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This is the second and last of my lily of the valley designs. I hope you can see the differences, it is hard for me to pick a favorite for sure. Next week another tulip design!

Modest Maia (pronounced My Ya) – this is a bouquet of lily of the valley flowers and muscari (grape hyacinths)

Maia is the beloved, modest, tenderhearted Greek Earth Goddess of spring, warmth and fruition. She is one of the stars in the constellation Pleiades also known as the seven sisters. She was so beloved the month of May is named after her and it is beloved that the lily of the valley flower was created in her honor. Maia, like myself, is more comfortable in the wilderness away for the complications and commotion of society.

The Lily of the valley has been associated with many symbolisms the most prominent is “return to happiness. This delicate fragrant flower is strongly associated with chastity, purity, joy, luck and modesty. This modest and pure flower is mentioned in the bible 15 times, is embodied in Christian lore and folklore, May Day (May 1st which happens to be my birthday), weddings and many other celebrations. Speaking of weddings British royals brides have had this beloved flower in their bouquet including Princess Eugenie, The Duchess of Sussex Megan Markle, The Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cornwall and of course Princess Diana.

The lily of the valley is known as the flower of the fairies and the tiny bells are used as cups. This delicate flower is planted to protect your gardens from evil spirits and is a charm to ward off witches’ spells.

The muscari like the lily of the valley is a delicate flower but is a symbol of supremacy and confidence, and also represents mystery and imagination. The Greeks eat them pickled as they are an excellent source of vitamin C and high in antioxidants. Please do not try this yourself! Blue hyacinths symbolize sincerity, and in Christian faith it is a symbol of wisdom and harmony. Look closely to find them depicted in religious artwork!

The muscari is indigenous to Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey. This flower is synonymous with the Greek Goddess Demeter, protector of women so this flower was often interlaced in bridal circlets.

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