The Victorians wielded thistle flowers as botanical diplomacy—a thorny gift that delivered a pointed message: “Mind your own business.” This... The post Thistle: The Flower of Outcasts, Fighters, and the Unbreakable appeared first on Petal Republic.| Petal Republic
The Victorians understood something profound about statice flowers—these resilient blooms became their symbol for memory and remembrance. Perhaps it was... The post Statice Flowers Carry a Meaning You’ll Feel in Your Soul appeared first on Petal Republic.| Petal Republic
If you’re looking for a flower that offers deep symbolism, sends a meaningful message, and has a stunning appearance, the... The post Bird of Paradise: A Symbol of Untamed Love and Sacred Power appeared first on Petal Republic.| Petal Republic
As one of spring’s earliest arrivals, the primrose naturally embodies youth, renewal, and fresh starts. Victorian flower lovers treasured these... The post Primroses Aren’t Just Beautiful—They’re Heartbreaking Symbols of First Love appeared first on Petal Republic.| Petal Republic
From ancient Biblical references to modern wedding bouquets, almond flowers offer both spiritual significance and elegant charm. Their sweet, subtle... The post The Almond Blossom’s Meaning? Pure. Raw. Spiritual Power appeared first on Petal Republic.| Petal Republic
Saturday, August 16, 2025 Hello, all. I hope you’re enjoying a relaxing weekend. Or if it isn’t that low-key, maybe you need a distraction. In that case, how about a little floriography trivia. It’s August, so let’s head down a rabbit hole from there. Flower of the Month: Gladiolus You’re familiar with birthstones, right? For … More Flower of the Month: August Floriography| Teagan's Books
Saturday, August 9, 2025 Did you know that yellow flowers can symbolize friendship? Did you know that tulips can represent sunshine and smiles? So, yellow tulips can make a lovely “thank yo…| Teagan's Books
As is the case with many embroidery artists, one of my biggest sources of inspiration for embroidery is nature, especially flowers. I’m sure I don’t need to tell you that if you’ve been around for a while, haha! Today I thought I’d share with you how my latest pattern collection was inspired by the beautiful... Read More The post The “Five-Petal Florals” Collection: From Nature to Embroidery Pattern appeared first on The Diary of a Northern Belle.| The Diary of a Northern Belle
Hello friend, it’s already time for a new mini-embroidery pattern for the 2022 Tea Party Mini-Quilt Stitch-along! For August, we have a sweet little posy of hydrangeas in a vase, freshly picked from the garden and ready to adorn our tea table. I spent a very peaceful afternoon playing around with different stitches and colour... Read More The post Two Different Ways to Embroider Hydrangeas appeared first on The Diary of a Northern Belle.| The Diary of a Northern Belle