HAPPY MOTHERING SUNDAY
In the UK, Mother’s Day is traditionally referred to as Mothering Sunday. Mothering Sunday has been celebrated for many centuries and is part of the Christian tradition. This day always falls on the fourth Sunday of Lent. Ideally one doesn’t need reasons for celebrating Mother’s Day and appreciating one’s mother and showering her with gifts. However, […]
DAFFODIL-THE MAGNIFICENT MARCH BIRTH FLOWER
I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o’er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze. – William Wordsworth Origins The daffodil which is commonly referred to as narcissus with large trumpets […]
The Significance of Flowers during the Chinese Spring Festival
Chinese Spring Festival, also called Lunar New Year, has more than 4,000 years of history. Being one of the traditional Chinese festivals, it is the grandest and the most important festival for Chinese people. It is also the time for the whole families to get together, which is similar with Christmas Day in the west. […]
LOVE IS IN THE AIR-GIFT YOUR BELOVED SOMETHING BEWITCHING THIS VALENTINE’S DAY
Fragrances are one of the most popular online Valentine’s gifts to send across to your chosen one on Valentine’s Day. Wearing something so intimate gives a sign of affection and a deep bond. Suiting the personality- perfumes are one of the most romantic and passionate Valentine’s gifts. At the same time, it is important to […]
DISTANCE MAKES THE HEART GROW FONDERS
It is said that distance makes the heart grow fonder. This is probably the reason why lovers who are apart spend most of their time thinking about each other. Long distance love and relationships are a part of everyday life for millions of couples across the globe. Technological developments such as WhatsApp, Skype and Face-Time have […]
VIOLET – THE FIVE PETAL VELVETY BLOSSOM
I know a bank whereon the wild thyme blows Where oxlips and the nodding violet grows Quite over-canopied with luscious woodbine, With sweet musk-roses, and with eglantine: -Midsummer Night’s Dream, Shakespeare Also known as the African Violet, February’s birth flower is the Violet. This beautiful flower is a five-petal velvety blossom that comes in […]