Language of flowers

Mar27

The language of flowers was developed in the Ottoman Empire, centuries ago. The „language” of messaging by flowers reached Western Europe in 1717, but its real boom and heyday was in the 1800s. The strict morals of the Victorian Europe didn’t allow for the lovers to talk open about their feelings or even stay téte-á-téte. That’s why the language of flowers became the perfect tool for sending messages and express emotions (both positive and negative).
Several books were published in the subject in the 19th century, providing a complete dictionary for the readers. This knowledge was part of the good education. Almost every flower had its own meaning, sometimes more meanings. Some varieties had meanings by colors (e.g. rose, tulip, carnation). Multi-sentenced confessions could be sent with a perfectly made bouquet. The method of accepting the present flower (bouquet) had a message also. If it was kissed, that meant yes. If a petal was torn, that meant no.
The meanings of some of them are well known still today: red rose = love, white lily = innocence, violet = modesty. Maybe these are less known: campanula = humbleness, blue hyacinth = perseverance, yellow rose = friendship.
Hundreds of flower dictionary were published which weren’t unified at all. The meaning of a flower might be different by countries or counties. So, if somebody wanted to send a message that way in a foreign country, it was worth to orient himself/herself about the local „dialect” before doing it, otherwise he/she could get in a predicament.
The beginning of the WWI was the turning point that was the time when the usage of flower language almost finally died. Nowadays only red rose is given as a certain symbol.

Table centerpiece 9.

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Floral christmas tree

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Poinsettia

Dec5

Flowers can’t be left out of winter festive decorations also. Poinsettia is the most remarkable for this period. It is placed in a beautiful plant holder or in a pot covered with decorative wrapping paper or fabric. It is rarely considered that this species can be used as cut flower also, which provides much more creative possibilities.
Let’s pin the flowers with longer stem among the branches of topiaries. This looks good indoor as well as outdoor. The bright red color of the flower fits perfectly for the evergreen bush. Wrap it around with a light garland for enjoying it when night falls. A smaller pine tree can be the base also. Put the flower in separated vases on the mantelpiece then group them for the greater effect. In the case of glass vase, pine branches, berries or decor balls can be put in the water. Put pine branches, berried branches and poinsettias around a big candle on a cake stand. It will be a perfect table centerpiece.
Let’s pin a flower fit in color beside the bow of the Christmas present. It will be a decorative surprise under the tree.
Poinsettia flowers look good on the door wreath also. Even the whole base can be covered with them but a single flower as focal point on the top of the door wreath is a good solution also.
Don’t purchase red flowers only, choose pink, white or cream species fitting for your home. Ask for help of an interior designer for the festive decor also.