Someone has given us a beautiful flower arrangement and they do look very beautiful but there's loads of lilies in there and the smell is strong! A bit sickly, its doing my head in a bit but I can't chuck 'em out (yet). Anyone actually like the smell of lilies?
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quote:Originally posted by squiggle:
Someone has given us a beautiful flower arrangement and they do look very beautiful but there's loads of lilies in there and the smell is strong! A bit sickly, its doing my head in a bit but I can't chuck 'em out (yet). Anyone actually like the smell of lilies?
I love lillies, but agree the scent is a bit overwhelming. Reminds me of funerals
I love the smell of lillies, they make the whole house smell nice 
Though they can be a bit strong when you're close up to them. I think if you cut the pollen bits out then they wont smell anymore...
Though they can be a bit strong when you're close up to them. I think if you cut the pollen bits out then they wont smell anymore...
I LOVE them, its my favourite flower in the whole world and i love the smell. They smell amazing.
quote:Originally posted by SazBomb:
I love the smell of lillies, they make the whole house smell nice
I think they are the 'stems' not sure, but they are a bugga if you get them on ya clothes. Someone told me if you do get them on you, don't rub it, just put sellotape over the mark.
Ooooh housekeeping tips
quote:Originally posted by Gypsie:
I LOVE them, its my favourite flower in the whole world and i love the smell. They smell amazing.
I love freesias
They smell good...but they make me
god no, my best friends mum was dying of cancer and she loved them so they used to fill their whole house with them - to this day i hate the smell - just reminds me of a long and painful death and immense heartbreak for my lovely friend.
quote:Originally posted by SazBomb:
I love the smell of lillies, they make the whole house smell nice
Good tip Saz, I'm gonna try that Cheers
quote:just reminds me of a long and painful death and immense heartbreak for my lovely friend.
I've a similar problem wiv teh lillies, But the smell is good...but like you reminds me of shite times
quote:Originally posted by Beneath the diamond skies:
Yes: the scent reminds me of Tennyson's poem 'The lotus eaters' which I studied, many years ago, for 'O' level English Literature.
Would you like me to recite some of the lines?
Would you like me to mention some of the other poems I studied?
Yep go on then!!
quote:Originally posted by Beneath the diamond skies:
Yes: the scent reminds me of Tennyson's poem 'The lotus eaters' which I studied, many years ago, for 'O' level English Literature.
Would you like me to recite some of the lines?
Would you like me to mention some of the other poems I studied?
Please do, but I probably won't understand a word of it
quote:Originally posted by StGeorgina:
Just as a quick heads up to anyone who doesn't know, as I didn't realise this until recent years... but lillies, as are often found in bouquets, are dangerous for cats.
I wouldn't buy lillies myself, but they are often central to many arrangements given for birthdays/anniversaries etc.
Just thought I'd mention it, as we are a nation of pet lovers
I love lillies but hate the smell of them.
If you cut out the little stalky antenna looking things in the middle of them (be careful if you get the dust particles on your clothes it could stain) it helps to keep the smell of them down.
If you cut out the little stalky antenna looking things in the middle of them (be careful if you get the dust particles on your clothes it could stain) it helps to keep the smell of them down.
Lillies remind me of when my baby daughter died and I find their scent really makes me want to cry. I never really liked lillies and their scent.
quote:Originally posted by squiggle:quote:Originally posted by SazBomb:
I love the smell of lillies, they make the whole house smell nice
Good tip Saz, I'm gonna try that Cheers
The pollen stains, so be careful!
quote:Originally posted by StGeorgina:quote:Originally posted by StGeorgina:
Just as a quick heads up to anyone who doesn't know, as I didn't realise this until recent years... but lillies, as are often found in bouquets, are dangerous for cats.
I wouldn't buy lillies myself, but they are often central to many arrangements given for birthdays/anniversaries etc.
Just thought I'd mention it, as we are a nation of pet lovers
ooh didn't know that St Georgina, thanks
You can join me and mummy maz wih the not so keen on teh lillies benchquote:Originally posted by Lazybug:
Lillies remind me of when my baby daughter died and I find their scent really makes me want to cry. I never really liked lillies and their scent.
Big hugs
I love lillies - my friend sent me the most enormous bunch to cheer me up when I had to put my beloved dog Sox to sleep in November and every time I smell them I think of him - but the pollen was a devil to get out - dropped everywhere
quote:Originally posted by Russell teh Muscle:You can join me and mummy maz wih the not so keen on teh lillies benchquote:Originally posted by Lazybug:
Lillies remind me of when my baby daughter died and I find their scent really makes me want to cry. I never really liked lillies and their scent.
budge up
Update: I tried Saz's tip and cut off the pollen stalks and the smell is definitely not as strong. Thanks.
I love lillies, my favourite, hoping to get some this weekend for our anniverisary !! hint hint... we had them at our wedding too..
I really like the smell of lilies - but my absolute favourite is sweet peas - we grow them every year and I love to fill the house with them - lucky that hubby likes the smell of them as well quote:Originally posted by Lazybug:
Lillies remind me of when my baby daughter died and I find their scent really makes me want to cry. I never really liked lillies and their scent.
I adore the smell of lillies!!!
The smell fills the room... JUST fab!!!
The smell fills the room... JUST fab!!!
quote:Originally posted by Hollygolightly:quote:Originally posted by Lazybug:
Lillies remind me of when my baby daughter died and I find their scent really makes me want to cry. I never really liked lillies and their scent.
If I am right Lillies are deadly poisonous to cats so be warned ....
I think its Lillies ...????
I think its Lillies ...????
quote:Originally posted by Mike Strutter:
If I am right Lillies are deadly poisonous to cats so be warned ....
I think its Lillies ...????
You are right Mike
I love the smell of lillies but can't have them in the house in case my poody tat eats them. Also, I heard daffodils are poisonous to cats 
Same genus or summat
Noty
I thought it was ...
Its better to be careful as my fat pussy rubs her lil face everywhere ..lol
I thought it was ...
Its better to be careful as my fat pussy rubs her lil face everywhere ..lol
quote:Originally posted by Mike Strutter:
Noty
I thought it was ...
Its better to be careful as my fat pussy rubs her lil face everywhere ..lol
You've got to practice pussy safety in the home My pussy is a biter. Recovering Catnip addict. 7 months clean
My friends ct is called Lily
Oh the irony!!
Oh the irony!!
quote:Originally posted by Lazybug:
My friends ct is called Lily
Oh the irony!!
Laughing in the face of danger. I like it
Pink lilies are my favourite flower and I think they smell lovely
My late Mother hated lilies - those white 'arum?' (sp?) lilies. I do like the prettier ones but their stamens cause havoc if they touch anything so they should be snipped out - apparently. the perfume is lovely initially but they can give me a sick headache when they become too much. My eldest son however did buy me some 'Persian lilies' from M&s two weeks ago and they're still going strong, they don't smell but are so pretty and don't stain anything they touch.
I love Bluebells.
I love Bluebells.
quote:Originally posted by ~hoochie~:
Ooh I love sweet peas, the look of them and their scent, gorgeous!
quote:Originally posted by Mike Strutter:
If I am right Lillies are deadly poisonous to cats so be warned ....
I think its Lillies ...????
Got no cats Mike so all should be OK!
quote:Originally posted by squiggle:quote:Originally posted by ~hoochie~:
Ooh I love sweet peas, the look of them and their scent, gorgeous!
Beautiful, like olden day 'real flowers' I haven't smelled sweet-peas for years!
I absolutely hate the smell of Jasmine - It smells like wee wee 
quote:Originally posted by gma:
My late Mother hated lilies - those white 'arum?' (sp?) lilies. I do like the prettier ones but their stamens cause havoc if they touch anything so they should be snipped out - apparently. the perfume is lovely initially but they can give me a sick headache when they become too much. My eldest son however did buy me some 'Persian lilies' from M&s two weeks ago and they're still going strong, they don't smell but are so pretty and don't stain anything they touch.
I love Bluebells.
Arum lilies are my absolute favorite, i cant tell you how much i LOVE them. I have some in my garden, they were here when we arrived and they grow to over 6 foot tall !!!!! nobody has ever seen such massive ones. TBH i didnt know they could grow that tall but they do.
