Sunday, October 17, 2010

What tree did you fall from?

I regularly scan the Martha Stewart websites - Living & Wedding. I just wish we got the TV programme in the UK. There are great ideas & loads of fab recipes, however we don't.  On the wedding site the other day, I came across this as an idea for a distraction in the Wedding Programme [or as we would have in the UK, an Order of Service] whilst waiting for the Wedding March or whilst signing the Register. Not sure how it would be received over here but maybe it could be used elsewhere.

APPLE TREE (love) of slight build, lots of charm, appeal, and attraction, pleasant aura, flirtatious, adventurous, sensitive, always in love, wants to love and be loved, faithful and tender partner, very generous, scientific talents, lives for today, a carefree philosopher with imagination

ASH TREE (ambition) uncommonly attractive, vivacious, impulsive, does not care for criticism, ambitious, intelligent, talented, likes to play with fate, trustworthy, faithful and prudent lover, sometimes brains rule over the heart, takes partnership very seriously.

BEECH TREE (creative) has good taste, concerned about looks, materialistic, good organization of life and career, economical, good leader, takes no unnecessary risks, reasonable, keen on keeping fit (diets, sports, etc.).

BIRCH TREE (inspiration) vivacious, attractive, elegant, friendly, unpretentious, modest, does not like anything in excess, abhors the vulgar, loves life in nature and in calm, not very passionate, full of imagination, little ambition, creates a calm and content atmosphere.

CEDAR TREE (confidence) of rare beauty, adaptable, likes luxury, of good health, not shy, tends to look down on others, self-confident, determined, impatient, likes to impress others, many talents, industrious, healthy optimism, waiting for the one true love, able to make quick decisions.

CHESTNUT TREE (honesty) of unusual beauty, does not want to impress, sense of justice, vivacious, born diplomat, sensitive in company due to a lack of self confidence, sometimes acts superior, feels not understood, loves only once, has difficulties finding a partner.

CYPRESS TREE (faithfulness) strong, muscular, adaptable, content, optimistic, craves money and acknowledgment, hates loneliness, passionate and insatiable lover, faithful, quick-tempered, unruly, pedantic, and careless.

ELM TREE (noble-mindedness) pleasant shape, tasteful clothes, oddest demands, tends not to forgive mistakes, cheerful, likes to lead but not to obey, honest and faithful partner, likes making decisions for others, noble-minded, generous, good sense of humor, practical.
FIG TREE (sensibility) very strong, a bit self-willed, independent, does not allow contradiction or arguments, loves family, children and animals, a social butterfly, sense of humor, likes idleness and laziness, of practical intelligence.
FIR TREE (mysterious) extraordinary taste and dignity, sophisticated, loves anything beautiful, moody, stubborn, tends to egoism but cares for those close to them, rather modest, very ambitious, talented, industrious, discontented lover, many friends, many foes, very reliable
HAZELNUT TREE (extraordinary) undemanding, understanding, charming, knows how to make an impression, fighter for social cause, popular, moody and capricious lover, honest and tolerant partner, precise sense of judgment.

HORNBEAM TREE (good taste) of cool beauty, cares for looks and physical condition, good taste, not egotistic, makes life as comfortable as possible, leads a reasonable and disciplined life, looks for kindness and acknowledgment in an emotional partner, dreams of unusual lovers, seldom happy with feelings, mistrusts most people, never sure of decisions, very conscientious.

LIME TREE (doubt) accepts what life dishes out in a composed way, hates fighting and stress, dislikes laziness and idleness, dislikes labor, soft and relenting, willingly makes sacrifices for friends, many talents but not tenacious enough to make them blossom, often wailing and complaining, very jealous but loyal to lovers and friends alike.

MAPLE TREE (independence of mind) full of imagination and originality, shy and reserved, ambitious, proud, self-confident, hungers for new experiences, sometimes nervous, has many complexities, good memory, learns easily, complicated love life, wants to impress.

OAK TREE (brave) robust nature, courageous, strong, unrelenting, independent, sensible, does not like change, keeps feet on the ground, person of action.

OLIVE TREE (wisdom) loves sun and warmth, values kind feelings in self and others, reasonable, balanced,
avoids aggression and violence, tolerant, cheerful, calm, has a strong sense of justice, empathetic, free of jealousy, loves to read, loves the company of sophisticated people.

PINE TREE (particular) loves agreeable company, very robust, very active, natural, a good companion but seldom friendly, falls easily in love but the passion burns out quickly, gives up easily, everything disappoints until the ideal is found, trustworthy, practical.

POPLAR TREE (uncertainty) very decorative, not very self-confident, only courageous if necessary, needs goodwill and pleasant surroundings, very choosy, often lonely, great animosity, artistic nature, good organizer, leans toward philosophy, reliable, takes partnership seriously.

ROWAN TREE (sensitivity) full of charm, cheerful, gifted without egotism, likes to draw attention, loves
motion and unrest even loves complications, is both dependent and independent, good taste, artistic, passionate, emotional, good company, does not forgive.

WALNUT TREE (passion) unrelenting, full of contrasts, often egotistic, noble, broad horizon, unexpected reactions, spontaneous, unlimited ambition, difficult partner, not always liked but often admired, ingenious strategist, jealous and passionate, no compromise.

WEEPING WILLOW (melancholy) beautiful but full of melancholy, attractive, very empathetic, loves anything beautiful and tasteful, loves to travel, dreamer, restless, capricious, honest, can be influenced but isn’t easy to live with, demanding, good intuition, suffers in love but sometimes finds an anchoring partner.

http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/goodthings/take-a-bough is the link.

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