildgingersilk's Cobalt Blue and Violet Silk Wrap
Etsy envisage's Violet Rose Locket
Perfect for keeping a tiny pic of your loved one (*sigh*) - See, Tiny pic isn't just an image hosting website!!
And last but not least, it's not French, but it's purple. In keeping with the "war film" theme, this poster was made in 1939 by the British Government around the start of World War II. I love this message that still speaks to us today:
The poster was designed as a motivational tool to keep people calm when the Germans finally invaded. As this did not eventuate, this lovely poster has been hidden away, not really seen by the general public at that time. "Freedom is In Peril" and "Your Courage, Your Cheerfulness, Your Resolution Will Bring Us Victory" were predecessors to this wonderfully reassuring poster. It really is hard to imaging the extent of what they people had to endure during that time. The bombs, the rubble, the hiding under the kitchen table or in the basement, the rationing of food. We can draw a lot of strength from our ancestors and how they coped in those days. It makes me grateful for how lucky we are right now. Be grateful for those flowers on your table, for the clear skies at night, for the food in your pantry. And the message still lives: Keep Calm and Carry On.
I think I'll do just that. And put on a nice cup of tea....
