Take the long view of candlelight
- that's what Dennis our tealight dachshund does. Agreed, he is somewhat challenged vertically,
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Display these magnificent elephant ornaments on a shelf or mantelpiece as a symbol of mental strength & fortitude. Beautifully crafted in silver-tone resin with a glittered finish, they look like antique artefacts. Each elephant features an intricate engraved design incorporating a Buddha figure. ...

A native of North America, the trillium plant probably owes its name to early Scandinavian settlers
- 'trilling' is Swedish for
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Hot sunny days punctuated by brief refreshing showers
- typical weather for South East Asia & ideal conditions for moth orchids
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Both flowering together in nature, Tulips & Blossom make great partners together. White double Tulips are mixed with intricately made Cherry Blossom Branches. The Zhi Que Lobed Vase is part of Mandarn Arts' Ashmolean Collection. Traditionally shaped, with lobed opening decorated with a bird perched among blossom laden branches. A perfect addition to a side board or as a dining table centrepiece. ...

Something very strange happened in Holland a little under 400 years ago. Certain tulip bulbs started to produce striped flowers, a condition which we now know was caused by a virus. However the effect on Dutch flower fanciers was astonishing. Tulip bulbs were bought & sold for what quickly became astronomical prices. Fortunes were gambled, won & lost as the nation succumbed to ' Tulip Fever'. Actually, ' Tulip Madness' might have been a better description, as one bulb
- a Tulip ' Semper Augustus'
- is said to have changed hands for 5, 000 florins, plus a new coach & two horses! What that represents in today's money is difficult to ascertain, but we'd probably be talking several hundred thousand pounds. Happily our tulip bud stem is appreciably more affordable... & more durable. ' Tulip Fever' lasted less than seven years; our tulip bud stem will be giving you pleasure for a great deal longer.

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Orchids, roses, dahlias all have their fair share of enthusiasts
- as do many other plants. But tulips are in a class of their
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Inspired by the artistry of arguably this country's greatest painter, our new Turner arrangements are gathering lots of admiring glances. Suffused with light
- like Turner's paintings
- they're beautifully natural & look completely authentic. On an antique oak surface or a scrubbed pine table, they would look wonderful. But wherever you place these lovely roses & hydrangeas they'll be as pretty as a picture.

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Inspired by the artistry of arguably this country's greatest painter, our new Turner arrangement is gathering lots of admiring glances. Suffused with light
- like Turner's paintings
- it's beautifully natural & looks completely authentic. On an antique oak surface or a scrubbed pine table, it would look wonderful. But wherever you place these lovely roses & hydrangeas they'll be as pretty as a picture.

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Strikingly elegant, bursting with vitality, this tiger oncidium arrangement beautifully complements warm, terracotta-toned decors. Set in a contemporary cube vase, the graceful cool-toned ferns provide a perfect background for the exotic oncidium orchids to flame & flicker. A classic case of ' Tiger, tiger, burning bright...' ...