Wishing everyone a very Happy Easter! The year’s first holiday coincides with the beginning of Spring and is my favorite time of year. It’s an optimistic season of renewal and after a long harsh pandemic winter the longer, warmer days beckon us. Flowers offer immediate gratification and are the quickest way to bring spring into your home.
Spring’s daffodils, tulips, crocuses, hyacinths and more are starting to flower in abundance. A bouquet of a single flower or several flowers in a similar hue creates a standout arrangement. Choose a crystal, ceramic vase, or any vessel that can hold water and show off your florals.
Add a whimsical touch with a ceramic vase for your florals
Liberty’s of London is famous for their flower shop, an explosion of color in the archway of the store’s entrance and their metal containers have a rustic informal appeal
Renowned celebrity florist Carolyne Roehm has arranged daffodils in her collection of vintage 1960’s Wedgewood jasper-ware. Here’s an opportunity to build a collection of vases in the same pattern in different sizes to make an eye catching vignette.
A classic centerpiece by Rene Lalique is the 1927 Bacchantes crystal vase. The iconic design features the young princesses of Bacchus with their voluptuous beauty and curves. This is the perfect wedding gift to give or receive.
My girlfriend Pomella is a collector of Lalique vases and here she’s filled her Bacchantes vase with a luscious bouquet of roses. As you can see empty or full the beauty of this vase is undeniable.
A mix of topiaries grace the console in one of the hotels by Kit Kemp
I’m a fan of grouping my arrangements be they florals or plants…the various pots and heights add to their interest and informality.
Anthropologie prefers to group their pots too
Although not able to travel to Paris just yet, we can bring a piece of Paris to us in the form of a beautiful ceramic vase from my favorite store La Tuile à loup that specializes in the finest handmade tableware. They ship worldwide - info@latuilealoup.com
When I’m looking for vintage pieces online my first stop is Chairish where I often score something super interesting. This beautiful Fontana Cartoccio vase designed by Pietro Chiesa from the 1990s is crafted with sensuous curves that flowers will just fall into naturally. An heirloom piece to enjoy forever.
My girlfriend Lorraine, a budding Santa Ana florist has a verdant garden from which she picked the perfectly cultivated blooms for her clients seen here.
So, treat yourself and enjoy the divine pleasure of fresh blooms and plants now and always.