Blue Violets

This outfit post is long overdue.  I got this Blue Vine Day Dress last year as a birthday gift.  I immediately altered the sleeves and then, as it was at the end of summer, put it away until warmer days returned.  I don't really hold much to the old fashion rule of "never wear white after Labor Day or Brown after Memorial Day," but I do find that I don't really want to wear white in the autumn or winter.

White is a spring and summer color, so light and fresh.  It seems out of place in autumn's rich hues and overwhelming, even gloomy against all the snow and bare branches of winter.  On the other hand, when all the woods are decked in green and white with violets scattered over the forest floor, it seems only right that I follow suit.

I haven't had much time for making violet jam this year, maybe next year if all goes well, because I did love the taste and color of this springtime delicacy.  I spent a few weeks scouring our woods last year and transplanted a number of wild violets to encircle the perimeter of my herb garden so that I'll have some close by should the urge to make jam strike.

All my relocated plants are thriving this year, so perhaps I should keep it up and simply have a yard full of violets since they seem to do so well and not much else does.  Life really is all about learning to work with what you have and gardening is no exception.

I'm already sad to think that in a few short weeks all the violets will be gone for another year, but I suppose the brevity is what adds to the enjoyment and the beauty of this season after all.

Outfit Info:  Blue Vine Day Dress from Selkie, Teal bow flats from Shein, 

Cameo Necklace is vintage by Avon.