One of the great things about summer is all the fresh fruit that suddenly finds its way onto our kitchen counters. Mangos, oranges, watermelons, kiwis, coconuts, cherries, pineapples, avocados, and of course the ever classic staple of bananas. All the heat demands that we have some methods of cooling off and nothing is quite so…
Some wars cannot be won. We often say that flowers are for times when we are over joyed and need to express it, such as a gift on Valentine’s Day, for an anniversary, or to commemorate the excitement and booming love in store at a wedding. We remember their insurmountable importance at times of brightness….
What is glamorous? This word, the elation associated with it, is often misidentified. As with many things, we need to educate ourselves in order to understand what is before us. Just because something is bold and cannot be passed without commanding everyone’s attention does not necessarily mean it deserves such attention. We see this in…
“So too the rose! Each Flower grows in a prison! In the aesthetic point of view freedom is formless.” -Salvador Dalí, The Secret Life of Salvador Dali Something that often goes unnoticed in gifting flowers is the extent to which their meaning goes and the power of this simple gift. We know there is gravity,…
The red carnation has a fascinating history that is rich with meaning. Known at times to be “flower of the gods” or “the flower of love”, this historic flower is more than its reputation of beauty and long-lasting durability proclaims. Carnations of a deep red and passionate color are the ones which we shall address…
The summer sun is powerful. Yes, no other season takes the credit for bringing gorgeous glowing skin and light-hearted cheeriness. Summer means freedom. The beautiful bright colors everywhere, the laughter, the music. We have all been witness to how making small changes can alter the feeling of a room (and hence our own mood) quite…
