Sunday, February 21, 2021

CNY Bouquet

I received this lovely Chinese New Year gift from my son's girlfriend.

What a sweet gesture!


Red (roses) for good luck and *Caishen (white pompom chrysanthemum) for prosperity.

* Caishen aka The God of Prosperity is characterized by his winged hat.

You can read about  Caishen here and the symbolism of the color red here.


From the archives.
Me and a mascot of The God Of Prosperity (2018)


Would you have guessed that these roses were made of soap?

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36 comments:

  1. Thelma February 21, 2021 at 5:14 AM

    What a nice gift and it's the first time I see roses made from soap.
    Happy Chinese New Year.
    Thelma.

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  2. bettyFebruary 21, 2021 at 7:33 AM

    Beautiful bouquet! No, I would not have guessed the roses were made of soap! Very clever!!

    betty

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  3. BillFebruary 21, 2021 at 12:15 PM

    What a beautiful gift. I never seen roses made out of soap and it would be hard to tell the difference.

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  4. RostroseFebruary 21, 2021 at 2:21 PM

    Dear Veronica,
    a really nice gift from your son's girlfriend. I never thought the delicate rose petals were made of soap ... Glad to see a photo of you with Caishen. Also from me the best wishes for a happy, healthy, prosperous New Year!
    Take care
    Traude
    PS: I am an Ox in the Chinese horoscope :-)

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  5. GiorgioFebruary 21, 2021 at 2:23 PM

    I have never heard of roses made of soap! It's a beautiful gift, as those red petals seem authentic!
    Have a nice week Veronica!

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  6. AmyFebruary 21, 2021 at 3:13 PM

    oh that's cute, what a nice girl to give it to you

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  7. Zinaida StrinuFebruary 21, 2021 at 11:36 PM

    The girl's gesture was very beautiful. The gift is special, and its significance, the significance of colors, is impressive. Enjoy them to the fullest!

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  8. David M. Gascoigne,February 22, 2021 at 2:54 AM

    Veronica, if you have a year filled with prosperity and good luck, you will be the envy of us all. As for the roses being made of soap, you will never want to use them!

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  9. LinFebruary 22, 2021 at 7:24 AM

    That was nice of her! I like the rose soap. That is a great idea...and they look so realistic!

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  10. Hena TayebFebruary 22, 2021 at 7:24 AM

    Soap? Wow they look so really.

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  11. NCSueFebruary 22, 2021 at 7:53 AM

    Very pretty - a nice gift for you!
    Thanks for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2021/02/more-from-last-weeks-peek-at-cedar-creek.html

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  12. junie-jeshFebruary 22, 2021 at 10:10 AM

    A very cute and good smelling gift! The girlfriend is trying to come in the good graces of future mother in law? (Don't have to answer that). The roses would bring me in a bind - do I use the soap (after some time?) or do I leave it as a decoration? I love the white wooly face! Thank you for your prayers, and have a great week, Jesh

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  13. stevebethereFebruary 22, 2021 at 10:39 PM

    What a thoughtful gift and cute heheh! those Roses LQQK so realistic

    I liked the photo of you and The God Of Prosperity :-)

    Nice post Veronica :-)

    Have a bloomingtastic safe week 😷😷😷

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  14. mail4roseyFebruary 22, 2021 at 10:50 PM

    The roses look so real! Very sweet gesture. It's nice when your kiddo has a thoughtful girl. :)

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  15. Carol @Comfort Spring StationFebruary 23, 2021 at 2:46 AM

    Soap? unbelievable! I thought for sure your gift was real flowers.

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  16. magiceyeFebruary 23, 2021 at 4:45 AM

    Beautiful gift indeed!
    Belated Happy New year!

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  17. Lillian "sognafaret"February 23, 2021 at 5:04 AM

    Bouquet of soap will last forever

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  18. SzgnBslFebruary 23, 2021 at 1:07 PM

    Good luck for the OX year 🙏 last week I made search about Chinese calender and I learned many new informations ☺️

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  19. Kirsi schreibtFebruary 24, 2021 at 3:17 AM

    Dear Veronica,
    A beautiful gift and idea for this special day. A lot of good wishes,
    greetings
    Kirsi

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  20. My GBGV LifeFebruary 24, 2021 at 3:50 AM

    What a great gift with so much meaning. Gramma has some soap that looks like roses, it is really neat.

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  21. Memories of Eric and FlynnFebruary 24, 2021 at 4:16 AM

    That is a beautiful gift to receive. The soap roses are amazing.

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  22. TomFebruary 24, 2021 at 4:23 AM

    ...it's nice that the flowers have meanings.

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  23. SandeeFebruary 24, 2021 at 6:47 AM

    What a lovely gift and thanks for explaining the importance of the colors.

    Thank you for joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.

    Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday. ♥

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  24. SuzanaFebruary 24, 2021 at 9:37 AM

    I like a lot these kind of symbols.
    You must be so happy for this precious gift!
    I had some roses from soap, in a pale pink, but very small.
    Nice to look, less to use! :)
    Thank you Veronica for these lovely images, part of your life!
    Happy WW!

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  25. Min Lilla KokvråFebruary 24, 2021 at 10:02 AM

    Very beautiful soaps🌹🙃🌹
    Do they smell as good as real roses🤔

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  26. Marvelous MarvFebruary 24, 2021 at 2:31 PM

    What a sweet and wonderful gift! have you tried the soap roses? Have a marvellously Happy day!

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  27. DianaFebruary 25, 2021 at 1:55 AM

    How?! Soap in the shape of roses ?! Super!
    The bouquet is wonderful, both as a beauty and as a symbol.
    Wish you a wonderful day, Veronica!

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  28. Joanne February 25, 2021 at 2:39 AM

    What a lovely bouquet! I would never have guessed that the roses were made of soap.

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  29. CAACFebruary 25, 2021 at 5:20 AM

    Veronica,

    How sweet of your son's girlfriend to give you the bouquet! And, I would've never guessed the roses weren't real and that they are made out of soap. That's some real artwork! ;)

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  30. NatureFootstepFebruary 25, 2021 at 9:56 AM

    you receieved a very beautiful gift ;)

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  31. Meditations in MotionFebruary 25, 2021 at 11:49 AM

    The roses are made of SOAP??? No, I never would have guessed. Your son's girlfriend is thoughtful.

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  32. betty-NZFebruary 25, 2021 at 3:41 PM

    A very thoughtful--and useful!--gift!

    Your link is a great addition to 'My Corner of the World' this week!

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  33. Coloring Outside the LinesFebruary 25, 2021 at 5:04 PM

    What a lovely gift!

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  34. handmade by amaliaFebruary 27, 2021 at 11:04 PM

    Such sweetness! Good for you!
    Amalia
    xo

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  35. Great-Granny GrandmaFebruary 28, 2021 at 5:44 PM

    Beautiful bouquet, and the roses look so real.
    Can't believe your son already has a girlfriend. I guess we've been bloggy pals for much longer than I remember.

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  36. An Apel a DayMarch 16, 2021 at 6:24 PM

    That is fun to get. Here red stands for love. Friendship is yellow.

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