SylvaC

Tulip Vase

SylvaC (with a deliberate capital C at the end) is a brand of British ornamental pottery characterised primarily by figurines of animals and Toby Jugs. The SylvaC company briefly ceased production in 1982 although production of SylvaC pieces was resumed in 1998 by the current trademark holder Norman Williams.

Central to the SylvaC line throughout its history were figurines of animals, and rabbits in particular. Dogs were also popular and virtually every breed ended-up being characterised in pottery. Many variations of Toby Jugs were produced, including 'character' versions which celebrated events or tied into product advertising.

The company was founded in 1894 by William Copestake and William Shaw. They gave their names to the fledgling company - Shaw and Copestake. Copestake left in 1895, however, and Richard Hull became Shaw's partner. Hull's son joined in 1936 and in 1938 the Thomas Lawrence Falcon Pottery was bought (which produced pottery with the distinctive 'falcon' mark on it). However, the Shaw and Copestake company maintained its original name right up until the end. 

Although many colours and glazes were used, most people remember the distinctive orange or green glazes most.

Tulips

Flowers let you say a lot without every speaking a word. The language of flowers  in Victorian times, was intricate, with every bloom expressing a different meaning. Now, we can still use the colours of flowers to say what we mean. Tulips are a great spring choice. Learn how to pick the colour for your message below:

Red tulips are the hue of choice to express that you are deeply in love. The colour red evokes passion and romance. Tulips are the flower associated with the 11th wedding anniversary, as well. If you have a decade plus one year together, or if you just want to let her know you want to be with her that long and more, red tulips are a great choice.

Yellow flowers were once associated with jealousy and hopeless love. But, modern interpretations have become a lot sunnier. Yellow tulips now stand for hope and cheerful thoughts. Give a yellow tulip bouquet to a good friend as a caring get-well gift. Yellow is also the colour of friendship, which makes it great for a just-because floral gift.

White tulips are the flowers to pick for an apology bouquet. If you need to say you are sorry, white flowers and maybe a gift of chocolate are a worthwhile gesture.

Pink flowers express happiness and confidence. This makes them a very good choice when congratulating a friend on a new job or promotion.

If you want to let her know that she is your queen, choose an arrangement of purple tulips. Purple has long been the colour of royalty. Purple can also be used to express admiration for a loved one’s accomplishments.

Multi-hued tulips can also be used to express a message to someone special. Striped tulips are said to symbolize a lover’s beautiful eyes, as are tulips with blotched, multicolored petals. The dark base inside the flower is said to symbolize passion.

Tulips

When it's Spring again I'll bring again

Tulips from Amsterdam

With a heart that's true I'll give to you

Tulips from Amsterdam

I can't wait until the day you fill

These eager arms of mine

Like the windmill keeps on turning

That's how my heart keeps on yearning

For the day I know we can

Share these tulips from Amsterdam

When it's Spring again I'll bring again

Tulips from Amsterdam

With a heart that's true I'll give to you

Tulips from Amsterdam

I can't wait until the day you fill

These eager arms of mine

Like the windmill keeps on turning

That's how my heart keeps on yearning

For the day I know we can

Share these tulips from Amsterdam

Tulips

The tulip is one of the world’s most easily recognized and loved flowers. The meanings of tulips coupled with the immediately identifiable shape of their colourful blooms make them a comfortable flower choice. They are not too elegant, too romantic, too big, too small, or too bright; the tulip is always just right. 

The tulip originated centuries ago in Persia and Turkey, where it played a significant role in the art and culture of the time. Most likely commenting on the Turkish tradition of wearing tulips in one’s turban, Europeans mistakenly gave tulips their name, which comes from the Persian word meaning turban. As Europeans began taking to tulips, the flower’s popularity spread quickly, particularly in the Netherlands where a phenomenon dubbed tulip mania set in at one point during the 17th century. Tulips became so highly-prized that prices were sent soaring and markets crashing. Tulips are now grown throughout the world, but people still identify cultivated varieties as “Dutch tulips.”

SylvaC vase

A perfect vase to display my lovely tulips. What better way than in a SylvaC vase in the shape of a tulip.

The meaning of tulips is generally perfect love . Like many flowers, different colours of tulips also often carry their own significance. Red tulips are most strongly associated with true love, while purple symbolizes royalty. The meaning of yellow tulips has evolved somewhat, from once representing hopeless love to now being a common expression for cheerful thoughts and sunshine. White tulips are used to claim worthiness or to send a message of forgiveness. Variegated tulips, once among the most popular varieties due to their striking colour patterns, represent beautiful eyes.