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Women is about what’s underneath that matters most. Mental strength helps to be resilient against challenges and changes in the different phases of life. Being Productive, Optimistic, Proud and a Fear tackler are attributes to achieve this.

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Weather across our planet is impacted by climate change. Floods, Droughts, Wildfires and Storms are becoming more intense and more frequent.

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Wilderness is a powerful floral journey. One of hope that the millions of children displaced worldwide will find safe and solid soil to bloom. It showcases beautiful flowers from around the world to symbolize the different kinds of love we all need, such as Devotion, Care, Sympathy, Passion, Reverence and Kindness.

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Wardrobe contents changes over the years. Old clothes don’t fit us anymore, we need something for a special occasion or we’re influenced by trends like Stripes, Houndstooth, Color blocking, Logomania, Florals, Polka dots and Animal prints. But what happens with the pieces we get rid off?

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Weeds, our road verges are full of them. Depending on the season you can see other plants, too. Crocuses, Daffodils, Poppies and Daisies, just to name a few. This vegetation coming into flower is essential for pollinating insects and for us as the majority of the fruit, vegetable and arable crops we eat rely on insect pollination.

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Water shows our amazing world in the sea. This theme in combination with plastic says it all… We’re in troubled waters, This is what you do to me, You caught me by surprise, Stop covering your tracks and Don’t play with me are examples.

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Whatever should be it matters instead. Go bananas, Treasure hunters, All boxed up, Feeling blue, Crossing over the line and Horse power make this statement.

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Winter is inspired by a unique part of our globe that feels far away. However, the effects of climate change happening there are so close as they affect us all. Titles like Be my wind of change, We can crack this, Stop wandering, Together we can mitigate this and You make me melt are bearing this message.

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Wealth doesn’t necessarily mean happiness, but usually it makes life easier. Coming home with a bag full of groceries for a Birthday party, Movie night, Family gathering, Traditional festival or World cup final isn’t common to all of us.