In a fishpond or swimming pool
- or even on a lake if you're really pushing the boat out
- these medium waterlily flowers are

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Christmas wouldn&8217;t be Christmas without poinsettia. With its velvety leaves & bold, ember-red colour, is wonderful for brightening dark corners & bringing festive cheer all around the home. The poinsettia will always look stunning, now & for many years to come. ...

Golden yellow as the Costa Brava sun, the flowers of our Mimosa Posy have a warmth & vibrancy that is marvellously Mediterranean. It's here that the tradition of giving mimosa on Mother's Day originated. An idea too charming not to have spread abroad. & although the organic variety quickly grow listless & fade our Bloom faux flowers version will keep it's just picked freshness this spring & summer & the next & the next & the next... ...

Golden yellow as the Costa Brava sun, the flowers of our Mimosa Posy have a warmth & vibrancy that is marvellously Mediterranean. It's here that the tradition of giving mimosa on Mother's Day originated. An idea too charming not to have spread abroad. & although the organic variety quickly grow listless & fade our Bloom faux flowers version will keep it's just picked freshness this spring & summer & the next & the next & the next... ...

A stunning Southern belle, our magnolia bud & stem is reminiscent of Mississippi river boats & glittering soirees in the salons ...

The Maidenhair fern, distinctive & individual though it is, shares itÂ’s subtlety of colour & intricate linear form with it's fellow fern species. Linear form that is reminiscent of Broderie Anglaise or Chantilly Lace. Perfect on a low coffee table or in a hall, landing or bathroom. Wherever you decide to put it, it will create a fresh new look in your home for Autumn. Also, we're adding even more ""zesty"" freshness as, when you buy this maidenhair fern, you'll receive a bag of 5 gorgeous faux Seville oranges, FREE! ...

Here they come with a quack & a waddle & a quack... Francis (Drake) & Jemima (Puddle Duck) are two mallards who rather fancy a spell on dry l&. H&-woven from grass, they'd be only too happy to pose attractively & add a touch of farmyard charm to their surroundings. Right now they're looking for a home. Can you help? ...

China has the world's largest deposits of kaolin (or porcelain clay). So it's not surprising that the country has a long history of creating beautiful porcelain objects. However, the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) saw this craft reach what many experts believe to be its zenith. Delicate, pure white & exquisitely decorated with blue designs, it was the inspiration for this charming little trinket box. Perfect on a dressing table, delightful in a display cabinet, it would make a lovely gift
- if you could bear to part with it!
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In 1557 Portuguese merchant adventurers sailed to China & established a trading base in Macao. However it would appear that the trade was mainly one way. While the Chinese liked Portuguese silver & showed some interest in clocks & mechanical toys, there wasn't much else they wanted. The Portuguese, by contrast, were fascinated by the craftsmanship that was synonymous with the Ming Dynasty & helped introduce Ming porcelain to Europe. Today, fine porcelain in the Ming style is still highly prized, & was the inspiration for our tempting little nibbles dish. Just perfect for prawn crackers. ...

In the early 14th century, China was under Mongol rule. But rebellion was in the air & this led to the formation of various secret societies. Among them were the Red Turbans, & one of their leaders was a certain Chu Yuan-chang. He was a monk, but a monk with a serious power complex. So much so, that in 1356 he seized the city of Nanking. Twelve years later he drove the Mongols from Peking, became the emperor & the Ming era began. Lasting for more than 250 years, the Ming Dynasty saw a flowering of the arts & crafts
- including greatly prized Ming porcelain. This finest of fine china was the inspiration for our elegant globe-shaped lamp... particularly appropriate, as the word ' Ming' means brightness.
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