As the days become longer and brighter, there’s a tangible sense of hope and excitement in the air. Yes, we still have a while to wait until the arrival of actual spring, but the signs are there in the form of snowdrops poking their delicate white heads out of the earth and crocuses congregating in their joyous, purply swathes.

And, of course, February is the month of love. With Valentine’s Day almost upon us, it’s time to think about treating our loved ones and creating a much-needed sense of occasion. Here at Aubrey HQ, we’re firm advocates of the William Morris adage: “Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.”

Apply this principle to the pieces you choose for your home, and you can’t go wrong. And if the chosen item turns out to be both useful AND beautiful, much the better!

This month, we’re bringing you a few suggestions of stylish items for the home that will lift your spirits or bring joy to a friend or loved one…

As nature begins to work its magic with signs of new shoots and burgeoning blossom, why not bring some natural inspiration into your home in the form of our beautiful faux Green Hydrangea? These life-like blooms look amazing in a pretty vase, grouped in clusters of four or five stems.

When it comes to the perfect receptacle for these perennial flowers, allow us to present you with our classic Delphine Vase. This blue-and-white beauty is inspired by Eighteenth Century Chinoiserie designs and will bring elegant curves and colour to your hall table or sideboard.

Although elaborate tablescaping is all the rage these days, we believe in less is more when it comes to laying the table for a romantic dinner à deux. Glassware with clean, simple lines, bone china plates, and our exquisite 100% linen napkins are the order of the day.

To bring this effortlessly stylish look up to date, why not introduce a gentle pop of colour with our green glass Olivette Candlesticks? Their combination of classical lines with on-trend coloured glass is a must for your Valentine’s Day table.

Green and pink is always a winning colour combination, so why not create a romantic atmosphere by popping some pale pink candles into your candlesticks? Lacquered and twisty is the way to go this season, with the shine of the candle perfectly complementing the lustre of the hand-blown glass.

Of course, if you’re going to prepare a beautiful meal for your loved one, you also need to make sure you have a thoughtful gift on standby. Our range of enamel and silver contemporary photo frames provides the ideal solution. With simple borders in a choice of colours and sizes, there’s something to suit even the pickiest of Valentines.

To score even more brownie points, why not place a cherished photo of you and your loved one in the frame before you wrap it up? It will be the perfect gift to show how much you care.

We are a new British lifestyle brand featuring handpicked, timeless pieces for gifting and for the home. Read more about us here and meet our founder, Edwina Browne.

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