Back in the 1960s Japan led the world in the science of miniaturisation. Radios, TV sets, cameras...all sorts of technical products were made to tiny

Dimensions hitherto thought impossible. What people didn't realise was that for the Japanese, small has always been beautiful. The ancient art of bonsai is a classic case in point. A triumph of nurture over nature, bonsai trees were living, growing Lilliputian versions of oaks, chestnuts, cherries & pines
- perfect in every detail but looking as if they were viewed through the wrong end of a telescope. One of the most popular trees for the bonsai treatment was Acer palmatum, otherwise known as Japanese maple. & that was the model for the painstakingly reproduced replica featured here. Perfect
- from the tiny delicate leaves to the micro-texturing on the bark
- our maple leaf bonsai makes an enchanting & intriguing addition to any room. Place it on a sideboard, coffee table or in a bay window
- because wherever it's displayed (in its black lacquered planter) our mini-maple is sure to be the centre of attention. Proof that you don't have to be big to be noticed.





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Imagine blowing bubbles
- not in soapy water but molten gold. This is what they might look like. Shining, shimmering, glistening
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Marigolds in a jam jar...and why not? These sunny flowers don't stand on ceremony. They're far too happy-go-lucky for that. & the sheer lack of pretension adds to their charm. Place them in the bathroom for a cheery start to the day or in the kitchen to help make light of those chores. ...

Tall, elegant mauve foxgloves are surely among the pick of the bunch for summer arrangements. Arranged individually or in groups the effect is charming. Or why not combine them with Mathilda lisianthus & Lucy lisianthus for a lovely spectrum of soft, warm, creamy shades? It's a wonderful way to create a veritable picture in pastels that will give you pleasure this season & for many summers to come. ...

Evoking memories of summers long ago, this h&-picked selection

Includes:: beautifully recreated buttercups,

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Like a warm Mediterranean breeze it's a heady, complex blend of lemon & lime zest with subtle undertones of grapefruit. Exciting top notes of thyme & wild rosemary harmonise perfectly, resulting in a scent that captures the essence of Sicily, Sardinia or the South of France. Simply scatter a few drops over your Blooms & breathe in the fragrance. ...

Twig trees are back
- by popular demand
- but this time in snowy, seasonal white. Decked with a galaxy of LED 'stars' along

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Classic crimson Christmas colour
- that's the attraction of this medium poinsettia stem. Versatile, adaptable & perfect in your
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Bring some Christmas cheer to your home with our exclusive wooden tree. The laser cut design sings out the words of a best-loved Christmas carol.A fun & festive alternative to a traditional Christmas tree, it adds a contemporary touch to any room. Folding flat for storage, it can be brought out year after year to create an eye-catching display. ...

Welcome in the festive season with this natural wood Christmas decoration. Just right for displaying on a mantelpiece, shelf or windowsill & crafted from thin layers of birch it consists of 2 pieces, one for ‘ Merry' & another for ‘ Christmas’. The top surface has the beautiful silvery finish that makes the silver birch so magical. ...