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Thank you Sally for our Blue Monday fun.
BLUE ROSES FOR YOU SALLY
SIGNIFICANCE
In some cultures, blue roses traditionally signify a mystery, or attaining the impossible, or never ending quest for the impossible. They are believed to be able to grant the owner youth or grant wishes. Historically, this symbolism derives from the rose's meaning in the language of flowers common in Victorian times. Blue roses also convey inner feelings of love at first sight, being enchanted by something or someone. The color blue is also traditionally associated with royal blood, and thus the blue rose can also denote regal majesty and splendor. Elaborate use of this symbolism is adopted by Ken Roberts in his book "A Rich Man's Secret". In Chinese folklore, the blue rose signifies hope against unattainable love.
Dear Sally, I pray that you are feeling stronger each day.
October is National Breast Cancer Awarness month
Have you had your mammogram yet?
Love,
JEANNE
The blue roses look beautiful Jeanne, I've never seen them that color before:@)
Posted by: Lynn@HappierThanAPigInMud | October 03, 2011 at 04:08 AM
I confess that I've never seen a real blue rose. These do look very pretty.
Enjoy your day. You might want to take it easy. ;) ♥
Posted by: Beverly | October 03, 2011 at 06:37 AM
Beautiful. I suspect silk.
I have always loved that shade of blue.
Happy Blue Monday, Jeanne.
Posted by: Sally | October 03, 2011 at 08:52 AM
Thanks for the Blue Rose Symbolism Info! I'm going to get out the blue spray paint...those yellow roses are not granting any wishes....the wrinkles are still there and the crows feet...well they look more like big chickens have been stomping around my eyes!!! Have a great week, Neighbor!!!
Posted by: Sue | October 03, 2011 at 09:25 AM
Oh wow this blue rose is stunning!
Anything Blue
Posted by: Kim, USA | October 03, 2011 at 10:04 AM
I have a blue rose bush, but definitely not like this. Mine is a lighter blue. That one is lovely, and was nice learning about it. To your question you left in your comment on my post. The middle one is Suzanne, and the other with her head covered is my youngest sister, Patsy. I have one other sister that lives in Mississippi. She is the middle one. Guess who is the old one.
Posted by: LaVoice | October 03, 2011 at 11:09 AM
What a wonderful post, Jeanne, and I pray that Sally is feeling better each day.
XO,
Sheila
Posted by: Sheila | October 03, 2011 at 12:14 PM
Gorgeous blues you've got!
Family Fun in Bowling Center for BLUE, have a great week!
Posted by: chubskulit | October 03, 2011 at 03:16 PM
Oh yes, I had my mammo gram it and it was horrific but I did after three visits get a good to go from the doctor. Love the blue roses!
Posted by: Joy | October 03, 2011 at 07:16 PM
Loved the blue roses...and...mammogram done !
Posted by: Visits With Mary | October 03, 2011 at 08:09 PM
i love this one! Beautiful. It did signifies mystery. Hope to really have real blue roses. =)
Posted by: Flowers Online Melbourne | March 25, 2012 at 08:22 PM