Friday, August 3, 2012

AUGUST DAYS AND THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS BOOK



Each month of summer holds it's own personality and traditions:

The days of AUGUST  welcome a foretaste of fall....a time to reflect on simpler times.  Time to relax a bit and enjoy:


This morning, after cutting a few blooms in the garden, I took some time to enjoy reading Edith Holden's book "The Country Diary of An Edwardian Lady and especially reading about August.  The book is a facsimile reproduction of a naturalist's diary for the year 1906 which was published in Great Britain in 1977.






I also enjoyed refreshing my memory about the meaning of many flowers which were beloved in the Victorian Era and recalled in "The Language of Flowers".  This copy is a reproduction of the original.


With all the troubles in this world and our own present economy - make time this summer for "opportunities of escape".  This is very important!  Relaxing is necessary to restore PEACE.
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  1. Johanna GehrleinAugust 3, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    Hi Bernideen,
    its a wonderful idea to host this Open House party. I am happy to link in with my memories to Italy.
    Your collection of nice garden books is enchanting. I love to see Edith Holden's diary and also the Language of Flowers. And the thistle-picture is so natural that even the bumblebees are coming - or are they also painted? LOL
    Have a wonderful summer-weekend.
    Best greetings,
    Johanna

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  2. Donna HeberAugust 3, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    Hi Bernideen,

    I've joined you this week with some summer butterflies. You have such a nice collection of vintage books. I agree we all need some down time and a place to relax. Your garden is the perfect place!

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  3. The Charm of HomeAugust 3, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    Thanks for hosting this party! I entered the wrong link first, please forgive me.
    Sherry

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  4. Michele M./ Finch RestAugust 3, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    Beautiful post - and thank you for hosting a lovely new linky party!

    Have a wonderful weekend, Bernideen!

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  5. Lady LindaAugust 4, 2012 at 12:54 AM

    Greetings my teatime blogger friend! I had to chuckle when I saw your books...I have all of them too....kindred spirits, heh? Lovely pix as always.
    Love,
    Linda

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  6. UnknownAugust 4, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    What a beautiful post! The books are amazing, thanks!

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  7. Terra August 4, 2012 at 4:21 PM

    Hi, I came over from Lemon Verbena's blog and am your brand new follower. I like your themes of flowers and books, and finding time to escape to the garden or have a nice cup o tea.

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  8. Clara August 5, 2012 at 6:44 PM

    A beautiful post and my absolute favorite teapot. Thank you for hosting.
    ~Clara

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  9. janice15August 6, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    Your book looks so wonderful...I have a garden book that has wonderful illustrated photos..just lovely...with love Janice

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  10. Angela McRaeAugust 7, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    Lovely thoughts! And yes, I am enjoying thinking of August as the prelude to fall!

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