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STORY of the BIRTHSTONE AND BIRTHFLOWER PICTURE FRAMES |
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Victoria Ann Harris is happy to combine all of the things she loves...to bring you these unique picture frames, which she has hand-built from fine white birch, and meticulously painted and decorated. She gives the ancient meaning of each flower and stone, written in fine-point calligraphy or script. Stones are genuine Austrian Crystal. The name of the month is generally not painted on the front of the frame, but is meant to be understood by the giver and receiver of the gift; however, the month is inscribed on the back instead, as well as any other personal inscription desired, on front or back. Also you will see samples of combined months' meanings, for couples (a thoughtful wedding or anniversary gift). |
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Other themes for CUSTOM FRAMES: |
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Although one of
the traditional birthflowers for January is the Carnation, Victoria
preferred the Snowdrop, which is an alternative to the Carnation ...and
artistically more graceful. It is more likely to be found in
Eastern United States, or areas where there are four definite seasons. |
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| VIOLET
Meaning:..................."Faithfulness" AMETHYST Meaning:..................."Sincerity" |
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| DAFFODIL
Meaning:................"Regard & Chivalry" AQUAMARINE Meaning.........."Courage" |
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| SWEETPEA
Meaning: "I Think of Thee" or "Delicate Pleasures" DIAMOND Meaning:............."Innocence" |
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| LILY of
the VALLEY Meaning:............"Return of
Happiness" EMERALD Meaning:...."Love & Success" |
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| RED ROSE
Meaning:...."True Love" WHITE ROSE Meaning:......."I Am Worthy of You" PINK ROSE Meaning:..."Meet Me by Moonlight" PEARL Meaning:........."Health" This is my daughter Meeshell |
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| LARKSPUR Meaning: "Lightness, Levity, & Ardent Attachment" WATER LILY Meaning:........."Purity of Heart" RUBY Meaning:........"Contentment" |
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| GLADIOLUS Meaning:..."Strength of Character & Splendid Beauty" PERIDOT Meaning:........."Married Happiness" |
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| ASTER Meaning:......"Daintiness, Elegance, & Variety" SAPPHIRE Meaning:......."Clear Thinking" |
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| MARIGOLD
(Calendula) Meaning: "Prophetic, Prediction" OPAL Meaning:...."Hope" |
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| CHRYSANTHEMUM Meaning:...."Truth, Optimism & Cheer" TOPAZ & CITRINE Meaning:............."Fidelity" |
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frame pictured at right is a combination December-March frame, for my
Mother and Father. The birthstone for December is often said to be
Blue Topaz, but it is also Turquoise. NARCISSUS Meaning: "Love of Self" or " Ambition" TURQUOISE Meaning: "Prosperity" |
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At left is an exerpt from the Chapter "On Giving" from Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet |
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At left is a Prayer from EXODUS 23:20 with a "Meeshell Angel" inspired from the picture of her at right |
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At left is the fully written-out prayer "On Children" from Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet |
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At Left: IRIS FRAME Meaning: "Messages" |
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At Left: IVY FRAME Meaning: "Friendship, Fidelity, and Marriage" |
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| RED ROSE Meaning: "True Love" |
PINK ROSE Meaning: "Meet Me by Moonlight" |
WHITE ROSE Meaning: "I Am Worthy of You" |
YELLOW ROSE Meaning: "Friendship" |
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The frames above can have names inscribed as shown in the two sizes shown as well. The ribbons can be any color you want. |
In this baby girl's heart frame happens to be me, with my mother & sister in background. The heart is inscribed "Sweet Blessing" |
Above shows the Baby Shower Card from which I took this design for a client, with the baby girl's name inscribed in pink. |
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