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Amiya Baratan

The Meaning Behind Your Favorite Flowers So That You Can Gift Better Bouquets — "Floriography Isn’t About Rigid Rules — It’s About Intention"

A kitchen with glossy beige tiles on the walls, large windows with black frames, black stone countertops, and a kitchen island with four colorful floral arrangements in terracotta, glass, dual-toned, and ribbed ceramic vases beside a bowl of peaches.

Flowers are so incredibly versatile. Whether you're congratulating someone, you're wishing them luck, expressing your love, or even your sorrow, there's a bouquet for every emotion and occasion. And in part, that's because of the art of floriography.

Whether you're decorating with flowers in your own home or you're looking to play florist for a day, and thoughtfully curate an arrangement of flowers for a special someone, this art will take your bouquets to a meaningful new level.

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