Red Blooms in a Gold Pot Limoges Box

Red flowers spill out of a gleaming gold pot on this porcelain box, like a tiny houseplant in full bloom. The porcelain Limoges box was made and painted by hand in Limoges, France.

Gold Pot, Red Petals

The pairing of warm red and gold gives the piece a rich, festive look that reads well from across a room. The blooms and the pot are each painted by hand, so the shading and brushwork vary slightly from one box to another.

A Windowsill That Never Wilts

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Joins flower basket, watering can and garden pieces in a floral grouping
• Adds color to a shelf through the gray months of winter

Blooms for the Calendar

A potted plant is a classic way to say thank you, and this one never needs watering. It suits a Mother's Day table, a birthday in any season, a get well wish, or a housewarming for a friend who has trouble keeping real plants alive. The red and gold also fits right in among Christmas decorations.

Place it on a kitchen windowsill, a sunny bookshelf, or a bedside table where a little color is welcome first thing in the morning. Gardeners who collect floral pieces often group several potted subjects together for a miniature conservatory effect on a single shelf.