Mary Kelava
Everything about flowers
Everything about flowers
I’ve spent years collecting information on how flowers make us happier and healthier. This is where I share everything I’ve learned with you. It is a place for flower lovers to find information and inspiration on all things floral.
I love the fact that something as simple as having flowers in your home can boost your mood. Or that giving a flower to someone will not only brighten their day, but also your own. Or that the fragrance of a specific flower can trigger a special memory. Flowers just make life better.
I hope you enjoy what I share, and if you ever have any questions or comments please don’t hesitate to contact me. I’d love to hear from you. Mary x
Phone: (604) 612-3972
Email: mary@marykelava.com
Fresh and fragrant picked straight from the garden.
When I was six years old we moved to the country. My Mum planted a garden. It was mainly a vegetable garden, but at one end there was a trestle where sweet peas were planted. When they bloomed we would go and pick them. They were fresh and fragrant. I can honestly say that to this day, every time I smell a sweet pea I think of that garden and those freshly picked sweet peas. That’s the power of flowers!
When I stumbled across this book I couldn’t believe it! How I had never before heard of ‘the language of flowers’?! I was captivated by the whole concept of each flower having a special meaning, and I’m pleased to say that I’m now well versed in floriography!
Provence – overflowing with the sights and smells of lavender! It sounds magical to me. I haven’t managed to get there yet, but my goal is in the next five years! The only issue is, once I arrive, will I ever leave???
I truly believe lavender is one of the most powerful fragrances. Its ability to help us relax and sleep has been scientifically proven over and over again. I started experimenting with it and since creating my ‘layers of lavender’ technique I sleep better than ever before.
I love tulips (especially pink ones)! In some ways, in this day and age we are very lucky. You can pretty much get whatever you want, whenever you want it. But I also think that can diminish the excitement of seasonality. Somehow, having tulips in December just doesn’t feel right! So my absolute favourite time of the year is when the tulips are locally in bloom. I buy them throughout their entire season and when they’re gone, I eagerly await next year’s season to begin.