Floriography, by Gina Margolies

Have you ever done something just because you liked it and then found out afterward that it was actually really cool? I am not cool so this typically does not happen to me. But it turns out that one of my passions - adorning myself with flowers - is completely hip and fashionable. Who knew? Not surprisingly, I love flowers on clothes and accessories. Naturally my favorites are Birthday Blossoms totes and scarves but really, I will take any flowers. I have found that a few beautiful flowers brighten up any day. Wearing them lets me carry the brightness around...

March’s Birthday Blossom is the cheery Daffodil. This Birthday Blossom is joyful, loving, and fresh. Traditionally one of the first signs of spring, the daffodil comes in a variety of color combinations, each one full of sunny joy. Because of the distinctive, ocular corona in the middle of the bloom, the daffodil is a symbol of beautiful eyes in Persian literature. It has a long association with rebirth and new beginnings from the ancient Greeks, who considered it a remedy for snake bites, to modern Americans, who associate daffodils with Easter and spring. Whether telling someone you love them or bringing...

There are so many wonderful things about February’s birth month flower. I have written several posts about interesting facets of the seemingly simple violet. Today, as I get ready to bid farewell to February, I would like to highlight its color. In spite of the name, all violets are not violet. Violets can be various shades of purple and blue, as well as yellow, cream, and white. I have pink violets on my desk right now. But of course the most common color of violets, the one we see most often, is violet. The color violet encapsulates a broad range...

Ever have days like this?   Sometimes life drops a big burden on your shoulders.  It might weigh more than you do and flatten you into the dirt.  But the snow eventually melts and the spring eventually comes.  When it does . . .   Stand up tall, unfold your petals to the sun, and keep on being the beautiful blossom that you are.