Lifestyle:
The Love Of Flowers
Flowers date back to prehistoric times evidenced with the discovery of flower fossils. Discovered in burial sites of Neanderthals, the presence of much sediment pollen which indicates there were abundant flowers even that long ago. Flowers play a large role our lives; they’re used to express our feelings, moods, commemorate occasions and are part of our rituals. Over the centuries they have been depicted in many forms on art, books, sculpture, tapestry and music, with the most opulent examples having been produced between the 17th and 19th century with such accuracy and expressing their great beauty. In Victorian England, they were used like a language; their scent and particular varieties represented certain messages. Studies carried out at Rutgers university show that flowers are a powerful mood ‘inducer’ both immediate and long term. So don’t save buying fresh flowers for special occasions and fill your home with them as often as you can. Whether you buy them cut and arrange them yourself or uncut in pots from your local market, wholesaler (look for ones in your area) or you grown them yourself, bring them into your life. Living and loving flowers is a beautiful experience!
04-2010
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Video: How to Arrange Spring Flowers |
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Book: The Art of Flower Arranging: Learning from the Master Florists at Flower School New York (Hardcover) |
Stylish Wet Wear
If you live where it’s wet, you know how important good rain wear is. But what about looking good? Well, you don’t have to sacrifice fashion to be dry! Practical and fashionable walking in wet weather is a pleasure with these finds. Discovered them myself in a local favorite boutique The Little White House, a fabulous Parisian inspired heritage house with a Salon Café, you’ll think you were in Paris! Such pretty rain gear you’ll want to wear including water proof shoes, boots, purses (davrain.com) and this charming umbrella with an Eiffel Tower. You’ll almost wish it would rain!
03-2010
Non-Typical Ways to Celebrate Love
“Love is a many splendor-ed thing” whether expressed to yourself, a friend, partner, or child, February is the month for love. There are many ways to express love and this is the perfect time of year to let loose your inhibitions about showing love, and in different ways. Celebrate with a friend over a leisurely lunch out or homemade, have a casual tea party with your kids, picnic style with tea, and scones, take yourself out for a manicure, have a luxurious bubble bath, spend the evening looking up at the stars, cuddled under a blanket with someone you love (friend, mate or child). What matters most is that we express our love at all. And keep it up when the month is over, love expressed is timeless!
02-2010
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