Table Card Holder - Ruffled Lavender Pansy

The name, pansy, is a derivation of the French word "pensee" which literally translates to "thought". In his play, MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Shakespeare chose a concoction of pansy juice as a love potion. In Victorian times, a small bouquet of pansies meant, "Think of me." Some believe the pansy to be a charmed flower of telepathic magic, claiming that attending the plucked flower you could hear a lover's thoughts. The pansy is also thought to have the power to strengthen one's memory, which could be used to remember all the "common" names for pansies: "heart's ease", "three faces under a hood", "flame flower", "jump up and kiss me", and "Johnny jump ups". In addition to all of that, pansies also have an impressive floriography, symbolizing pleasant thoughts, merriment and thoughtful reflection. This spectacular, ruffled, pencilled, lavender bloom has a rather unusual yellow blotch that "bleeds" into dramatic bluish pencil lines. Thought by many to resemble little faces, this beauty is offered here on a gorgeous table cardholder. The gradient background is a graceful blending from soft teal to subtle purple-pink, paying homage to the same tones in the flower itself. The table card holder also features the text, "Happy 21st Birthday!" You are welcome to modify the message to suit your own special occasion. This fabulous table card holder also makes a terrific keepsake for your event honoree and can be used to display a favored photo of the event, greeting cards, etc.