Hand-carved Wooden Whimsy calla lily design I think the construction is

I think the construction is amazing

or in a garden or landscape

Use it with a flower frog to create a striking arrangement

Chic and cheerful is this vintage Japanese (circa early 1940s) hand-painted ceramic wall pocket in the shape of a duck

These relief elements are amplified by a sort of a bronze finish

Hand-carved Wooden Whimsy calla lily design I think the construction isI've only recently learned that carved wooden "whimsies" like this one are a thing, but I am glad that they are! Carved from one piece of wood, and often like this one taking the form of a structure with a few balls inside, I think they're a pretty brilliant expression of the skill and creativity of their makers. A wonderful little thing to have around, and a nice reminder that it is perfectly justifiable to invest time in doing things that have no