La Gloriette Yellow and Blue Heart Limoges Box

Sunny yellow and clear blue give this heart a bright, Provencal mood, far from the usual pinks and reds of Valentine's Day. It is a La Gloriette heart, a hand-painted porcelain Limoges box made in Limoges, France.

Sunflowers and Lavender Skies

Yellow and blue are the colors of Provence, seen in market tablecloths, painted shutters and pottery from Aix to Avignon. Putting them on a heart shape turns a romantic symbol into something warm and friendly, suited to more than one kind of love.

Hearts for Every Bond

This heart works just as well for a best friend, a sister or a mother as it does for a sweetheart. It suits a wedding in a country setting, a summer anniversary, or a thank-you to someone who brightens every room they enter.

Country Kitchen Corners

• A La Gloriette piece, hand-painted in Limoges, France
• Belongs in a heart, Provence or yellow and blue grouping
• Looks at home in a French country kitchen or sunroom

Set it on a windowsill with a pot of herbs, on a breakfast table beside a blue and yellow pitcher, or in a cabinet of faience. Collectors of heart boxes often seek out unusual colors, and this cheerful pairing stands out in a row of pink and red hearts.