A few weeks back I saw a ridiculously large bunch of roses at a florist in the Melbourne CBD. The huge bulbs caught my eye as they sat quietly in a bucket surrounded by the smaller varieties. ‘Columbian roses’, the florist remarked. ‘Sold!’ I replied. I’m not sure if they come from Columbia (jet-setter flowers, anyone?) or if they’re named after a certain Columbia…

They captured my heart. Even as they wilted, a customer remarked that ‘They even die beautifully’, or at least ‘age gracefully’ as I echoed her.

There is no beauty like flowers. They are the models of the natural world. God created them for our viewing pleasure and enjoyment.

Another pleasure in life is decadent candles- no one makes candles like Laduree. The sweet aromas of French perfume is bottled in a ceramic cup with embossed angles and bows.  If you’re heading to Paris any time soon, don’t forget to purchase some for an unparalleled scented experience.

We have this quirky vase at the shop in the shape of a headless bust.  A few of our favourite things to share with you…