Post Easter Catch up and Royal Wedding Chat

So I have been a little elusive for the past week or so but it was unavoidable I am afraid.  Greek Easter in our house takes some organisation and a whole heap of cooking, it is also my favorite time of year!  It is a time when the three Greeks in our family take up their allotted roles and cook up a storm.  There is something to be said for these little traditions and the bonding that goes on over our kitchen table is irreplaceable.

Is it me or do my father and brother spend a lot
of time hanging around lamb?!!!

So onto the big wedding that was the highlight of this past week.  How nice was it to see the UK partaking in such a lovely occasion.  I think it was the respite that everyone needed, a little bit of joy and hope in what is a slightly depressing time.  I think my liver could have done without the 9.45 am drinking but a great day was had by all.

Now I could discuss the dress, which was beautiful, but I think that has been discussed enough by everyone else.  So I want to talk about the flowers in Westminster Abbey.  How stunning were they?!  Absolutely gorgeous.  What I found interesting  was the mention of the scents that were given off by the ferns, strawberry plants, Lily of the Valley and mixture of the filed maples and hornbeam trees.  Not only did they line the aisle of the abbey perfectly but apparently the aromas let off by all the plants were amazing.

Image from society.ezinemark.com

Image from CTV.ca

Stimulating the nose as well as eyes heightens peoples senses and sets an amazing atmosphere.  Obviously choosing where to have these intense smelling plants must be thought through carefully as choosing the wrong aroma for a dinning table can wreak havoc with the taste of the food.  In the church or cocktail area you can create a beautiful fresh atmosphere and transform the entire feeling of the space.

If you are wanting to create such a feel, talking to your local florist in Greece will give you a great sense of which plants would be appropriate for each area and what type aroma  you can achieve.

I loved it!

NY