Greek laurel

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In Ancient Greece, victorious athletes were presented with laurel wreaths to wear. They were, and still are, signs of great accomplishment, unless you start resting on them...

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From being used in wreaths centuries ago, to its variety of uses today, the laurel leaf has certainly come a long way. It has a strong cultural background and is one of the key garnishing items preferred by chefs today. Mysticurious tells you more about the symbolism and significance of laurel leaves in this article.

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As you know from reading past posts, I love using classical motifs in my home and always look for furniture, picture frames etc. that have either a crest, Fleur de lis, or Greek Key hidden somewhere on them. This post is about another of my obsessions, the laurel or laurel wreath which is predominate in Neoclassical Decorative Arts.The laurel wreath is a common motif in architecture, furniture, and textiles. The laurel wreath is seen carved in the stone and decorative plaster works of Robert…