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Genuine Mystery
The best part? They smell even more beautiful as they fade.
Calla lilies are my favourite too. They look like such a strong flower to me but are also delicate - I love that mix of opposites.
They fit well with my statement of Comfortable Bold.
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This morning the green fists of the peonies are getting ready
to break my heart
as the sun rises,
as the sun strokes them with his old, buttery fingers
Do you also hurry, half-dressed and barefoot, into the garden,
and softly,
and exclaiming of their dearness,
fill your arms with the white and pink flowers,
with their honeyed heaviness, their lush trembling,
their eagerness
to be wild and perfect for a moment, before they are
nothing, forever?
from "Peonies" in New and Selected Poems by Mary Oliver
Elemental Sacred
Sophisticated Harmony
Sweet peas with their fragile petals and incredible scent have been my favourite since my grandparents let me sniff theirs when I was just an ankle biter
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Flair Image Cons.
I walked into an art installation once--it was a recreation of the artist's shack/studio in Florida (in a Soho loft) and on the table in the middle was a HUGE bunch of pink lillies. The smell filled the entire space and stopped me in my tracks. I can clearly call up the whole scene in my mind, even though it was about 10 years ago. Maybe I should pay attention to the art studio as well as the flowers! ;)
Creative Joy
My thoughts were: 1. How sweet of him to bring me flowers, and 2. How wonderful that he chose a flower other than your standard roses or daisies (not that there's anything wrong with those flowers!).
A Challenge to pick just one flower, so I shall cast my vote for two. Gerber daisies for their cheerful, colour and hopeful faces. The second vote is for the fragrance...whatever fills the Maui air with it's sexy, warm, sweet scent...what is this mystery flower? Anyone?
and
old-fashioned English tea (or spray) roses. There is (was?) a house in Seattle with a yard so completely overgrown with these that when in bloom, you can smell them from blocks away.
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Least favorite (per the link on flower meditation): carnations. seem too ordinary to me.
This question
They are soooo ripe and voluptuous ... totally decadent! If flowers danced, peonies would tango.
Elvira
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Violet: Sensitive, private, and complex, this type may take a little time to get to know, but she is definitely worth it! Her style tends to be understated but tastefully and quietly elegant. Choose subtle colors and soft fabrics that feel good against your skin. Image: A secret garden at sunset; at the foot of the mossy brick wall, small flowers bloom.
Iris: Meditative and with a deep sense of spirituality, this type often prefers simple, cool-colored clothes that move well, and that impart a sense of ease and serenity. Image: A still pool reflects the misty dawn light; a heron stands quietly nearby.
Simple Treasure.
I actually love snapdragons - they belong on a mountaintop or in a nice garden. Equal parts wild and civilized. And you can buy them at the grocery store - very practical.
One of my top top favourites is the charlie brown cymbdium orchid. Sexy, resilient, long lasting and fresh. The rich caramel colours and deep burgundy throats are so delicious. Generous blooms, they seem masculine and feminine at the same time.
I'm also a huge sucker for peonies. I love the really dark wine coloured ones. And even though it's messy, they are spectacular when they shatter!