Theme Thursday: Asters

It's been awhile since I did a birth flower post, hasn't it? Let's get back to it with September's birth flower, the Aster. This classic Autumn flower got its name from the Greek word for "star", referring to the shape of the flower head. In ancient times, it was believed that the burning of aster leaves would drive away evil snakes. However, in floriography, the aster is a symbol of love, or daintiness. Here's a collection of dainty asters I know you will love!

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Theme Thursday: Exquisite Iris

February is almost over, but there's still time to celebrate the birth flower for this month, the Iris. People have valued the Iris throughout history, with appearances in art as far back as ancient Egyptian times. With its showy flowers in a wide variety of colors, it's certainly fitting that "Iris" is the Greek word for "rainbow". The blues and purples are the most popular, and rightfully so with their striking color. In floriography, the Iris is said to mean faith, hope, wisdom, and valor. Here are some modern day interpretations of this exquisite flower:

A Pansy Purple Iris - Original Oil Painting on Wood by Maria Burd

Iris No. 1 by Art Photos Diana

Purple Popcicle Iris Watercolor by CheyAnne Sexton

Iris Luxury Hand Painted Silk Crepe Scarf by Morgan Silk

Purple Irises fine art reproduction by Leslie Macon

Pink Iris Dichroic Glass Pendant by My Fused Glass

I just snagged a treasury featuring these irises and more! Click here to view it. Expires Saturday at 2:00pm!

Theme Thursday: Carnations

January is here, and it's time to showcase the birth flower for this month, the Carnation. Carnations have been cultivated for over 2,000 years, and have a history rich in symbolism and mythology. Each color has a different meaning, red being admiration, white being innocence, and yellow being rejection, to name a few. Pink carnations are perhaps the most significant in that it is believed that they first sprouted up where the Virgin Mary had shed tears as Jesus carried his cross, and they are hold the meaning "I will never forget you" as well as a mother's unending love.

Carnation Organic Flower Ring by Royal Princess

Red and Pink Carnation Toddler Dress by De-De and Delores


Pink Carnation Baby Headband by Pois Doux


Hot Pink Carnations by Dumaop Shop

Flowers are Blooming Headband by Clementine's


Sweetness and Light Fine Art Print by Alice B. Gardens


PS: I know it's not quite Thursday yet, but I just snagged a treasury to featuring these carnations and more! Click here to view it. Expires Friday at 11:00am!