I love calla lilies….

I Love Calla Lilies….

On the path to living my very best life, I vow to slow down, stop and smell the proverbial roses.  Well… my bloom of choice is the beautiful calla lily. Calla lilies have always been my favorite. They are just so elegant and feminine….  

It wasn’t until I discovered a bit more about the flower that made me love this elegant bloom even more.  Turns out they are not actually lilies at all.  More on that here… or here….  They are native to Africa and have a remarkable strength.  They can continue to grow in water and even survive frost, which is good news for me since I tend to kill plants with very little effort.

Apparently, in the 19th century there was a flower language boom; flowers delivered a specific message based on their meaning – there was no need for words.  Isn’t that beautiful?  As stunningly beautiful and sensual as they are, this beautiful blossom has been associated with magnificence, holiness and faith.  The name Calla comes from the Greek word for Beauty.

That said, I will be bringing these lovely blossoms into my home regularly.  With subscriptions like BloomsyBox and The Bouqs if I don’t have time to grab them locally, I can have them delivered.

In fact, I’m carving out a cozy nook for them now.

What are some of your favorite blooms?