African Violet Earrings - Wire white pearls A pot of fresh Basil

A pot of fresh Basil is also useful in repelling flies and it was once traditional to place pots of these pungent-smelling herbs on outside tables of Mediterranean cafes

containing more by volume than an orange

Materials: The Flowering Myrtle leaves are cast in hand patinated bronze and accented with white freshwater pearls

Materials: The Clover leaves are cast in hand patinated bronze on a brass chain

Materials: The Thyme earrings are cast in bronze

African Violet Earrings - Wire white pearls A pot of fresh BasilThese herbaceous perennial flowering plants are native to Tanzania and south eastern Kenya in eastern tropical Africa. They are typically a common indoor plant, but can also be planted outside. African violets have long been associated with mothers and motherhood and given as a traditional gift to mothers in many cultures around the world. They are also associated with Easter and Valentine's Day.