Red & Cream Rose Petals

Red and creme rose petals can be both decorative and medicinal.

Rose petals sprinkled on a surface create an elegant or romantic affect. Whether you're decorating for a wedding, intimate dinner or Valentine's Day, you can purchase fresh red and cream rose petals from your local florist for a beautiful and fragrant room accent.

Significance

Red and cream rose petals are ideal decorations for Valentine's Day or weddings, since these rose colors convey different but significant meanings. White or cream rose petals represent purity or heavenly love. Red rose petals mean "I love you" but are also a sign of respect.

Uses

Red and cream rose petals are also good potpourri materials, especially if the room's decor features these two colors. Adding rose oil intensifies the scent of the petals and allows it to saturate the room. You can also experience the pleasant smell of red or cream rose petals by throwing them into the fireplace after using them to adorn the bed or floor.

Considerations

You can also use red and cream rose petals as a reminder for a special event or as gift accents. For instance, to remember your wife's birthday, you may use a red rose petal as a bookmark in your organizer. Place rose petals in these colors in a gift bag to make a present for your sweetie more attractive, or put them inside the balloons you're presenting with the present.

References

• The Romantic: 14 Creative Uses for Rose Petals
• Hug Kiss: The meaning of roses