BEAUTIFUL BOUQUETS

Ever since I was a little girl I have loved flowers. The roses I received from my grandparents after a ballet recital, the fresh lillies my mother puts in my room when I am home from school, and even the delicate orchids that sit on top of my fireplace mantel have made flowers symbols of joy in my mind and remind me of the unexpected beauty of life.

Beautiful Bouquets:

A creation by my dear friend Caroline

Caroline's Instructions:

1. select a bouquet of small flowers (I suggest flowers that contrast with the color of your hair so they stand out)

2. wire each flower through its center using a hooked-shape

3. tape around the stem and down the wire

4. repeat until desired arrangement achieved

5. using florists tape, tape the entire bouquet together down the stem

6. role the wire at the end of the bouquet for a sophisticated finish

7. attach the bouquet to the headband using pretty ribbon of your choosing

now you have a unique and fresh headband!

Caroline posing with her creation

The meanings of some popular flowers:

Daffodil-respect

Daisy-innocence

Dandelion- wishes come true

Fern - sincerity

Hydrangea - thank you for understanding; frigidity; heartlessness

Iris - faith; hope; wisdom and valor

Jasmine - amiability; attracts wealth

Juniper -protection

Lavender - devotion

Lily (general) - keeps unwanted visitors away

Marigold - comforts the heart

Orchid - love; beauty; refinement; beautiful lady; Chinese symbol for many children

Rose (general)(Red) - love, I love you

Sunflower - loyalty; wishes

Tulip(general) - fame,charity; perfect lover

Poppy (general) - eternal sleep ; oblivion; imagination

Violet - modesty; calms tempers; induces sleep

Tulip(general) - fame,charity; perfect lover

Zinnia - thoughts of friends

My favorite flower books (beautiful photographs included):

Let me know if you have any creative flower ideas!

Enjoy~

xoxo,

Elizabeth

Flower info: pioneerthinking.com/flowerlanguage.html