Working here, I’ve realized the versatility and impact flowers can have on an event, but have I ever stopped to consider the flower’s deeper significance? Not until now.
If you had asked me about the meaning of flowers before I discovered Gretchen Scoble and Ann Field’s new book I would have probably recalled some time from my childhood when the glow of a buttercup held under your chin meant you liked butter (by the way, doesn’t everyone like butter?).
Luckily, I have found The Meaning of Flowers and can now join the adult population on matters of floral significance. Using sources from all over the world, this book exposes every aspect of these botanical wonders historically, mythologically, and factually.
Without a single spoken word, a solitary flower can express a world of emotion and substance. Can you imagine confessing all the passion infused love you have for someone by simply handing him or her a red tulip with a haunting black medulla at the center? (Come on, that even blows The Bachelor out of the water!)
So, before you throw your next floral fiesta, read up on the meaning behind the decor you choose. It will add a whole new dimension to your entertaining.
What do you think about expressing yourself through flowers? Do certain flowers hold personal meaning for you? If yes, which ones and why?
I began by creating 8 strands of flag bunting made primarily from vintage pillowcases and vintage grosgrain ribbon. These were hung over the back deck to set the scene and create a carnival feel.
