If you want to give a non-trivial gift to your girlfriend or boyfriend, colleague, boss, parents, friends or their baby, give a silver bell. It is perfect for a person of any gender and age for any occasion, be it a birthday, promotion, Valentine's Day, baby shower or other memorable date. And it’s unthinkable to even imagine Christmas without bells.
Silver is a noble metal, and therefore your gift will look expensive and elegant. The variety of designs and shapes of silver bells is very captivating. The inscriptions are another attractive feature of this souvenir. They can be very diverse: geographical, talking about the place of origin of the product, or reminiscent of the cities and countries that you visited; historical, informing on what occasion your souvenir was made or purchased. In addition, they are marked with wise thoughts and advice, quotes and sayings, dedicatory inscriptions and wishes.
A silver bell of any size fits perfectly into the interior design and will not leave guests indifferent, so even the most demanding person will be delighted with such a gift.
Why do you need a bell at home according to signs?
There is a legend about the creation of the world, in which the sound of a bell became the starting point of the beginning of existence. A person holding a musical object controls fate, attracting good luck and prosperity. By hanging a bell in his house, the owner invites the Higher powers and enlists their support. They turned to magical sound to ward off adversity and fulfill their cherished desires.
Before the ritual of cleansing the space with the help of ringing, you need to read a prayer
The main signs and superstitions about the bell in the house:
- It is recommended to hang it near the front door so that household members and guests cross the threshold with bright thoughts and do not carry anger and negativity.
- If someone in the house fell ill, the housewife had to ring the bell three times, bringing a speedy recovery.
- The ringing signaled an important event - a wedding, the birth of a child, a name day, calling all relatives and neighbors to join the celebration.
- If children in the house play with melodious bells, it means that fate will favor the family. The sound attracts wealth and prosperity, purifying the space.
What is the omen if you find a bell?
Symbolic finds can predict the future; fate itself suggests the course of events. The interpretation of signs depends on a number of circumstances:
- For a girl, finding a musical object means a meeting with her betrothed. Soon she will hear the wedding bell.
- It foretells a successful future for the guy, his dreams and plans will be easily realized, the bell will become a talisman for good luck.
- For a woman to find a broken object - to discord with her husband. It may warn that the spouse has someone else.
- If a man finds an old gilded bell, it means that financial success awaits him in the near future. You can safely conclude contracts and make long-term plans.
With wide open flowers
Platycodon, or broad bell in Russian, is a beautiful, spectacular, original perennial. Moreover, it is a true perennial: if it likes it in your garden, it will decorate the flower garden for many years, without requiring any intervention in its own life. Let's look at it from the side - slender, strong stems 60–80 cm high with medium-sized neat leaves and rounded buds, similar to balloons inflated with helium, which bloom into large open bells with a particularly dense texture of the petals. All forms are clear, as if drawn. Platycodon blooms in July - August for 4-5 weeks, gradually opening numerous buds. Well, in September he gives us another surprise: the leaves turn crimson and gold, and the bush again becomes a soloist in the flower garden.
Platycodon grandiflora. Photo by the author/Svetlana Voronina
On a note
Platycodon has one peculiarity - it wakes up very late in the spring. The gardener will have to be patient and hold his own if he can’t wait to dig up the ground where this leisurely plant is planted. The natural species, Platycodon grandiflora, has dark blue and occasionally white flowers. The varieties (there are about a dozen) are a little more varied. The Fuji variety series is popular, which includes three colors: blue ('Fuji Blue'), white ('Fuji White') and light pink of the most delicate shade ('Fuji Pink'). The bushes are about 60 cm high, the flowers are large, as if made of porcelain. Suitable for planting in the foreground or middle ground of a sunny flower garden in company with cornflowers, phlox, daylilies, monardas, etc.
Platycodon grandiflora 'Fuji Pink'. Photo by the author/Svetlana Voronina
Platycodons of the Astra series ('Astra Blue', 'Astra Double Blue', 'Astra White') with blue and white flowers, as well as the blue 'Balou Blue' and white 'Fairy Snow' do not exceed 25–30 cm in height. their flowers are as large as those of their tall counterparts! Such charming creatures are good in containers (they definitely need to be buried for the winter) or in the foreground of flower beds in combination with lumbago, violets, and arabis.
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What is a sign if you hear the sound of a bell that is not there?
The ringing of a musical instrument can warn of danger or become a harbinger of positive changes. When interpreting an event, you need to pay attention to the details:
- If the sound of a bell is heard in the house, but the instrument itself is missing, the sign foretells changes in the woman’s personal life. A heavy, dull sound means discord, quarrels, an iridescent ringing means pleasant troubles.
- Hearing a ringing after sunset means you need to be careful. There is a risk of accident, fire, theft. To avoid trouble, you need to be attentive to details.
- Hearing a bell in the morning or afternoon promises an addition to the family. Children's laughter will soon sound in the house.
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Bronze
The best option for a gift for a boss or colleague would be a bronze model of this “ringing” souvenir. Among the bronze variations, you can find the most varied and original figurines, which, despite all their positive qualities, are relatively inexpensive.
They, like any other souvenirs, can be engraved. The main thing is to choose the right words; it should be a beautiful and eloquent inscription, which will be at the same time restrained and laconic.
Regarding the design of the product, it is best to focus on the classic options; they are ideally suited when choosing a gift for the boss.
Signs about why the sound of a bell is heard at night
Ringing at night is unfavorable. It is believed that it is evil spirits who send troubles and illnesses, so it is highly recommended not to call after sunset.
Sign meaning:
- accidentally touching a musical object promises trouble for a person. You need to be careful with your surroundings: friends and acquaintances spread gossip;
- if the bell rings from the wind or draft, financial problems will come to the house: theft, loss of property is possible;
- Pets warn about illnesses and expenses. They can wake up their owners at night using a ringing object.
If no one has approached the bell, and it does not stop ringing, it is better to move for a while. Higher powers warn of possible disasters. Troubles can be neutralized by clearing the space with the help of ringing on a church holiday.
How to grow?
The milk bell has quite moderate requirements for living conditions. It grows equally well in full sun and partial shade, and in the latter case it blooms even longer. It has a powerful, deep root system (50 cm and deeper) and does not tolerate close groundwater. The fleshy root collar with renewal buds is the only vulnerable spot of this bell: if melt water stands for a long time or alternating thaws and frosts in winter, it can rot, which will lead to the death of the plant.
Root neck. Photo by the author/Svetlana Voronina
Due to the similar structure of the bush, C. lactiflora is difficult to propagate vegetatively, so varietal plants usually have to be purchased at garden centers. But natural forms are no less good than varieties, so it makes sense to look for seeds on sale. If sown in early spring, the seedlings will bloom the same year. You can choose your favorite shade and, carefully preserving the lump, transplant the young plants to a permanent place (adult bushes do not like transplants). Don’t forget about their size: a delicate seedling will soon grow into a gorgeous large bush. It is better not to plant fragile neighbors next to it, as the powerful bell will certainly “strangle them in its arms.” Suitable partners are delphiniums, phlox, loosestrife, daylilies, geraniums, sages. Planting milk-flowered bells between tree hydrangea or clematis bushes also looks beautiful.
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Signs about whether you can give a bell
A magical musical object can become a talisman at home, bringing good luck and wealth. It is considered a good gift if given by a loved one or relative. You should not choose for a new acquaintance whose relationship is of a business nature.
What does the gift promise:
- A silver bell will suit a girl. Its ringing will preserve beauty, attract the betrothed, and reveal feminine energy. Do not store the item in a visible place. You can call and speak out your deepest desires, sound vibrations will help make your dreams come true.
- The best gift for a man would be a gold-plated or copper musical object; it should be stored in the central room, it promises prosperity, and placed in the office - to success in the main field of activity and rapid career growth.
- Ceramic, clay, wooden are recommended as housewarming gifts. It helps to create a favorable atmosphere in the house; the ringing will reconcile those who are quarreling.
- The gift can be given to a child. Often this is done by godparents or grandparents. The melodious object will become a talisman for the baby, will ward off illnesses, and will help to show natural talents.
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Exclusive
The most beautiful and original gifts are quite expensive, but they are certainly worth the money.
You can order a model cast in silver or even gold. It is best to cover the product with beautiful painting or precious stones.
Moreover, you can order a bell that will be cast according to your sketch or the sketch of the designer you found. Everything will be done down to the smallest detail, and rest assured, your exclusive gift will undoubtedly captivate the hero of the occasion.
The design of such an expensive and original gift should be appropriate. Often, the company that manufactures also offers packaging services, but if such a service is not provided, you can always visit the departments that deal with gift processing.
Bells are not given often, which makes them an even more original and unusual gift. And by choosing a custom design and choosing beautiful packaging, you will make your gift simply unforgettable.
Signs if you break a bell
It is not the best sign to break a bell. The item is a magical tool that anyone can use to cleanse space and attract good luck.
Event value:
- If it crashes after the guests leave, it means that there are secret enemies around who wish harm to the inhabitants of the house.
- A cracked metal bell promises illness and trouble. You need to purchase a similar copy in order to enlist the support of Higher Powers.
- A broken item outside the house foreshadows troubles and waste. In the near future you need to refrain from thoughtless purchases.
- If the bell breaks after the cleansing ritual, it means that it has absorbed too much negative energy. You need to quickly collect the fragments and take them outside the house.
How to grow?
Caring for platycodons in the garden consists of watering during the dry season and feeding in company with all other perennials. If you mulch your flower garden with organic matter (compost, peat, humus), then you can do without fertilizing altogether. The main components of success are good (water- and breathable) nutritious soil and drainage.
The underground part of the platycodon bush consists of a few long fleshy roots. This makes it clear that transplanting and dividing the bush is difficult and it is almost impossible to do it without causing injury to the plant. But how can you get more of these beauties into your garden? You can purchase rhizomes in early spring - they store well at low positive temperatures. You can sow the seeds before winter or in April - May. Stratification (cooling period) is not necessary for them. Seedlings bloom in about the third year. An existing plant can be propagated by cuttings from root shoots, carefully broken from the base of the bush.
In autumn, the leaves of Platycodon are brightly colored. Photo by the author/Svetlana Voronina
