Histoire

Histoire

Floral lore across time

Heather of the Highlands

Dive into the world of Scottish heather: a symbol of solitude, healing, and luck. Discover the uses, folklore, and cultural significance of this hardy flower that thrives on the wide-open windy moors of Scotland.
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Orange Blossoms: Culture, Ceremony and Royalty

Explore the cultural significance, royal traditions, culinary uses, and vibrant festivals celebrating the fragrant elegance of orange blossoms, from royal weddings to Seville's annual festivities.
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Scottish Arts & Crafts Movement

Discover the trailblazing female artists behind the Scottish Arts & Crafts movement and the nature-inspired floral designs that influence home décor and fashion today.
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Sunflowers

Learn all about the happiest of midsummer flowers and the best places to see them bloom.
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All About Iris

From the Fleur de Lys, to Black Iris, to Iris Apfel, we explore the enduring popularity of this regal flower. 
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The Lady of the Lilies

How the American artist Georgia O’Keeffe’s floral paintings came to symbolize women’s liberation in the 1920s.
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The Easter Bonnet, Then and Now

From medieval Europe to New York City's Easter Parade to Fleurs de Villes floral headpieces, we take a look at how the Easter Bonnet has evolved over the years.
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Daffodils in Bloom for St. David’s Day

Daffodils are the birth flower of March and have been a symbol of good fortune, prosperity, hope, and joy in different cultures and countries. Let’s dive into the history, myths, significance, symbolism, and care tips for these popular flowers.
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Roses in Bloom

Roses for Valentine’s Day: what do they symbolize and why do they come by the dozen?
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Mistletoe: A Symbol of Peace, Love and Eternal Life

A staple of seasonal celebrations and, naturally, Fleurs de Villes holiday festivities, mistletoe has become a fun part of festive décor. But what is its significance and how did that come about? 
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“The Poppy Lady” of France

From Ancient Greece to 1970s Flower Power, flowers have stood for peace, justice and freedom. But it’s because of a teacher from France that we wear poppies over our hearts on November 11. 
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A Christmas Flower

Poinsettias are to Christmas in North America what Easter Lillies are to spring. This glorious red and green plant decorates dining tables and hearths throughout the holiday season.
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Les Deux Roses 

Flowers and gutsy women are a combination Fleurs de Villes can never resist. One such example is Elisabeth Vigée Le Brun, the official court painter during the reign of Marie Antoinette.
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Dutch Master Florals

The roots of our current obsession for artwork portraying lush blooms against dark backgrounds – the artistic inspiration for Fleurs de Villes - come from the Golden Age of Dutch painting.
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Our Fragrant Past

Flowers are at the heart of all perfumes, and an ongoing obsession for Fleurs de Villes. Here we dive into the history of perfume, unearthing some fascinating fragrant facts.
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