Spring is bursting forth all around. My flowers have been lovely and early spring has passed for the pink trailing rose show. Now my yellows are blooming, day lilies and lantana. My red lilies are starting to bloom and my verbena is still blooming. My white lilies are in full bloom now. I love to start my day early with a cup of coffee sitting outside on the veranda. The early morning air is perfumed with the fragrance of flowers.
One of my favorite books to enjoy with my coffee is the sweet little charming book by Kate Greenaway, "The Language of Flowers." For the reader this book recreates a tradition of the Victorian Era using flowers and plants to express both positive and negative feelings in a simple and subtle way. Modern readers become entranced with the new language of flowers. Each flower represents a specific mood or emotion with their traditional meanings. It also lists many common and uncommon messages with the flower names that best express them. Brides use this book as a reference when selecting flowers for their weddings. Kate Middleton selected "Sweet William" which means "Gallantry" to use in her bridal bouquet. I think the definition quite suits her prince!
Illustrations by Kate Greenaway in "The Language of Flowers" are charming and quite innocent with the naivety of a more simple time. Attention to detail and delicate lines along with the colors characterize the quality of her style.
On the Veranda
Kate Greenaway's
The Language of Flowers
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One of my favorite books to enjoy with my coffee is the sweet little charming book by Kate Greenaway, "The Language of Flowers." For the reader this book recreates a tradition of the Victorian Era using flowers and plants to express both positive and negative feelings in a simple and subtle way. Modern readers become entranced with the new language of flowers. Each flower represents a specific mood or emotion with their traditional meanings. It also lists many common and uncommon messages with the flower names that best express them. Brides use this book as a reference when selecting flowers for their weddings. Kate Middleton selected "Sweet William" which means "Gallantry" to use in her bridal bouquet. I think the definition quite suits her prince!
Illustrations by Kate Greenaway in "The Language of Flowers" are charming and quite innocent with the naivety of a more simple time. Attention to detail and delicate lines along with the colors characterize the quality of her style.
Won't you please come over for a cup of early morning coffee?
On the Veranda
Kate Greenaway's
The Language of Flowers
Now Blooming in my Garden
Fun in Photoshop
I have had the pleasure of petal showers from windy days and rose petals falling gently to the ground, reminding me of a flower path for a bride. So tell me please, how do flowers speak to you?
Scroll down and turn off the music for The French Hutch to watch this time lapsed flower video.
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