CRYSTALS AT YOUR TABLE I love stones. From childhood I have had a fascination with all types of rocks and have been collecting ever since. When it comes to dining why not impress your friends with an array of crystals, flowers and food that speaks volumes. Side plates can be adorned with a single flower and a crystal. If you have seating cards then a clever touch is to make mention of the meanings of the flowers and crystals. Place a large chunk of amethyst as your centre piece. Amethyst clears the air, lightens the atmosphere and brings vibrancy to the table. Amethyst sings a silent song of comforting welcome. Create a blissful state with either pieces of Yellow or orange Calcite. These stones project an aura of calmness, peace and joy so are ideal for the festivity table. Rose Quartz can be placed in your wine or punch decanter. Place a medium size piece in each decanter and fill with white wine or light coloured punch. The decanter looks stunning when filled with ice cubes, rose quartz and liquid. This is the stone of peace, goodwill, love and deep friendship. Place clear crystals near lights so that they catch the warm glow and reflect the light around the room. A lovely touch is knowing each person’s birthday. A gift of their birthstone always goes down well. Here are a few suggestions and meanings for herbs, crystals and flowers.. The Language of Herbs Bay wreath Reward of merit Basil Love Balm Sympathy Chamomile Initiative, energy in adversity Coriander hidden worth, concealed merit Elder Zealousness Fennel Force, strength Hyssop Cleanliness Lavender Sweetness Marigold honesty Marjoram loyalty, friend Mint Virtue Nasturtium Patriotism, optimism, Parsley Feasting, festivity, useful knowledge Peppermint Cordiality Rocket Rivalry Rosemary Remembrance Sage Esteem, wisdom Sorrel Affection Spearmint Warmth of sentiment Sweet basil Good wishes Thyme Energy, affection Verbena Confidence To preserve cut flowers A bouquet of freshly cut flowers may be preserved alive for a long time by placing them in a glass or vase with fresh water, in which a little charcoal has been steeped or camphor has been dissolved. The vase should be set upon a plate or dish, and covered with a bell glass, around the edges of which, when it comes in contact with the plate, a little water should be poured to exclude the air. (from The Book of Days).
Posted on: Wed, 04 Dec 2013 10:50:53 +0000
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