Do you like the finer things in life? “Although within its scarlet breast No sweet perfume was found, It seemed to think itself the best Of all the flowers round” Extract from “The Poppy” by Jane Taylor (1783–1824) no. 01 Orange Poppy Floret Chair |no. 02 Buccellati’s Silver Poppy Dish |no. 03 Burkhard Dämmer Poppy Lamp | no. 04 Pristine Poppy Cotton Sateen in Midnight (in Poppy) from the Notting...

Sweet Scented Honeysuckle for Your Home This month’s floral zodiac family is honeysuckle, a sweetly scented trumpet-shaped flower with decorative fruit that does an amazing job at attracting birds. At our home these vines attract gorgeous hummingbirds. The beautiful blooms appear in late winter to early spring and will last until long into the summer months. Flowers make a great birthday gift but rather than live florals, may I...

The slender water-lily Peeps dreamingly out of the lake; The moon, oppress’d with love’s sorrow, Looks tenderly down for her sake.         Heine—Book of Songs. New Spring. No. 15. Hoyt’s New Cyclopedia of Practical Quotations This month’s floral zodiac family is the water lily, a serene cup like flower with a spiral of petals and a base of waxy-coated leaves. Flowers make a great gift but rather than live florals,...

Flowers always make a nice birthday gift, but choosing between a bouquet of bold red roses or bunch of fragrant sweet-peas can leave you just staring at all the options in indecision. To get a hint at what might appeal look to the stars for a little inspiration since each zodiac sign is associated with a different flower. This month’s flower is the orchid, “with its quiet beauty, artful form and inherent grace, orchids are a...

Sagittarius - Fire Sign: November 22 – December 21  Having trouble deciding on a design direction or the perfect gift for a friend? Why not look to the stars for a little help and embrace your sign in its most literal sense, with this month’s zodiac symbol The Archer? 1 Christian Lacroix Sagittarius Card | 2 Serena & Lily Sagittarius Zodiac Art| 3 Burke Decor Sagittarius Coaster Dish By Thomas Paul | 4 Furniture Row...

Scorpio - Water Sign: October 23 – November 21 Having trouble deciding on a design direction or the perfect gift for a friend? Why not look to the stars for a little help and embrace your sign in its most literal sense? Clockwise from top left: Gods of the Zodiac Winestopper | Sassy Horoscope Tile Scorpio | Estée Lauder Zodiac Powder Compact | Thomas Paul Zodiac Coaster | Scorpio III Art Print by Anna Nielsen | Scorpio Horoscope...

Libra - Air Sign: September 23 – October 22 Okay, I am sorry Libra – I dropped the ball this month and almost forgot you… but here is a quick round-up of some products that “literally” embrace your sign. Libra, the scales, likes to surround themselves with beauty and harmony. Always seeking to select the best solution, they weigh what seems like an infinite list of a possibilities before making a choice. Light...