#Language of Flowers

[monalo4]

THE SECOND BOOK IS HERE! 😍

Waiting sucks, delays are doing well (insert sarcasm), but "An Illustrated History of Notable Shadowhunters and Denizens of Downworld" is finally in my hands.

It looks beautiful (although I'm not a huge fan of mixing red and silver, red is for gold and silver is for blue/green/black) and the flower cards are amazing. I won't be showing all of them, but Mark Blackthorn's one (the description of it) has my heart in its claws forever.

Resident pillow fort expert, I love that 😍

I have only 2 questions:

1. Why is Simon's last name Lewis and not Lovelace? Am I remembering it wrong that he took it for his ascendance?

2. (Rhetorical) Why (OH WHY) Ty's card changed? The "I loved you and you didn't know" was so beautiful and fitting 😭

Have a nice day 💚

OMG, IT'S FINALLY HERE!!! 😍😍😍

I was starting to think it won't happen in this lifetime, but now I have it in my hands ❤️ The envelope itself is beautiful and so fitted for this!

And inside I had SoBH and Thomas's journal with Polaroid pictures from the book and a few stickers (I chose The Spiral-Bound Labirynth option, which means 4 books with slipcase and the journal).

My only disappointment (just a bit) is that the journal isn't hardcover, but it's amazing nonetheless. I can't wait for the other books and I hope there won't be further delays as with the first package (it was announced to be sent in March, not July).

Have a great day and cross your fingers for meeting the next deadline - and, of course, for TLKoF to be here as soon as possible 😁

[dolceaspidenera]

We all know at this point that the name Astarion is connected to the word "star" (starry or little star).

But Larian decided that they wanted to go all in with the details and they delivered!

The flower you can place on his tomb in the final romance scene (which I think is such a cute and tender gesture and I love his reaction to it), seems to be an Ornithogalum umbellatum, a star-shaped white flower with six petals. Among the plant's many common names, there are summer snowflake, starflower, and star-of-Bethlehem.

Moreover, in the language of flowers, its meanings are related to trauma, mourning, and welcoming pain without repressing it.

According to Doctor Edward Bach (1886 – 1936), these flowers are "For those who find themselves in a state of great anguish due to situations that, in a given period, have caused so much unhappiness", and can be used to help with the aftermath of a trauma, the alleviation of pain and the mourning process.

Edit: every time I see an artist include this flower in their Astarion fanart my heart swells with joy. Love this community

[bewildereye]

[Start ID: A digital drawing of a bouquet of flowers on a solid light green background. The flowers are in the colours of the aromantic pride flag, with some extra green leaves as decoration. Above the bouquet it says "LET WONDER RESTORE YOU" in black text. At the bottom of the bouquet is OPs signature that says "CJD 2024". End ID]

Fern, for magic

Eucalyptus, for protection

White camellia, for steadfastness

Silver sage, for esteem

Black tulip, for power

AroAce Version

Ace Version

[ourstaturestouchtheskies]

The Language of Flowers: An Alphabet of Floral Emblems – published by T. Nelson and Sons (1857) // Maroon – Taylor Swift

[pictopye]

Finally got some time and energy to continue on this piece. I ended up adjusting a few things in the initial line art. I still need to re-add the thicker outline on Nick to really drive home the Alphonse Mucha look. But we're onto colors and then eventually adding details in. :)

As I said in my update on the Hancock piece I have going, I had another sketch I was considering doing a master's study on. This would be that piece. I love art history, and my favorites are Art Nouveau, Golden Age/Modern American Illustration, and generally speaking the history of comics. So I think with this piece I want to work it into something that takes elements from each. The good ol' neon heart of our favorite uncanny detective framing the piece, a set variety of florals - listed below that both spill out and are contained by the heart, nouveau stylized smoke, and a good play of hard shadows and light are my aim. I've always been a bit of a sucker for flowers. So I chose what I felt would be best suited for representing Nick Valentine.

In order of selection: Black-eyed Susans which represent encouragement, and justice. Irises for hope, wisdom, trust, and valor. Gladiolus for strength of character, faithfulness, moral integrity, and remembrance. Forget-me-nots for remembrance and respect. Roses for love, and generally speaking Valentine's Day.

[nerdlingmerchling]

Crows and plant symbolism (1/3: Wesper)

[ansitru]

Floriography, or the language of flowers, was a wonderful way for the Victorians to convey hidden meanings through the flowers they gifted.

I think it's time to revive this tradition and start putting together bouquets based on the symbolism of the flowers. Like this one.

I call it my "fuck you"-bouquet, with a "bless your heart" as a cherry on top. 💐

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FLORIOGRAPHY:

Aconitum napellus: a foe is near, deceit

Fumaria: hatred

Orange lilium: hatred, revenge

Ocimum basilicum: hatred

Black rose: hatred

Lotus corniculatus: revenge

Trifolium pratende: I promise, revenge

Petunia: deep resentment, anger

[thesorceresstemple]

[oblivious-sins]

"As the memory of past misfortunes pressed upon me, I began to reflect upon their cause—the monster whom I had created, the miserable daemon whom I had sent abroad into the world...."

Flowers:

Honeysuckle: "devoted affection/bonds of love"

Black rose: Death, hatred, rebirth

Chestnut blossoms: "do me justice"

Pear blossoms: "lasting friendship"

Daisy: innocence and purity

[runmpie]

forget-me-not | dahlia | freesia | heliotrope

[polin-ista]

Okay so I know absolutely nothing about flowers BUT my mother is an avid gardener and Artist. I asked her if she could try to decipher the waistcoat that the costume department said was foreshadowing a lot of season 3 part 2

This one:

On the coat are multiple flowers, these are what we think they are and their known meanings

(I am not a genius and therefore this is all speculation for funsies 🤣) (all meanings are either taken from the Language of Flowers or Known English meanings of the time.)

First is Foxglove:

Symbolic of Conundrums, riddles and secrets

Flax:

Symbolic of purity, perseverance and rebirth

Bird's foot trefoil:

Symbolic of revenge, usually a passive aggressive flower

Wallflower:

Symbolic of faithfulness in the face of adversity

Spruce:

This is found wrapped or hovering around every flower and I think may have multiple meanings.

Symbolic of birth in English meaning but is considered the 'Tree of birth' In ancient Greece the tree is related to Artemis (a Greek goddess) who presides over childbirth and is a protector of women.

[shy-blue-blossom]

Lily of the Valley

Anthony Bridgerton

Words can be hurtful. Something people can forget when they speak to others. Anthony forgets this. They hurt the ones they care about. His wife heard a passing comment as she approached him, but she did not bring it up. She said farewell to the other lords and took his arm to leave. They got into the carriage with the family to go home, Anthony said goodnight before he went into his office to finish some work. After his wife got ready for bed she did not wish him a goodnight as she normally would.

Anthony woke to an empty bed the next morning, not getting a greeting from his wife. He did not want to think anything was wrong, however it was unlike her. When he entered the dining hall she was in a deep conversation with Eloise - Hyacinth was trying to listen in. He carried on with his day knowing he would speak to her later when she was free.

It was only after dinner Anthony realised he had not seen or spoken to his wife since the ball. He decided to leave his work for the rest of the day, instead he went to his room. Walking into the room, he saw his wife sitting at her vanity putting some cream onto her face and only looked his way when the door shut behind him.

"Hello dear, do you not have work to finish?" She questioned as she went back to what she doing. This surprised Anthony as she normally would give him a smile before a kiss.

"I wanted to spend some time with my beautiful wife," Anthony said as he walked over to her. "It feels like I have not seen you today," He kissed her cheek once he reached her.

She smile at the contact but said nothing. He kept kissing her and trying to get her to crack as he knew she would not out right say what is wrong. While kissing down her shoulder, he notices her latest embroidery piece sitting on the vanity. He pulled back as he asked her what the flower was, not recognising it as any he has given her.

"Lily of the valley," was the short reply he got before she stood and made her way to their bed, not noting that Anthony's gaze was on her work. She looked at him when he did not say anything, only to see him holding the embroidered piece in hand. There was hope he knew what the flower meant but she did not hold her breath as the flower was beautiful but had a sad meaning and when trying to court a young lady, you do not look to buy the flowers like that from the florist. "Are you coming to bed?" His name and title was left purposely, hoping he would not notice.

"What have I said or done to need your forgiveness?" Anthony had suddenly spun around, made his way to his wife, only to perch himself on the edge of the bed next to her. "I know, it was the comment I said at the ball the other night was it not?" Her silence was the answer. He joined her on the bed before he continued specking. "I should have known you heard me when you where quiet on the way back." Taking her hand, he pressed a kiss to her palm. "I have no apologise that will make up for what I said, I should not have been part of the conversation." He kissed up her arm as he spoke before he looked at her, not attempting to kiss her lips yet. "I sincerely apologise."

She watched him and pressed her lips to his before he could pull away once she noticed him moving away from her. Anthony laid her on her back and joined her laying on her side after parting. They stayed in each other arms, enjoying their time together knowing they cannot live with the other.

The end.

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Language of Flowers

Masterlist

[ryuusea]

💐 / sherliam, flower language

when married to a guy whose mind palace only stores flowers with poison/medicinal value

I recently got a book, “Floriography: An Illustrated Guide to Victorian Language of Flowers” and it was fun applying it here! I imagine Liam knows Sherly doesn’t really bother to remember flower language, so incorporates Sherly’s knowledge of poisons/medicinal herbs for the fun of it!

[darkscorpiox]

I saw this among Saya’s concept sketches and wondered if the flowers put in her hair were chosen for a specific reason.

After hours of searching online, the closest I could find which corresponds to said flowers was the Duranta erecta (common name(s): golden dewdrop, pigeon berry).

In Japan, they mostly mean “I will watch over you (あなたを見守る)”, which is likely why these flowers were picked, knowing what happened to Saya in the game.

If the hand who put them in Saya’s hair was Masamune/Yashiki’s, then it can imply that he either promised to watch over her or regarded her as his guardian angel.

The bond those two share is such a beautiful, yet bittersweet thing. 🥲

[bewildereye]

[Start ID: A digital drawing of a bouquet of flowers on a solid light purple background. The flowers are in the colours of the asexual pride flag, with some green leaves as decoration. Above the bouquet it says "LET YOUR NATURE TAKE ROOT" in black text. At the bottom of the bouquet is OPs signature that says "CJD 2024". End ID]

Black hellebore, for overcoming slander

Edelweiss, for courage

Apple blossom, for preference

Purple daisy, for thoughtfulness

AroAce Version

Aro Version

[aroacearchangel]

furiously googling “flowers with no romance meaning” because a. I love flower language and b. I love being aro and found exactly what I was looking for!!

image description under the cut

[id: A screenshot of a flower website stating: “Alstroemeria. Also called Peruvian lily, alstroemeria symbolizes the strong bond between two people that transcends romantic love. Send this elegant flower to a special friend to celebrate the strength and devotion of your friendship. Alstroemerias are tuberous perennials native to the cold, mountainous regions of South America. They are popular as cut flowers and also in the garden. Their delicate flowers come in many colors, and they bloom every summer and fall.” Above the text is a circular photo of the aforementioned orange and yellow flowers. Half of the petals on the flowers are speckled with dark brown lines. The flowers’ dark green leaves are long and thin.]