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so handsome, hello by woodkid

if you want devotion, you can have it all.

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botany dark academia

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My botanical kitchen 🌾

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Maria Sibylla Merian, Cashew Tree and Butterfly Metamorphosis (ca. 1705) // Rosalie de Constant , Botanical Illustration (ca. 1832)

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I got completely possessed and consumed by an alchemist goblin and obsessively crafted my first & unique wooden book covered in moss, filled with vintage prints of anatomical, scientific and botanical antique illustrations on aquarelle papers, and sooo much more 🌿. Alienscty

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I’m amazed by Maria van Oosterwijck’s detailed flower paintings.

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The Language Of Flowers

Acacia: Hidden love, beauty in withdrawal

Amaryllis: Pride, a hard won success

Anemone: Vanishing hopes

Bells of Ireland: Wish for good luck

Carnation: Fascination, love and distinction

Daffodil (Narcissus): Honesty and truth

Dahlia flower: Warnings and change

Daisy: Innocence, loyal love and purity

Delphinium: Open heart, ardent attachement

Gardenia: Symbol of secret love

Gladiolus: Remembrance, faithfulness and sincerity

Hyacinth: I'm sorry, please forgive me.

Iris: Eloquence

Lily (general) : Purity of the heart and refined beauty

Lily of the valley: Return of happiness

Marigold: Passion and creativity

Orchid: Beauty, refinement and love

Peony: Happy marriage

Lavender: Love at first sight

Red rose: Love, respect, courage and passion

White rose: Purity, secrecy, silence, innocence and charm

Sunflower: Good luck and ambition

Tulip: Irresistible love

Violet: Faithfulness, modesty and delicate love

Zinnia: Lasting affection, daily remembrance and good memories

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the art of book covers

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"We have calcium in our bones, iron in our veins, carbon in our souls, and nitrogen in our brains. 93 percent stardust, with souls made of flames, we are just stars that have people names."

- Nikita Gill

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the romantic urge to love and be loved has nothing on the introvert urge to simply never leave the house or answer texts

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oh to stroll through an art museum hand in hand

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Date idea: you watch in awe as I continue to obliviously pile on books into your arms

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jane carkill