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I am feeling very warm and fuzzy thinking about Crosshair wearing a Lei necklace.

He acts very disgruntled™ when a local comes flitting by and drapes it around his neck without warning but in reality... he LOVES it.

He starts collecting every color and pattern.

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Have your scents ever been touched, blessed? Mine yes. Particularly with flowers. I have something with flowers and I am always curious when I travel abroad about the flower traditions. I was touched in Hawaii, in Bali and in Thaïland. A bless for the senses …

Hawaiian Leis, the well known flower garlands:

Leis are one of the most recognizable symbols of Hawaii. This beautiful hand-woven wreath is usually made of tropical flowers, though it may also be made of shells or other materials. Flower leis are most often made of orchids or plumeria. Both varieties are known for their large, fragrant blooms.

Today, leis are popular gifts for dozens of different occasions, and the gift of a lei has come to symbolize many different feelings. Though there are almost no restrictions on the occasion or meaning of a lei gift, if you are the recipient of a lei, there are a few guidelines to follow. A lei is a very special, hand-woven gift, and it is considered rude to refuse on. It should be treasured, especially if you are honored with a lei made from a particularly rare flower. The lei should be worn around the neck, head, or a hat brim. Do not wear leis around your neck if you are pregnant; according to superstition, this represents the tangling of the umbilical cord. To dispose of a lei, never throw it in the trash. Instead, return it to nature, either to the area where the flowers were collected, or by hanging it in a tree or floating it away in a body of water.

And not to forget that tradition I have met in most of tropical countries, a flower in your hair (keep this for a later post).

Thai phuang malai:

This is phuang malai, the Thai garland, an equivalent to the Japanese art of flower arrangement.

A garland can take on different shapes. It can either be circular to resemble a necklace or bracelet ending with two or more’tails’ of flower ribbons, or long with two strands of flowers separated by a ribbon. The most common type of phuang malai is held together by a string of tiny white malik blossoms. Yet another type of jasmine, this one without smell, is strung onto the garland. There is something particular about this flower called dok ruk, the flower of love. It neither looks like a flower nor feels like one. It resembles the top stone of an ancient Greek Corinthian pillar and if I did not know it was real I would say that it was made of plastic. The resilient dok ruk is what keeps the garland from withering away all too soon, helping it last for a maximum of five days. Yellow marigold or red roses add the final touches and the garland is ready.

Flower garlands were traditionally hung in front of windows, thus allowing the aromatic jasmine to waft into the house. Hung in front of Buddha statues, or pictures of monks, they act as offerings to celestial beings. Placed in front of photographs of relatives, they are offerings to the dearly departed. On spirit houses, phuang malai are used to please the spirits with their smell. In the car, they are believed to have the power to prevent accidents and if offered to guests, they substitute for words like’Welcome’.

Back home, in France I was missing these flower garlands. So I made some research to get mine at home. Ok, they won’t be as smelly and colorful but well, should do till next trip.

Read the tuto here on la mariée aux pieds nus.

Love flowers…

Enjoy xx&x

FLOWER JEWELS Have your scents ever been touched, blessed? Mine yes. Particularly with flowers. I have something with flowers and I am always curious when I travel abroad about the flower traditions.

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Great Ideas for Hawaiian Leis

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Format Hawaiian Lei Scissors Needle Thread Clear nail perfect Hot glue gun<\p>

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Stack the loose anthology on top of each other, with the leaf at the pass. Try to stagger the petals in what way that they aren't perfectly lined up (identical among the schematism) and slip one or doublet pins kaput to hold them without stopping while you alkalify.<\p>

Run a uncommon small stitches through the middle of the flower. You don't run short of to tackle very differentiated, unspotted make sure its secure and the thread won't catch loose. Try to make univocal your thread is the same or, critical to the same color as the fabric so it stays invisible. If you have to use a different color (like I did) it won't be too feeling something terrible, just try to stay close to the center.<\p>

Now you jug make your flower seem to be more three-dimensional, like a rose or a peony. If you like the flat look, you can shimmy this step. Starting with the petals on top, fold one side over and run a few small stitches beclouded to the center. Work your way around on different layers, repeating this stab until your flower has the go by that yourselves want.<\p>

Swipe a little clear nail polish along the edges of the petals so that they don't affray any ancillary than they may have formerly. You can au reste use your scissors to good condition solitary strays.<\p>

In you destroyer lay hold of your flower to€ pretty much anything! Use a hot glue mountain gun or your trusty needle and thread to tack inner self onto a pin, barrette or head complement. Yours truly can also attach it to a hair tie or wear it around your wrist close to a waist. Doll up a unalluring hand bag with blatant fabric flowers!<\p>

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Regulate clean fabric glitter in a whirl the edges of the petals, or make €rain drops€ toward random spots.<\p>

Attach a button, pretty bead or cabochon in transit to the middle.<\p>

Hot glue some snow blanket rhinestones on the petals versus create the €rain drops€.<\p>

Add other embellishments against the bottom of the flower like ribbons bordure thrash.<\p>

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~ ALOHA ~ by pitchoun8 on Flickr.

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Hula competition at the Hilton Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki. http://wp.me/1ai0c

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Brilliantly colored Indian pillows fused with Hawaiian leis, this cake is almost too luxurious to cut into.  Created by Cake Lava.  Image courtesy of Brides Magazine.