Gourmet food and fine wine.
Over-indulgence on any level.
Blooming crocus.
Sometimes, lavender gets a bad rap, especially when used as a derogatory slam against people. However, lavender was simply the flower for many years and not associated with a true color in the box of 64 crayons until much later. It was not until 1705 that people used the words floral lavender for anything other than the actual flower. Floral lavender is the true medium purple of the flower. The flower has many shades of lavender radiating from the center.
The lavender flower symbolizes love and devotion. They are pure, they are serene and they symbolize caution. A gift of lavender signifies a great adventure.
Lavender is the color of femininity, and it represents grace, elegance and the art of romance. It is healing and tranquil.
Because it is a not so distant cousin of the royal purple, it has spiritual and wealthy connotations as well. It is refined and luxurious.
The use of lavender acts as a trigger for nostalgia rather than the deeper mystery associated with purple.
Lavender is perfectly paired with mint or pale pink when used in a design. It is warmed by reds and cooled by blues. It is made earthy by the use of browns.
Lavender is shy and introspective.
You will find shades of lavender in Periwinkles, Wisteria and Lilacs. All very feminine flowers. Lavender flowers are considered delicate and precious.
An amethyst is considered lavender.
The lavender plant promotes healing and well-being. It is used in cooking and makes wonderful scones and cookies. It is a great tea for relaxing and meditating. It works equally well in salad dressing and anti-dandruff shampoo. It’s a moth repellant and a great bath soak. I presume not at the same time. It is calming and has a disinfectant property that makes it perfect for cleaning.
It is a sleep aid and a sinus remedy.
Give someone you love a bundle of lavender or make your soap or sachet with lavender. These are some of the uses for the plants.
Lavender is lovely and when added to a gift basket, makes someone feel very unique and special, just like the color lavender is.
These designers have used lavender throughout their designs to give that “specialness” to the recipient.
ThaddeusRose
Lavender and Purple Bracelet with Glass Pearls
barbscrochethut
Women's Plus Size Half Apron Daisies with gold Made in the USA
dianesdangles
Sugilite Amethyst Gemstone Copper Wire Wrap Long Earrings
ShadowDogDesigns
Rainbow Fluorite Amethyst Handmade Necklace Purple Gemstone OOAK Beads
jnldesigns
Chunky Purple Stripe Interchangable Watch Band
hollyknittercreations
Hand Knit Lovely Lavender Beautiful Bunny Dish Cloth or Wash Cloth
bluemorningexpressions
Lavender Flower Beaded Watch with Pale Blue Trumpet Flowers Polymer
Thesingingbeader
Dice earrings light purple lavender lilac gambler casino jewelry
carolesjackets
Ladies Violet Embroidered Sweatshirt Jacket. Sizes 2X-5X.
Bridesmaid pearl beaded purple dangle earrings
LittleApples
Purple Lavender Flower Fairy Swarovski Crystals Round Glass Necklace
Set of Vintage Hoop Earrings - Pierced - Small - Pale Lavender and White
Umeboshi
Purple Handmade Dichroic Fused Glass Pendant Dappled w Silver
evezbeadz
Amethyst Gemstone Nugget Necklace
craftsofthepast
Golden Nephrite Jade and Vivid Rose Quartz Gemstone Beaded Bracelet
MysticDreamerArt
3D Lightning Strike Art Earrings in Lavender and Purple Polymer Clay with Gold Leaf
Uniquelyhandmade
Wine and Plum Window Curtains Floor Length Custom Handmade Ruffle Ties
ResetarGlassArt
Lavender Flower Post Earrings, Sterling Silver Ear Studs, Handmade
ninascorner
Handmade Crochet Purple Hues Crochet Bracelet
Vintage Postcard The Rose Co - Purple Violet Horseshoe Best Wishes 1908 Wilmington Delaware Cancel
Bright Yellow and Lavender Scrabble Style Pendant
RosesHeirlooms
Set of 3 Lavender, Turquoise, and White Fancy Mum Flower Hair Pins
Covergirlbeads
Handmade Lampwork Bead Etched Glass Color Changing Dark Lavender Focal
KatsAllThat
Pink Opalite and White Baroque Freshwater Pearl 17 inch Necklace
zoomgraphik
Copper Earring with Blue Tree Agate Earring
KevsKrafts
Handmade Snowflake Christmas Ornament Baltic Birch Craft Plywood Purple Any Age Unisex
specialtivity
Black crystal and fresh water pearl dangle earrings
Gingers-Garden
Pure Natural Lavender Handmade Artisan Soap Aromatherapy Essential Oil
jazzitupwithdesignsbynancy
Lavender Crystal Pendant Clear and Swarovski Crystal Necklace Earrings
DesertCreations
Pink and Black Spotted Rhodonite Stone Beaded Silver Wire Wrapped Ring
With all these lovely lavender choices, some lucky lady is bound to receive lavender this Mother’s Day.
If you would like to see what else these talented designers have to offer, visit the Mother’s Day Countdown post and explore their studios for other gift giving ideas.
Grab a cup of lavender tea, curl up in a lavender bathrobe and read an old Janet Daily Harlequin Romance book. Now, that is decadence.
Enjoy and happy sales
Julie and Blu
Lovely lavender! I feel calmer already just reading this.:) Thank you for including my dice earrings along with these other gorgeous items. My 100th buyer can get these earrings free along with any other purchase in The Singing Beader studio. :) Will share this blog!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous I love lavender the colour and the scent. Thank you for including my earrings :)
ReplyDeleteKathy :)
Love the colors in this collection. Perfect mixture of all the great shops! Thank you for including my lavender necklace! I will post this on my blog!
ReplyDeleteLavender always makes me think of springtime... great post, Julie :-)
ReplyDeleteCertain shades of rose and lavender do indeed make me think of ladies in a heavily draped parlour with violet perfume and old dried roses in a vase. Gentle decadence, indeed!
ReplyDeleteAnna
I can smell the Lavender. What a beautiful collection and great info on Lavender. Thanks for including our watch band. Will be sharing.
ReplyDeleteI feel so honored to be included in these collections. Thank you Julie. I will promote.
ReplyDeleteKaren
There are some beautiful pieces featured here today.
ReplyDeleteLove the smell of lavender!
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Another interesting post and filled with luscious designs – lovely zen feeling.
ReplyDeleteSome lovely soft warm pieces here. Thanks for including my lavender earrings. I'll tweet and facebook it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful lavenders, thank you for including my copper and Sugilite earrings. shared.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful collection of lavender! Thank you so much for including my ring :)
ReplyDeleteThis collection makes me even more anxious for my Provence lavender to bloom (have one plant in a pot and am talking a lot to it!). As always, a fascinating read with exquisite examples of all the different shades of lavender. Sharing this now with the world! Thanks, Julie and Blu!
ReplyDeleteSaw the field of lavender 2 summer ago in France ...wow ,it was beautiful ...
ReplyDeletewonderful collection ! Thank you so much for including my earrings :O)
Your suggestion of curling up with tea, a bathrobe and a romance novel sounds so appealing. I'm sure every Mom would love to receive that for Mother's Day - along with a gift from this collection of course! Thank you for including my earrings.
ReplyDeleteOoooo so very pretty! I do love lavender ~ lilac! Your info was very interesting! Like I've said before, you are a VERY TALENTED WRITER & BLOGGER! I love looking/reading your work. Thank You for including my Amethyst Gemstone Necklace. Will share! ~Eve
ReplyDeleteI have been falling in love with lavender this spring. There is a gentleness about it and a hint of something more... Of course, the spring flowers are making this statement and it is so very sweet! Thank you for the great lavender finds in this blog. I enjoyed resting my eyes on all of them! -Jo
ReplyDeleteAll posted and shared!!
ReplyDeleteHappy sales to everyone and thank you for all these lovely lavender goodies to enjoy :)
Lovely collection of lavenders. Thanks for sharing my color shifting lampwork bead in it.
ReplyDeleteLilacs happen to be my favorite purple flower. Thanks for the feature :)
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Lavendar is one of my favorites! All pinned and there are truly treasures in this offering this week for Mother's day!
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