February Love

“Love is a temporary madness. It erupts like an earthquake and then subsides; and when it subsides you have to make a decision. You have to work out whether your roots have become so entwined together that it is inconceivable that you should ever part. Because this is what love is. Love is not breathlessness, it is not excitement, it is not the promulgation of promises of eternal passion. That is just being "in love" which any of us can convince ourselves we are. Love itself is what is left over when being in love has burned away, and this is both an art and a fortunate accident.” – St. Augustine (Captain Corelli's Mandolin)

Every year, I am so eager for February to approach. I love February. And no, it’s not about Valentines, it just makes me happy. It brings along so much positive energy therefore creating many joyous thoughts, precious memories, and a happier ME.

So, I was inspired to create my first flower bouquet (see below).

The idea derived from my husband’s passion for m&ms (and the Exotica Flower Shop).

I filled up a vase with tons of m&ms and then topped the vase with a bouquet of beautiful red roses. I then wrapped the whole thing with felt hearts pinned with little heart-shaped pins. (The roses, felt hearts and pins are from Exotica).

I have to admit that it does sadden me that February’s coming to an end; but as Richard Bach once said: “True love stories never have endings.”

Thus, I am looking forward to February next year.

“Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.” – Maya Angelou