Valentine's and Victorians

In honor of Valentine's Day we wanted to make our monthly promotion all about love.

Floriography exploded in the Victorian era, making a gift of Valentine’s Day roses a form of communication. In floriography, each rose color represents the giver’s feelings toward the recipient.

Victorian Society was very conservative, and emotionally-reserved so the “talking bouquets” of floriography grew tremendously popular. Below are some meanings of common rose colors:

• Red rose: Romantic love, desire (can be expressed with a single red rose)

• White rose: Innocence and charm

• Mixed red and white roses: Unity

• Light pink rose: Grace

• Dark pink rose: Thankfulness

• Medium pink rose: Happiness

• Lavender rose: Enchantment, love at first sight

• Burgundy rose: Beauty

• Coral rose: Desire

• Orange rose: Fascination

• Peach rose: Modesty, immortality

• Yellow rose: Friendship, joy, gladness

• Mixed colored roses: You’re everything to me

Here are some of our favorite open source photos from this special day and some of our pieces on sale for Valentine's Day