Valentines Roses - Rose Colors and Traditional Rose Meanings

Know what rose colors symbolize before sending a bouquet. ( part 2 )
By Susan Breslow Sardone, About.com

COMBINED ROSES
Put two or more colors of roses together, and a new rose meaning arises:

White Roses + Yellow Roses
A symbol of harmony.

Red Roses + Yellow Roses
A message of happiness and celebration.

Red Roses + White Roses
An indication of bonding and harmony.

MORE ROSE SYMBOLISM
While roses are traditionally presented in bouquet form, these are also acceptable:

Single Red Rose
"I love you" (but I'm not going to go broke telling you).

Single Rose Any Color
"I thank you" (and I'm still not going to go broke saying so).

Two Roses Entwined
An engagement or marriage is imminent


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Valentines Roses - Rose Colors and Traditional Rose Meanings

Know what rose colors symbolize before sending a bouquet. ( part 1 )
By Susan Breslow Sardone, About.com


Roses are the traditional gift given on Valentines Day, but they're certain to be well-received any time of year. But before you buy roses, know what message you're sending.
The color of a rose can have a very different meaning from what you intend. To ensure that your love understands what the roses you bestow mean, check this guide to rose colors and their meanings:

Red Roses
Red roses proclaim "I love you." They are the ultimate symbol of romantic love and enduring passion. Florists can't keep up with Valentines Day demand for red roses, which makes them especially expensive in February.

Yellow Roses
Yellow roses indicate friendship and freedom -- so don't send them if your intentions are romantic and long-lasting. Yellow roses are also appropriate for sending congratulations to newlyweds, graduates, Texans, and new mothers.

Pale Pink Roses
Pale pink roses connote grace, gentleness, and gratitude.

Light Pink Roses
A joy to behold, light pink roses express fun and happiness.

Deep Pink Roses
Deep pink roses say "Thank you."

Lilac Roses
Lilac roses indicate the sender has fallen in love at first sight with the recipient and is enchanted.

White Roses
Pure white roses symbolize truth and innocence. They also send other messages: "I miss you" and "You're heavenly."

Coral Roses
Coral roses express one thing with their passionate color: Desire.

Peach Roses
Peach roses speak of appreciation, gratitude, and also sympathy.

Orange Roses
Orange roses communicate enthusiasm and desire on the part of the sender.

Dead Roses
Regardless of the original color, dead roses say "It's over" loud and clear.

Romantic Fondue Dinner For Valentine's Day

By Linda Larsen, About.com

Fondue for Valentine's Day is such a treat. It's an easy entree to prepare as long as you keep stirring! Also, you can have fun choosing different dippers. And did you know there's a long standing tradition that states anyone who loses a dipper in the fondue pot has to kiss his or her sweetie?
You can include proven aphrodisiacs in this meal, like oysters (smoked oysters would be wonderful), and avocados, my personal favorite. For the ultimate treat, you just have to taste smooth, buttery sweet avocado dipped into hot melted cheese!

Fondue recipes contain wine and garlic as well, two more aphrodisiacs. You can make your own fondue from scratch, or buy refrigerated packages of fondue at the deli department in the regular grocery store or online.

For dessert, of course, strawberries dipped in chocolate is the perfect finish. Instead of chocolate dipped strawberries, which can be messy to eat, I prefer setting out some beautiful strawberries with a small dish of melted chocolate. Double dipping is required!

Set a beautiful little table in front of the fireplace, dim the lights, and you have a recipe for romance!