August is great month for sending flowers because it is a month of amazing holidays that are lesser known. Imagine the smile on your sister’s, friend’s or favorite senior citizen’s face, when you honor them with flowers on a day they weren’t even aware that existed?So get ready to spread some smiles with JLF flowers!
Most people believe that roses were first cultivated around the Caspian Sea or Gulf of Persia millions of years ago. The ancient Greeks and Romans identified roses with love and passion beginning with their association with the goddesses Aphrodite, Isis and Venus. Cleopatra is said to have received Marc Anthony in a room filled literally knee-deep with roses.
May birth flower is the lily of the valley. According to ancient mythology, the May birthday flower was under the protection of the son of the goddess Maia. For the Greeks this was Hermes and for the Romans it was Mercury. Another legend tells of a lily of the valley who fell in love with a nightingale’s singing, and only bloomed when the bird returned to the woods in May. The lily of the valley is mentioned 15 times in the Bible. Over the centuries, the lily of the valley has developed many meanings. The fragrant white flowers are often associated with traditional feminine values such as motherhood, purity, chastity and sweetness.
Easter is full of many customs, traditions, and symbols that we borrow from Christianity and the ancient world. Easter celebrations are filled with pastel colored flowers, different colored eggs and hopping bunnies that come to us from the ancient spring festivals. All these symbols represent fertility, new life, and rebirth. Easter flowers are also fitting emblems for this time of year with their soft, delicate petals and sprouting young buds.
Interest in floriography soared in Victorian England and in the United States during the 19th century. Gifts of blooms, plants, and specific floral arrangements were used to send a coded message to the recipient, allowing the sender to express feelings which could not be spoken aloud in Victorian society.
Floriography (the language of flowers) is a means of cryptological communication through the use or arrangement of flowers. The meaning has been attributed to flowers for thousands of years, and some form of floriography has been practiced in traditional cultures throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa. Plants and flowers are used as symbols in the Hebrew Bible, particularly of love and lovers in the Song of Songs, as an emblem for the Israelite people and for the coming Messiah. In Western culture, William Shakespeare ascribed emblematic meanings to flowers, especially in Hamlet, Prince of Denmark.
Valentine’s Day is not just for women! Although they might not be always showing, men appreciate romantic gestures too and deserve to be reminded that they are loved!
Guys are tough enough to shop for as it is, but throw in the added pressure of Valentine’s Day, and it’s enough to want to give up. Here is the golden rule when shopping for Valentine’s day gift for men: get something you think they’ll actually like. Think about who they are, what they do every day, and the little things that make them smile. But, if you’re still stumped, we found these perfect Valentine’s Day gifts for him.
With only 6 days before Christmas, families are coming together. Before you sit down to your Christmas feast, you need to consider your table decor. Place cards, festive napkins, and special dinnerware help, but the centerpiece is the real show-stopper of your table. The host of Christmas day wants to create that perfect dining room table place setting for their family and guests. Here are some ideas on how to set the perfect holiday table.
In anticipation of Valentine’s Day, J’Adore Les Fleurs (JLF) introduces new, Limited Edition “Je T’aime” Collection – the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your loved ones. The red suede Heart-Shaped box holds up to 125 red roses and is available for purchase beginning January 16, 2018.
What is the best way to tell someone, I cherish you this Valentine’s Day? You can give them a traditional dozen roses or you can give them the ultimate expression of your everlasting affection. The New, Limited Edition Valentine’s Day Heart boxes from J’Adore Les Fleurs, filled with the most amazing flowers and presented to them the “J’Adore” way, will sure give your loved ones that Ultimate expression of your everlasting affection.
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