Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Why a Cornucopia?

       To me the cornucopia is the greatest symbol for Thanksgiving.  It is referred to as "the horn of plenty" in historical tales dating back to Greek mythology. Originally, a real goat's horn was used and filled with the excess of the harvest. It is typically depicted as a hollow, horn shaped wicker basket filled with fruit, nuts, flowers etc.  It is meant to exemplify the overflowing abundance of the harvest from the year of work.  When I see this bouquet, I instantly think of the blessings that have been provided throughout the year.  It takes me to a happy place a midst all the tribulation of today.
This is an example of what we will be offering.  It is filled with sunflowers, lilies, roses, fall daisies, and numerous other flowers. We will also be using artificial fruit to remind us of the blessings on our tables.  These are great to use as a centerpiece for your holiday table, or on a side table as an added touch of fall color.  I usually have one on the dessert table or in a central area maybe as an addition to a dark corner that needs some brightening up.
This is another version with wheat, and cinnamon sticks added.  There are numerous ways to use your cornucopia.  After the bouquet is gone, you can use artificial fruit to keep the cornucopia filled. This is part of my Thanksgiving traditions.  As we sit around our table, we each tell a story or a sentence of what we are thankful for in the past year.  We can help you  start your Thanksgiving tradition this year with the delivery of your cornucopia.  We will have two different sizes, a small and a large. We can customize your arrangement to match your family table.
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Click on the link to see all the fall arrangement offerings we have for selection to send to your loved ones.