Friday 25 January 2013

The Daisy


 

There is a flower, a little flower 
With silver crest and golden eye, 
That welcomes every changing hour, 
And weathers every sky. 
                                                                              - James Montgomery, A Field Flower

Proudly introucing the official flower of  A Gentle Plan-the humble Daisy. What, you exclaim, isn't this the invasive little blighter spreading across my lawn each year? Oh yes, she does, and so beautifully too.

Buttercups have honeyed hearts,
Bees they love the clover,
But I love the daisies' dance
All the meadow over.

Blow, O blow, you happy winds,
Singing summer's praises,
Up the field and down the field
A-dancing with the daisies.
                                                                                              Majorie Pickthall

From Roman times the daisy has been used in the treatment of wounds and bruises. I would say the world is a little bruised, even wounded. What better badge to wear on our quest to heal the world, at least our little part of it?

Daisies indicate innocence, purity, and gentleness. The loss of innocence, especially for children, is a little bit of ugly I would like to push back gently.  

Daisies can also symbolize new beginnings.

Daisy chains represent the sun, the earth, and the circle of life.

Bella Perennis: Pretty Everlasting 

I need a logo which incorporates the name "A Gentle Plan" with a little pink tipped daisy or daisy chain. I'm working on it and my website designer is working on it. Would any of you like to give it a go? I'm creating this website out of love so any design would have to be offerred in the same spirit. (You would of course get all the usual credits and my undying thanks.).



Photo courtesy of CalPhoto-Luigi Rignanese

24 comments:

  1. A beautiful, simple flower that always brings a smile to my face. Although delicate, it is strong and never wilts in the summer sun. A very good choice for your website.

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    1. Good point. I like the never wilting idea.

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  2. That will be outstanding! I will be happy to think on this....the daisy either singular or in a chain will look cool! You got me thinking!!!

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  3. Daisies have always been a favorite. I love the ones we generally recognize as daisies...white with yellow centers. Bonnie

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  4. Good luck with the header! I love daisies too - such a sweet flower with a real cottage feel about them.
    Hope you're having a lovely weekend!
    Xx

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  5. Simple and uncomplicated - perfect.

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    1. Unassuming but gets on with the job of spreading beauty.

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  6. What a good plan - good luck with that.

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  7. Daisies are just so sweet and simple.

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  8. What a lovely symbol! I immediately thought of the children's book -Ferdinand the Bull who would rather sit among than daisies than fight- Good luck with your logo - if I come up with anything I'd be glad to share
    Cheers

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    1. Thanks Christina. Seems like you enjoy children's literature, me too.

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  9. You seem to have thought this through extensively and I like the plan...a lovely symbol!

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    1. I love research and the more I read about the daisy the more it seemed to fit.

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  10. I don't have daisies per se, but many daisy-like flowers, especially asters and Rudbeckias. I love the simple flowers best.

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  11. What a lovely idea for your logo - daisy chains are also symbolic of friendship and sharing x

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    1. Having someone a continent away add to my knowledge of the daisy symbolises friendship and sharing, don't you think? It is all rather wonderful.

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  12. I like your idea of a daisy as your logo. I hope you can find just the perfect design.

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    1. I have a friend with about a thousand embroidery designs on her sewing machine. I want to see if she can come up with something.

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  13. Daisies are my favorite. I carried them in my wedding and always have a daisies in my garden.

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  14. I wish I had a designer's talent, I would give it a go. I'm sure you or one of your peeps will come up with something wonderful though. I love the Bellis perennis. Several years ago I dug up a bunch of them at the park, brought them home and planted them. They're still growing. Some might call them weeds, but not me. I love them. Thank you for pointing out what they symbolize. It's perfect!

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  15. Ok so I have been thinking on this....is A Gentle Plan going to be the title or header? I am leaning more towards one singular flower in the center with a gentle plan in a light and whimsical font right underneath it to the right...something simple to incorporate the idea of a gentle plan....nothing to ornate...those are my thoughts for now...I will keep thinking!!!

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  16. Hi Susan,

    Your daisy flower is so dainty. I have white ones in my garden. They are so cheery in the summertime. Thank you for entering my giveaway.

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  17. one more thought...if you do the daisy chain you can make it run horizontally in a beautiful wave and then the words can follow...just thinking!

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  18. I’ve nominated your blog for a Liebster Award. You can find the details in a post on my blog. If you choose to participate, please leave me a reply. Can’t wait to read more about you!

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