Birth Flowers Through the Seasons

Birth flowers have long been associated with particular months of the year, carrying meanings that range from friendship and affection to resilience and renewal. Many interpretations focus on a single bloom. When we began developing this collection, we wanted to take a different approach.

Rather than treating each flower as an isolated botanical study, we chose to create complete seasonal compositions. Each design combines birth flowers with wildlife and natural motifs associated with that point in the year, allowing the engraving to tell a broader story about the changing seasons and the symbolism often connected with them.

The result is a collection of wraparound engravings that move around the glass rather than sitting within a single engraving panel, creating a more continuous and immersive composition.

Engraved wine glass featuring daffodils, cherry blossom and a Hare

January

Snowdrops and a red squirrel are gathered within a January composition inspired by resilience, renewal and the quiet optimism that accompanies the beginning of a new year.

The snowdrop has long been associated with hope and fresh beginnings, while the red squirrel brings a sense of resourcefulness and endurance during the winter months.

February

Violets, primroses and queen bees come together in a February composition drawing on traditional associations with faithfulness, wisdom and optimism.

As the first signs of spring begin to appear, the design reflects both patience and anticipation for the season ahead.

March

Daffodils, cherry blossom and a spring hare are brought together within a March composition celebrating renewal, growth and the changing of the seasons.

The hare introduces movement and energy, reflecting the transition from winter into spring.

Wraparound engraving of daisies, sweet peas and a puffin on a wine glass

April

Daisies, sweet peas and a puffin form an April composition inspired by adaptability, appreciation and the return of longer days.

The arrival of coastal wildlife and flowering plants helps capture the sense of seasonal change that defines the month.

May

Lily of the Valley, hawthorn and a dormouse are gathered within a May composition celebrating renewal, new beginnings and the abundance of late spring.

The combination reflects one of the most vibrant points in the natural calendar, when blossom, flowers and wildlife appear together in increasing abundance.

June

Roses, honeysuckle and a dragonfly are combined within a June composition drawing on themes of affection, happiness and enduring personal bonds.

Often associated with weddings and anniversaries, June naturally lends itself to designs celebrating important relationships and milestones.

Engraved wine glass featuring larkspur, water lily and a swallow in flight

July

Delphiniums, water lilies and swallows are brought together within a July composition reflecting positivity, balance and the fullness of midsummer.

The flowing arrangement allows the engraving to extend naturally around the glass while maintaining a sense of movement and harmony.

August

Gladioli, poppies and a comma butterfly create an August composition celebrating imagination, generosity and quiet strength of character.

The butterfly provides a visual focal point while reinforcing themes of transformation and personal growth.

Wraparound engraving of holly, narcissus and a wren on a wine glass

September

Morning glory, asters and a moth are gathered within a September composition reflecting wisdom, affection and patience.

The transition from summer into autumn is reflected through the combination of flowering plants and one of the season's most familiar evening visitors.

October

Cosmos, marigolds and a tawny owl form an October composition inspired by warmth, peace and tranquillity.

As daylight shortens and the colours of autumn deepen, the design draws on the quieter character of the season while retaining a sense of richness and abundance.

November

Chrysanthemums, peonies and a fox are combined within a November composition reflecting friendship, honesty and loyalty.

The arrangement captures the final stages of autumn, bringing together late flowering plants and wildlife often associated with resilience and adaptability.

December

Paperwhites, holly and a wren are gathered within a December composition reflecting hope, protection and renewal.

Although rooted in winter, the design also looks forward, returning once again to the themes of renewal that begin the collection in January.

Designed as Complete Compositions

Whilst each design can be selected to represent a birth month, the collection is increasingly being used to mark birthdays, anniversaries and family milestones. The compositions can also be adapted and combined for bespoke commissions where multiple birth months are represented within a single engraving.

Every design is prepared specifically for engraving, with line weight, spacing and composition adjusted to suit the shape of the glass. The wraparound format allows flowers, wildlife and symbolism to work together as a complete scene, creating pieces that are as much about the season as they are about the flower itself.

As the collection continues to grow, the aim remains the same: to create engravings that celebrate the character of each month through a considered combination of nature, symbolism and craftsmanship.