Speaking The Language of Loveby Suzanne Moutis |
Are you thinking about flowers this week? I know I am. I’m lucky in that my husband buys me flowers for special occasions, and I always receive a bouquet that’s not full of red roses and baby’s breath, which is fine by me. I’m not a big fan of roses on Valentine’s Day, especially since what I really want is a breath of spring to ease the pain of winter. I’d much rather receive tulips, or freesia (which smell heavenly), or lily-of-the-valley, even hyacinths in a pot. And part of the fun of giving—and receiving—a bouquet is that they mean something to both parties. So in that spirit, why not give something this year that has meaning in the Language of Flowers?
Anemones, for example, mean Expectation (a little saucy, buy why not on Valentine’s Day?)
Fritillaries mean Power, while Artemisia mean Happiness, Amethyst Violets mean Admiration and Geraniums represent True Friendship and Comfort. Ooh, or how about a bronze Chrysanthemum, which means Trust Me, or some purple Pansies, which mean You Occupy My Thoughts. Why not get creative with your message and try something new? You don’t need a lot; even one bloom with the right sentiment behind it will do the trick.
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