Gary Jennings

When I was living in Mexico and writing a book called 'Aztec,' I had to make a deliberate effort to ignore a lot of the 'typically Mexican landscape' around me - banana and citrus groves, roses and carnations, burros and toros - because they did not exist in Mexico in the 15th century, the time of my book.

American Author

Rachel Hollis

I have been known to, on more than one occasion, look down my nose at items I deem to be tacky wedding fare... carnations, tulle, DIY invitations. And yet, the wedding I'm most embarrassed of having planned, the one I'd never put into my portfolio, is my own.

Josh Turner

My granddaddy on my momma's side, he was a romantic. He loved love songs. Every Valentine's Day, I remember him buying a red carnation for my grandmomma, my momma and my sister. That was something you could count on every year.

American Musician

Carnations are often found in colors like pink, red, white, and yellow.

Common Colors

Carnations can symbolize love, fascination, and distinction. Different colors have different meanings.

Symbolic Meaning

Carnations are popular for weddings, celebrations, and as boutonnieres for formal events.

Occasions

Use 'carnation' to describe a soft pinkish-cream color, similar to some pale complexions or flowers.

Color Description

The color carnation is considered elegant and may be used for clothing, especially in spring and summer fashion.

In Fashion

The color carnation can create a warm, inviting atmosphere when used in interior design.

Interiors

 up until that point. And the color of their pastel coats, their shiny handbags, and the bunches of red carnations, white tulips and yellow roses that they carried jarred with the blackened square and the blackened men who were encamped there.