Birth Flowers Through the Seasons

Birth flowers have traditional associations with particular months, from friendship and affection to resilience and renewal.

This series combines seasonal blooms with wildlife and natural motifs, arranged as complete compositions.

The designs wrap around the glass, giving each month its own combination of forms within the series.

January

Snowdrops and a red squirrel form the January composition.

Snowdrops traditionally signify hope and fresh beginnings. The red squirrel adds a winter woodland subject.

February

Violets, primroses and queen bees form the February composition. The flowers carry traditional associations with faithfulness, wisdom and optimism.

Small flower forms and the bee motif give the design its scale and detail.

March

Daffodils, cherry blossom and a spring hare form the March composition, with the flowers traditionally associated with renewal.

The hare introduces movement among the upright daffodils and branching blossom.

  • Clear wine glass with decorative snowdrop and squrrel etching on a dark background
  • Wraparound engraving of violets, primroses and a Queen Bee on a wine glass
  • Engraved wine glass featuring daffodils, cherry blossom and a Hare in a wraparound design
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April

Daisies, sweet peas and a puffin form the April composition, with traditional associations including adaptability and appreciation.

The puffin gives the arrangement a coastal subject alongside the flowers.

May

Lily of the Valley, hawthorn and a dormouse form the May composition. The flowers have traditional associations with renewal and new beginnings.

Bell-shaped flowers and branching hawthorn surround the small woodland animal.

June

Roses, honeysuckle and a dragonfly form the June composition. The flowers traditionally carry associations with affection, happiness and enduring personal bonds.

The dragonfly's narrow body and open wings sit among the rounded roses and climbing stems.

  • Engraved wraparound design of daisies, sweet peas and a puffin on a wine glass
  • Engraved wine glass featuring Lily of the valley and a dormouse
  • Engraved wine glass featuring a dragonfly, honeysuckle and roses in a wraparound composition
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July

Delphiniums, water lilies and swallows form the July composition. Traditional flower associations include positivity and balance.

Tall flower stems, broad lily forms and the swallows give the wraparound arrangement varied lines and spacing.

August

Gladioli, poppies and a comma butterfly form the August composition. The flowers traditionally signify imagination, generosity and strength of character.

The butterfly provides a focal point among the flower stems.

  • Wraparound engraving of delphiniums, water lily and a swallow on a wine glass
  • Engraved wine glass featuring gladioli, poppies and a comma butterfly in a wraparound composition
  • Engraved wine glass featuring morning glory, asters and a moth in a wraparound composition
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September

Morning glory, asters and a moth form the September composition. Traditional flower meanings include wisdom, affection and patience.

The moth sits among the open flowers and climbing stems.

October

Cosmos, marigolds and a tawny owl form the October composition. Traditional flower associations include warmth, peace and tranquillity.

The owl gives the floral arrangement a distinct autumn woodland subject.

November

Chrysanthemums, peonies and a fox form the November composition, with traditional flower associations including friendship, honesty and loyalty.

The layered flower forms are balanced around the fox.

December

Paperwhites, holly and a wren form the December composition. Traditional associations include hope and protection.

Holly leaves and berries give the winter arrangement a different structure from the opening snowdrop design.

Designed as Complete Compositions

The designs can represent birth months, birthdays, anniversaries and family milestones. Several months can also be combined within bespoke commissions.

Line weight, spacing and composition are adjusted for the shape of the glass. The wraparound format brings flowers, wildlife and symbolic motifs into a continuous scene.

Each month has its own visual identity within one series, connected by the treatment of linework and the relationship between flowers and their companion subjects.

Grounded in the traditional language of birth flowers, each design pairs flowers with a companion from the natural world.

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