Pet Funerals Ancient and Modern
Posted by scentandviolet on August 20, 2017
It's not as if the idea of a pet funeral is anything new. They go back a very long time indeed. Not too long ago, a 25,000-year-old grave was unearthed that held the remains of three dogs, all carefully positioned on their sides, one with a bone placed in its mouth. They were, from all indications, cherished companions -- not food. Though we can't describe what their funeral was like, there is no doubt these animals had been sent on their way with tears and love.
Scent & Violet proudly introduces: Zhi Tea
Posted by scentandviolet on July 18, 2017
Our “Texan and proud” collection just got bigger. Scent & Violet welcomes: Zhi Tea
The Benefits of Native Texas Flowers and Plants
Posted by scentandviolet on July 14, 2017
When people talk about "green initiatives" or the "green movement", they're usually referring to eco-friendly products. But the green movement has a more literal meaning too - the movement to grow native plants and flowers instead of non-native species, sometimes referred to as "invasive plants" that can overtake and crowd out native species.
Growing The Native Texas Bluebonnet Flower in Your Garden
Posted by scentandviolet on June 26, 2017
One of the best ways to honor Texas heritage and history is by planting its native Texas flowers and plants in your garden. And there's nothing that says "Texas" more than the Texas bluebonnet.
The Standing Spray: Memorial Flowers that Make a Statement
Posted by scentandviolet on June 8, 2017
Flowers have been used in funeral rites for tens of thousands of years. At a modern funeral, it is not unusual to see more than a dozen different arrangements of plants and flowers. One of the most common, and most visually striking, is the standing spray.
