Growing up in Africa, I was not much of a flower girl. Life was not too busy in the crazy city of Lagos, for me to have the time to think of planting or flowers. But I am now at a point in my life where I appreciate the gift of flowers. I think flowers are a great gift to give and receive.
Flowers are now universally accepted in this part of the world, and I can see why. Flowers send unspoken messages, and I think it is a great easy way to show appreciation to a friend or family member, or even a work colleague. I do prefer some flowers to others, some strike a deeper chord in my heart and I find them delicately pretty. Here are 3 of my favourite flowers –
Roses
When I think of Red Roses, I think of Love. I love Red Roses. It is a very pretty flower. I am also a lover of the Pink, Yellow, Peach and Orange Roses. I think they all smell amazing, and would make great gifts, depending on the occasion.
The quality of the flowers matter as well, so it’s best to get them from a reputable supplier like Flying Flowers, who has been in the business of handmade bouquets for decades now.
Sunflowers
Sunflowers are another favourite of mine. While researching the origin of Sunflowers, I discovered hey were one of the first crops to be grown in America, and their seeds were used to make flour for bread. Did you know that?
Sunflowers make me very happy. There is something so positive and uplifting about the sunflower, it could be because of the yellow colour and in your face shape.
Tulips
Tulips are another favourite of mine. I love having a Tulip Bouquet in the house. And when it comes to the gift of flowers, they are great to give as a birthday, wedding, anniversary or congratulatory gift. I think the Tulip also represents Love, Happiness and Positivity. Do you agree?
Do you like receiving and giving flowers? Which is your favourite? Do sound off in the comments section below.
Thanks for reading.
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MY favourites are also roses, but white ones. We had them all around the house on our wedding day and my hubby still buys them for me every week. 🙂
Awww that is sweet.
I buy flowers every week. My partner gives off at me because he thinks they’re a waste of money but there’s no price for beauty!! x
Ah nice..
I love flowers red and pink roses have to be my favourite
Oh nice.
I love both giving and receiving flowers. Tulips are a favourite of mine. I get a little bit obsessed with them when spring comes around.
Ah nice..
I love roses too but my most favourite flowers are freesias, so delicate and beautiful, they smell divine too.
Ah nice..
I love flowers but then again my heritage is Portuguese so that is unsurprising. I had no idea you were from Lagos, its beautiful x
Yea I am. Thanks Ana x
Tulips are my favourite, closely followed by sunflowers. Love fresh flowers, i don’t seem to get enough lol.
Me too..
Tulips and peonies are my favorite flowers. For some reason I don`t like red roses, but I love the idea of receiving and giving flowers as a present or a simple gesture. 🙂
Tulips are lovely..Thanks for reading.
I do love flowers. You’ve chosen two of my favourites. I love the strong smells you can get from some roses. Sunflowers are just stunning. Especially when you see a field of them growing together
Yes. A field of beautiful flowers is always a great sight!
Aww I love flowers and cover them a lot on my blog. They just make anything a lot easier and brighten up any room so I ca’t imagine my dining room table without them. My favourites are roses, peonies, sunflowers and lilies.
Oh great. Off to have a read.
Roses are my favourite flowers. I was given sunflowers for my birthday and loved them!
Sunflowers are so pretty!
I love roses, orange ones mostly, and sunflowers too!
Great Rachel.
Me too I absolutely adore flowers and receiving them as gifts they also brighten up our home and I just love having them in vases all around. xx
Nice Tanita x
I love giving and receiving flowers there is nothing nicer than a fresh bunch in the home. I love roses x
I love roses too x
I love flowers and there are so many to choose from which is great. I love roses, of various colours with a mix of other flowers that complement them.
Oh nice Melanie.
Tulips are my favourite. When my youngest was a little boy we used to sing the song ”tulips for Amsterdam” When he was older he got the opportunity to go to Amsterdam and asked me ”how he was going to bring me back tulips” I said for him to send me a postcard of tulips, which he did. I still have that postcard (he is 21 now) in a frame with the other family photo’s. The photo is of the tulips fields. Special memories no one can take away
Awww that is so sweet.
Roses and tulips would be my favourite.
A mix of flowers are candle wins my heart completely 🙂
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Ah nice x
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