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www.insideHALTON.com |OAKVILLE BEAVER |Thursday, February 9, 2017 | 22 A d v e rto ria l Put a colour to your relationship this Valentine's Day Valentine's Day is the perfect occasion to show your lover, family or friend Just how special they are. Flowers have a long history of being the ideal gift whether you are celebrat ing 30 years of marriage, have Just started to date some one or want to show your friend you appreciate them. "The beauty of flowers a s a Valentine's Day gift is that they can easily be personalized depending on how you want to make someone feel," said DeJan Kristan, marketing di rector at Flowers Canada (Ontario). "You want to send out the right m essage to your Valentine, whether it is `I love you', `I care for you', or simply-- `you are a great friend'." DeJan offers insight into the meaning of flower colours: Red: Undoubtedly the colour of passion. Giving a red flower arrangement will communicate your strong and pow erful love. With a colour the sam e a s the heart, red means seduction, desire and passion. Try red roses, red gerbera daisies, or red tulips. Pink: This is a colour of innocence and sensitivity, but also very romantic. Although red flowers mean love and passion, pink flowers can show your gentle, yet deep love for som eone. Pink flowers can also indicate appreciation, Joy and happiness. Try pink ranunculus, calla lilies, or potted azaleas. Yellow: The colour of harmony, trust and kindness-- a great middle ground between friendship and love. Yellow flowers have grown increasingly popular in the work place and at social and family gatherings. These convey meanings of sympathy, thoughtfulness and friend-like love. Try daffo dils, yellow tulips, chrysanthemums, or potted begonias. Orange: Symbolic for growth, enthusiasm and warmth-- orange is the colour of friendship and community. Orange flowers send feelings of happiness and Joy, with a hint of adventure and spontaneity. Just like a beautiful sunset, these flowers can also convey a m essage of fiery passion and intense desire. Try orange parrot tulips, gerberas, or Asiatic lilies. Green: This colour will send w ishes of good fortune and harmony. Green is the colour of health, youth and prosperity. By giving this flower, you are telling your friend or loved one that you'd like your relationship to grow and continue to do well. Try an arrangement with lots of green ball chrysanthe mums, or give a lucky houseplant such a s Jade or pachira. Purple: A royal colour, which often means fascination and respect. Purple flowers show a very romantic gesture as they carry with them feelings of elegance and charm. These can express feelings of love at first sight and say `I admire and adore you'. Try purple iris, campanula, or an elegant potted orchid. Blue: Blue m eans serenity, intimacy and deep trust. Blue flowers are often used by long-term couples to communi cate their never-ending love, trust and loyalty in a relation ship. Try soft blue hydrangeas, or a bouquet of delphinium and muscari. W hite: The colour of purity, innocence, sympathy and hu mility. This flower will show your friend or loved one that you are thinking about them. While it does convey m essages of purity and innocence, this colour also m eans new begin nings. If given to a long-term partner, they show you want to move forward and think about marriage. Try white daisies, roses or gardenias. "Flowers are known for having their own language" add ed DeJan. "It is important to keep these meanings in mind so that your flowers communicate exactly what you intend. One bouquet will tell a passionate love story, while the other will be the tale of a never-ending friendship." For more information, please visit www.pickontario.ca. PANDORA A hand-finished Loving Hearts of PANDORA Jewellery Gift Set in sterling silver. $ 150 ($ 195 retail value) * While supplies last. Valid only at participating retailers. No substitutions. BRAMALEA CITY CENTRE SQUARE ONE SHOPPING CENTRE 905 . 792.8820 MAPLEVIEW CENTRE 905 . 232.0661 ERIN MILLS TOWN CENTRE 905 . 632.5400 905 . 828.5902 © 2016 Pandora Jewelry, LLC · All rights reserved