Author: Jill Brooke
Your Birth Flowers And Their Meanings
Although we may not be conscious of it, flowers resonate with hidden meanings and powers. They are a universal kiss to remind us that solace and beauty exist. See also our State Flower Project – Enjoy and pass it on Credit: (Photos watercolor enhanced) Hawthorn; MAKY_ORE Lily of the Valley; KIMDAEJEUNG
Explore Our Video Of The Beautiful World Of Bali Flowers
As part of our travel section, we will present videos that take you to places in the world that love flowers.
Choosing Vibrant and Scented Flowers for Seniors: A Guide to Brightening Their Day
Among the challenges of aging is how your eyes can cloud and seeing the vivid joyous colors of flowers can be impacted. According to the National Eye Institute, by the age of 80 more than half of all Americans will have a cataract or have had cataract surgery. A cataract is a clouding of the …
Marna Ringel’s Secrets To Healing Through Essential Oils
After experiencing what she calls a “happiness high” in Utah, florist Marna Ringel was inspired to shift gears and develop a business in selling essential oils. A well known florist based in Connecticut, Ringel attended McQueens Flower School in London and Gregor Lersch’s seminars in Germany. She has lectured in Garden Clubs all over Connecticut and …
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The Elderflower Is the New Flavor Inspired by Meghan Markle
It’s official. Elderflower is the “it” ingredient. According to Food Network Magazine, it is the flavor of the year. Elderflower liqueur has been zipping up artisan cocktails for a while. But the big kickoff was Meghan Markle’s lemon sponge wedding cake soaked in elderflower liqueur. Now elderflower seems to be everywhere, even in sodas. Now …
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Those Holland Tulip Bulbs Could Be Dangerous To Your Health
One of the most popular things to do in Amsterdam, especially for flower lovers, is a walk through the Bloemenmarkt, the vast floating flower market, a literal sea of flowers. The temptation is to bring home a souvenir, and there are bags of tulip bulbs labeled as inspected and certified for export to the United …
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Why Victoria Hagan Sprinkles Flowers Throughout Her Work
By Jill Brooke Veranda calls Victoria Hagan “the reigning queen of restrained elegance.” Architectural Digest compares her to Katherine Hepburn, “strong yet restrained, crisply enunciated and charged with a robust optimism that is uniquely American.” The New York Times called her “cerebral,” but not sure what that means except you know it’s a big compliment. Oh …
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How Vases Enhance The Floral Beauty Of Flower Arrangements
People like to smile. Therefore, why not pair two objects you don’t expect to like each other and find some chemistry? Here is what I did with this winter-themed vase that I keep in my kitchen from Christmas through the spring. When spring comes, I just update it with lighter brighter colors. Notice that the …
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Birthday Boy Pierre-Auguste Renoir and His Love of Flowers
By Jill Brooke February birthday boy Pierre-Auguste Renoir was a talented singer, but his parents couldn’t afford continuing his lessons. With that dream sidelined, he apprenticed at a factory painting flowers on porcelain. He discovered not only his talent but a lifelong passion for flowers. “It’s with my brush I make love,” he said. Well, …
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