What are these brown flower/leaf things?

I am looking for brown accents in a white/green bouquet. I found some brown flower/leaf things that I love. Does anyone know what these are? Here is a picture.



http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbvi...



Any other suggestion for brown flowers would be great! I have looked at brown cosmos and peonies.



Thanks!

What are these brown flower/leaf things?
I thought it could be a variety of

PROTEA - the flower NOT be fully opened.

I have looked up the flower - but cant find any pics of them that colour so am NOT sure



looking further it could also be a * Leucadendron * which is part of the same family as the Protea
Reply:A brown flower that I am using in my bouquets are brown orchids. They are very pretty. Not as dark as the ones in your picture, but very nice just the same, if you don't mind them being lighter.
Reply:Calla lillies come in a dark maroon that is almost a brown. You should ask these pictures of your florist; sh/e may have ideas.
Reply:Could they possibly be tulips?

This is the only picture I was able to find that was even similar

http://books.google.com/books?id=kjW_40B...

Best bet of course is to bring it to your florist...good luck to you.
Reply:the flowers are gorgeous!! They look almost like magnolia leaves, but I'm not quite sure. You should take this picture to your florist, I'm sure they would know. You can also go with silk flowers, I think you would have more of a variety of brown. It would probably be less expensive too. Do talk to you florist tho.
Reply:It's a lovely bouquet. I'm not exactly sure what the flowers are. The petals look a bit like the sweet shrub which come in kind of a reddish brown color:



http://www.directgardening.com/detail.as...



As for other brown flowers I've seen brown sunflowers, brown roses called Terra Nostra rose (they're pretty), brown gerberas, brown calla lilly, fiddlehead ferns (they're a bit odd looking you may not want them, but they do come in brown and I've seen them in bouquets before), pappaws



brown rose:

http://www.weddingbee.com/wp-content/upl...

brown calla lilly:

http://www.budget-bride.com/002229a.JPG

fiddlehead fern:

http://images.jupiterimages.com/common/d...

pappaw:

http://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/wood...



I'll show that photo to my aunt who's a florist and ask her what she thinks it is.



Congrats! And good luck! %26lt;3

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Can someone help me describe some of Manet's paintings?

I have to do this project for French class on a French painter. I got Edouard Manet and I have to describe at least 5 of his paintings.

I'm not very good at interpreting art so I need a little help.

I was wondering if someone could describe his paintings.

These are the ones I have on my powerpoint:

The Spanish Ballet (1862)

Branch of White Peonies and Pruning Shears (1864)

Le Fifre (1866)

The Railroad (1872)

The Grand Canal in Venice (1874)



Can someone help me?



Thanks

later

--AMB

Can someone help me describe some of Manet's paintings?
In each case, start with name, date, and where it is located.

Then move to description - which is exactly you see: how many figures, what is the scene, or still life, how is arranged. Where are figures facing. What is in the background. What colors does the painter use. Is there light and shade, if so where does the light come from and fall. What is the brushwork like - smooth, rough, can you see the individual strokes?

Interpretation:

You can have your own ideas, but they should generally be backed up by something you know or have read:

The Spanish Ballet 1862. Oil on canvas. The Phillips Collection, Washington, DC, read http://blogs.princeton.edu/wri152-3/pber...

Branch of White Peonies and Pruning Shears, 1864, oil on canvas, Musée d'Orsay, Paris

http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/man...

Le Fifre (the Fifer), 1866 (110 Kb); Oil on canvas, Musee d'Orsay, Paris

Read http://www.sai.msu.su/wm/paint/auth/mane...

The Railroad, 1872, oil on canvas National Gallery of Art, Washington.

Painting described in paragraph "the painting shows......." http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.ht...

res=9400E1DB1431F930A35750C0A96E958260

Grand Canal in Venice , 1874. Oil on canvas. Property of the Provident Securities Company, San Francisco

read http://blogs.princeton.edu/wri152-3/s06/...

Hope this points you in the right direction
Reply:The "railroad" link is http://query.nytimes.com/gst/f...

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Reply:If the link doesn't come up try typing in "In the Old Neighborhood With Monet Report It

The meaning of a poetry in simple words?

The Things That Make a Soldier Great ~ Edgar Albert Guest (1918)



The things that make a soldier great and send him out to die,

To face the flaming cannon's mouth, nor ever question why,

Are lilacs by a little porch, the row of tulips red,

The peonies and pansies, too, the old petunia bed,

The grass plot where his children play, the roses on the wall:

'Tis these that make a soldier great. He's fighting for them all.





can someone summarize this stanza for me in simple English?! I know what it means, but I'm afraid my teacher will find flaws in my explanation. So I need someone's help. I wanted to say that, according to Edgar Guest, a soldier fights to keep some flowers flourishing always; to save his children from evil and keep them playing all the time. Would that be right?

The meaning of a poetry in simple words?
To me this poem by Guest means the soldier (no matter who or where) fights for "home."



This is represented by all those flowers = (which equal) his country; every city, town, homeplace and person. And of course the addition of 'where his children play' make that even more clear.



A soldier fights for his "home."

Luck on your school work.
Reply:Almost. To be more general, a soldier fights for the simple beautiful pleasures in life -- lilacs, tulips, children playing. This is making an argument that true bravery is not fighting for country (i.e., abtracts ideals like patriotism or honor) but for beauty and life. You can then say that Guest is implying that these things are the only things worth dying for.



At least that's my interpretation. Poetry offers itself up to different interpretations -- there is and never should be just one meaning of poetry.
Reply:People don't fight for big abstract ideas like freedom or nationalism. They fight, and are willing to die, for the small, ordinary, beautiful, familiar things in their lives.
Reply:Simply, Poetry is the motivation engine for all nations. soldiers, lovers, students to do what in the mind of the poet.
Reply:expression of fellings
Reply:What a trite and unrythmic poem. I hope your teacher didn't make you read this.

Please help identify painting - Manet?

It's a vase of peonies, mostly creamy white/light pinky peach with a few darker peach lowlights, with 2 large blooms and one small round (unopened flower) in a dark blue or black ceramic vase with gold trim around the base. There are leaves hanging out slightly on the left and right in the vase. To the left of the painting near the bottom are some green leafy areas, and on the left in the middle is a rounded shape resembling another piece of pottery, also dark with a lighter goldish line running around the middle. The rest of the painting is a seemingly random background of golden yellows, greys, blacks. I've located some similar paintings by Manet, but can't find this one. Pretty sure it is Manet, though.

Please help identify painting - Manet?
??

"Bouquet of Peonies"

http://www.artkent.com/showProducts.php?...



Vase of Peonies 1864 Edouard Manet

http://artwork.barewalls.com/artwork/pro...

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MONET / VASE OF PEONIES 8x10 Ceramic Tile

http://cgi.ebay.ca/MONET-VASE-OF-PEONIES...



Bouquet of Peonies and Iris~Henri Fantin-Latour

http://www.paintingall.com/product.php?p...



..
Reply:try typing peonies in paintings in the google image search box

Will somebody read my poem (pastiche) and tell me what you think and how to do a commentary on it?

It's for AS eng lit and lang, and basically i don't have any sheets on how to write a commentery so does anyone have any straight to the point tips? Thank you



Some people have a childhood garden

Filled with green and growing things

Some people have a childhood garden

Filled with purple peonies

Mine is sere

Throughout the year

Nothing grows here



Some people have a childhood rainbow

A sea of colors all aglow

Some people have a childhood rainbow

Red to violet in a row

Mine is gray

Bow of clay

Without a ray



Some people have a childhood temple

Covered with a million treasured dreams

Some people have a childhood temple

A sunny Wat of Gods and kings

Mine is plain

Squats in the rain

Functional 'n sane



Where childhood memories abound

Life flows vividly around

Where childhood memories have fled

Hearts lie dead



Tim Bovee -

one at bottom is mine



Some people have a childhood home

Warm, soft and yielding

Some people have a childhood home

Peaceful, joyful and healing

Mines at war

Forever more

Behind a closed door



Some people have a childhood spirit

Boundlessly open and carefree

Some people have a childhood spirit

Everything that child wants to be

Mine is undone

The haunted one

Crazy as the sun



Some people have childhood memories

That they lovingly hold dear

Some people have childhood memories

Filled with tenderness and freedom from fear

Mine break my heart

Rip my sanity apart

Artists sick art



One plays games, one plays tricks

One pushes, one picks

So wrapped up they forget

The childs heavy heart in a cold sweat

Will somebody read my poem (pastiche) and tell me what you think and how to do a commentary on it?
that is real good u should tell some people about it so they can put dat in a book

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Need great ideas for a Japanese type garden?

I have created a new area in my back yard and plan on putting a large Asian statue in the center of this area. I am working on an area behind where the statue will sit to plant bamboo in a controlled area. I am fixing a sort of tunnel and plan to put wisteria on it, to grow over the wire tunnel. I would like ideas on other plants to use in this area to enhance the statue and give an air or serenity. This will be a sort of *secret* garden, as you won't be able to see it all until you go through the tunnel.



I have thought about some peonies, and plan to use white gravel and have black enamel benches in it. I would like to use reds mostly, to give more impact to the overall effect.



I am in zone 6

Need great ideas for a Japanese type garden?
Azaleas would be nice. For a low growing tree that has that Asian look is the Mimosa. Most Asian Garden don't have alot of flowers in them, they are mostly evergreens is interesting shapes. For your "RED" how about placing high glazed red pots filled with small evergreens that you shape into your own style of Bonzais.
Reply:Nandina, called heavenly bamboo--the "domestica" variety has red berries...also, japanese plum yew...you can also plant Daylillies (Hemerocallis) in a grouping--"Chicago Apache" is a good red variety.



Have you considered a water feature, a small pond or fountain--for sound as well as a serene effect? Aqua Bella online is a site you might look at for ideas.
Reply:might be some help here...



http://images.google.com/images?q=Japane...



a great Japanese style garden looks great in all seasons... so be careful about the look of what you plant for when it's winter.... like, the peony will disappear in winter, so what will be in that spot then?.... will something behind it take it's place?... like an archetectural yucca or some red-twigged dogwood?....plan for the whole year for the best effect.... like the trees... they should be shapely evergreens or deciduous ones with either interesting shapes like 'weeping' or gnarly trunks or peeling bark.... the gravel, benches and arbor will hold up thru the winter just fine....the wisteria vines will be interesting, too.... but the bamboo should be chosen wisely.. there are types that are 'clumping' bamboos that don't need to be contained... look for them and save yourself some aggravation and work....

Can roses grow in heavy clay soil?

I keep hearing that roses can grow in heavy clay soil from doing some research on-line, but I'm skeptical. Here is what I have:



Soil - Clay

Moisture - Moist

Ph - 6.7 - 7.0

Zone - 8

Drainage - Poor to Fair



Plant success in current soil - Daylilies, Peonies, and Asters

Plant failures - Texas Sage



Is it possible to grow roses in clay? I am not too sold on ammending my soil because I have established plants in my garden now and I don't want to upset their balance by dig a giant hole to ammend soil.

Can roses grow in heavy clay soil?
Yes, Roses can grow well in heavy clay type soil. You can improve the moisture capability by adding ordinary sand into this area. Purpose of adding sand into clay soil is that it prevent frequent bricking of the soil and it prevents too much nitrogen escaping from those gaps. You might have to mix the soil atleast once a week thoroughly for better results.



The other idea is to put green leaves of some tree(which may not attract insect while decomposing like Azadirachta indica) into this area - this may provide you slow decomposing fertilizer and prevent bricking by bonding.



I have succesfuly grown roses in pure clay soil under extensive heat by adding sand, decomposing leaves. Actually, my dog died and we buried her near my lawn - she was very special - at that time I had only clay to cover the dig - later I planned to plant Gardenia, Rose, Jasmine - Rose %26amp; Jasmine grew up without any problem except Gardenia



So you dont have dig any part of your lawn - just add sand and you will have Roses !!!!!!!!



Please check the following links for clay soil care and plants for it.



http://gardening.about.com/od/gardendesi...



http://www.ehow.com/how_16885_water-clay...
Reply:Why not build raised beds or planter boxes to elevate your roses 8 to 12 inches above the clay layer? That way, you can improve the soil and the drainage at the same time. It will minimize weed growth and greatly improve the appearance of your rose garden.



Use some 2x8, 2x10 or 2x12 redwood or cedar boards to frame your rose bed. Dig the clay soil about 6 to 12 inches deep, and add some compost or other amendments to improve the foundation. Then fill your rose box with high quality topsoil and plant your roses. Water well and fertilize monthly during the growing season with fish emulsion per the directions.
Reply:It depends on the type of Rose %26amp; of course is it red clay? There are many wild Rose's that can grow in odd place's %26amp; need little care, however I believe I would buy some top soil for starters if it was me. Have a nice day. Mimi
Reply:i dont think they can i would dig a huge hole and add better dirt like topsoil or you could just build a raised bed and plant roses in it then you can make the soil perfect for your roses
Reply:All we have is clay here, and roses do great. We dig the hole out much deeper and wider than the roots. (much wider like 2 feet in diameter at least). Fill around rose with compost or potting soil. It will get going and dig into the clay just fine.
Reply:The clay itself is OK, but the drainage might be a problem . Try a couple %26amp; find out . Also try this . Dig down ~ 1/3 as deep as you need for the whole root ball . Then mound soil /compost/manure ( whatever you are using, but some manure is very good for 'em) around it the rest of the way . See what works out better . Don't dig a hole in the clay and fill it with a different type of soil , esp. if the site is level. You get what's known as the "Bathtub Effect" . Water CAN move more readily through the amended soil, ...so it does. You can actually end up concentrating water in the hole .



ps . (this applies to roses in any situation ) If any of the roses should happen to die , remember rule of 3 . ( 3yrs or 3ft. or 3 cu. ft) Rose roots give off some chemical(s) that will kill any subsequent roses. Nobody knows yet, quite how it works, but it does . I've seen a lot of dead roses , %26amp; once I heard that, at least half were explained by it. If a rose dies , you need to wait 3 yrs, replace the soil for 3 ft in every direction, or plant the new one at least 3 ft away . Got this info from a knowledgeable source who got it from Adrian Bloom (Blooms of Bressingham) %26amp; a couple other growers, so trust it completely . Mention this because it's fairly recent , %26amp; not in wide circulation .
Reply:we have the same environment here, i think, in the Philippines as you mention the qualities of your soil. it would grow as normal and as easy. just dug the whole and plant it.
Reply:yes they can just remember they like good drainage and you need to put a few rocks in the hole you are digging for them .put the rocks at the bottom and then fill with water and then plant and then finish with the soil . good luck .
Reply:just dig the hole as big or a little bit bigger then the root ball and ammend it! they will certainly die in clay soil! i've tried it. so far i've planted and dug back up my new roses about 6 times this year and they're just now starting to do good!

I miss my Iris from my former house?

I sold my house in the winter and left alot of meaningful flowers mainly Iris and Peonies and many were heirlooms from my family and some I recieved as gifts. Would be inappropriate to stop by and ask if I could take some of the rhizomes to my new house? What would you do if someone asked you? Also in others peoples yards - have you ever asked if you could swap with them?

I miss my Iris from my former house?
I couldn't take them with us when we moved in January 2004 because of freezing temperatures, so I went back in May when I could get some of each variety of iris (several you have mentioned). We had taken good care of them, so they were thriving, and the owner was glad to share, and I weeded their flower beds in return.
Reply:I don't know why you couldn't at least try. I'd probably let them know what sentimental value they have, and at least ask if you could divide them. Irises need to be divided when they get too big anyway--my husband loves to go to garage sales just so he can find places with irises and offer to pay for a start of them. If someone came to my house under your circumstances, I'm sure the irises would be big enough to divide, and I'd probably give you some (but that's me).
Reply:You betcha. What do you want? Will gladly share.



The new owners would probably love to know what's planted where. I'd ask....and probably take them a house plant in trade.
Reply:Absolutely yes! Gardeners love to share.
Reply:You sold the house and everything that goes with it. It is not right to go ask for something that no longer belongs to you for free. It does not matter whether they had meaning.....if you did not think to take them to begin with they are not yours. There is no reason why the new owner should have to spend time and money filling holes with flowers because you want them back. Why not go out and just get more flowers?

Twilight Fans!!! Does anybody know any good fan fiction for Twilight??

I want to read some fan fiction but I don't know which one to read. I DON'T like the ones where they are ALL HUMAN and the ones that are too far fetched. Also..please no "Edward and Tonya" stuff. I would also appreciate it if there were no BellaxJacob fan fiction either.



Please do not suggest "Peonies" it is TOO SAD!



I would prefer something funny or"fluffy".



Fan fiction I liked:

-Parenting Skills

-Stories by Silly Bella

-The one where all of the Cullens give Bella a human experience to complete



Thank you and please post the link to the story.



P.S. I already no that www.ramblingsandthoughts.com and the Twilight archive at ww.fanfiction.net are good sites. So please don't post those links. Please post links to SPECIFIC stories!

Twilight Fans!!! Does anybody know any good fan fiction for Twilight??
tri trilight lexicon its rlly gud



xxx
Reply:My friend she loves vampire stories and she was telling me of the book called 'Interview with the Vampires' and a continuing books of it. She's like in love with that story. There's also a movie for it.

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Flower shop in Palm Beach (FL)?

I would like to send some peonies to a friend who lives in Palm Beach Florida ( I am in Europe) can you please tell me of a nearby place that delivers at home? Many thanks to all

Flower shop in Palm Beach (FL)?
Most online flower shop can deliver anywhere in the USA
Reply:ftd is us based



http://www.ftd.com/

Perfume for your astrology sign! part one capricorn through cancer?

Capricorn- MICHAEL KORS EAU DE PARFUM SPRAY 3.4 OZ

FRAGRANCE NOTES - rich, deep florals, very sensuous.



Aquarius-SCENT COSTUME NATIONAL EAU DE PARFUM YEAR INTRODUCED - 2002

FRAGRANCE NOTES - a rich, lasting fragrance of exotic florals and aromatic woods.



also COOL WATER by Davidoff FRAGRANCE NOTES - citrus, pineapple, and woody notes, blended with the scent of ocean air



also TOMMY GIRL by Tommy Hilfiger FRAGRANCE NOTES - a refreshing and energetic floral, with low notes of sandalwood and heather.



pisces- don't know any pisces

aries- don't know any aries



Taurus-L'EAU D'ISSEY by Issey Miyake FRAGRANCE NOTES - fresh water florals, a soft, feminine fragrance



also PLEASURES by Estee Lauder FRAGRANCE NOTES - lilies and violets, roses and peonies, with other exotic blossoms and fragrant woods.



Gemini-don't know any gemini's



cancer-COMPTOIR SUD PACIFIQUE VANILLE ABRICOT by Comptoir Sud Pacifique FRAGRANCE NOTES - made with Tahitian vanilla.

*based on my friends

Perfume for your astrology sign! part one capricorn through cancer?
What? No Scorpio?

Algebra 2 help?

Please help me with these problem.



Solve the equation for y. Then find the value of y for the given value x.



1) 3xy-4x=19 ; x=2

2) 11y+2xy=9 ; x= -5



Solve. And explain how you got the answer.



3) A chess tutor charges a fee for the first lesson that is 1.5 times the fee for later lessons. You spend $315 for 10 lessons. How much does the first lesson cost? How much does a later lesson cost?



4) You buy some calla lilies and peonies at a flower store. Calla lilies cost $3.50 each and peonies cost $5.50 each. The total cost of 12 flowers is $52. how many calla lilies and how many peonies did you buy?

Algebra 2 help?
1) 3xy-4x=19 ; x=2

taking x common:

x(3y-4)=19

3y-4=19/x

3y=19/x + 4 =(19+4x)/x

y=(19+4x)/(x*3)=(19+4x)/3x

putting the value of x in (19+4x)/3x:

y=(19+8)/(3*2)

y=27/6

dividing by 3

y=9/2

y=4.5



2)11y+2xy=9 ; x= -5

taking y common:

y(11+2x)=9

y=9/(11+2x)

putting the value of x in y=9/(11+2x)

y=9/[11+(2*-5)]

y=9/[11+(-10)]

y=9/(11-10)

y=9/1

y=9



3) let the fee for 1 later lesson = $x

therefore, fee for first lesson = $1.5x

no. of later lessons = 10-1=9

total fee for all the lessons = fee for first lesson + fee for 9 later lessons=$1.5x+$9x

therefore, 1.5x+9x=315

10.5x=315

x=315/10.5=3150/105=30

therefore, cost of a later lesson = $x = $30



4) let the no. of calla lilies = x and no. of peonies = y

total no. of flowers = 12

therefore, x+y=12

total cost of flowers = $52

therefore, 3.50x+5.50y=52



solve these simultaneous equations:

x+y=12 and 3.50x+5.50y=52

by substitution method:

x+y=12

therefore, x=12-y

putting this value of x in 3.50x+5.50y=52

3.50(12-y)+5.50y=52

42-3.50y+5.50y=52

42+2y=52

2y=52-42

2y=10

y=10/2

y=5

putting this value of y in x+y=12

x+5=12

x=12-5

x=7

therefore, no. of calla lilies bought by you = x = 7

and no. of peonies bought by you = y = 5



:-):-)

Vintage/ Victorian Wedding?

Hi all! My wedding is this June 2008. I dont want to have a themed wedding but I want to add some stuff from the theme "victorian" or "vintage" weddings. My dress looks very vintage so I thought this would be a good fit. I can't decide what to do with the centerpieces and candles around the centerpieces??? I know I want to have pale pink peonies. Also, any ideas on the ceremony--for vintage touches?? If anyone has every done this before I'd LOVE to see pictures. ica2905@yahoo.com Thanks for your help :)

Vintage/ Victorian Wedding?
we had hurricane vases (clear glass) with cream candles inside and flowers (roses, pale pink, cream %26amp; maroon) around the candles, with petals scattered in the middle of the table. the tables were rectangular %26amp; sat 6 people. we had 3 vases down the middle.( this would also suit round table)

i hope you figure it out without much stress, good luck planning
Reply:Congratulations on your engagement! That sounds like a great Idea.



I found a few web sites that may help:

http://www.victoriana.com/bridal/bridal-...



http://www.plannersguide.com/



http://www.capemaytimes.com/weddings/vic...



http://www.logicmgmt.com/1876/wedding/we...



http://www.lahacal.org/wedding/wedding.h...



Best of luck to you both!!
Reply:This designer uses berries and fruit with her floral arrangements. They feel victorian in urns and vines cascading along the table.



http://www.ariellaflowers.com/wedding2/t...



http://www.ariellaflowers.com/wedding/de...



http://www.ariellaflowers.com/wedding/de...



Edit: maybe you can name the tables after Victorian terms

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Interpretation of PO-CHU-I poem "BUYING FLOWERS"?

BUYING FLOWERS

In the capital, Spring comes late;

The noisy chariots and horses are passing.

They say, "It is the time of the peonies."

So they come together to buy flowers.

Prices, high and low, may change,

But also it depends on how much you buy,

Hundredsshine bright red.

There is a bouquet white as crystal.

Sheltered by curtains overhead.

And constructed on a bamboo framework

Water and set in mud.

These are the old colors, but changed.



Question:

Why did the people spend so much for flowers?

What does the speaker lament about this custom of spending so much for flowers?

Interpretation of PO-CHU-I poem "BUYING FLOWERS"?
Well if it was in the "capital" then it was a city so flowers probably didn't grow much around there. When people brought flowers to the city to sell, it was probably something like a craze. They were probably high since they were so hard to come by. Also, the speaker says that some are high and some are low, depending on how much you buy, so that does not necessarily mean he spent a small fortune. After all, red roses on valentines day are not cheap flowers, depending on how many you buy.





**To Felix, I had never read this poem before and after reading your response, I totally get that from the poem as well. The red flowers being "tainted" girls and the white, the virgins? Is this supposed to be like men paying for Geishas virginity?
Reply:It is all about young girls losing their virginity

What are your favorite smells?

mine are.coffee,bacon,cooked onions,peonies,and coco chanel.

What are your favorite smells?
a newborn baby.
Reply:vanilla,,lilacs,bacon, and a pretty woman ...
Reply:---fresh cut grass in the springtime

---bacon

---old books

---puppies
Reply:i love the smell of coffee-beans, rain, dew, and anything fruity/sweet.
Reply:Iike fried onions, strawberry, Mango, and fresh rain
Reply:new car, sented candles (yankee), and just about anything from bath and body works
Reply:Coffee and baking bread
Reply:Berry smells, BBQ, Onions, Melted Cheese, Rain, the Ocean ect.
Reply:scented candles,fresh flowers,musk perfume,a man i once knew
Reply:sweet pea. it smells lovely.
Reply:I enjoy smells alot more when I am on vacation. I like the smell of various flowers, a cool sea breeze, a nice dinner at a table with a view of the marina, and sun tan oil (coconut). I also like the smell of an Ice cream shop, both on and off vacation.

At my sisters wedding, she chose a burgundy dress!my other sister is wearing lilac, mom's wearing green?!?

i havent chosen my dress yet, but im mad cause i think the colors arent going to look good together... her wedding will be very untraditional, but what color do ya'll think i should wear... it'll be in austin at chapeldulcinea.com... also the day of we are going to a florist and picking out flowers to make for her bouqet, i thought since she sint wearing white a bouqout of white flowers might be special... maybe white roses w/ white peonies... then we will all wear matching flowers, and flowers in our hair, i need a cool updo, too

At my sisters wedding, she chose a burgundy dress!my other sister is wearing lilac, mom's wearing green?!?
maybe you should go with something similar to the lilac so you and your sister will be somewhat the same (assuming you both are in the wedding)..let mom be a little different..and if the bride is wearing burgandy..I think white flowers would be really pretty with her dress..and the colors you all are wearing.
Reply:maybe you should try a regualr color like red or a sexy kind of red with red flowers and a down do but a up do is good too
Reply:i think the answer of blonde mom is correct , why not listen to her
Reply:Don't get involved in what others are going to wear or you'll piss everyone off at the wedding and they'll ALL be mad at YOU.



just find a good dress or go naked.
Reply:If you are not "in" the wedding, it doesn't matter what color you wear. If you are, it's the bride who picks the colors. If she has not, and has told everybody to wear "whatever they want", then do it. Don't worry about it if the bride is not.
Reply:First of all, it's her wedding - how does SHE feel about the colors? Bring up your concerns to her...

European Garden Theme Wedding?? Need some advice?

We finally decided on a theme for our wedding. My fiance is wearing a kilt, so we wanted something Scottish or European to fit with the kilt. We finally settled on a European or British Garden theme and here's what I have so far:

Colors (to match kilt): Navy blue and champagne with light blue and ivory accents

Flowers: Hydrangeas, ivory roses, peonies, rannunculas (sp?) and ivy

Favors: Plantable blue paper hearts that double as escort cards - they grow wildflowers when you plant the paper in the ground.

Bridesmaids: Tea length satin bubble dresses in navy blue with champagne sashes

Groomsmen: Black tuxes with navy blue or champagne vests (haven't decided yet)



I'm looking for more ways to tie in the theme with the decor for the reception and the ceremony. We'll probably do bunches of flowers tied to the ends of the chairs for church decorations, but does anyone have anymore suggestions? Unique ideas? Thanks!

European Garden Theme Wedding?? Need some advice?
Try to watch "Four Weddings and a Funeral" a british comedy from a few years back, staring Hugh Grant. In the movie, you can see 4 different weddings (one of them a scotish wedding wuth kilts)... I think that you can gather some cute ideas from this movie.



Good luck
Reply:I was on vacation and went to a wedding! I will post the details later, I just got back to work and my desk is piled up with work...but I have to share with you guys the details of this faboulus wedding, hands down, the best wedding I've ever been to. Report It
Reply:Serve tea during the time that would be the cocktail hour. I think that would be really cute - you can probably find some really nice pale blue cups and saucers. Then with the flower seeds, send a bag or two of the tea you drank home with your guests.



Maybe give your maids parasoles that are light blue and ivory as cute gifts and use them during your pictures.



Use doilies for the bottom of your center pieces, lots of tea light candles floating in bowls with peonies, have a bagpipe player play a song when you arrive at your reception, have your guests blow bubbles when you leave ... I can't really think of anything else ... but hopefully those are some ideas you can play off of.

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Perfume for your astrology sign part TWO for Leo through libra?

leo- MIRACLE by Lancome FRAGRANCE NOTES - fresh and spicy florals, with lower notes of amber and jasmine.



Virgo-PLEASURES by Estee Lauder FRAGRANCE NOTES - lilies and violets, roses and peonies, with other exotic blossoms and fragrant woods.

also BURBERRY BRIT by Burberry FRAGRANCE NOTES - A marvelous blend of almonds, limes and pears, with soft florals and vanilla.



libra- FRAGRANCE NOTES - A marvelous blend of almonds, limes and pears, with soft florals and vanilla.

FRAGRANCE NOTES - made with Tahitian vanilla.

also RALPH by Ralph Lauren FRAGRANCE NOTES - freesia, magnolia, mandarin, apple, and musk.

also POLO SPORT by Ralph Lauren FRAGRANCE NOTES - fresh greens, citrus, and well balanced florals.

also FREEDOM by Tommy Hilfiger FRAGRANCE NOTES - fresh citrus and green florals.

to be continued.....



*based on my friends

Perfume for your astrology sign part TWO for Leo through libra?
Leo %26amp; Libra



When Leo and Libra join together in a love match, theirs is an agreeable union. Being situated two signs apart in the Zodiac, Leo and Libra experience a deep understanding of the inner-workings of the other. When the Lion's unbounded energy mixes with Libra's natural sense of harmony, this is a romance of great balance. Leo and Libra are both outlandish versus reserved, direct versus peace loving. They can enjoy a very smooth relationship because each can appreciate and benefit from the positive attributes of the other.



Libra calms and soothes Leo's flamboyance. As a couple, Leo and Libra are well balanced. Libra lays on the charm and good manners, which tame Leo's direct and acerbic personality. But Leo is far more decisive than Libra. Leo can help their partners to make decisions more easily and act on them, and they can teach the art of spontaneity.



Leo is ruled by The Sun and Libra is ruled by the Planet Venus. The two Signs coming together form the basic foundation of relationships -- warmth and passion. The Sun and Venus go well together. The sun is a masculine energy and Venus a feminine, so this relationship strikes a balance between energies. Venus is about the beauty of romance, and The Sun is about invigorating life spreading warmth. This couple sustain one another for a long time.



Leo is a Fire Sign and Libra is an Air Sign. These two elements combined either fuel one another seemlessly or diminish one another's efforts. Libra can negotiate with the impetus and vigor of Leo, and both partners tend to take part in one another's projects. They have established a perfect balance and tick clockwork! When they are joined, anything is possible, but this couple must be mindful of one another's feelings and desires. Leo's action-oriented approach to may conflict with Libra's more passive, come-what-may outlook. Both Signs have a variety of interests, and Leo's need to get involved gives them great stories to share with the more reserved Libra.



Leo is a Fixed Sign and Libra is a Cardinal Sign. Leo's endurance outpaces the fleeting whims of Libra, the initiator. They have to work together to make their dreams come true. Leo will be the leader because of their strength and forceful nature. Libra will quietly take the reins from an intellectual and team-oriented perspective. Leo likes to give orders through personal authority while Libra charms others into doing things and is happy to placating Leo's giant ego. It's important for Leo to understand sacrifice. Libra, able to see both sides of the argument, can compromise easily, while Leo may be more put out over having to yield.



What's the best aspect of the Leo-Libra relationship? It's the harmony resulting from the union of Venus and The Sun. The balance between self and other represented by this relationship is a great learning experience for both partners. Each partner makes up for what the other is missing, so theirs is a highly compatible relationship.
Reply:What? Still no Scorpio?

Flowers for weddings?

what is the cheapest flowers, when buying per stem for a wedding, besides silk - I would like gerber daisies, roses, and peonies.

Flowers for weddings?
I think daisies would be the cheapest flowers
Reply:It all depends on what time of year you're going to have you're wedding.Sometimes flowers are cheaper during the winter. because not alot of people buy flowers during the winter. people get flowers mostly during the summer and spring and they always get them on Valentines day. Valentines day is a big time of the year for flowers.and there expensive during that time. best of luck. flowers are more expensive during the Holidays like Christmas,thanksgiving,Valentines day and mothers day are the most busiest times of they year that people are getting flowers and there not as cheap
Reply:Carnations and Dasies are generally the cheapest flower.



If you are looking for stems to do your own flowers check this site out.



http://www.growersbox.com/roses.html
Reply:Depends on where you live %26amp; the time of year.
Reply:The time of year is a major consideration in pricing of flowers. Definitely check if your flower is in season when determining cost.



Carnations are often not that much cheaper than other flowers when used in respect to a wedding.



You may want to check out your local Sam's Club, as they do wedding packages for much less than a regular florist. Also grocery store florists too.



You must let the florist know your budget right off, if they are not willing to work with you, then you do not want to book them



www.bride2wives.com
Reply:I am using Calla Lillies and they are $10 a piece. You could have each bridemaid carry one...

Ladies.. any of you DONT like roses?

I am interested to know if there are any other women out there like myself who hate roses? If yes, why don't you like them? What is your favorite flowers?



I dont like roses because I find them to be very cliche and frankly, I dont think they are the prettiest. I perfer tulips or peonies.

Ladies.. any of you DONT like roses?
Um...roses are very cute, but yeah, your right about them. I really like Tulips or Ranunculus's.
Reply:Nope! I love Roses! (especially blue and Red ones!)
Reply:I don't hate them, but I'm not a fan of any flowers given in a boquet, really. I'd prefer them to be alive and I'm not fond of a flower's scent but, if I must have flowers, I'd prefer lilies.