Ribbons, Laces, and Frills

Since the days of knighthood, when a knight rode into combat with a ribbon or scarf presented to him by his fair lady, ribbons and frills have been associated with romance. According to the dictionary, the term “lace” comes from a Latin word that means “snare” or “noose.” Women dropped their tied handkerchiefs in the … Read more

Roses

Roses have traditionally been utilized as symbols in a variety of cultures. Roses have always been associated with love and beauty. Rose is a word that can indicate pink or red in a multitude of languages (such as Romance languages, Greek, and Polish). The rose was considered sacred by several gods, including Isis and Aphrodite, … Read more

Heart

When people think of love, the first symbol that comes to mind is most probably the heart. It has been around for years as a symbol of love. The heart can be given to people through boxes of candy shaped like hearts, printed on cards, and even on tattoos. The heart has long been used … Read more