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Hi Friends! 
So here it is late Saturday night, and I sit at my laptop next to this vibrant, lovely, and super cheerful vase of flowers. I'm thinking about what I want to write about tonight when suddenly I look up at these flowers and remember an old book I had read about the secret codes behind flower giving. I remember thinking it was really interesting and such a cute, fun idea, so I would share some of it with you tonight. 

Did you know that specific types of flowers have different meanings behind them? Basically, the "love language" or code behind giving flowers. I personally LOVE flowers, especially wildflowers. A jar of fresh flowers can brighten up a dreary day and add a spark of festivity and happiness.  




 Here are a few flowers and their meanings:
  • Carnations symbolize pride and beauty
  • Red Roses symbolize romantic love
  • White roses symbolize purity, innocence, and new beginnings
  • Yellow Roses symbolize exuberance, caring, and friendship 
  • Sunflowers symbolize adoration
  • Violets symbolize loyalty, devotion, and faithfulness  
  • Bluebells symbolize humility 
  • Daffodils symbolize regard 
  • Daisies symbolize loyal love and gentleness
  • Ivy symbolize fidelity 
   

   

           The Language of Flowers by Katie Daisy 



 Hugs,
Em

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