Diamonds and Daisies

shellmitchell presents Diamonds and Daisies posted at Shell Mitchell Accessories and Design

Karen presents those yucky diamonds posted at faded willow.

Mothers Precious Gems presents Diamonds and Daisies Blog Carnival posted at ♥ Strings Attached ♥.

Kathy Johnston (Cozy) presents Diamonds and Daisies for April posted at A Cozy Life.

Katie presents D&D - Not what you think! posted at Doodlesprouts.

Dayna Williamson presents Daisies & Diamonds posted at Scottie Acres.

Athena Workman presents Blog Carnival: Diamonds and Daisies posted at the weblog of artist athena workman.

Ashley presents Contrasting Beauty posted at Wax Dribbles & Melt Pools.

CREATEaTHOUGHT presents Diamond in the rough posted at CREATEaTHOUGHT.

lazytcrochet presents Window Shopping posted at LazyTcrochet.

BeckyKay Designs presents A Love Story posted at purse-onality.

MostlyFlowers presents Dazzling with Sweetness - April Weddings posted at Mostly Flowers Esty Shop

Stormy Designs presents Diamonds and Daisies posted at Stormy Designs. (Our featured etsyblogger for the month of April)

Janet Reddick presents Diamonds and Daisies posted at Sky Girl Style.

Chocolate Lollipop presents Trendy Themes - "Daisies & Diamonds" posted at Trendy Tots.

Nora Demirjian presents Diamonds and Daisies posted at Nora's Blog

HomeMadeOriginals presents Is it true that diamonds are a girl's best friend? posted at Home Made Originals.

Staci Caporuscio presents Pink Pooch Designs: Diamonds and Daisies posted at Pink Pooch Designs.

joeyandaleethea presents diamonds and daisies posted at J o e y & A l e e t h e a

Jen (bfbeads) of Baby Friendly Beads presents Diamonds and Daisies posted at Mama's Magic.

Shannon D. Saylor presents rocks and plants, what more could we want? posted at ShannonSaylor.Etsy.com.

Kate Jones presents EtsyBlogger Street Team Blog Carnival posted at Om Shanti Handcrafts.

Jo Hoffacker presents Blue Daisy posted at Dogmaw Glass.

Paper Fields presents Serendipity Collections: April 7 Carnival posted at Serendipity Collections

Lilblackdog presents Diamonds & Daisies~~~ posted at Woof!!.

Maureen Blakeley Impawsible To Resist presents Diamonds and Daisies For the Month of April 2008 posted at Impawsible To Resist.

laurie beth beggin presents DIAMONDS AND DAISIES! posted at laurie beggin glass musings

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Diamonds and Daisies for April

I just knew there would be a shop where I could find both words represented in one item and I found it at Flower Girl Card Shop. In the description for her card she explains the symbolism behind each of these things.

The birth month flower for April is the Daisy, symbolizing innocence, youth, simplicity and modesty.

The birth month gemstone is the Diamond which symbolizes constancy, excellence, joy and purity.

I love all kinds of flowers. I don't always know the names of them but that doesn't take away from the joy of looking. It does seem that everyone knows what a daisy is though. A simple flower in yellow or white that makes me smile to see them. I try to have a life like that. A simple life with smiles from those I come in contact with each day.

Diamonds on the other hand are a long time in the making. They are difficult and dangerous to find. They need some work to look their best and as someone said in marketing them they are forever. At 52 I am becoming more diamond like in that I certainly need a lot of work to look my best. I don't worry about it too much since sparkling has never been what I am about.

I'll stick to the daisy style of life because it suits me. Simple and modest even if I have to give up on the innocence and youth part.