Life reawakens
The lily of the valley, or konwalia, is a flower deeply rooted in Polish folklore. The colors of white and green symbolize purity and the return of happiness. It is a popular flower to pick on May Day because gifting lily of the valley on May first is said to bring good fortune for the upcoming year.
New Beginnings is a collection celebrating the symbolism of the flowers as well as personal memories. It is inspired by the feeling of life starting over that comes with spring’s bloom. Vibrant colors and a fresh take on pearls represent the childish joy of the first warm spring day.
Life reawakens
The lily of the valley, or konwalia, is a flower deeply rooted in Polish folklore. The colors of white and green symbolize purity and the return of happiness. It is a popular flower to pick on May Day because gifting lily of the valley on May first is said to bring good fortune for the upcoming year.
New Beginnings is a collection celebrating the symbolism of the flowers as well as personal memories. It is inspired by the feeling of life starting over that comes with spring’s bloom.
Vibrant colors and a fresh take on pearls represent the childish joy of the first warm spring day.
May Flowers
We always celebrated the beginning of spring with rituals rooted in tradition. But to me the season was special: every May first my sister and I embarked on a quest to pick as many lily of the valley flowers for her birthday the following day as possible.
As cold as early May could still be, the flowers always bloomed in time, making the garden smell fresh again. The appearance of the lily of the valley meant that it was time to celebrate my sister's special day - but also that summer was just around the corner!
Me and my sister on the hunt for lily of the valley just before her birthday in our garden in Warsaw.
ButtonI wanted to encapsulate this feeling of a child's joy and hope for a fun summer in the lily of the valley pieces, creating jewelry that will always make you smile.
Rich History and Dangerous Beauty
The intoxicating beauty of lily of the valley has influenced culture for centuries. Lily of the valley is associated with the Pagan goddess and personification of the spring equinox, Ostara. In Slavic folklore, it was often planted to safeguard homes against evil. The strong aroma and white petals were believed to repel bad spirits.
Christians see the flower as a symbol of purity, humility, and redemption. The flowers are believed to have sprung from Eve's tears as she was expelled from the Garden of Eden and the tears of Virgin Mary are said to have blossomed into lily of the valley.
The lily of the valley is also present in Greek mythology, where a nymph transformed into a delicate white flower - believed to be lily of the valley - to escape Apollo's advances, making it a symbol of unattainable beauty.
But the plant’s poisonous nature is what makes it mystical: the ever intriguing dual nature of beauty and threat has fascinated humans for centuries and continues to do so until today.
May Flowers
We always celebrated the beginning of spring with rituals rooted in tradition. But to me the season was special: every May first my sister and I embarked on a quest to pick as many lily of the valley flowers for her birthday the following day as possible.
As cold as early May could still be, the flowers always bloomed in time, making the garden smell fresh again. The appearance of the lily of the valley meant that it was time to celebrate my sister's special day - but also that summer was just around the corner!
I wanted to encapsulate this feeling of a child's joy and hope for a fun summer in the lily of the valley pieces, creating jewelry that will always make you smile.
Rich History and Dangerous Beauty
The intoxicating beauty of lily of the valley has influenced culture for centuries. Lily of the valley is associated with the Pagan goddess and personification of the spring equinox, Ostara. In Slavic folklore, it was often planted to safeguard homes against evil. The strong aroma and white petals were believed to repel bad spirits.
Christians see the flower as a symbol of purity, humility, and redemption. The flowers are believed to have sprung from Eve's tears as she was expelled from the Garden of Eden and the tears of Virgin Mary are said to have blossomed into lily of the valley.
The lily of the valley is also present in Greek mythology, where a nymph transformed into a delicate white flower - believed to be lily of the valley - to escape Apollo's advances, making it a symbol of unattainable beauty.
But the plant’s poisonous nature is what makes it mystical: the ever intriguing dual nature of beauty and threat has fascinated humans for centuries and continues to do so until today.
