Summer Gone Blues

If you are a lover of summer, Key West, turtles and anything beach related like I am ...  the summer time blues are probably starting to set in.  I found some amazing products that have brighten my day and reminded me of those breezy afternoons at the beach .... 

 

These items aren't only for home they can be used as unique wedding décor.  See the Capiz garlands used above.  That example is a creative use of this product.  What a perfect way to personalize a beach wedding.

All of these great products were found at Jamali Garden Floral and Garden Supplies.  I highly recommend them to cure your summer time blues!  Go check them out.

What's for Dinner?

Flower meanings gave me a renewed inspiration

A few days ago, a family came into my shop asking for special flowers.  Sadly, their Husband and Step Father had just passed away.  These kind people had tremendous hurt in their hearts that I could feel just by looking into their faces.

They had a special request that caught me off guard.  The variety of flowers really wasn't important to them.  What was important was the Language the flowers represented.  As a person passionate about Floristry, I knew what some of the traditional flowers represented.  However, I wasn't able to encompass a body of flowers that would appropriately represent what these people felt for their loved one.

I tracked down a book that I had purchased many, many years ago.  "The Language of Flowers, Symbols and Myths" by Marina Heilmeyer published by Prestel.

The following is what I found, which was perfect for the family.

With this particular arrangement for Dr. Peace,

The floral meanings were significant to the Family.

We thought you would appreciate them too.

The Iris – Inspiration, Faith, Remembrance Forever

The Sunflower – Adoration

The Larkspur – Beautiful Spirit

The Red Rose – Love

The Magnolia – Dignity, Authority

The Delphinium – Boldness

The Calla Lily – Regal

The Ginger – Proud

The Stock – Everlasting Symbol of a Happy Life

The Daisy – The Love Flower

The Carnation – Bravery, Love, Friendship

The Tulip – Symbol of Importance

 

Needless to say, I learned a lot from this research.  I have a renewed passion for not only my flowers but the meaning they represent.

 

The Author
Marina Heilmeyer is a botanist and art historian working for the Botanical Museum in Berlin, Germany.  She is the author of the botanical commentary to the highly acclaimed work Maria Sibylla Merian: New Book of Flowers, also published by Prestel.