When it comes time to create art, both professional painters and toddlers with crayons look to the world around them for inspiration. Perhaps they notice the bold colors in a sunset and use these…
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Flowers can send hundreds—if not thousands—of different messages. They can remind the bereaved they’re not alone, add explosions of color to already bright occasions like graduations, and let our loved ones know we’re thinking…
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Love. It’s what makes the world go ‘round. And if there’s one day to make a grand gesture out of showing your love, it’s Valentine’s Day! If you want to make a lasting impression,…
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Anniversaries are uniquely connected to the people who reach them. We celebrate them for different reasons: marriages, partnerships, jobs, even friendships. And we all have our own special memories of those occasions. It’s customary…
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Valentine’s Day in the 21st century evokes traditional customs and symbols like hearts, candy, and Valentine’s Day flowers, romantic dinners, and memorable dates. Some put a modern spin on the holiday by making it…
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Barbie turns 64 this year, and she’s never been more popular! The iconic fashion doll transcends the ranks of the childhood toy, serving over the decades as a role model and influencer. A recent…
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Even if you have no doubts you love someone, do you know how to show them your love? Just as each flower is unique, each person likes to be shown love in a different…
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Valentine’s Day is on the way, and that means it’s time to lean into roses, love, and candy hearts. While the following are iconic symbols of this holiday, have you ever thought about how…
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With a reputation for tolerating a wide variety of conditions and practically flourishing on neglect, you may think there’s not much to snake plant care. However, that’s far from true! If you want your…
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With vines covered in both thorns and flowers, the Bougainvillea offers beauty with a bit of danger. When grown outdoors in warm climates, the vines can grow up to three feet per year and…
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Hyacinths symbolize jealousy, a desire for forgiveness, joy, and sincerity, depending on the flower color. Yellow hyacinths are linked to jealousy, purple flowers mean you’re seeking forgiveness, and blue hyacinths are tied to sincere…
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Rosemary is a plant that plays double-duty in the garden—its fragrant leaves add a pine-like flavor to dishes and its purple flowers add subtle color. With that in mind, many people opt to grow…
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Roses are beloved around the world. Beautiful, uniquely fragrant, and full of symbolism, they’re the subjects of poetry and featured in books and movies. Prized by gardeners and cherished as gifts, roses have a…
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Daffodils symbolize rebirth, new beginnings, hope, joy, and good luck. Much of this symbolism arises from the fact that daffodils emerge each spring to light up barren landscapes with their cheerful yellow, orange, and…