Description
Not a ripple moved on the pond. It was barely six on a July morning, and the mist had not yet lifted from the water when a single lily began to open on its broad green pad. A dragonfly hovered nearby, then thought better of it. On the bank, an old man with a sketchbook held his breath and tried to capture the petals before the sun climbed any higher and changed everything.
He never quite managed it, he said later, but he came back every summer to try again. This little lily on its pad holds that hush of early morning. Keep it in mind for a gardener, someone who loves Impressionist paintings, a friend who meditates, or anyone who needs a reminder to slow down. Place it on a bedside table, a bathroom shelf beside a green plant, or a windowsill where morning light can find it.
A closer look
- Lily in bloom resting on a lily pad
- Created by Rochard
- Fine porcelain painted by hand at a Limoges workshop
- A calm, nature-inspired accent for any room
- Lovely beside a green plant or a bowl of floating candles
A small pond of peace for a busy life, ready to bloom on your shelf every single day of the year. It also makes a gentle get-well wish, or a quiet thank-you to a yoga teacher, a nurse or a friend who always knows how to calm the room.
