Ornamental Elements

I love the first line of the Wall Street Journal article about carnations. “If every flower carries a secret code (red roses stand for love, mums mean death) then carnations can probably be said to signify…cheap.” Well, I am sure the carnation bedecked dress from Oscar de la Renta is not cheap. (check out the jewelry on the home page) The article is an interesting read with historical references as well as contemporary designs.