Mother’s Day is coming, and flowers are a popular gift, so this seems like the appropriate time to talk about the traditional language of roses. For Mother’s Day, in the South, it is traditional to wear red roses on Mother’s Day to signify a living mother, and white roses to honor a mother who is…
We all know that mothers have always been valued and revered. During the time of the ancient Egyptians, red roses were associated with the goddess Isis; Mother of the Pharaohs. From the beginning of Egypt’s history to the end of its reign, Isis was the greatest goddess of Egypt. She was a beneficial goddess and…
What do mothers really want for Mother’s Day? Many will say they simply want a day off! That means a day off from cooking meals, doing the laundry, housework of ANY kind. For Dads and kids, this means a little planning and a lot of ingenuity. Yet one thing that can – and should! –…
Considered a time of renewal, Easter occurs with the passing of winter and the promise of spring, giving way to a fresh mindset and new beginnings. The days become longer, the sun feels a little warmer, and the dark, rich colors of winter fade to the gentle pastels of spring. We usher in this season…
There is something for everyone to enjoy during the Easter season – spring breezes, warmer temperatures, chocolate bunnies, Easter egg hunts – and flowers! Spring bulbs begin to come out of their hibernation in the cold, frosty ground, delighting homeowners with bountiful color and soft fragrance. While looking at them at the edge of your…
