~The Language of Flowers~Currently unavailable at Amazon, this sweet little book was a gift from a dear friend a few years ago. According to this book, Lily-of-the-Valley means~ 'Return to happiness.'
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Well I wasn't aware that happiness had left- but maybe there is about to be ...more happiness. I'll keep you posted on that part.
~Single stem of Lily-of-the-Valley~
Lily-of-the-Valley is by far my favorite flower. I have mentioned others that come close. I do love Freesia with its spicy fragrance and during the holidays we have bowls of Paperwhite bulbs all around our home.
It is the innocence of Lily-of-the-Valley that really charms me. I am fortunate to have a rather large patch of these sweet bulbs. In May I get giddy with that first glimpse of a tiny bud. When they finally open with the delicate bell-shaped flowers I pick a few and bring them inside.
Lily-of-the-Valley is also my birth month flower-which makes them even more special to me.
I'm not rushing our winter months. As a matter of fact, living in Maine and giving much more than a passing thought to spring this early ...is dangerous.
But I do like to think of the sweet fragrance of my favorite flower.
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Won't you tell me about your favorite flower-and why it's your favorite.
I'll check my little book and tell you what it means~
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I love gardenia's and hydrangeas....and tulips, I could go on and on.Lily of the valley are very pretty, plus I like the meaning. Have a wonderful Monday!
ReplyDeleteLily of the Valley was my darling Mum's favourite flower Debra, so I really enjoyed your post. I adore tuberoses & peonies & magnolias & gardenias - too many precious ones to choose a favourite! Thank you for your sweet message today - it's a joy to have another room finished off.
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Nature has given us so many beautiful flowers, I simply cannot select just one. The Lily of the Valley is a beauty, though. The delicate shape combined with bright white is just breathtaking beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI will define myself as a "flower girl" :)
Frau~ There is no listing for Hydrangeas in this little book- but tulips-meaning Beautiful eyes and hopeless love. I thought that was pretty special.
ReplyDeleteMillie~ huh! Tuberose~ 'dangerous Love'... ohh-la-la. And Peony- shame, bashfulness.
Purple Flowers~ You ARE the flower girl~and think all good things will come to you.
These little dancing bells are one of my many favorites too. So tiny and yet give such a wonderful and sweet fragrance. They always remind me of yesterday's memories. xo
ReplyDeleteSweet little post Debra! I love all colorful flowers but the one that comes to mind to me are Sweet Peas, so pretty and carefree (like me) As for me, I would not mind rushing winter out the door. Was taking a dog walk with my friend Sunday afternoon wishing I did not have to spend about 20 minutes bundling everyone up..... Spring cannot come soon enough....
ReplyDeleteJoyce~ I love my sweet memories of Lily-of-the-Valley too...my Mother planted my patch for me. I know you love all flowers.
ReplyDeleteIna~ According to this little book- Sweet Peas mean-'Delicate pleasures and departure.' I think that means- eat all of the little Italian cookies before they are all gone {by Ron maybe}...?
The only perfume I ever wear is Diorissimo. It is Lily-of-the-Valley based and I've worn it for years and years. So I suppose that would have to be my favourite. Although, I do love gardenias and peonies.
ReplyDeleteDebra, my mother has always had Lily of the Valley in her garden. I find them to be so sweet!
ReplyDeleteI have not paid much attention to Lily of the Vally but now you have turned me. So sweet! I love tulips and roses also peonys so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThere are many flowers that I love, Roses, Peonies, Gardenias, Daisies, Tuberose, Ranunculas, but I love "Magnolias" - There is something so Southern and so perfect.
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I love lily-of-the-valleys, too, Debra! They are so delicate and fragrant. xo
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