"The earth laughs in flowers"~Ralph Waldo Emerson
"I'd rather have roses on my table than diamonds on my neck."~Emma Goldman
Well in my case, I'd rather have daisies or orchids on the table than diamonds on my neck. I do love roses but daisies and orchids are my favorite.
It's funny how the world's simplest pleasures can make a difference in your day. Some of my simplest pleasures are:
-A hug
-A kiss
-My daily good morning text from my boyfriend
-My mom's short and simple texts
-My brother's tip of the tongue witty comments
-The longing of affection from my dogs
-My dad's chain text messages
-Laundry hot out of the dryer (a simple pleasure until you have to hang and fold everything)
-Chocolate
-A new book
-The moon...especially crescent moons
-A new song
-Gain Laundry Detergent
-Lavender and Clean Linen smells
-FLOWERS
The list goes on and on but I'll continue with flowers. I'm one of those girls. I LOVE flowers. Flowers are just so sweet and happy and make my day. Like I mentioned previously daisies and orchids are my favorite! Especially plain white daisies. They are so joyous and gentle and feminine and just the essence of a girl. But flowers in general interest me and it occurred to me that flowers usually do have different meanings so I did some research and looked up some meanings to common flowers. So next time you want to brighten up someone's day, look up meanings to flowers and give them the flowers according to the meaning! If that person is a girl, I guarantee you that they will LOVE it.
Aloe: Wisdom and Integrity
Apple: Symbol of Perpetual Concord
Azalea: Fragile and Ephemeral Passion
Baby's Breath: Happiness
Begonia: "Beware! I am fanciful!"
Buttercup: Childishness
Cactus: Bravery and Endurance
Carnation: Fascination
Carnation, Pink: Emblem of Mother's Day, I will never forget you
Carnation, Purple: Antipathy and Capriciousness
Carnation, Red: Admiration, my heart aches for you
Carnation, Striped: No, Sorry, I cannot be with you
Carnation, White: Pure Love, Sweet Love, Innocence
Carnation, Yellow: Disdain and Rejection
Chrysanthemum, Red: I love you
Chrysanthemum, White: Truth
Chrysanthemum, Yellow: Slighted Love
Clover: Fertility and Domestic Virtue
Clover, Four leafed: Symbol Of Good Luck
Clover, Five leafed: Symbol Of Bad Luck
Daffodil: Emblem of Annunciation/Regard, Unrequited love
Dahlia: Good Taste
Daisy: Gentleness, Innocence, Loyal love
Dandelion: Oracle of Time and Love, Faithfulness, Happiness
Edelweiss: Daring & Noble Courage
Gardenia: "I love you in secret"
Hibiscus: Delicate Beauty
Honeysuckle: Sweetness Of Disposition
Hydrangea : Vanity, Thank you for understanding, Frigidity
Iris: Faith, Wisdom, Valor, Your Friendship means so much to me
Ivy: Friendship, Wedded love, Fidelity, Friendship, Affection
Lavender: Constancy
Lilac, Mauve: "Do You Still Love Me"
Lilac, Pink: Youth and Acceptance
Lilac, White: "My First Dream Of Love"
Lily, Calla: Majestic Beauty
Lily, Day: Coquetry
Lily, Orange: Hatred and Disdain, Wealth, Pride
Lily, White: Majesty and Purity, Virginity
Lily-Of-The-Valley: Purity and Humility, Sweetness
Lotus: Mystery and Truth
Magnolia: Dignity, Splendid Beauty
Mistletoe: Affection and Love
Oleander: Beauty and Grace
Orchid: Magnificence, Love, Beauty, Refinement
Pansy: Thoughtful Recollection
Petunia: Anger and Resentment
Poinsettia: "Be of Good Cheer"
Rose, Bridal: Happy Love
Rose, Carolina: Love Is Dangerous
Rose, Christmas: Peace and Tranquility
Rose, Coral/Orange: Enthusiasm, Desire
Rose, Dark Pink: Thank you
Rose, Light Pink: Admiration
Rose, Musk: Capricious Beauty
Rose, Pale: Friendship
Rose, Peach: Let's get together, Closing of the deal
Rose, Pink: Love, Grace, Gentility, You're so Lovely, Perfect Happiness, Please believe me
Rose, Pink & White: I love you still and always will
Rose, Red: Love, Desire, Respect, Courage, Job well done
Rose, Red & Yellow: Congratulations
Rose, White: Charm, Secrecy, Silence, You're Heavenly, Reverence, Humility, Youthfulness and Innocence
Rose, White on Red: Unity/Flower Emblem of England
Rose, Yellow: Infidelity, Joy, Gladness, Friendship, Jealousy, Welcome Back, Remember me
Rose, Yellow & Orange: Passionate thoughts
Sunflower: Homage and Devotion
Sweet Pea: Departure, Blissful pleasure, Thanks for a lovely time
Tiger Lily: Wealth and Pride
Tulip: Symbol of The Perfect Lover
Tulip, Red: Believe me, Declaration of love
Tulip, Variegated: Beautiful eyes
Violet: Modesty and Simplicity
Wallflower: Friendship and Adversity
Water Lily: Eloquence and Persuasion
Wisteria: Youth and Poetry
Zinnia: Thoughts of Absent Friends
Zinnia, Pink: Lasting Affection
So take time out of your day to stop and smell the roses...or whatever it is that is your simple pleasure that adds a little skip in your stride.
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