Mum’s the word—and the pattern!

Dear Everyone ~

 
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I always keep chrysanthemum papers on hand for my
bookbinding and boxmaking projects. It occurred to me that,
in honour of Mother’s Day, I could feature a gardenful of them.

Chrysanthemums are widely revered not only in Japan,
but also in Chicago, where they are apparently the city’s
“official flower.” Who knew?! Chrysanthemums are a wildly
popular decorative motif on porcelain and ceramics …
and paper! These patterns are among my favourites,
both in traditional prints and more contemporary
interpretations. I love that the colour combinations are so
harmonious and inventive (not to mention labor-intensive!).

 
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I’ve also gotten a bee in my BZ bonnet to line envelopes
with chrysanthemum patterns to complement selected cards.
I’ve selected a bouquetful of floral- and love-themed
cards and postcards for this “spa treatment.”
You can see them in their very own shop listing,
but only until Friday, May 8.

If you’d like to give a BZS gift certificate,
I will be delighted to wrap it in a paper furoshiki
folded from the chrysanthemum pattern of your
choice, after writing the recipient’s name and
amount in a matching ink colour.

 
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