Darla Himeles

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Stories By Darla Himeles

  • The Meaning Of Spider Mums

    The Meaning of Spider Mums. Spider mums' long, tubular petals hang loosely around their stems like spider legs. Their colors include white, red, pink, orange, yellow, lavender and green. Spider mums, a type of chrysanthemum, mean different things when they are delivered, carried in a wedding bouquet or included in a sympathy bouquet.

    By Darla Himeles November 4th, 2022 Read More
  • What Is The Meaning Of Stargazer Lilies?

    What is the Meaning of Stargazer Lilies?. Stargazer lilies originated in the late 1900s, making them a new addition to the more than 3,000-year-old lily family. Depending on their context and color, stargazer lilies can mean purity, sympathy, prosperity or hope. Though traditional stargazer lilies' petals have red and pink bursts of color outlined in white, stargazer lilies can also be solid white.

    By Darla Himeles November 3rd, 2022 Read More