Birthday Flowers

I was recently asked what my favorite flowers were.  I have such a difficult time being asked about favorites on any topic, but especially flowers.  I'm fascinated with flowers, not only for their beauty, but as a science nerd, their complexity astounds me.

This time of year completely thrills me, as everything blooms. No one believes me when I say it looks like it has been snowing outside!  Here is the flowering cherry having its way with me.

 Many of my admirers have brought me living flowering plants, so that I might enjoy them as long as my green thumb doesn't go south.  It does on occasion, as I tend to be dreamy and free-spirited and forget routines and such.  I've had shamrocks, lilies, cyclamen, christmas cactus, ivy, tulips, orchids, bamboo, bleeding heart, clematis, impatiens, daisies, amaryllis, roses, and even a venus flytrap (that naughty boy)!  And then the beautiful cut flower arrangements.  I just love them all!

 It is an ecstatic state of being, not only in the Secret Garden, but in my Love Nest as well.  I delighted in capturing the blooms in and around and even tucked in a naughty little gem that you might or might not be able to spot.

A new addition to the Secret Garden this year will be a formal rose garden, enhanced by iris and hydrangea and an herb garden for the secret aromatherapy and herbal concoctions I use on you.  The idea just makes me swoon.  Add you to the mix and you may end up kidnapped and tied to the cherry tree, but that's a whole 'nother story!  (You might have had an idea that rope would be somewhere)

Perhaps you can help transform the Secret Garden, if you are thinking of a birthday gift for that cute little Earth Goddess in your life.

I might add that I've been learning how 'added warmth and sun have helped my petals to spread even wider as I spread and receive the pollens of a life being richly lived...'

I am indeed richly blessed to live as a 'muse and a sensually deep creature', just the right type of person another special person of discerning tastes would be drawn to. 

Bloom Where You Are

28 Ways to be a Better Lover

A month long celebration of love, romance, and spicy connections.

 

Day 5 - Flower Power

Flowers are always a romantic gift to give in this month celebrating Valentine's Day.  What can you do to make it a bit special?  Perhaps consider a potted flowering plant that could be transplanted into the garden when it is warmer, or continue to bloom all year round in the house.  That way your thoughtfulness is a constant reminder to your lover.  I must confess that I have potted plants from loving admirers all throughout my little Love Nest and Secret Garden - Christmas Cactus, Shamrocks, Ivy, Bleeding Heart, Orchids, and more.  As much as I adore a beautiful bouquet of cut flowers, I love pampering my plant gift and remembering special times with a special someone.

Now, take one more step along the garden path and, if you have someone in your life who has a real thing for flowers (like me), you might consider the wonderful romantic gesture of taking them to the Northwest Flower and Garden Show, taking place at the Convention Center right now through this weekend.  Just think of how your lover's desire will blossom to thank you properly for such a thoughtful gift of spending time with you in the beautiful gardens displayed at the show.

And then you can test yourself on the first 5 days of suggestions of 28 Ways to be a Better Lover and see if your lover fully blooms from your attention to kissing, play, undressing, aphrodisiacs, and a gift of flowers. 

On a personal note ~ share what's blooming in your life with your lover.  Winter is the perfect time to plant the seeds of dreams, thoughts, and new ideas.  You may be surprised and delighted to find what new growth appears from sharing your dreams with someone who is deeply intimate with you.  Of course I'm not just talking about the growth you experience every time you are with your lover, but most certainly there would be growth in revealing and reveling in new ways to experience pleasure with your lover.

See what interesting things pop up and, if you need even more inspiration, I'd love to plant a few bouquets of kisses on you to see where you'd like to bloom.