About the Logo
The dandelion is a weed. A common weed. But though common, it’s strong and can grow just about anywhere. And when the dandelion matures, it is first strong and brilliant, and then takes on a delicate form that takes flight.
This is exactly what we in the Story Shares Studio community do each time we have an idea. We let it live for a while and be seen in all its colors but, then, we allow it to transform and take flight with invigorated language, powerful imagery, a strong message.
When I was searching for a logo, I looked up so many different types of images. And then I came upon the dandelion. My initial thought was to my childhood when our ‘weeded’ lawn was rampant with dandelions. Ah, but they were not second-class citizens of the ‘green.’ No, not those dandelions! You see, my Italian father loved dandelion salad. When in bloom, those wonderful weeds appeared upon our dinner table as part of our meals, our sustanence.
The dandelion name translates to “the lion’s tooth’ in French and is associated with pride, courage, and family. Folk beliefs say that when one blows on the dandelion puffball, the seeds carry a wish to “all corners of creation.” Further ideas or meanings associated with it are joy and happiness, fighting through challenges, dreams desired, etc.
For me the dandelion means persistence; the dandelion actually flowers longer than any other plant in its environment and it’s seeds can travel as far as 5 miles.
Family, dreams, challenges met, tenacity, transformation, flight. These are some of the main reasons I wanted to create the Story Shares Studio.
The dandelion. Perhaps common but, oh, so spectacular in how available it is to so many, and for so long!
And that is exactly what our stories and messages – this community – are meant to and will be!