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A Look At The Victorian Flowers And Traditions
Flowers are my passion and when I was asked to set a table for a benefits banquet using a floral centerpiece and eight place settings, I found the Victorian Era theme fit my love of flowers. This era was named for Queen Victoria who ruled England from 1837 to 1901, whose enthusiasm for flower designs was a time of elegance for all things flower. They decorated not only with flower arrangements in a vase but also with flowers on plates, tea pots and in pictures for the walls, and their use of flowers was displayed in all their treasures.
The Victorian women would often wear flowers in their hair, on their arm or around their neck. Their love of flowers was a way of expressing affection, and was given to friends and lovers according to the message they wanted to express, for the Victorians knew the meaning of flowers. Their floral arrangements were, formal, proper, opulent, lavish and showy. Aristocratic members of society would exhibit wealth by creating large, excessive, luxurious and often overdone flower arrangements.
In the fifteenth century the nosegay (an appeal to the nose), flowers or herbs tied together with a sweet-smelling fragrance was worn around the neck for a satisfactory smell, and to mask foul odors. Proper women of the Victorian Era society carried these bouquets at most social gatherings and Judges would often carry them into their court room and wear around their neck to ward off the unpleasant smell of the streets.
In the mid-19th century Victorian England the tussie-mussie (small bouquet of flowers) were exchanged between Victorian sweethearts expressing secret love messages; a gift of a traditional Valentine flower unique and personal and very fashionable. Victorians considered a young lady to be cultured if she understood the study of flowers.
In this era the key word was romance and it was said with flowers however, careful consideration should be taken when conveying a message. I have come to appreciate this expressive and elaborate flower arrangements and designs and have adapted it as my own and it has become my design and technique as my signature.
As my passion of working with flowers grows I have enjoyed this study of Victorian Era, with their many traditions and impressive ideas, I saw this as fascinating and impressive time spent. I look forward to developing my own designs to imitate their elaborate and luxurious creations. With each design I studied it was like stepping into the past and living among new friends which was both inspiring and creative. For people who also want to know something about the Russell accommodation and some wonderful bay of islands accommodation, a florist Upper Hutt could offer you a lot in this aspect.
Victorian Valentine
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Zanda Panda 9 Inch Kaleidoscope Heart Mold, Bright Red $21.32 Zanda Panda’s Kaleidoscope Heart cake/cookie/crafts mold makes decorative baking, cold molded desserts and arts & crafts easy and fun. This flexible silicone mold is 9″ in diameter and is divided into eight equal heart-shaped slices. Perfect for engagement parties, showers, anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, or just to say “I love you!” Use this versatile mold for creating elegant desserts and bea… |
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Elegant Romantic Rose Victorian Porcelain Teapot And Teacup Duo Beautiful Gift Item $22.50 Elegant Teapot and teacup duo designed in a beautiful Victorian rose design Comes in a satin lined gift box…. |
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Victorian Valentine Day Coffee Mug With Cupid And Hearts Inexpensive Valentine Gift Adorable Valentine gift for someone special… |
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Antique Reproduction Heart Padlock with 2 Skeleton Keys $16.99 Heart Shaped Padlock Unique decorative and functional lock A very nice reproduction The lock comes with two skeleton keys The padlock measures 5″H x 3″L x 3/4″W Some locks may feature a rusted finish… |
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Florene Victorian Images – Victorian Valentine With Heart n Child – Light Switch Covers – single toggle switch $11.75 Victorian Valentine With Heart n Child Light Switch Cover is new and handcrafted utilizing unique process resulting in a stunning high gloss ceramic-like finish. SET OF MATCHING SCREWS IS INCLUDED giving it a perfect finishing touch. Made of durable metal material…. |
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Florene Victorian Images – Victorian Valentine With Heart n Child – Light Switch Covers – double toggle switch $13.75 Victorian Valentine With Heart n Child Light Switch Cover is new and handcrafted utilizing unique process resulting in a stunning high gloss ceramic-like finish. SET OF MATCHING SCREWS IS INCLUDED giving it a perfect finishing touch. Made of durable metal material…. |
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Raffles: Complete Collection $19.99 E.W. Hornung’s turn-of-the-century “gentleman thief” comes to life in these sophisticated mysteries based on the perennially popular stories. Follow Raffles (Anthony Valentine) and his devoted sidekick, Bunny (Christopher Strauli), as they travel to society soirees and lavish mansions in search of their next caper. Victor Brooks, Victor Carin co-star. Standard; Soundtrack: English; biography. 14 … |
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Warm Heart Hot Water Bottle $16.99 Give the gift of warmth and love to your special someone this Valentines Day with the Warm Heart Hot Water Bottle. Made just as the old fashioned ones, this will certainly bring a smile to their face and tenderness to their heart…. |
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Victorian Valentine Trio – 12-Piece Special Value Card Set $16.00 The “Be Mine” card has a heart image inside with the sentiment: “Love doesn’t make life easier, just worthwhile.” The “Cupid Valentine” card has a love text background inside with the sentiment: “Be Mine!” The antique image card has the sentiment: “Love is the wisdom of the fool and the folly of the wise.” ( Samuel Johnson) All presented in a simple cellophane envelope tied with a sheer cream or… |
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Boston Tea Party by Modern Alchemy Aromatherapy Perfume Scented Candle $42.99 Perfect birthday, anniversary, Valentine’s day gift or any occation!… |