Don't throw out your old oranges - cut them in half and rub them on your elbows, knees or heels as a great light exfoliator.
asd
02/01/2015 - 16:33
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Flowers are a traditional gift for Valentine's day but did you know that in Victorian times many flowers were given not only for their beauty but for the message that they conveyed. Many of us know that a red rose means love, but there are many more options with subtle differences. The following a few favourites and their meanings inspired by Vanessa Diffenbaugh's lovely book, The Language of Flowers, published by Random House, USA, 2011.
|
Flower/Plant |
Meaning |
|
Acacia |
Secret Love |
|
Baby’s breath |
Everlasting love |
|
Bougainvillea |
Passion |
|
Cactus |
Ardent love |
|
Camillia |
My destiny is in your hands |
|
Honeysuckle |
Devoted affection |
|
Jonquil |
Desire |
|
Lungwort |
You are my life |
|
Myrtle |
Love |
|
Orchid |
Refined beauty |
|
Pink (Dianthus) |
Pure love |
|
Moss Rose |
Confession of love |
|
Rose, Red |
Love |
|
Tulip |
Declaration of love |
And, if someone you know is suffering from a broken heart this Valentine’s Day be a sweet friend and give them Yarrow – cure for a broken heart.
Enjoy!
asd
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